Bromo from 2700 meters
BROMO (Gunung Bromo, 2,392m) is an active volcano in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park of East Java, Indonesia. Bromo isn’t the highest mountain in Java that honor goes to nearby Mount Semeru at 3,676m but it’s probably the most famous one. Bromo is in fact only one of many peaks inside the massive Tengger Caldera, but it’s easily recognized as the entire top has been blown off and the crater inside constantly belches white sulfurous smoke. The inside of the caldera, aptly dubbed the Laut Pasir (Sea of Sand) is coated with fine volcanic sand and the overall effect is unseeingly unearthly, especially when compared to the lush green valleys all around the caldera. When timing any activities in the area, bear in mind that sunset is soon after 5 PM and sunrise is correspondingly early at around 5:30 AM. This means you’ll usually need to get up by 3:30 AM or so to get there in time for dawn.
Mount Batok (2440m) is a brown volcanic cone at the north center of the caldera. Unlike the other nearby peaks it is no longer active and actually has some vegetation growing on it, mostly the local cemara tree that somehow manages to survive even on volcanic ash.
Mount Bromo, edges tinged with white sulphur and always bubbling, is the main sight. To reach it on foot, pick the left fork at Cemoro Lawang’s solitary crossing, then head down the ramp into the caldera and then across the caldera to the Hindu temple at the foot of the mountain. From the temple a steep path of 250 steps leads to the edge of the crater and a precarious meter-wide ledge from where to gaze into the volcano.
Mount Penanjakan (2770m), located just north of the caldera, is a mountaintop viewpoint accessible by paved road from Tosari and hence popular with jeeps and even tour buses. Most of the crowd comes to see the dawn at 5 AM, and you’ll likely have the large concrete observation post to yourself if you arrive later in the day.
Viewpoint #2, along the trail from Cemoro Lawang to Mt. Penanjakan, is an excellent way to get a stunning view of the caldera (see pictures above) without the crowds. To reach it, head west from Cemoro Lawang (past Cemero Indah) for 6 km, past farms and fields. The paved road eventually turns into a twisty mountain trail that ends with a flight of stairs on the right, and the viewpoint (with concrete shelter) is at the top. Allow 1.5 hours for the climb up at a steady pace, and bring along a torch if attempting this at night. From here, you can continue onto Mt. Penanjakan by following the trail upward, after which the trail merges onto the paved road to the viewpoint (total time about 60 minutes one way). If planning to return the same way, mark the spot where the trail emerges onto the road (if you pass a stone lantern on the way down, you’ve gone too far!), and note that descending on this section can get slippery due to loose sand and rocks.
We suggest you the tour package as followed for the people who want to join our tour
YOGYAKARTA TOUR- SOLO TOUR- BROMO TOUR (4 days)
This Overland tour package allow you visit the tour destinations in Java from Jogjakarta to visit Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, Solo City, Mt. Bromo, transfer to Surabaya , the tour itinerary as followed:
DAY 01 ARRIVAL YOGYAKARTA AND BOROBUDUR TOUR
On arrival in Yogya, direct Borobudur tour include Mendut and Pawon temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight Yogyakarta
DAY 02 YOGYA CITY TOUR – PRAMBANAN
Breakfast at hotel. Morning, proceed Yogya City Sightseeing visiting Kraton (Sultan’s Palace), Bird Market, Water Castle, Sonobudoyo Museum, Batik Home Industry and Silversmith at Kotagede with its processing and beautiful collections. Then, drive to Solo with stop at Prambanan Temple. Overnight at Solo
DAY 03 SOLO – BROMO
Breakfast hotel. Solo City Tour visiting Mangkunegaran Palace, Triwindhu Antique Market and Radya Pustaka Museum. Then continued to visit Trowulan Museum and Bajangratu temple on the way to Bromo. Overnight and dinner at Bromo Tosari hotel.
DAY 04 BROMO – SURABAYA TRANSFER OUT
Morning call at 03.00 AM, start your journey at 04.00 AM to enjoy the beauty of nature and the splendid sunrise at Mt. Penanjakan. Then proceed to Mt. Bromo crater through the shimmering sea of sand (horseback riding not included). After having breakfast & taking a bath in hotel, you will be transferred to Juanda Surabaya airport for your next destination flight
