Duration : 5 days – 4 nights
Starting point : Surabaya/Malang airport/railway station
Transfer services : Bali, Ferry harbour or Surabaya
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Tour Itinerary :
- Day 1 : Upon arrival at Surabaya/malang railway station/airport, great and meet with our team then direct transfer to hotel in Mount Bromo Area (about 3-3.5 hours drive). This region is the last Hinduism village in Java after the arrival of Islam in the 15th century. Mount Bromo (2329 m), which stands in the middle of a huge caldera (the “sea of sand”), is considered sacred by the locals. The last eruption was in November 2000, but bromo smokes almost continuously. Balance of the day is free at your own leisure. Overnight near mount Bromo
- Day 2 : At 04.00 AM, join Mt. Bromo tour from Penanjakan view point 2.770 m. The tour is conducted through a transfer to Cemara Lawang village, get the pony riding and trotting the steep slope of Mts. Tengger, crossing the sea-of-sand, climbing up 245 steps to reach the awesome rim crater where like other tourists wait for the sunrise cracking up the day through its rays from the eastern range of Mts. Tengger (subject to the weather). Back to hotel for break¬fast and shower. Next proceed to Kalibaru passing a dense tropical rain forest. Arriving at Kalibaru, join mini plantation tour featuring coffee and cacao and tropical spices. Stay overnight at a resort. Overnight in Kalibaru
- Day 3 : After simple breakfast at the Eco resort, around 9 AM take a jeep transfer to Meru Betiri National Park. Along the way, you may see endless plantation of coffee, cacao, and traditional rubber tapping. You may even travel through dense Meru Betiri National Forest where the last Javanese tigers are still believed to roam the area. 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. Overnight in Meru Betiri national park
- Day 4 : After simple breakfast at the guesthouse, take a guided tour to release baby turtle to the Indian ocean. The stability of the turtle population has been helped by a careful system of tagging and monitoring, as well as the use of the special hatcheries. Watching these giant creatures emerge from the surf and struggle-up the beach to lay their eggs on a moonlight night is a unique and unforgettable experience, and one which is certain to ensure Sukamade’s ever-growing profile. This is certainly off the beaten track and requires some effort to reach but it is very worthwhile indeed. Next, get on the jeep and drive back to meet the your driver/coach who will transfer you further to Ijen area. Overnight near Ijen crater
- Day 5 : At 05.00AM drive by jeep for 1hour and start Ijen hiking. At the top, the crater-lake is filled with a haunting turquoise blue-lake, its surface streaked in wind blow pattern of yellow sulfuric vapor. It may become one of unforgettable experience. Back to Hotel to take breakfast. (breakfast starting 07.30-11.00). check out then Drop off to Bali / ferry harbour or back to Surabaya. End Services.