BROMO, INDONESIA

East Java 6-Day Itinerary (Including Bromo + Semeru Views + Highlights)

Day 1: Arrival and Travel to Cemoro Lawang (Base for Bromo)

• Arrive in Surabaya (or Malang) airport.
  
  

• Transfer to Cemoro Lawang village near Mount Bromo (about 3-4 hours from Surabaya).
  
  

• Relax, explore the village, and prepare for the early Bromo sunrise tour.
  
  

Day 2: Mount Bromo Sunrise and Exploration

• Early morning (around 3 AM): Jeep tour to Mount Penanjakan viewpoint for sunrise over Mount Bromo and the Tengger caldera.
  
  

• Descend to Bromo crater, hike up the stairs to the crater rim.
  
  

• Explore the Sea of Sand and nearby savannah.
  
  

• Afternoon rest or optional visit to nearby waterfalls like Madakaripura Waterfall (if time allows).
  
  

Day 3: View Mount Semeru and Travel to Malang

• Early morning drive towards Ranu Pane area (gateway to Semeru).
  
  

• Visit viewpoints around Ranu Pane or Ranu Kumbolo lake to admire Mount Semeru without trekking.
  
  

• Continue to Malang city in the afternoon (~2 hours from Ranu Pane).
  
  

• Explore Malang’s colonial center, enjoy local food.
  
  

Day 4: Malang Surroundings

• Visit Coban Rondo Waterfall.
  
  

• Explore local markets or coffee shops in Malang.
  
  

• Optional short nature walks around Malang’s outskirts or Batu city nearby.
  
  

Day 5: Ijen Crater Adventure

• Depart very early (around midnight) from Malang or Banyuwangi for Ijen Crater.
  
  

• Hike to the crater to see the famous blue flames (best just before dawn).
  
  

• Enjoy views of the turquoise acid lake.
  
  

• Return to Banyuwangi or Malang by afternoon.
  
  

Day 6: Beach and Historical Sites or Surabaya City

• Visit Papuma Beach near Jember for a relaxing morning.
  
  

• Alternatively, visit Trowulan Majapahit ruins if you like history.
  
  

• Transfer back to Surabaya.
  
  

• Explore Surabaya city’s museums, markets, or street food before departure.