This short retreat takes you to two of Indonesia’s most stunning volcanic landscapes: Ijen Crater and Mount Bromo. Witness Ijen’s mesmerizing electric blue flames in the early hours, admire its turquoise acidic lake, and see sulfur miners navigating the rugged terrain. Ride a 4WD to catch the sunrise over the vast Tengger Caldera, where the smoking Mount Bromo rises dramatically from a sea of volcanic sand. Climb its 253 steps for a breathtaking view of one of the world’s most accessible active volcanoes. Conclude your journey in Surabaya, the historic “City of Heroes.

Date: 08-11 Aug 2025 (Fri to Mon)

Meeting Venue and Time: Surabaya Airport International Terminal Arrival Hall at 930am, our guide will be holding a sign with “iwannatravel”.

Arrival Flight:
– Scoot TR262 Depart SG 815am, Arrive Surabaya 935am
– Singapore Airline SQ922 Depart SG 750am, Arrive Surabaya 905am

Departure Flight:
– Scoot TR263 Depart Surabaya 1035am, Arrive SG 1350pm
– Singapore Airlines SQ927 Depart Surabaya 1630pm, Arrive SG 1955pm

*Flights are not included in package price and you have to buy your own air tickets.  Please only buy your air tickets after we have confirmed the trip with you. We only provide 2 possible airlines with similar timings so that everybody can arrive together. If you want to extend your stay in Surabaya, it is possible, but the package will not cover your airport transport.

Pricing: SGD420 each person

Minimum Group Size: Confirmed Departure Even if Only 1 Pax!

Maximum Group Size: 8

ITINERARY

Day 01

SINGAPORE – SURABAYA – BONDOWOSO

Fly directly from Singapore to Surabaya’s Juanda International Airport, where our local representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Bondowoso (approx. 8 hours).

Overnight: Hotel in Bondowoso

Day 02

BANYUWANGI – IJEN CRATER – CEMORO LAWANG

Your adventure begins with an early wake-up call at 3:30–4:00 AM for the unforgettable Ijen night hike. A scenic 45-minute drive takes you to the Ijen ranger post, where your 1–1.5 hour trek begins under a starry sky. As you reach the crater rim, a surreal sight awaits—the vast, otherworldly crater glowing with the eerie blue flames of ignited sulfuric gas. Gaze upon the mesmerizing 200-meter-deep turquoise lake, one of the most acidic on Earth, and witness the incredible determination of miners carrying 70kg sulfur-laden sacks through the harsh volcanic terrain.

As the first light of dawn illuminates the crater, soak in the breathtaking sunrise before heading to Lumbang Village. There, you will discover the majestic Madakaripura Waterfalls, a towering 200-meter cascade hidden within lush, misty cliffs—truly a sight to behold. End your exhilarating day with a drive to Cemoro Lawang, where you can unwind and recharge for the next adventure (approx. 4 hours)

* It is possible to hike down the Ijen crater to have a closer view of the blue flame, but you would have to set off earlier (at 1am) from the hotel. Arrange with your tour guide the night before if you would like to hike down the crater.

Overnight: Hotel in Cemoro Lawang

Day 03

CEMORO LAWANG – MOUNT BROMO – SURABAYA

At around 3:30 AM, you’ll receive a wake-up call to prepare for an unforgettable Mount Bromo sunrise hike. An exhilarating 4WD ride brings you to Gunung Penanjakan (2,770m) on the edge of the Tengger crater rim, where you’ll be captivated by the stunning sunrise over the Bromo landscape. Here, the dormant core of Mount Batok (2,440m) and the active Mount Bromo (2,329m) rise from the flat volcanic sand bed, with the mighty Gunung Semeru (3,676m) standing guard to the south.

After savoring the sunrise, continue your journey on the 4WD across the expansive Laotian Pasir (Sand Sea) to Poten—a charming Tenggerese Hindu temple beside Mount Bromo. From Poten, choose between a 3km hike or a pony ride to reach the base of Mount Bromo, then ascend 253 steep steps for a close-up view of the crater rim. Return to your lodge for a well-deserved breakfast.

Next, journey to Surabaya city (approx. 4 hours) and check in to your hotel for a short rest. Explore the historic House of Sampoerna—built by the Dutch in 1862—which now houses a museum, art gallery, café, and souvenir shops. Finally, embark on a food adventure in Surabaya, sampling local delights like rujak cingur—a unique salad with tapioca-peanut sauce and slices of cooked cow nose—and sate kelopo, satay drizzled with coconut sauce.

Overnight: Hotel in Surabaya

Day 04

SURABAYA – SINGAPORE

After a delightful breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Juanda International Airport for your flight back to Singapore, carrying with you the unforgettable memories of your Indonesian adventure.

Package includes:

• All local land transfers including airport transfers
• All accommodations (Ijen View Hotel @ Bondowoso Lava View or Cafe Lava at Cemoro Lawang, Ibis or Kokoon Hotel @ Surabaya)
• All accommodations’ breakfasts
• English speaking guide for the whole trip (driver is separate person)
• Entrance fees to Ijen National Park and Bromo National Park
• 4WD for Mount Bromo

Package excludes:

• Return international air tickets
• Travel insurance
• Indonesian VISA (ASEAN citizens are VISA-free up to 30 days)
• All meals except breakfasts
• Horse ride at Mount Bromo
• Tips for guides
• All expenses of a personal nature

Notes

1) Single supplement is subjected to availability at SGD 95 extra. For solo participants, we will match you with another participant of the same gender.

2) For arrival flights, please only take one of the possible flights provided due to the long drive to Ijen area. There will only be 1 pickup point (at the airport) in the morning of day 1. For departure flight, we will only provide one airport transfer from the Surabaya Hotel at 7am in the morning to be in time for the Scoot flight. It is possible for customer to take a later flight (e.g. the SIA flight). This means that the customer will sight-see Surabaya on his/her own and transfer to the airport on his/her own on day 4 of the trip. Price remains the same.

3) Whole group will depart from Ijen View Hotel at around 130am. This timing makes it possible to head down the crater for closer view of the blue flame. For those who do not wish to hike down the crater, you can rest at coffee place on the crater.

4) Your slot is only confirmed after you received an email from us with registration and payment instructions and you have performed the given instructions before deadline.  Failure to do so will have your open trip registration removed so other interested participants can sign up. This also allows us to know the committed group size and if the open trip can proceed. Initial payment required is 50% of the trip price. Full refund of this deposit payment will be given if the open trip did not meet the minimum group size. Balance payment is required one month before trip departure date.  We will regularly update the status of the trip on this page.

5) As this is an open trip, itinerary is fixed. In case you prefer to customise your itinerary, we recommend that you book a private tour with us.  This open trip is mainly targeted to small groups of 1 – 2 pax to reduce their cost of traveling. For bigger group size, we recommend that you book a private tour with us for flexibility.

6) Travel insurance is excluded in the tour package. We highly recommend all travelers to purchase comprehensive travel insurance. You may want to go through our travel insurance page where you can purchase travel insurance from Chubb or Worldnomads directly online. Be sure to go through the brochure and policy wording before purchase.  You may also purchase travel insurance from your preferred insurer.

In case you have any questions, you can sign up for the open trip first and contact us at .

TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP:

1. Do remember to bring along your winter wear (fleece jacket, scarf, beanie, gloves) as it gets really really cold and windy in the wee hours. Dress in layers so you can remove them easily after the sun comes out.

2. Due to the dust and sulphur at Mt Bromo and Ijen Crater, our guide will bring along basic disposal face masks for everybody. But it will be advisable to higher quality masks (e.g. N95 Air+) on your own. If you are taking the optional hike down Ijen Crater, the extra cost comes with the rental of a gas mask.

3. You may get wet at the waterfalls. So bring along appropriate footwear (e.g. wet shoes, avoid footwear with poor grip) and clothing (towel). Disposable poncho will be provided. Waterproof your gears such as camera as well. Should you require, there will be a place to change into dry clothing after a visit to the waterfalls.

4. Bring a torch light (or use your mobile phone app) for the early morning Mt Bromo and Ijen Crater sunrise, head lamp will be good as it leaves your hands free.

5. Reaching Ijen crater requires a 2-3 hour hike so if you do not exercise regularly, do take the time to train up to make it more comfortable experience.

6. The accommodations at Mt Bromo and Ijen Crater are in the countryside so they are generally more basic and comfort level are not as high as the hotels in cities.

7. As there long road journeys on windy roads, please bring along car sickness or motion sickness medicines if you need them. During the journey, do request our driver to make frequent stops for rest.

8. Due to the distances between sights, early wake-ups and the many sights to visit, most people will find the itinerary rather tiring. Do rest early at night.

9. While meals in the countryside can be basic, once you reach the city like Surabaya, you will find many good restaurants. Our local guide will be able to give good recommendations based on your preference or you can consider some of the restaurants listed in our FAQs.

10. For amount of IDR to bring, IDR 1,500,000 should be more than enough each person for meals (6 meals of IDR 100,000 to IDR 150,000 each), IDR 200,000 for optional hike down Ijen crater and some spare cash. Bring more cash if you intend to do some shopping.

11. For a generic packing list, please refer to https://iwannatravel.com.sg/downloads/PackingList.pdf

Read more information on Bromo and Ijen at our FAQs:

FAQ for Mount Bromo