Mount Bromo & Ijen Crater tour from Malang: 2 days, blue fire

Two days chasing sunrise at two volcanoes, ending at the sea

A two-day tour from Malang that covers Mount Bromo in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park on day one (sunrise viewpoint, Love Hill, Dinosaurs Valley, the crater, Pura Luhur Poten temple, black sand desert and savannah), then moves to Ijen Crater on day two for the blue fire phenomenon and sunrise, ending at Ketapang Port for ferry passage to Bali. The tour includes shared jeep transport, budget accommodation in Bondowoso, an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees and the ferry ticket. Lunch and dinner are not included. Hotel upgrades from budget to premium cost extra and can be arranged at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Mount Bromo and transfer to Bondowoso

• Pick up participants
• Head to Mount Bromo sunrise viewpoint
• Enjoy sunrise
• Visit Love Hill and Dinosaurs Valley
• Visit Mount Bromo crater and Pura Luhur Poten temple
• Pass Mount Batok
• Pass black sand desert and visit Savannah
• Head to Smartway's basecamp in Tumpang
• Car transfer to Bondowoso area
• Check-in hotel and rest
• Midnight call and prepare for Ijen

Day 2: Trek Ijen and transfer to Ketapang Port

• Arrive at Ijen start point
• Trekking
• See blue fire and sunrise
• Enjoy Ijen volcano and Mount Raung views
• Return to parking lot
• Rest
• Head to Ketapang Port

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup between 12:30 and 1:00 a.m. from anywhere in Malang, then a shared 4WD jeep climbs toward Mount Bromo's sunrise viewpoint over the next two hours. You arrive in time to watch the sun rise over the crater between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m., then spend the morning visiting Love Hill and Dinosaurs Valley before descending into the crater itself to see Pura Luhur Poten temple and pass Mount Batok. The black sand desert and savannah fill the late morning, and by noon you're heading to the basecamp at Tumpang for a break before the long drive to Bondowoso.

Day two starts at 12:30 a.m. with a trek up Ijen Crater that takes roughly two hours. Between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. you watch for the blue fire (a rare sulfurous phenomenon visible only in darkness), then stay to see the sunrise over the crater and Mount Raung. The descent takes an hour, and after a rest stop you head to Ketapang Port, arriving around 10:00 a.m. The ferry ticket to Gilimanuk (Bali) is included. Car transfer onward in Bali costs extra and depends on your destination.

Budget accommodation means no hot water for showers and squat toilets. The guide speaks basic English and can use Google Translate if needed. Breakfast is included both mornings. You'll need to arrange lunch and dinner yourself. The tour closes on Fridays during the first week of each month due to local ceremony, so avoid booking tours that start on Thursday of those weeks. Volcanic activity or weather changes do not qualify for refunds as long as officials declare the sites safe and open.

What’s included

• Shared 4WD jeep transport on Mount Bromo and car transfer to Bondowoso and Ketapang Port.
• budget accommodation with breakfast both mornings.
• English-speaking driver and tour guide.
• entrance tickets to Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater.
• health certificate for Ijen entry.
• gas mask for the sulfur exposure.
• ferry ticket from Ketapang to Gilimanuk in Bali.
• all tolls and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 01:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 50 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideMalay

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Smartway Indonesia Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable following a guide who speaks basic English with Google Translate support and can handle midnight pickups and volcano treks with minimal sleep between days to see both summits.

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Top questions

What exactly is the blue fire at Ijen Crater that I'll see on day two?

The blue fire is a rare sulfurous flame that rises from the crater's vents and is visible only at night. You'll watch for it between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. on day two before the sunrise washes it out. It occurs because sulfurous gases ignite as they meet cooler air, creating an electric-blue glow across the crater floor.

Do I need any special fitness level or health clearance to do this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with back problems, heart conditions or serious medical issues. A doctor's certificate may be required for certain conditions. The minimum age is 13.

What's included in the budget accommodation, and can I upgrade to a better hotel?

Budget accommodation in Bondowoso includes a bed and a room but no hot water for showers and squat toilets only. You can upgrade to a premium hotel for an additional 550,000 IDR per night. Choose this option at checkout.

How does the tour end, and how do I get to my hotel in Bali?

The tour ends at Ketapang Port around 10:00 a.m. on day two. Your ferry ticket to Gilimanuk Port in Bali is included, but car transfer from there to your Bali hotel is not. Contact the operator's WhatsApp for pricing based on your destination.

What meals are provided, and when do I eat?

Breakfast is included both mornings before the climbs. Lunch and dinner are not included, so you'll need to arrange or purchase meals during the tour. There are opportunities to eat at rest stops and in Bondowoso.

What happens if the tour is canceled due to weather or volcanic activity?

If volcanic activity or weather changes occur but officials declare the sites safe and open, the tour runs with no refund. If the Indonesian tourism authority closes the sites or declares a force majeure event, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.