Java’s Fire Mountains to Bali’s Hidden Shores

Upon arrival in Surabaya by train or plane, your guide will welcome you and transfer you to the colonial city of Malang and check-in at Hotel Tugu Malang, a unique boutique hotel known for its rich Indonesian art, antiques, and strong sense of history. Check in for a one-night stay, you can enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurant options proposed by the hotel. If time allows, as dusk settles over Malang, wander through its lively streets glowing with colonial charm, night markets, and the inviting aromas of local Javanese cuisine.

After breakfast, explore the colonial past of Malang for a while before checking out and departing with your guide and driver for a scenic journey to Bromo, passing through countryside landscapes and mountain views along the way. Lands in this area are very fertile, and many crops are grown there. The road takes you to an altitude of 1,700m on the slope of Mount Bromo. In the highlands you will reach your stay and check in at Plataran Bromo Resort, a beautifully designed retreat set on the highlands, offering cool mountain air, elegant rooms, and stunning views of the surrounding nature. Enjoy some time to relax at the hotel. As the next day starts really early at three in the morning, we recommend an early dinner and a good rest. Please prepare your warm clothing and essentials for the early morning excursion.

Today you will depart the hotel by private jeep at three in the morning and head to Penanjakan viewpoint, the best spot to witness the sunrise over Mount Bromo and the entire chain of volcanoes of East Java. As the first light appears, enjoy breathtaking views of the volcanic landscape. Including Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, and the distant Mount Semeru. After sunrise, continue your journey across the vast “sea of sand” to reach the foot of Mount Bromo. From here, you may continue by foot to explore the crater area at your own pace.
After exploring you will return to your hotel to relax and check out. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred and checked in at Ijen Resort and Villas, a peaceful retreat set at the edge of the rain forest, surrounded by mountains and coffee plantations. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the serene natural surroundings.

After an early wake-up call enjoy some breakfast, depart on a four-wheel drive vehicle, passing through rural villages, coffee and clove plantations, and into one of Java’s last remaining rain forests. Upon arrival at the ranger post, begin a guided hike of approximately over an hour to the rim of Ijen Crater. The trail is shaded and gradual, offering beautiful views along the way. At the top which sits at over two thousand, two hundred meters, discover a truly unique landscape, a turquoise crater lake surrounded by volcanic terrain and bright yellow sulfur deposits. You may also witness local miners carrying sulfur along the steep paths, a powerful and humbling sight. After taking time to enjoy the views, descend back down and return to the hotel for a refreshing shower. In the afternoon, if you have the energy left, the guide can lead you to Baluran National Park - a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its diverse ecosystems, breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, this park offers a unique and immersive experience. Baluran National Park has an area of about twenty-five thousand hectares and is often nicknamed as Africa Van Java or Little Africa In Java because the landscape is similar to African country where there are vast savanna full of wildlife. As far as the eye can see there are barren fields, dry trees and rocks. After your adventure, you will head back to your hotel to rest and relax.

After breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to the ferry port of Banyuwangi, where you will cross to Bali with the ferry. Upon arrival in Gilimanuk, continue the drive to the next beach retreat to rest, away from the crowd in these last peaceful areas of Bali. East Bali has many areas to offer that you can enjoy your own space. Jembrana, right on Pekutatan beach, that stretches along a wild, uncrowded coastline and beloved for its powerful surf, volcanic sands, and deeply local Balinese atmosphere. Pemuteran, a quiet northwest coast, offers a serene escape with calm seas, vibrant coral reefs, and a strong community focus on marine conservation next to Menjanjan Marine Park. Tejakula, further East on the Northern Coast is an authentic seaside village that reveals a slower Bali with black sand beaches, traditional fishing life, and unspoiled natural beauty. You will have the choice to explore at your own pace to see and immerse yourself along the beaches of East Bali at your own speed for three days. You may also choose excursions given provided by your stay.

Enjoy two full days relaxing by the beach on the Northern or Western Coast of Bali. No activities included in the program, but excursions, spa or other cooking classes can be arranged on site directly.

After breakfast and check out, transfer to Denpasar airport to catch your departing flight, unless you prefer to extend your stay in Bali in the valley of Munduk, the jungle around Ubud or lively coast of Canggu.

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