3 Days/2 Nights - Bromo Sun Rise - Ijen Crater

DAY 01 : Denpasar - Bromo
Morning departure from your hotel in Bali. A private car whisks you along the island’s scenic west coast, a slice of the real Bali few tourists see. Stop for photos of some terraced ricefields, rustic villages and surging surf beaches during the two and a half hour drive to Gilimanuk , Short ferry crossing over the Strait to Java and then on the way to Probolinggo and Sukapura. Overnight at Grand Bromo Hotel.

DAY 02 : Bromo - Ijen Resort
Early wake - up call , at 03.00 before dawn. Leave the Hotel for Cemoro Lawang , from where by crossing the calderas, to get to the feet of mount Bromo and then on horse-back or simply walk climbing up the track. The spectacular chain of the volcanoes (Bromo, Batok and Semeru) is unveiling itself in a magnificent view. Bromo Crater is one of the multitudes of active craters throughout Java. The observation may take at leisure before driving back to the hotel for breakfast.
Departure to Banyuwangi, the city located in the most eastern tip of Java island , to arrive by mid afternoon. Proceed for a city tour in the small town, bechak (pedi-cab) ride visiting the kampongs in the city, traditional market and a Chinese temple. End of the afternoon drive to Ijen Resort and Villas, your luxurios accommodation , perched at the edge of the rainforest in the foothills of the volcanoes. Overnight in mountain tranguility.

DAY 03 : Ijen Resort - Ijen Crater - Denpasar (B)
After an early wake-up call and breakfast , a four wheel drive vehicle carries you through the rural villages, coffee and clove plantations and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain . From the Park Ranger’s post starts the 90 minute hike to Ijen Crater. The stunning view is unveiled at 2883 meters altitude. The lake eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create the landscape both desolate , barren and vibrantly alive. Watching miners descend into the crater and re-emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of one on bamboo basket along the treacherous path. Afterward walk back down the mountain . Return to Hotel for a rest or a plunge in the pool, before leaving for ferry to Bali. Arrive at your hotel in the early evening.