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Mount Bromo Tourism Spot that you should be visit

Mount Bromo is an active volcano with an altitude 2,329 masl , located in East Java – Indonesia is well known to foreign countries, so it is not surprising that many foreign tourists hunt for the beauty of Bromo from various sides. To reach mount Bromo , you can fly to Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, there are direct flights to Surabaya from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hongkong, Jakarta and Bali. From there continue your journey to Mount Bromo by booking private Transport by booking with me…Lol , or driving from Surabaya – Pasuruan – Sukapura – Mount Bromo route. It is the best you leave to Surabaya at 23.00 PM – 24.00 PM. Or you can stay overnight at one of the hotels at Cemoro Lawang Village ( The Nearest Village to Mount Bromo ) or Probolinggo city to make sure that you are on the Crater RIM before Sunrise. Ponies can take you across The Sea of sand to the bottom of the steps stairs that leads to the crater. Bromo tourist attractions consist of the natural beauty of the mountains. You can see green hills with Savannah grass or surround the sea of sand to enjoy Sunrise or Sunset and also hunt for the milky way at night.
Here I summarize from various sources about the beauty of tourist spots on Mount Bromo that you should be visit.

1. Kingkong hills view Point Sunrise.
Is one of the best places to see the sunrise at Mount Bromo. From this place we can also see the beauty and splendor of 5 mountains in one eye, namely Mount Semeru which is the highest mountain on the island of Java with an altitude of 3.676 Masl, Mount Bromo (2.329 Masl) , Mount Batok (2.440 Masl), Gunung Kursi ( 2.581 Masl ) and Gunung Widodaren (2.614 Masl). So it is very beautiful if it is used as a photo background in Bromo which looks like a painting.

2. Widodaren Valley
In this place we will be presented with a view of the Gunung Widodaren  which is so beautiful that it is good as a photoshoot spot with a Jeep

3. Bromo Crater
We can see firsthand the beauty of Bromo’s active crater which is so enchanting. To reach it, we have to walk about 1,5 KM from the Jeep parking area, or we can rent a horse if you want to feel the sensation of riding horses in the Bromo sand sea. After that we will be presented with hundreds of stairs that we have to go through to reach the peak of Bromo.

4. Whispering Sand
Before the trip to Savannah Bromo, we will be greeted with a wide expanse of sand, which is good for photo spots too.

5. Savannah Bromo
Savannah Bromo meadow is a place on the south side of Mount Bromo. Located in a green valley surrounded by towering cliffs. This Savannah meadow will surprise us because the path to Bromo Savannah is an arid sea of sand, but when entering this meadow you will be presented with beautiful views surrounded by hills that add to the beauty of this tourist spot.

6. Teletubbies Hills
Mount Teletubbies Bromo is one of the favorite places for many tourists. The hill is filled with very beautiful green grass, even the grass here is very beautiful so it looks neat

7. Sunset at Bromo
Actually this is not the main tourist spot when we are on vacation in Bromo. But we can enjoy the beauty of Sunset on the mountain which adds to the complete package of your tour to Bromo. The best time to enjoy Sunset at Bromo is from July to December.

8. Milky Way
The advantage of Mount Bromo is that there is not too much light pollution in this place because this place is still natural, so many photographers are hunting for the Milky way. Moments of Milky Wat can be seen clearly in May to October.

 

Ijen Crater – Blue Fire Phenomenon & Sulfur Miners

Ijen Crater is one of the pride tourism in Banyuwangi Regency. In fact, it is not only a favorite of local tourists, but also popular among foreign tourists. Ijen Crater has many attractions that make it always crowded with visitors. For those who are bored of vacationing in the same places and want to try a more exciting and extreme tour, this crater tour is worth a try. Even this tourist destination is said to be a must visit even once in a lifetime.

Get to know Ijen Crater Tourism
Ijen Crater is a crater with a depth of up to 200 meters with an area of ​​around 5,466 hectares. Ijen Crater is not only known for its stunning natural scenery, but also for its rare blue fire phenomenon. This phenomenon blue fire is only found in two in the world, and one of them is in Finland.
The Ijen Mountains Forest Area was designated as a Nature Reserve on October 9, 1920 based on the Decree of the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies No.46. Then the 92 hectares area became the Ijen Crater Natural Tourism Park on December 10, 1981 by Decree of the Minister of Agriculture.
Meanwhile, the remaining 2,468 hectares still has the status of a Nature Reserve. The thing that is quite proud is that the Ijen Crater Nature Park has been designated by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Ijen Crater Tourist Attraction
There are many reasons why Ijen Crater is so recommended to visit. None other than the attractiveness of these tourist attractions which are quite diverse. Here are some special attractions that make us obliged to visit it.

1. Beautiful Natural Scenery
One of the reasons why Ijen Crater is so enchanting and it’s a shame to miss it is because of the beautiful natural scenery presented before our eyes. We can feel this natural wealth starting from the starting point of the climb to the peak area. Even though you are tired of the existing trekking routes, it will all pay off with a landscape that is so beautiful and soothing to the eye.

2. Seeing Sulfur Miner Activities
During the trip to the top, we will meet some local residents passing by while carrying sulfur. These people are miners who transport sulfur from the mountains to settlements. Of course, we can learn from the struggles of these miners. How come? These miners always carry sulfur weighing up to 50 kg in one go. You can imagine how hard it is to pass through steep terrain and up and down for a life. Thus, if we were to cross paths with these miners on our way, then it would be better if we gave way first. Maybe if you’re curious, we can help transport the piles of sulfur. Want to try?

3. The Blue Fire phenomenon
As previously explained, Ijen Crater is famous for its blue fire phenomenon or blue fire. This attraction is what makes a lot of tourists who come and are curious to witness it first hand. This Blue Fire Spot is near the crater, so we have to go down the crater area first to reach that spot. Be careful when going down the crater and it is advisable not to enjoy it too long. Considering that the smell of sulfur in this place is quite pungent and strong and also the tracking path is very dangerous because the path is rocky.
The phenomenon of blue fire doesn’t only attract the attention of tourists, but also researchers and geologists. If we don’t want to miss witnessing this blue fire phenomenon, it would be better to start climbing in the early hours of the morning. Because the best time to see the beauty of the blue fire that is burning is when the surroundings are still dark.
The time needed to climb from Paltuding Post is around 2-3 hours of travel depending on the physical strength of each tourist. That’s why it is highly recommended to start climbing early in the morning. As information, the entrance to the Ijen Crater area opens at 02.00 in the morning ( plan will be open at 01.00 AM in 2023 ).

4. Enjoying the Sunrise View
It’s not only the blue fire phenomenon that we can get when climbing in the middle of the night. After we are satisfied with watching the blue fire, we can watch the beautiful view of the sunrise from the top of Ijen. The sunrise spot is different from the blue fire spot, from the crater we need to climb a little more up to the spot to witness the sunrise. The best time if you want to witness the stunning and beautiful view of the sunrise is start from June until october. Because of this, it is not surprising that Banyuwangi is nicknamed the “Sunrise of Java”.

5. Tosca Green Lake Crater
Another thing that makes this Ijen Crater Tour so special is because of the presence of the Ijen Crater lake with the Tosca green color which is so instagramable, and this crater is the largest acidic crater in the world. This view is so spectacular combined with the length of the hiking trail and the view of the sulfur smoke billowing up into the sky. Lots of tourists who come to Ijen Crater always take pictures with the background of Ijen Crater and its sulfur fumes. So, don’t miss trying this one thing when you go to Ijen Crater.

Location and Access to Ijen Crater
The Ijen Crater area is on the border of Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency, East Java Province. To the north, the Ijen Crater Nature Reserve is bordered by the Remuk Protection Forest. In the south it is bounded by the Banyulinu River and in the east it is bounded by the slopes of Mount Merapi. While in the west it is limited by the Banyuwangi-Bondowoso Cross Road. Access to Ijen Crater is also not difficult. First we have to reach the city of Banyuwangi. For visitors who come from cities that are quite far from Banyuwangi, airplanes can be an option. We can use airplane transportation with the Belimbing Sari Airport route. Apart from planes, there are many transportation options that can be used such as buses or trains to get to Banyuwangi.
Discussing hiking trails, there are 2 trekking routes that tourists can go through, namely the Bondowoso route and the Banyuwangi route. If you use the Banyuwangi line, approximately 30 km of distance that must be taken. Meanwhile, if you take the Bondowoso route, it will take approximately 76 km of travel. But even so, both using the Banyuwangi and Bondowoso routes, both of them started trekking trips from the First Post in Paltuding.
The distance from the Paltuding Post to the top of the Ijen Crater is approximately 3 km. Later there will be a final stop post which is located in the middle between Paltuding and the top of the Ijen Crater, which is called the Weighing or Weighing Post.
This is where we can see the number of sulfur miners weighing the results of the work they are doing. From here we can also start to smell sulfur which is quite thick. To arrive at Ijen Crater does require quite a long time. Given the location of the Ijen Crater which is located at the top of Mount Ijen. But all the fatigue we feel during the trip will pay off once we reach the top and witness the beautiful and stunning views.

Guide to Go to Ijen Crater
Before going to Ijen Crater, there are a number of things we need to know first. This is important so that it can help launch the holiday agenda that we will do.

Weather
Because it is above an altitude of 2,443 meters above sea level, of course the weather in Ijen Crater is very cold. So we need to make preparations and supplies to fight the cold while at the top of Mount Ijen.
Please note that the temperature in Ijen Crater reaches 2o to 12o Celsius. Especially if the wind blowing around the crater is very strong, the cold can get to the bone. Even though the temperature in the crater itself reaches 600o C

Best Time To Visit
It is important for us to know this so that we can do trekking to the top of Ijen with friendly weather conditions. The best time to visit the Ijen Crater area is in May-October

Preparation Before Going to Ijen Crater
Here are the things we need to prepare before visiting Ijen Crater, including:

1. Maintain Physical Condition
Because the trekking paths and terrain that must be traversed are quite heavy, of course, the physical condition must be well prepared. Don’t let our body condition drop when in this Ijen tourist area. Especially for those who rarely exercise or have never climbed a mountain, then prepare to be physically fit. Do regular exercise such as jogging to be strong to climb to the top of Ijen.

2. Prepare thick clothes
Because the air temperature around Ijen Crater is cold enough to reach 2oC, it is very important to prepare and use layered clothing and thick jackets. So that later we don’t get cold that makes the body’s condition drop.

3. Wear Trekking Shoes
Use footwear in the form of shoes with jagged bottoms, or you can use special trekking shoes. When going to Ijen Crater, we have to go through a gravel road, so if you don’t choose the right shoes, it’s not impossible to slip easily.
Coupled with the uphill road conditions, wearing comfortable shoes will support our bodies better. Also, don’t forget to prepare thick socks.

4. Scarf and Hat
If you really can’t stand cold temperatures, you can bring scarves and hats to protect your body from the cold. Scarf can also be used to protect the nose from the poison gas of Ijen Crater.

5. Equipment As Necessary
Just bring what you need and what you need. Don’t carry a lot of luggage that will actually become a burden while trekking. Smartphones, cameras and drinking water alone are enough to accompany us to the top of Ijen Crater.
However, if you are afraid of hunger while trekking, you can bring food that isn’t heavy, such as chocolate, instant noodles, or anything else that can be a source of energy but doesn’t bother you during trekking.

6. Flashlight
Don’t forget to bring a flashlight, because the trip is done when the surrounding conditions are still pitch black. A small flashlight can help illuminate the path to Ijen Crater

7. Bring Mask and UV Glasses
For safety equipment, don’t forget the mask. Do not use a regular mask because this still has the potential to cause interference with lung health. The smell of sulfur in this area is very sharp. If we don’t bring a mask from home, there will be a post that rents out special masks at a rate of IDR 25,000.
Apart from that, bringing UV glasses is very important especially if we want to get closer to the Blue Fire spot and capture the moment. These UV glasses will also protect the eyes from gas craters carried by the wind.

Attractions Near Ijen Crater
After enjoying the Ijen Crater tour, we can also try visiting other tours that are not so far from Ijen Crater. Here are some lists of the closest attractions to Ijen Crater that can be visited.

1. Baluran National Park
Baluran National Park is 78.4 km from Ijen Crater Nature Park. This National Park covers 25,000 hectares and contains a variety of unique and rare protected animals, such as Buffaloes, Bulls, Deer, and many others.
In fact, not infrequently we can see these animals roaming the grasslands, thus making Baluran Park nicknamed “Africa van Java”. This is because the Baluran grasslands (savanna) are similar to those on the African continent.
What’s interesting is that the expanse of meadows in this park reaches 1/3 of the total area of ​​Baluran park. So that it becomes the widest savanna on the island of Java.
Coupled with the backdrop of Mount Baluran, the scenery in Baluran National Park is so exotic and charming. No wonder so many tourists come to this place to take pictures.

2. Meru Betiri National Park
Located 65.2 km from Ijen Crater, this National Park has an area of ​​580 km2. This location is a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna which is quite amazing which occupies the Meru Betiri National Park. Tourists can see a variety of rare plants such as Balanphora Fungosa, Raflesia Zollingeriona Flowers, Nyamplung, Rengas, Api-api, mangroves and several other medicinal plants.
Not only that, there are also many exotic wild animals, ranging from long-tailed monkeys, black beetles, bison, deer, lekang, peacocks, hornbills, several types of eagles. Not to forget the main goal when visiting Sukamade Beach is to see the turtle conservation process. There are several types of turtles that we can see on this beach, such as leatherback turtles, leatherback turtles, green turtles, and hawksbill turtles which are included in the category of endangered turtles.

3D2N Mount Bromo – Tumpaksewu Waterfall – Ijen Crater Start from Malang

Itinerary

Day 1 
07.00 AM Our team will be pick you up from Malang Airport, hotel or Train station and we drive to Tumpaksewu
Waterfall ( 2,5 hours driving) , short stop visiting Jodipan Rainbow Village
10.00 AM Arrived at Tumpaksewu waterfall and continue explore the Waterfall ( 4 Hours duration)
14.00 Drive to accomodation at Mount Bromo area ( 5 hours driving)
19.00 PM Check in accomodation at Bromo and free program

Day 2
03.00 AM with 4×4 Jeep we drive to Kingkong Hills view Point Sunrise and enjoy the scenery of Mount
Bromo
07.00 Start hiking to the top of Mount Bromo ( 30 Minutes hike)
09.30 Back to hotel and having breakfast
11.30 Check out from hotel and we drive to acomodation near Ijen (4 hours drive)
16.00 Check in Hotel and free program
Noted : Please rest early because we will climb at night.

Day 3
00.00 AM Check out from Hotel and we drive to Paltuding ( Last parking near ijen)
Breakfast take away
02.00 AM Start hiking to the top of ijen crater and explore blue fire
07.30 AM Back to Parking Area. If you want to go to Bali we’ll drop you are Ketapang Port Banyuwangi.
( We also possible drop you off to another city such as like Surabaya, Malang or Probolinggo  )
10.00 AM arrived at Ketapang Port and you’ll crossing to Bali Island
Finish The Tour.

Package include :
– All land Tranport during the tour
– Driver
– Fuel
– Parking
– 1 night room at Cafe Lava Hostel Bromo / Rahayu Hotel Bromo / SM Bromo / Gubug Ndeso ( 1 room shared for 2 people)
– 1 night room at Ijen View Hotel / Palm Hotel ( 1 room shared for 2 people)
– Breakfast facility from Hotel
– Local guide at Tumpaksewu waterfall
– Local guide at Ijen Crater
– Entrance ticket at Bromo National Park
– Entrance tiket at Tumpaksewu waterfall
– Entrance ticket at Ijen Crater
– Private Jeep for Bromo
– Gask Mask for Ijen Blue Fire
– Mineral water during the Tour

Package exclude :
– Lunch and Dinner
– Travel insurance
– Rent jacket and Horse at Bromo

This is a simple itenerary, for actual timetable depends on the arrival time and traffic

4 Days 3 Night Adventure Trip Mount Bromo – Tumpaksewu Waterfall – Ijen Crater Tour

This famous tour is very in demand by the tourist who love with nature and wanna get the climbing and trekking experiences to enjoy the blue fire tours Ijen, the sunrise tours in Mt Bromo and the adventure trip of Tumpak Sewu waterfall tours. This tour will be done for 4 days which will be started from Surabaya / Malang .

Itinerary of Tour Package :

Day 01: Trip from Surabaya to accommodation in area of Ijen – Bondowoso

Today around at 9 am or at least at 12 pm, our driver will meet you either at the train station, bus station or air port in Surabaya (please let us know where we have to meet you), then escort you to the small town of Bondowoso regency which the Ijen crater is located. The journey takes approximately 6 hours driving with private car which is completed with air conditioned and it is with possibility to stop en route for having meals and drinks at the local restaurant. On this trip, you will pass rural landscape, small city, pplantation & beaches. Upon your arrival time in Ijen crater area – Bondowoso, you will taking a rest and stay overnight before you do the blue fire tours Ijen

Day 02: The Blue fire tours Ijen crater – Accomodation Bromo

00.00 AM Leaving your accommodation in Ijen crater – Banyuwangi area to reach the base camp of Paltuding for about 2 hours drive. The base camp of Paltuding is as the parking area in Ijen crater which is well known as post 1 of Paltuding or this is as the starting point for the hiking activities in Ijen crater and then you will do the climbing actitivities in Mount Ijen as follow below:

02.00 AM The preparation and then climbing activities to reach top of Ijen
04.00 AM Observation and seeing process of blue fire and if it is needed with your request, we will descend to reach the edge of lake to see blue fire with better and clearer view, then afterward viewing of sunrise on the peak of Mount Ijen and take a rest with an amazing view the green lake of sulfur as natural backgrounds which can forget how tired for the climbing process in Ijen crater

07.00 AM Go down by passing the same route till reach the base camp Paltuding
08.00 AM Leaving the Ijen crater area for go back to your hotel or accommodation for breakfast, take shower and packing your luggage before you leave the accommodation around at 10.00 am or at least at 12.00 pm, and then we’ll continue our trip to reach your accommodation in Mount Bromo area for about 5-6 hours driving with possibility to stop on the way for having meals, coffee, tea and get public toilet at local restaurant which is located on the road bank to reach Bromo. Upon your arrival in Bromo, we will escort you to your accommodation for relaxation and overnight stay

Day 03 ( Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour – Tumpak Sewu waterfall )

03.00 AM wake up call and Start from your accommodation in Bromo and we will use 4×4 jeep’s vehicle to reach Kingkong Hills for seeing the sunrise in Bromo area
04.30 AM Take a while your time for a cup of coffee, then seeing the sunrise
06.00 AM Driving with our jeep for next destination on the slope of Mount Bromo as the parking area
07.00 AM Crossing the sea of sand on foot or with horse riding (optional) to reach the bottom area of Bromo where there are more than 250 stairs which will direct you to reach peak of Mount Bromo. Resting for a while and take the pictures on the top of Mount Bromo with amazing view of the Bromo crater which on the bottom area is spread out the sea of sand or famous with whispering sand and it is bordered with other mountains as natural backgrounds

09.00 AM Going back to reach the parking area in Bromo which our Jeep is parked there and we will pass the same route as you have done for reaching the top of Mount Bromo, and then from the parking area, we will drive back to your accommodation for having breakfast, take shower and loading the bags into our car

12.00 PM Leaving Mount Bromo to drive for about 5 hours (it is depend on situation of the traffic) to reach your accommodation in Pronojiwo Village Lumajang regency where is the Tumpak Sewu waterfall located.You may stop on way of this trip if you wanna go to the public toilet, getting food & beverages in restaurant of the side roads and take the pictures when you see the interesting place.

Day 04: Tumpak Sewu waterfall – Drop Off to Surabaya

06.00 AM After having breakfast and around at 07.00 am, in Tumpak Sewu waterfall area as the next destination of our journey adventure in East Java. We Will start this day tour will invite and challenge you to visit this most beautiful waterfall in Java Island, when arriving at the gate of the waterfall, you will be invited to do trekking for approximately 30 minutes to reach waterfall. You will spend your adventure trip in Tumpak Sewu waterfall at least till at 12.00 pm

07.00 AM From Homestay we will walk to reach waterfall point for about 30 – 45 minutes by descending cliff and crossing river. Exploring the waterfall and enjoy the beautiful view with natural backgrounds surrounding. Take your time for photo in this place, since this place is one of the best waterfall falls in East Java – Indonesia. Tumpak Sewu waterfall is considered as the most beautiful waterfall on the Java Island and even throughout Indonesia, has a unique formation resembling a widened curtain, looks beautiful and perfect when viewed from a height place. Tumpak Sewu waterfall has a height of approximately 120m and located at an altitude of 500mdpl, the flow of water is swiftly sourced from Mount Semeru, the highest mountain in Java. Local community known this waterfall as Coban Sewu, administratively located in Lumajang district but bordering Malang Regency.
12.00 PM After enjoy adventure trekking and amazing view in Tumpak Sewu waterfall; we will continue our trip to reach the Surabaya airport (Juanda international airport) or hotel either in area of Surabaya for about 4-5 hours driving (it is depend on situation and condition of the traffic). Tour package and our services finished

Tour Package included :

– All land transportation with driver and fuel during the trip
– Rent Private Jeep Vehicle for seeing the sunrise and Mt Bromo tour
– Gas mask rental for Ijen tours
– Tiket Entrance to Mount Bromo – Ijen Crater and Tumpaksewu Waterfall
– mineral water, toll’s road ticket and parking during this trip
– 1 night Accomodation in home stay of Ijen crater area with breakfast (1 room shared for 2 person)
– 1 night Accomodation in home stay of Mount Bromo area with breakfast (1 room shared for 2 person)
– 1 night Accomodation in home stay of Tumpak Sewu area with breakfast (1 room shared for 2 person )
– Local Guide when explore Mount Bromo , Ijen Crater and Tumpaksewu Waterfall

Tour Package Exclude :

– Rent horse riding to cross the sea of sand in Bromo but you can do it on foot (optional)
– Travel insurance, meals, bar, laundry, phone call, internet, tipping
– optional program and other personal expenses during the trip

What items you should bring: Comfortable shoes for trekking, warm clothes and flashlights

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The Beauty of Bromo Ijen Semeru Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

Lumajang Regency seems to not want to stop surprising Indonesian traveler lovers. Now, Lumajang Regency presents a new tourism object that is no less phenomenal with Tourism B29, namely Bromo Ijen Semeru Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or Coban Sewu which is “Coban” which means “Sewu” Waterfall which means Thousand (although not a thousand). However, when it is seen that the gusts of waterfalls that fall from above the altitude are very much different from most waterfalls in East Java.
Then, the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or Coban Sewu which is surrounded by the most beautiful Bromo waterfall that we have found in East Java, some even say it is very cool. waw !!

The Beauty of Bromo Ijen Semeru Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or Tumpak Sewu, this tourist attraction in Pronojiwo sub-district is predicted to be the best tourist attraction in Indonesia. With very different characters from Coban tourism objects in Indonesia such as the beauty of Madakaripura Waterfall in the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park or Dua Warna in Sibolangit, North Sumatra.

The panoramic beauty of the Tumpak Sewu/Coban Sewu Waterfall will be a favorite of local tourist destinations and foreign tourists because these new destinations in Lumajang are very phenomenal and shocking to all Indonesian travelers.

Lumajang Regency, which is well-known as a banana-producing region, is indeed in the area of Mount Semeru, so it is not surprising to have a tourist attraction that is ready to be explored by travelers. so many tourist choices in Lumajang Regency, giving the choice of Tour Packages to be so diverse such as Semeru Trekking Tour Packages, Trekking, and Camping Peak B29 Tour Packages, and of course the latest namely Coban Sewu / Tumpak Sewu Tour Packages which are staying up to become Tourist Destinations in Lumajang Regency Yang Will be crowded with visitors.

Route and Access Towards Bromo Ijen Semeru Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

For those of you who want to visit Lumajang Coban Sewu, it is quite easy, if you are from Malang direction you will pass Zero Picket and when you arrive at the pronojiwo lumajang village the border between Malang Regency and Lumajang Regency is about 100 meters before the monument is down the left of the road.
If we are from Lumajang direction. Then we go straight to the river, then the motor is placed in the sand miner’s shed. The journey continues by walking along the river about 200 meters, then after that, we will find this waterfall.

Tips for heading to Bromo Ijen Semeru Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

To enjoy the Enchantment of Coban Sewu or Tumpak Sewu, of course, we need careful preparation and we need to pay attention, that Coban Sewu is very different from other Coban tours, because We have to go down the river, up and down slippery cliffs full of moss.

Coban can be classified as an extreme tourist that is identical to adventure or adventure. and what you need to prepare before going to this waterfall is don’t forget to bring sandals or outdoor shoes because the road goes up and down steep cliffs and mossy and very slippery rock terrain, and don’t forget to use guide services, because the road is unpredictable, then from that we recommend using a guide to guide you to the location of the waterfall,
And also do not forget to store / secure electronic devices with plastic bags or tools that cannot be penetrated by water, because we are going along the mountain river, of course the whirlwind of strong winds carries waterfall grains that hit and wet us, and if our tour grows big or in the form of a Tour Group, carrying a rope will be very helpful for going up and down the cliffs, because going to Coban Sewu takes a long time,
So we recommend not to forget to bring food and drinks; and what we should pay more attention to is make sure before you go there to see the weather because it is not possible if the weather is overcast and rainy when we are there.
Those are explanations about the Bromo Semeru Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. May this article be helpful for you!

Things to Know Before Going to Bromo

Have you ever planned to visit Bromo? It is better to know these matters first. Of course, it is in order to make your trip more interesting and even unforgettable. What are they? The first important point is the best time to visit. You should go there around May – September where it is dry or summer season in Indonesia. At that time, you can get the best landscape of Bromo’s sunrise.

Second, it is good for sure to rent a jeep to enjoy the beautiful scenery more. But before deciding to have one, you must determine first where to go. Besides, consider also the number of people to go with you with the jeep. It should be 4 people or more. If there are only 2 people, renting a motorcycle is much more affordable and practical.

Third, you must also determine where to spend the night at home. It should not be difficult things nowadays since there are booking apps to support this necessity. The closer the hotel or inn to Bromo, it means you must pay more. Choose an inn that is still located in the same town as Bromo but it is not too close from the object. It eases you to reach it as well as helps you save money.

The Magnificent Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is one of the waterfalls located in East Java, Indonesia that is well-known for its magnificent view. It can be simply reached from Malang through the route of Malang – Turen – Dampit – Ampelgading. It all takes around 2.5 – 3 hours for distance of 70 km. The waterfall is included in the area of Besuk Bukit Sidomulyo, Pronojiwo, the District of Lumajang.

There are some facilities available around the waterfall tourist spot starting from the stalls, restaurants, good road, and more. for the entrance ticket, it is only IDR 20,000 although there is a possibility that this price is increased due to its popularity. From the entrance, it is only approximately 300 meters to the location. Near the waterfall, there is a small hill namely Panorama hill. Sure, it is because you can see the stunning panorama from the height. Even Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is seen from here also.

After being satisfied to see the waterfall from the distance, you can start to go closer. The water is not only fallen down from the height but also from the hill’s wall that is turning around. Well, it is known as Tumpak Sewu because there is not only one flow, but also some other flows around.

Important Tips to Acknowledge before Going to Bromo

Are you interested to visit Bromo Mount in Indonesia? It is such a good choice to spend your holiday unforgettably. This area is one of the best spots to see the sunrise in Java Island. Therefore, it is much better to start your trip in midnight or two hours before the sun is possibly raised. Meanwhile, there are some important tips to acknowledge before going there. What are they?

First, you must know the favorite route to go there. The route is Malang – Tumpang – Gubugklakah –Ngandas – Jemplang – Bromo. Through this route, you only need approximately 2.5 hours. Of course, it is if you want to start it all from Malang. Second, you must know that the summit of Bromo is at the height of 2.329 above the sea level. The temperature is below 10 degrees of Celsius. So, bring your jackets, gloves, and other tools to warm yourself up.

Third, you are really recommended to wear boots or hiking shoes, not sneakers. The path in Bromo is very cliff and rocky. This condition just makes common shoes types can be easily damaged. Your feet may be wounded also. Well, those are the most important tips to know. So, are you ready for Bromo?

Reasons Why You Must Visit Ijen Crater

Ijen is something like a unique crater located in the area of Banyuwangi and Bondowoso, East Java, Indonesia. It is so-called unique since the flame produced is blue; you may not find it in other areas in the world anyway. Besides, there are some reasons why you should visit this place at least one in your lifetime.

First, Ijen is basically an active volcano. When it is calming down, the landscape and condition are very beautiful and scenic. Sure, you must be careful with the sulfur gas that is sometimes quite dangerous. Make sure to have a protective mask and other equipment needed.

Second, with large amount of sulfur contained in this area, it is reasonable if Ijen is also known for sulfur mining. You can see the local miners look for money every day here. This is such a beautiful but also touching thing to see.

Third, aside from the mining area, there is a crater in the Ijen area which is in Tosca color. Slightly, it looks like a giant pool on the summit of the mount. Make sure to take some photos there and then upload them to your Instagram. You will gain so many likes and even comments for sure.

Fun Facts of Mount Semeru to Know

Semeru is one of the most popular mountains in Indonesia. There are some reasons for it. Despite being known as the highest mountain in Java, the popularity increases after the local movie entitled “5 cm”. Of course, it has a very beautiful landscape that should not be missed out as well. Meanwhile, there are some fun facts you should know regarding this tourist object. What are they?

If you think Semeru only has one attraction; it is the mount along with the crater only, you are wrong. This mount is surrounded by a total of 6 lakes. Ranu Kumbolo is the most popular one. Besides, there are 5 others that you should visit if you have a chance. Unfortunately, the 2 of them; Ranu Tompe and Ranu Kuning have not been explored by the human. Both are only able to be identified by the satellite photos.

Next, behind its beauty, Semeru is also known as a poisonous mount. Why? It is due to the content of some kinds of toxic gas including S2 and CO2. So, you must be very careful when you are there and follow all the instructions given.

The temperature of Semeru summit is very low. It can be up to below 0 degrees of Celsius in a certain season. Crystal ice can be simply seen at that time and it is very beautiful. But you must also prepare warming tools and equipment to avoid you being suffered from hypothermia.

Things to Prepare Before Climbing Semeru Up

Compared to other mounts in Indonesia, Semeru is indeed the most popular. Well, the mount is the highest mount in Java with a height of 3.676 above the sea level. Of course, the beautiful views are just all around starting from the slope to the summit. So, do you have a plan to visit and climb this mount up? Here are some preparations that you must do.

Before you start to climb, even weeks before the D-day, you need to do some physical exercises. Yes, you must go up in a very healthy condition since it is not something easy to do. You must acknowledge also that climbing Semeru is quite risky. So, your mental condition should be prepared well.

Second, even there is a set of special outfit to wear. You are suggested to wear light and thin outfit while climbing. T-shirt and jerseys are allowed as long as they are able to absorb the sweat well. to keep your warm particularly at night, jackets, socks, gloves, and special shoes must be worn also.

Not to forget, there is personal medication including pain relief, fever relief, and others. Sure, it is not a problem for you who have particular health problems to climb Semeru. More importantly, prepare all things that can support this activity until you are going back to the slope.

Author : Dukun gunung