Borobudur & Prambanan in Yogyakarta, train to Malang, hike Bromo & Ijen // 4D3N
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Overview
After the tour you will be dropped in Ketapang harbour, where you can take the ferry to Bali.
Hotels used:
First night: in the train
Second night in Cemara Lawang village: Cafe Lava Hotel (or similar)
Third night in Bondowoso city: Ijen View Hotel.
All included except travel insurance, personal expenses, horse riding Bromo, optional tours, lunches and dinners.
If the party consists in 4 or more an English speaking guide is added.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- ferry to Bali
- 4wd Jeep and driver for Bromo sunrise tour
- accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- English speaking guide if the party consists in 4 or more guests
- fuel and parking fees
- daily mineral water in reasonable amounts
- friendly little English speaking driver
- pick up train station Malang
- short sightseeing Malang
- First class train ticket Yogyakarta - Malang
Not included
- travel insurance
- personal expenses (e.g. toilet visits, souvenirs)
- all lunches and dinners
- horse riding
- Ijen blue fire tour (as the possibility to see the blue fire depends on local weather conditions and the activity of the volcano)
- optional tours
- drop off anywhere in Bali (please let us know if you would like to be dropped off in Bali)
Day by day
- Borobudur Temple Be ready for this impressive cultural day. You will be picked up at 06:00. First is the most famous Borobudur temple. The Borobudur is located 42 km northwest of Yogyakarta. This 8th century Mahayana Buddhist monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, 2672 relief panels, and 504 Buddha statues. Impressive?
- Prambanan Temples Then, you travel southeast to the Prambanan temple. This is a mighty 9th century Hindu complex.
- If time is sufficient and your energy still up, you can visit Yogyakarta's city center, Tamansari water palace, and the batik and silver industry in Kotagede.
- Yogyakarta Station If you still have time, you can have lunch before take the train to Malang at 16:41 and arrive in at 22:55.
- Malang City Square After breakfast you will have some time for sightseeing in Malang. First is the Malang's heritage, the roundabout (with liberty statue, opened in 1952 by Indonesia's first president) on which Malang's 1929 city hall is located. Then Kampong Jodipan (colorful kampong/neighborhood with mural art), bird and flower market, and Ijen boulevard.
- Madakaripura Waterfall It is a 2.5 hours drive from Malang to the enchanting Madakaripura waterfalls. After the car parks, you will go by motorbike taxi to the starting point of your hike. A local guide (obligatory) will walk with you in about 30 min - fairly easy path - to the waterfalls. But be ready to get wet....
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park From the Madakaripura waterfalls it is a 45 min drive to Cemara Lawang village. Explore the Hindu village and see the sunset.
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Early departure. At 03:00 your private Jeep is waiting. Head to viewpoint Kingkong. Experience sunrise over the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru NP. Then drive through the Sea of Sand to get near the active volcano Bromo. It is a 45 min walk one way.
- After check out of your hotel it is a 5 to 6 hours drive to Bondowoso. Have a break at the winding road over the Arak-Arak hills.
- The hotel comes with a swimming pool. Enjoy a relaxed evening as next morning will be another early departure. You can order dinner in the hotel, or go out for some street food. Bondowoso isn't much of a big city.
- Ijen Crater Indonesia Another worthwhile early morning. At 04:00 you depart to Paltuding, a 2 hours drive. The hike to Ijen crater lake takes about 1.5 hrs. Slopes can be steep on this 3 km walk. Meet the sulphur miners wheeling down their harvest. The most acidic lake on earth. Blueish-green. Exquisitely exceptional...
- Jagir Waterfall Once back at the parking area, enjoy a break. On route to Ketapang you can visit the sulphur factory in Licin village, Kalibendo coffee area and Jagir waterfall.
- Ketapang Ferry You will arrive in Ketapang around noon, 12:00. In Ketapang you can take the ferry to Gilimanuk in Bali. In Gilimanuk you will find a bus terminal. If you need help with private transport to any location in Bali, please ask. We can arrange your transfer.
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
We can pick you up anywhere in Yogyakarta city, at any hotel, and at Yogyakarta's train station or airport.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants, children and youth rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please advise when pick up at 06:00 is too early at time of booking
- It is obligatory to have a travel insurance
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Traveller reviews
An unforgettable tour in East Java with friendly and helpful drivers Mr. Agung in Yogyakarta and Mr. Mull on our Mt Bromo and Kawah Ijen leg of the journey. As two female travelers we felt safe and completely at ease with them. Mr. Agung was knowledgeable and took the time and patience to satisfy our curiosity by answering our questions. Mr. Mull put us at ease as we were nervous about climbing Mt Bromo and Ijen. Very happy with the professionalism of Smartine and would definitely use their services again.
The tour was very well organised with clear communication with Lita from Smartine and the drivers throughout the entire trip. Both our drivers (Agung in Yogyakarta and Mull for the rest of our trip) were very kind and spoke good English. They were open to share any knowledge/experience they have to gain a better understanding of the culture and way of life in Java. During the hike at Kawah Ijen, we had Lily as our guide who knows a lot about the mining environment and conditions, which made it very insightful. In conclusion, we loved the tour every step of the way!
Many thanks to our driver Didik! He told us a lot about Java. Very friendly! We had a great tour! Unfortunately Ijen was closed because it was active but we get an alternative programm. The tour operator was very helpfull! Many thanks. You all made our honeymoon perfect!
We had an amazing time during our tour! The agency was super helpful, they added sunrise at Borobudur temple and drop off at the end of the tour in Ketapang harbor (ferry to Bali included) on our request. We spent one day with Agung in Yogyakarta while visiting the temples and the rest of the time in Malang and on mount Bromo with Didik. They're both super nice, friendly and qualified. They also speak a really good English so we had great conversations about local history and culture during our trip. Unfortunately Ijen was closed due to volcanic activities but the agency gave us immediately different new options to choose. We decided to visit Baluran National Park and we didn't regret it! We totally recommend this tour and agency!
Amazing experience to get to explore the most beautiful places of Java. Truly something you don't want to miss. Great to have your own driver/tour guide during the entire trip. We had Dodo as our driver, who was super kind and made us feel very safe during the trip. Would highly recommend!
I couldnt ask for anything more from a privately organized tour in Java. Due to the nature of the activities, you always wake up very early and spend a lot of time travelling from one place to another by car or train, but every thing was very well structured. Both of our drivers were extremely kind, all the hotels were clean and well located. The tour includes most of "must do/see" in central and east java. Truly amazing!
Well organized professional trip! It was wonderful to have the same nice guide/driver (Henry) for the entire time with local and handpicked guides organized ahead of time. Driving through the countryside was a real feast for the eyes. This made the entire seemingly complex tour very enjoyable! Vinda flexed the tour with my schedule and was very fast (<5 minutes!) to respond to questions and excelled at customer service.
We had organized the hotels ourselves but where looking for an agency who would like to organize the excursions and transportation between our hotels. Vinda did an amazing job, communcation was super easy, the organisation flawless and the drivers spoke english, were sympathetic and told us lots about the environment. All in all highly recommended
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 days.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
No. This experience is non-refundable once booked.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 06:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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