Yogyakarta Bromo Kalibaru Sukamade Ijen Bali

Transportation
MPV car or Jeep
Accomodation
Hotel or Homestay
Maximum Altitude
2,769 MASL
Departure from
Surabaya or Malang
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
Breakfast

Overview

This unforgettable journey takes you across East Java’s highlights before ending in Bali. Watch the sunrise over Mount Bromo, stroll through lush coffee and cocoa plantations in Kalibaru, explore the rainforest of Meru Betiri National Park, witness turtle nesting at Sukamade Beach, and hike to the mystical Ijen Crater with its turquoise lake and blue fire. Finish your adventure with a scenic ferry ride to Bali.

Highlights

Sunrise jeep tour at Mount Bromo
Turtle conservation program at Sukamade Beach (night turtle watching & hatchery visit)
Midnight hike to Mount Ijen crater lake & blue flames
Culture and nature experience

Day 1 :

Yogyakarta to Mount Bromo

Start your trip from Yogyakarta train station and take morning train to Surabaya around 07.00 AM for about 5-6 hours.

Meeting service with our staff at Surabaya train station and transfer to Mt. Bromo area for 3-4 hours drive.

Check in and Free program

Day 2 :

Mount Bromo Sunrise tour and transfer Kalibaru

Early morning around 4.00 AM we will start Mt. Bromo tour by a jeep to the view point to enjoy Bromo sunrise from penanjakan mountain (2770 masl).

Afterward we will continue to crossing the sea-of-sand, slopes and climbing up more than 200 steps to reach the rim of mount bromo crater.

Back to our hotel for breakfast, packing and check out.

Continue for 5 hours drive to reach Kalibaru area for stay overnight.

Check in and free program

Day 3 :

Kalibaru and tranfer to Sukamade

After Breakfast we will visit small plantation at this area and see many of tripical spices (Nutmeg, Vanilla, Clove, Cinnamons, Coffee, Cacao, etc)

afterward we will transfer to Sukamade area by 4x4 jeep, for about 4 hours drive.

Along the way, you may see endless plantation of coffee, cacao, and traditional rubber tapping. We will visit a local village to see palm sugar process in traditional way and also stop for fisherman village at Rejegwesi beach.

Option tour : Visit Red Island/Pulau Merah Beach - Teluk Ijo/Green Bay

Trip we be continue by entering Merubetiri national park for Stay overnight at simple Sukamade Guesthouse.

After simple dinner at the guesthouse, proceed to the Sukamade beach for the turtle excursion (sightings are not guaranteed). See the turtles slowly walk up ashore to lay their eggs. Then back to the guesthouse for overnight.

Day 4 :

Sukamade to Banyuwangi

After simple breakfast we will continue to Ketapang – Banyuwangi for stay overnight, it takes around 4 hours drive.

Check in and free program.

Day 5 :

Ijen trekking and drop off Bali

Early in the morning around 05.00 AM, we will drive to Paltuding area(start trekking point). Along the way you will be serve by a rain forrest and coffee plantation view.

Option tour: Blue fire tour we will start from hotel @ midnight around 01.00AM.

After that you take a 3 km trek to the crater. This volcano offers a savannah landscape, ruggedly beautiful panoramas, grand hiking, and a placid, brightly yellow crater-lake. The summit of Mt. Ijen is a gorgeous crater filled with haunting turquoise-blue lake with its surface streaked in the wind blow patterns of yellow sulfur vapor. By the crater lake edge, there is an evil-smelling sulfur where local people digging and carrying 70-80 kgs on their bare shoulders for 2 miles ascending and descending steep Mt. Ijen wall.

The trip continue to Ketapang port for crossing Bali strait with ferry for 1 hour, arrive at Gilimanuk port and continue 3-4 hours drive to your destination in Bali. TOUR FINISHED

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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