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Car, Train, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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3,416 metres
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MALANG TO BALI
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April to October
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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English
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
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12
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65
Overview
Bromo, Tumpak Sewu, and Kawah Ijen are three of Indonesia’s most stunning natural wonders, located on the island of Java. Here’s an overview of each destination:
1. Mount Bromo
- Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java
- Famous for: An active volcano, iconic for its surreal landscape. Mount Bromo is part of the Tengger Caldera and stands alongside Mount Semeru, Java’s tallest volcano.
2. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
- Location: Lumajang, East Java
- Famous for: One of the most majestic and tallest waterfalls in Indonesia, often referred to as the “Thousand Waterfalls” due to its wide, curtain-like appearance.
3. Kawah Ijen
- Location: Banyuwangi, East Java
- Famous for: A unique sulfuric crater lake known for its mesmerizing turquoise color and the rare phenomenon of “Blue Fire.”
Highlights
- Mount Bromo
- Sunrise view: Visitors often hike or drive to a nearby viewpoint at dawn to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mount Bromo.
- Sea of Sand: A vast, volcanic desert surrounds Bromo, creating a striking contrast with the green valleys below.
- Crater visit: Tourists can trek or ride horses to the edge of the Bromo crater for a close-up view of the smoking caldera.
- Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
- Panoramic view: Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views from the top, where the waterfall cascades dramatically into a lush, green canyon.
- Trekking adventure: For the adventurous, there’s a challenging hike to the base of the waterfall, where you can feel the full power of the falls and explore the surrounding jungle.
- Kawah Ijen
- Blue Fire: One of the few places in the world where you can witness electric-blue flames, caused by ignited sulfuric gases. The best time to see this is during pre-dawn hours.
- Sulfur mining: Visitors can observe miners carrying sulfur blocks from the crater, providing a glimpse into the challenging work of local miners.
- Crater Lake: Kawah Ijen’s lake is highly acidic but stunning, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding rugged landscape.