Mount Bromo—Ijen—Sukamade Tour Package (4 Days 3 Nights)

Mount Bromo—Ijen—Sukamade Tour Package (4 Days 3 Nights)

Ijen

Mount Ijen is one of the active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. The mountain, famed for its unique Blue Fire, has become one the symbols of Banyuwangi. The blue fire phenomenon, caused by the ignation of sulfur gasses and the rocks from the crater, only appears in 2 country in the whole world. This fire, can only be seen clearly at night time, offers magnetic picture alongside of the crater.
Aside from that, the mountain also have the acidic lake, emerald in color, the dead forest consist of broken trees caused by acidic gas, and the overall view from the top which will be amazing to remember after.

The hike to reach the top of the mountain will usually take around 1 – 1.5 hours, with a distance of 3,4 km. It will take another 20 minutes or 750 m walk to reach the crater. The sulfur gas can be dangerous for long interaction, but wearing gas masks will eleminate the risks to some degree. A guide is mostly needed for the hike as there are some part of the mountain, especially the crater area, that needs special attention. The guides is local people who are adapt and experienced in hiking Ijen. Wearing something comfortable and warm should be advised for a more enjoyable hike.

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Bromo

Mount Bromo is one of the active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. The crater is famous for being accesible for tourist. The stunning sunrise seen from atop of the mountain, is something otherworldly. The sight of beautiful floating clouds covering mountain slope, the green lush from the mountain, and a few mountain standing close form each other, will mesmerize every person who witnessed it. It is one spot you should not miss to visit in Indonesia.

There are a few viewpoint that one can enjoy: Kingkong Hills, Seruni Hills, Prau Hills and Penanjakan 1. When reach the top, one can see 3 mountains in 1 frame; Mt. Bromo, Mt. Batok, and Mt. Semeru. The way to the crater consist of stairs that is also used by local (Tengger tribe) sometimes for ritual purpose. There is also a Hindu temple located 1 km away from the crater. Jeep usually is used to explore the mountain. It is needed because there are some part of the mountain that is sandy, and bumpy. A picture on top of a jeep at Widodaren Valley is the most popular thing to do. The best time to hike would be before sunrise, but even during day time the mountain will still be majestic and stunning. Warm and comfortable clother is advised to wear.

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Sukamade Turtle Village

Meru Betiri National Park is a hidden gem located at the southside part of Banyuwangi. The park surrounds and shelters a small village called Sukamade from outside world. Extincted animals like Harimau Jawa lived in the jungle for quite some time, and now endangered animals like Penyu Hijau is protected under the National Park jurisdiction. Not only endangered animals, the National Park also housed a diversity of unique flora, like the Raflesia flower. Aside from pretty animals and floras, the village also houses a group of people close to the beach. Upon visiting, one will feel charmed and mystified by a place that seemed left behind by the complicated and modern world.

Surrounded by rich diversity of flora and fauna, its easy to get mesmerize by it. Sure, there are some part of the road to the park that is quite challenging, like an un-asphalled natural mountain rocks, but all will add to sense of adventure.

One can do a lot of activity here, all related to the wondrous nature of course. The kind of activity that you can do and enjoy is : live observe turtles lay eggs, releasing baby turtles, live viewing Raflesia flower, and enjoying the beach. The Penyu or turtle conservation is located 750m away from Sukamade beach. The conservation mainly serves as a place for turtle eggs to hatch. It also protected the baby turtles until it gets healthy and old enough to survive by themselves in the ocean.

Mount Bromo—Ijen—Tumpak Sewu Tour Package (4 Days 3 Nights)

Mount Bromo—Ijen—Sukamade Tour route from Surabaya

Facilities that you will get during the trips

• Transportation includes licensed driver, fuel, highway fees, and parking
• English-speaking driver as guide throughout the trip and Bromo
• Jeep for Bromo
• 1 night homestay in Banyuwangi
• 1 night homestay in Bromo
• 1 night homestay in sukamade
• Entrance tickets to Bromo, Ijen, Sukamade
• 3x breakfast & 1x dinner
• Ranger national park
• Gas masker & Headlamp, medical examination for ijen
• English-speaking local guide Ijen & Sukamade
• 600 ml mineral water provided in the vehicle

Day 1 (Starts Surabaya / Probolinggo)

10.00 am - 13.00 pm : pick up at train station , airports, or bus station. Start the ride to Cemorolawang village ( the schedule is flexible according to your arrival )
15.00 pm - 16.00 pm : arrive at cemorolawang, check in hotel, free time.

Day 2

02.30- 03.00 am : waking up time, preparing for Bromo hike
O3.00 am : start of Bromo trip. The jeep driver will take you to the sunrise point, Kingkong Hill or Penanjakan Hill. We’ll try to take you to less-crowded spot with best view.
* Enjoy sunrise and the iconic view of Bromo mountain
* Ride on the bumpy jeep through the sea of sand
* Photo stop in Lembah Widodaren
* Hike up to Bromo crater (40 minutes)
* Time spent in the mountain is flexible*
10.00 am : Get back to the homestay, breakfast time
12.00 pm : Journey to Banyuwangi
18.00 pm - 19.00 pm : Arrive at Banyuwangi, check in homestay, free time

Day 3

00.01 am - 00.30 am : Pick up guests at meeting points (hotels, inns, terminals, stations, ports)
01.30 am : Arrive at basecamp Paltuding area (Prepare equipment while waiting for climbing hours)
02.00 : Start climbing
03.30am : Arrive at blue fire spot area
04.00 am - 05.00 am : Start going to view point
05.00 am - 05.30 am : Arrive at the view point/sunrise points (spent time enjoying the mountain)
07.00 am : Return to basecamp Paltuding area
08.00 am : Arrive in Paltuding area  (Break and morning snack), *time spent in the mountain is flexible*
08.30 am : go back to the hotel, prepare to go to sukamade
10.00 am : Start the journey to Sukamade
12.00 pm - 12.30 pm : arrives at Green Bay ( Lunch )
13.00 pm - 15.00 pm : enjoying Greenbay beach
15.00 pm : the journey to Sukamade
17.30 pm - 20.00 pm : Check-in at Guesthouse near the beach at Sukamade and rest ( DINNER )
20.00 pm - 23.00 pm : start the Observation process of penyu/turtles laying eggs
back to guest house and rest

Day 4

06.00 am – 06.15 am : preparation to go to the beach, the process of releasing Tukik/baby turtles back to the sea
08.00 am : preparation to check out & breakfast
08.30 am : check out and to go back to Banyuwangi city, visiting brown sugar factory
11.00 am - 17.00 pm : Journey to ketapang harboue
17.00 am - 18.00 pm : Arrive at ketapang harbour  , Free time