Tangkuban Perahu Crater Tour: Private Guide & Hot Springs

Crater rim and hot spring in one long day from Jakarta

A private tour departing from Jakarta or Bandung that reaches Tangkuban Perahu crater and a natural hot spring waterfall with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees and transport by private vehicle. The tour runs roughly 13 hours depending on your starting point. Choose departure from Jakarta if you're based there, or from Bandung if that's where you're staying.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tangkuban Perahu and Hot Springs Tour

• Pick up from hotel in Jakarta or Bandung
• Visit Tangkuban Perahu Mountain and craters
• Explore legend of Sangkuriang
• Visit natural hot spring at Curug Cipanas
• Return to Jakarta or drop off in Bandung

The experience

The drive from Jakarta to Tangkuban Perahu takes over three hours by road, which is why this tour handles the logistics: you get picked up from your hotel, travel by private vehicle with your guide, and skip the navigation. The volcano itself sits about 20 kilometers north of Bandung, ringed by pine forest and tea plantations. At 2,084 meters high, it's a stratovulcano with 13 craters formed over 90,000 years. Three of them (Kawah Ratu, Upas, and Domas) are open to visitors. The daily temperature drops to around 17°C during the day and 2°C at night, so bring layers.

After exploring the crater area, the tour moves to Curug Cipanas, a natural hot spring that flows as a waterfall through plantation hills. This isn't a built pool but an open-air bathing spot where the water runs swift and warm. You'll soak in the middle of green slopes before the long return journey begins. If you're based in Jakarta, the drive back takes roughly three and a half hours. If you're staying in Bandung, you can arrange a drop-off there instead.

Your guide speaks English throughout and handles all entrance fees. The private vehicle means no waiting for other groups and no fixed schedule beyond the pickup time from your hotel. Tipping the guide is optional and arranged at checkout depending on which option you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Jakarta or Bandung depending on which option you choose.
• entrance fees to the crater area.
• private vehicle transport for the full day.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Departure from Bandung tourGuide in English · 08:30Private car, English-speaking tour guide and entrance fee. Pickup and drop-off within Bandung city area only; pickup is included.

Departure from Jakarta tourGuide in English · Available from 9 Oct 2027Private car with an English-speaking tour guide and entrance fee included. Pickup and drop-off from any hotel in central Jakarta City; pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Indo Trip

Is this one for you?Choose the Jakarta departure if you're based in the capital and want to return there the same day. Choose Bandung if you're staying there or prefer a shorter return drive. The private vehicle and guide mean you travel at your own pace without waiting for group departures, though the long drive time makes this a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Jakarta to Tangkuban Perahu crater?

The drive takes over three hours by road from Jakarta, and about one hour from Bandung city. The tour includes all transport by private vehicle, so you don't navigate yourself.

What are the three craters I can visit at Tangkuban Perahu?

Kawah Ratu, Upas Crater, and Domas Crater are the three popular tourist destinations within the Tangkuban Perahu volcano area. The mountain has 13 craters total, but these three are the ones visitors typically explore.

Is the hot spring a pool or something else?

Curug Cipanas is a natural hot spring waterfall in the middle of plantation hills, not a built pool. The water flows swiftly into a small waterfall where you bathe in the open air surrounded by green slopes.

Do I need to choose between departing from Jakarta or Bandung?

Yes, you pick one at checkout. If you're staying in Jakarta, book the Jakarta departure and return there after the tour. If you're in Bandung, book the Bandung departure and return to Bandung, or arrange a drop-off there from Jakarta.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees to the crater area, an English-speaking guide, and private vehicle transport are all included. Meals and drinks are not. Bring water and snacks for the long day.

How cold does it get at the crater?

Temperatures average around 17°C (63°F) during the day and drop to 2°C (36°F) at night. Bring a warm jacket and layers, especially if you're visiting early morning or staying late.