Yogyakarta Bromo Ijen Tour: Volcano Sunrise & Blue Flames

Watch Mount Bromo's sunrise from the crater rim, then trek to Ijen's sulfur mines to see blue flames ignite at night.

A 3-day private tour from Yogyakarta covering Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater, with hotel pickup, two nights' accommodation, an English-speaking guide, and transport to Bali by ferry on the final day. You start before dawn to catch Bromo's sunrise, trek its crater, then hike Ijen at midnight to witness the blue flames caused by burning sulfuric gas, finishing at the turquoise acidic lake at the summit. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Bromo and sunset viewing

• Pick up at Yogyakarta hotel at 7 am
• Drive 8 hours to Cemoro Lawang village
• Check in at hotel near Bromo
• Walk to sunset point near hotel
• Watch sunset over Bromo landscape

Day 2: Bromo sunrise and crater trekking

• Depart hotel at 3 am to sunrise viewpoint
• Wait for sunrise around 5 am
• Return to jeep and drive to crater parking
• Trek to Bromo crater passing Hindu temple
• Return to hotel for breakfast and shower
• Check out and drive 4 hours to Bondowoso
• Check in at hotel near Ijen and rest

Day 3: Ijen volcano tour and Bali transfer

• Check out at midnight and drive 2 hours to Ijen
• Trek 3 km uphill with local guide
• Visit sulfur mining site and see blue flame
• Trek to Ijen summit and view acid lake
• Return to car park and have breakfast
• Drive to Ketapang ferry port at 9 am
• Cross ferry to Bali and meet driver
• Transfer to hotel in Bali and end tour

The experience

The tour picks you up at 7 am from your Yogyakarta hotel and drives eight hours south to Cemoro Lawang village near Mount Bromo, with a stop for lunch or rest on the toll road. You check in, then head to a sunset viewpoint a short walk from the hotel to watch the sun drop behind the volcanic landscape. That evening sets the rhythm: early starts and late finishes are how you fit three distinct volcanic experiences into three days.

On day two, the driver collects you at 3 am for a one-hour drive to the sunrise viewpoint. You walk a few meters and wait for the sun to rise around 5 am, then return to the jeep and trek to Bromo's crater rim: a walk of a few hundred meters that passes a Hindu temple and climbs 250 steps. From the top you see the caldera and the landscape spreading out below. By 8 am you're back at the hotel for breakfast and a shower, then drive four hours to Bondowoso city for the night, staying until midnight.

Day three starts at midnight: a two-hour drive to Ijen's car park, then a 3 km uphill trek with a local guide. You descend to the sulfur mining site wearing a standard gas mask to see the blue flames: a narrow, dangerous section where you follow your guide's instructions closely. After viewing the flames, you continue to Ijen's summit to see the turquoise acidic lake. Breakfast is at 7 am at the car park, then you drive to Ketapang ferry port, cross by ferry to Bali, and your driver meets you on the Bali side to take you to your next hotel.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the three days.
• two nights' accommodation near Bromo and in Bondowoso.
• gas mask for the Ijen sulfur mining site.
• English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup in Yogyakarta.
• ferry ticket from Java to Bali on day three.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Under 10: 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 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Ijenlandscape

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit all three volcanoes in one trip with pre-set timing. Choose a single-volcano tour if you'd rather explore Bromo or Ijen at your own pace.

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Top questions

What time do I need to wake up to see Mount Bromo's sunrise?

The driver picks you up at 3 am on day two and drives for one hour to the sunrise viewpoint, where the sun rises around 5 am. You walk only a few meters from the parking area to reach the viewing spot.

Do I need special equipment to see the blue flames at Ijen?

A standard gas mask is provided for the trek to the sulfur mining site where the blue flames are visible. The descent to that point is narrow and the mining site is dangerous, so you follow your guide's instructions closely.

What's included in the accommodation during the tour?

Two nights' accommodation are included: one near Bromo in Cemoro Lawang village and one in Bondowoso city before the Ijen trek. You check in after the drive on day one and check out at 9 am on day two to continue to Bondowoso.

How do I get from the tour to Bali at the end?

After breakfast at Ijen on day three, you drive to Ketapang ferry port, where the tour operator pays your ferry ticket. You cross by ferry to Bali and meet your driver on the Bali side, who takes you to your next hotel.

Is the trek to Ijen's crater difficult?

The trek is 3 km uphill to the sulfur mining site, then continues to the summit. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all other fitness levels.

What happens if I want to rest during the long drive on day one?

The eight-hour drive from Yogyakarta to Bromo includes a quick stop for toilet breaks or lunch on the toll road, so you can rest and eat before arriving at the hotel in Cemoro Lawang village in the afternoon.