3-Day Mount Ijen, Tumpak Sewu & Bromo Tour from Bali
Volcanic peaks in one trip: blue flames at night, a towering waterfall by day, and a sunrise from King Kong Hill.
A 3-day tour from Bali Area covers Mount Ijen's sulfuric blue lake and blue flame phenomenon, Tumpak Sewu waterfall, and Mount Bromo's sunrise landscape. You trek to the crater at night, hike to the falls the next morning, then wake at 3 a.m. on day three to watch the sunrise from King Kong Hill before returning to Bali, Surabaya or Malang. A private 4WD jeep, English-speaking guide, two nights' accommodation and all transport between islands are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Ijen Blue Fire
- Pick up from Bali hotel
- Drive to Gilimanuk port
- Cross to Java island
- Meet tour guide at Ketapang port
- Drive to Paltuding camping ground
- Trek to Mount Ijen crater
- See sulphuric blue lake and blue flames
- Drive to Tumpak Sewu area
- Overnight at Tumpak Sewu accommodation
Day 2: Visit Tumpak Sewu Falls and Bromo
- Visit Tumpak Sewu waterfall
- Follow guide for safe experience
- Drive to Bromo area with lunch break
- Overnight at Mount Bromo hotel
Day 3: Mount Bromo Sunrise and Return
- Wake up at 3 a.m.
- Jeep to King Kong Hill viewpoint
- Watch Mount Bromo sunrise
- Explore Bromo landscape
- Breakfast at hotel
- Check out from hotel
- Option to drop off at Surabaya, Malang, or Bali
What’s included
- Private 4WD jeep and experienced driver.
- English-speaking guide.
- two nights' hotel accommodation.
- bottled water.
- gas mask and headlamp for the crater trek.
- all parking fees, toll fees and fuel surcharge.
- ferry tickets for the Bali-Java crossing (return included if dropping off in Bali).
- health certificate and insurance.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Bromo Vacation
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The experience
The journey starts with a hotel pickup in Bali around 8 p.m., then a private air-conditioned jeep carries you to Gilimanuk port for the ferry crossing to Java. Once you arrive at Ketapang port, your guide meets you and drives to Paltuding camping ground, where you begin the trek to Mount Ijen. The hike takes you to the crater's edge to witness the blue flame phenomenon (a rare sulfuric fire that glows against the night sky), and the crater's striking blue lake ringed by mountains. You'll wear a gas mask and carry a headlamp for the trek. After the climb, you drive to Tumpak Sewu area for an overnight stay.
Day two focuses on Tumpak Sewu waterfall, where you hike to see the 120-meter cascade surrounded by lush vegetation and powerful waters. Your guide leads you safely through the terrain, and you break for lunch on the drive to Mount Bromo, arriving at your hotel in the Bromo area by evening. On the final morning, you wake at 3 a.m. and board a jeep to King Kong Hill to watch the sunrise over Bromo's mythical landscape. After breakfast, the tour ends with a drop-off to your choice of destination: Surabaya, Malang, or back to Bali Area.
The private jeep stays with you throughout, and the driver handles all navigation and logistics. Two nights' accommodation, bottled water, parking fees, toll fees, ferry tickets (if returning to Bali), and a health certificate are all arranged. The guide speaks English and knows the terrain well enough to keep the pace safe even on steep sections.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want three volcanic sites in one trip rather than planning separate excursions: Mount Ijen's blue lake, Tumpak Sewu's waterfall, and Mount Bromo fit into a single 3-day schedule.
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Top questions
What is the blue fire at Mount Ijen and when do you see it?
Mount Ijen's blue flame is a rare sulfuric fire that burns at the crater's edge, visible at night when sulfuric gases ignite. You trek to the crater after dark on night one, wearing a gas mask and carrying a headlamp to witness the phenomenon and the crater's blue lake surrounded by mountains.
How difficult is the trek to Mount Ijen's crater?
The trek requires a high level of physical fitness and involves a steep climb in darkness with a gas mask. The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers, and the minimum age is 12.
What happens on the second day of the tour?
Day two is spent at Tumpak Sewu waterfall, where you hike to see the 120-meter cascade and its surrounding lush vegetation. Your guide leads you safely through the terrain, and you break for lunch before driving to Mount Bromo for an overnight stay.
Do you need your own vehicle to get between Bali and the volcanoes?
No. A private 4WD jeep with an experienced driver is included for the entire 3 days, including the ferry crossing from Bali to Java and all drives between the three sites. You are picked up from your Bali hotel around 8 p.m. on day one.
What is included in the accommodation and meals?
Two nights' hotel accommodation in Tumpak Sewu and Mount Bromo areas are included. Meals are not included in the tour price. Meals cost around IDR 100,000 each, and a coffee break is available for an additional charge.
Can you choose where to end the tour?
Yes. After the Mount Bromo sunrise on day three, you can be dropped off in Surabaya, Malang, or back to Bali Area, depending on your onward travel plans.
3-Day Mount Ijen, Tumpak Sewu & Bromo Tour from Bali
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