Though we started the trip with the intent of trekking the electric blue flame Ijen volcano and the active Bromo volcano, we were amazed to be offered with a lot of stunning add-ons. East Java gave us more than we could dream or hope for. Here is a summary of our collective experience in just 3 days.
Check out our itinerary below the video.
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Itinerary
Day 0 - 21:30 - Landed at Surabaya Airport.
Day 0 - 23:00 - We started our approximate 6 hour drive to Ijen area with our genius guide who gave us a brief of what our next 3 days are going to be like
Day 1 - 05:30 - We were welcomed by an amazing Sunrise at Pos Malabar (Do not miss this!!!). We were the only ones here and we loved the lone time.
Day 1 - 07:00 - Next we headed to view and taste some of the world famous Javan coffees. The Arabica Coffee Plantation was a soothing sight to our sore eyes after the long drive. We tasted the most expensive coffee in the world 'Kopi Luwak'
Day 1 - 09:30 - The first pleasant surprise of the trip was a mini-trek to the Blawan Waterfalls, which apparently is the disposal place of the water from the Ijen Crater..and again we got to enjoy these tumbling cascades all for ourselves.
Day 1 - Time to rest at our hotel in Banyuwangi
Day 2 - 03:00 - Checked out of hotel and started an hour earlier to begin the trek from car park to Ijen Crater
Day 2 - 11:30 - After witnessing the glinting milky way above us, the stunning blue flames from the top of the mountain, the turquoise acid lake inside the crater and enjoying a hot cup of coffee downhill , we continued our journey to the next pitstop Madakaripura Waterfalls
Day 2 - 12:30 - Madakaripura was the second surprise of the trip, as we never really had plans to make a stop here. This waterfall took our breath away indeed. Controlling the enthusiasm for the later part of the trek, we continued the drive towards Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
Day 2 - 16:30 - Checked-in to a hotel in Sukapura just about 30-40 min away from the ultimate destination of our trip "Mount Bromo"
Day 3 - 02:30 - Started from our hotel to the sunrise viewpoint Mount Penanjakan. This was a slightly easier trek than the steep Ijen. It was a good decision to start early, as we were able to beat the crowds and find a great spot
Day 3 - 08:00 - This morning was the most unforgettable day of the trip. The most beautiful sunrise of the trip one one side and the picturesque Mount Batok amidst a sea of clouds on the other
Day 3 - 10:00 - After cherishing the views, we proceeded in our 4x4 to view the Bromo Crater. The drive through the whispering sands was a dreamy experience followed by the verdant Savannah that still remains etched in our eyes
Day 3 - 15:00 - After this entire gratifying experience, it was time to head back to Surabaya.
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