Mt. Bromo 2-day tour: Sunrise, crater hike, waterfalls

You climb an active volcano at dawn from a moonlike landscape of black sand.

A 2-day Mt. Bromo tour from Surabaya takes you to East Java's most famous volcano with a pre-dawn jeep ride to Penanjakan viewpoint, a 45-minute hike into the crater, and a stop at the sacred Madakaripura waterfalls on the way. The tour includes one night in Cemara Lawang village, where you explore local Tengger Hindu life, visit farms and markets, and watch both sunset and sunrise. Transport with an English-speaking driver, accommodation, breakfast and coffee breaks are included. The tour can end in either Surabaya or Malang.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Surabaya to Cemara Lawang village

• Pick up in Surabaya at 09:30
• Drive to Madakaripura waterfalls
• Motorbike ride to waterfall entrance
• Walk to Madakaripura waterfalls
• Drive to Cemara Lawang village
• Explore village and meet locals
• Watch sunset at Cemara Lawang

Day 2: Mount Bromo sunrise and return

• Depart at 03:00 for Penanjakan viewpoint
• Watch sunrise at Penanjakan
• Jeep ride down to Sand Sea
• Visit Luhur Poten temple
• Hike to top of Mount Bromo
• Return to Jeep and drive back to hotel
• Breakfast and rest at hotel
• Drive back to Surabaya

The experience

You start at 9:30 in Surabaya and drive three hours to Cemara Lawang village, a journey slowed by Java's traffic more than distance. On the way, you stop at Madakaripura waterfalls, a site sacred to the local Tengger people. A 15-minute motorbike ride takes you to the entrance, then a 30-minute walk leads into the falls. Bring clothes you don't mind soaking. The waterfall is only accessible when it hasn't rained heavily, so water flow stays safe to approach.

Cemara Lawang sits at the edge of the caldera with guaranteed views across it. You spend the afternoon and evening exploring the village: drink coffee or tea in a local home, walk out to the farm fields and meet the farmers, browse the market. You'll see the sunset from the village, weather permitting, before spending the night at Cafe Lava Hostel or a similar guesthouse.

The second day starts around 3 a.m. when your jeep picks you up for the drive to Mount Penanjakan, one of the most famous viewpoints in the region at 2,770 meters. On clear mornings you can see the sunrise and, beyond Mt. Bromo itself, Mount Semeru (Java's highest peak) and the Java Sea to the north. After sunrise, you drive down into the Sand Sea: a 10-kilometer stretch of black volcanic ash that borders Bromo on its northern side. You can ask the driver to stop and walk through this moonlike landscape if you want. The jeep parks near Luhur Poten temple, and from there it's a 45-minute hike one way to the crater rim of Mount Bromo. You pass the temple on the route (it's usually closed, but ask if you can look inside when it's open). Once you've reached the top and returned to the jeep, you head back for breakfast and a shower before the drive back to Surabaya or onward to Malang.

What’s included

• Transport with air conditioning and an English-speaking driver.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Surabaya.
• one night accommodation at Cafe Lava Hostel or similar.
• a 4WD jeep for the Bromo sunrise tour.
• coffee and tea breaks.
• daily fresh seasonal fruit.
• bottled water throughout.
• and breakfast on the second morning.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Smartine Indonesia Travel

Is this one for you?The tour starts before dawn on day two and includes a 45-minute hike to the crater, so you need to be ready for an early morning and moderate walking. If you want to see both the sunset and sunrise in the Bromo region without rushing, this 2-day pace lets you explore the village and meet local people on the first afternoon instead of cramming everything into one long day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How early do I need to wake up on the second day of the Mt. Bromo tour?

The jeep departs around 3 a.m. to reach Mount Penanjakan in time for sunrise at 2,770 meters altitude. Bring warm clothes. Temperatures at that hour range from 0 to 10 degrees Celsius.

What is the Madakaripura waterfall like, and can I always visit it?

Madakaripura is a sacred site for the Tengger Hindu people and a 30-minute walk from the entrance. The walk is fairly easy but you'll get wet, so wear clothes you're comfortable soaking. The waterfall is only accessible when it hasn't rained heavily, because high water flow makes it unsafe to approach.

What do I do in Cemara Lawang village on the first afternoon?

Cemara Lawang sits at the edge of the caldera with views across it. You explore local village life by visiting farms to meet farmers, browsing the market, and drinking coffee or tea in a local home. You'll watch the sunset from the village if weather allows.

How long is the hike up Mount Bromo itself?

The hike from where the jeep parks in the Sand Sea to the crater rim takes 45 minutes one way. The route passes Luhur Poten temple, and the walk is steady but not technical. Take time to look at the landscape and be careful at the crater rim.

Does the tour include meals, and what's provided?

Breakfast is included on the second morning after you return from the crater. Coffee and tea are provided at mount Penanjakan during the sunrise stop, and fresh seasonal fruit is available daily. Lunches and dinners are not included, though you can eat at local spots in Cemara Lawang village.

Can I choose where the tour ends, Surabaya or Malang?

Yes, the tour can end in either Surabaya or Malang. Let the operator know your preference when you book.