5-Day Java Tour: Borobudur, Bromo & Ijen Crater to Bali

Five days crossing Java's volcanic peaks and temple ruins, start to finish arranged

A 5-day private tour from Yogyakarta to Bali that covers Borobudur Temple (with climb access), Prambanan Temple, Tumpaksewu Waterfall, Mount Bromo's sunrise viewpoint, and Ijen Crater with its sulfur miners and acidic lake. An English-speaking driver manages transport, park entry, three nights of accommodation, and the ferry crossing to Bali. You choose whether to add the first night in Yogyakarta and the final transfer to your Bali hotel. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns, and requires good physical fitness for the volcano hikes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Yogyakarta Borobudur and Prambanan Tour

• Explore Borobudur Temple
• Visit Prambanan Temple Complex

Day 2: Transfer to Malang and Village Visit

• Transfer from Yogyakarta to Malang
• Check in hotel in Malang
• Visit Jodipan Colorful Village

Day 3: Tumpaksewu Waterfall and Bromo Transfer

• Explore Tumpaksewu Waterfall
• Transfer to Cemoro Lawang near Bromo

Day 4: Bromo Sunrise and Transfer to Bondowoso

• Sunrise at Kingkong Hill or Penanjakan Bromo
• Visit Mount Bromo summit and Sea of Sand
• Transfer to Bondowoso

Day 5: Mount Ijen and Ferry to Bali

• Hike Mount Ijen and see crater lake
• Observe blue flames and sulfur miners
• Ferry from Ketapang Port to Bali

The experience

The route moves east from Yogyakarta across Java's cultural and geological spine. Day one takes you through Borobudur Temple (the world's largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO site), where you climb to the top, then to Prambanan Temple Complex, the Hindu counterpart with its intricately carved stone towers. The next morning you transfer to Malang, stopping at Jodipan Village, known for its painted houses and street murals, before heading to Tumpaksewu Waterfall, where a local guide leads you down to the base of the multi-tiered cascade and the cool mist at its foot. You sleep near Bromo that night.

Day four starts before dawn. A jeep takes you to Kingkong Hill or Penanjakan viewpoint to watch the sunrise cast gold across Mount Bromo's smoking crater and the volcanic sand plain below, then you descend to the crater rim itself. That afternoon you transfer to Bondowoso. On the final day, you hike Mount Ijen in darkness to see the blue flames (sulfuric gases burning at the crater's edge), and watch the sunrise over the world's largest acidic crater lake, its water striking turquoise. A ferry then carries you across the Bali Strait to your arrival point on the island. All entrance fees, the jeep rental in Bromo, park permits, and your driver's expertise are included. Meals and personal spending are separate.

The tour operates as a private booking, so the pace and stops follow your group's rhythm. Your English-speaking driver doubles as tour manager, handling logistics and navigation. Accommodation varies by availability: hotels in Malang, Bromo, and Bondowoso are confirmed at booking. The first night in Yogyakarta is optional, as is the transfer from the ferry dock to your Bali hotel. Both are add-ons you select at checkout. Minimum age is twelve.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• English-speaking driver as tour manager.
• pickup from your Yogyakarta airport or hotel.
• entrance fees for Borobudur Temple (with climb access), Prambanan Temple, Bromo National Park, Tumpaksewu Waterfall, and Ijen Crater.
• local guides at Tumpaksewu and Ijen.
• jeep rental in Bromo.
• three nights of accommodation in Malang, Bromo, and Bondowoso.
• ferry ticket from Ketapang to Bali.
• parking and toll fees throughout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Transport OnlyGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:00Hotels, tickets, guides and the Bali transfer are not included. Transport only covers vehicle travel on the same schedule listed in the tour details, with car, fuel and an English-speaking driver included. The tour lasts 5 days. Vehicle is an MPV 7-seater or big van, depending on how many people join. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive option without the Bali transferGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00The Bali hotel transfer from Gilimanuk or Bali port is not included, and the tour ends at Bali or Gilimanuk port. The all-inclusive price covers private transport, hotels, tickets and guides, but excludes the Bali hotel transfer from Gilimanuk or Bali port. Transport is an MPV or van, depending on how many people are in the group or booking. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive option with the Bali transferGuide in English · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00The Bali hotel transfer is included, covering travel from Gilimanuk or Bali port to your hotel or any area in Bali except Nusa Penida. The all-inclusive price covers private transport, tickets, hotels, guides and the Bali hotel transfer. Transport is an MPV or van, depending on how many people are in the group or booking. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Journeast Indonesia Tour and Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the "ALL IN + Bali Transfer" option if you want your hotel in Yogyakarta on arrival and a direct transfer to your Bali accommodation after the ferry, so the whole journey stays seamless. Pick "ALL IN Without Bali Transfer" if you're comfortable arranging your own Bali pickup or staying near the ferry port. The "Transport Only" option suits travelers who prefer to book their own hotels and want just the vehicle, driver and park access.

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Top questions

What exactly is Ijen Crater and why do people hike there in the dark?

Ijen Crater in East Java holds the world's largest acidic crater lake, famous for its striking turquoise water. Hikers climb at night to witness blue flames (sulfuric gases igniting at the crater's rim), and to see sulfur miners at work before sunrise illuminates the landscape. The flames are visible only in darkness, which is why the hike starts before dawn.

Do I need to be very fit to do this tour, or can I skip the volcano hikes?

The tour requires a high level of physical fitness because the Bromo sunrise hike and the Ijen Crater hike involve steep terrain and early starts. Both are core parts of the itinerary and cannot be skipped. If you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this tour is not recommended.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay for separately?

The tour includes private transport, your English-speaking driver, all park and temple entrance fees, three nights of accommodation, the ferry to Bali, jeep rental in Bromo, and a local guide at Tumpaksewu Waterfall and Ijen Crater. Meals (lunch and dinner) and personal expenses are not included. The first night in Yogyakarta and the final transfer to your Bali hotel are optional add-ons.

How does the ferry to Bali work, and where does it leave from?

On day five, after the Ijen Crater hike and sunrise, you transfer to Ketapang Port and cross the Bali Strait by ferry to Bali. The ferry is included in your tour price. You can add a transfer from the ferry dock to your Bali hotel at checkout if you need one.

Can I arrange my own hotel in Yogyakarta on the first night, or does the tour include it?

The first night's accommodation in Yogyakarta is optional. If you want it included, you select the "ALL IN" option at checkout. If you're arriving early and prefer to book your own hotel, you can choose the "Transport Only" option instead. Either way, the tour starts with Borobudur and Prambanan on day one.