3 Day Bromo, Madakaripura & Ijen Overland from Surabaya to Bali

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Surabaya to the Bromo Side for Overnight Staging⌄

   After pickup from your confirmed location in Surabaya, meet our team and complete a quick departure check. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense), then continue the transfer to the Mount Bromo area and check in at your hotel in Cemoro Lawang.

   Overnight: Joglo Kecombrang Bromo

2. 2Bromo Sunrise, Madakaripura, and Transfer Toward Ijen⌄

   At 2 AM, you will depart from the hotel by 4WD Jeep and visit a sunrise viewpoint overlooking the Mount Bromo–Tengger landscape. After sunrise, continue across the Sea of Sand toward Mount Bromo. From the parking area, walk to the crater and climb the stairs to view the active crater from the rim. After completing the Bromo tour, return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest.

   At 11:00, travelers will check out from their hotel in the Bromo area and transfer to Madakaripura Waterfall. Upon arrival at approximately 12:00, begin a guided trek through the narrow, lush canyon, following wet pathways and shallow streams toward the main waterfall. After exploring the waterfall and taking photos, finish the visit at around 15:00, return to the meeting point, and prepare for the transfer to Bondowoso.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Included at the hotel restaurant

   Overnight: Baratha Hotel & Resto

3. 3Ijen Climb and Forward Finish into Bali⌄

   At 00:00, travelers will check out from the hotel in Bondowoso and transfer to Paltuding Base Camp. The Ijen hike begins at approximately 02:00, following the designated trail to the upper viewpoint for sunrise, views of the blue crater lake, and the surrounding mountain scenery, subject to weather, visibility, and official access conditions. At around 06:30, begin the descent and return to Paltuding Base Camp by approximately 08:00 for a short rest before continuing the journey.

   At 09:00, travelers will depart from the Ijen area and transfer to Ketapang Harbor. Upon arrival at approximately 10:00, proceed through the port and boarding process before taking the ferry across the Bali Strait. Arrive at Gilimanuk Harbor at approximately 12:00 Bali time. Please note that Bali is one hour ahead of Java, so the actual journey takes approximately two hours.

   Meals: Breakfast