What Bromo, Ijen and Tumpak Sewu journeys do you offer?
We offer four East Java journeys: Bromo Tour 2D / 1N, Tumpak Sewu Waterfall & Bromo 2D / 1N, Bromo–Ijen Tour 3D / 2N, and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall & Bromo–Ijen 3D / 2N.
Depending on the selected package, the journey can continue onward to Bali, Surabaya or Malang.
How many days do the Bromo and Ijen journeys take?
The Bromo-only journeys take 2 Days / 1 Night. The Bromo–Ijen journeys take 3 Days / 2 Nights.
The Tumpak Sewu & Bromo journey is 2 Days / 1 Night, while the Tumpak Sewu, Bromo & Ijen journey takes 3 Days / 2 Nights.
Can we choose where the journey ends?
Yes. Depending on the selected package, onward travel can be arranged toward Bali, Surabaya or Malang.
Please let us know your preferred final destination when making your inquiry so we can confirm the most suitable route and arrangement.
Can the itinerary be customized?
We can discuss adjustments to the journey according to your travel plans, available service time and selected route.
Because Bromo sunrise, Ijen trekking and Tumpak Sewu visits involve specific timings, any changes should be discussed and agreed before the journey.
Is the Bromo sunrise experience included?
Yes. The Bromo packages include the early-morning Bromo sunrise experience followed by a visit to Bromo Crater.
Shared Jeep transportation for the Bromo sunrise tour and crater visit is included, together with the applicable Bromo entrance arrangement.
What is included in the package price?
Depending on the selected package, the price includes hotel accommodation with breakfast, private transportation during the tour, onward transportation, applicable entrance fees, and the local guide services specified for the selected experience.
Bromo packages include shared Jeep transportation for the sunrise tour and crater visit. Ijen packages include health-check registration, a local guide and a gas mask. Tumpak Sewu packages include a local guide at the waterfall.
Where will we stay during the journey?
For Bromo, suggested accommodation includes Otix, Nawasena, Bawangan, Nadia, Devada, Lavalava, or another hotel of a similar class, subject to availability.
For Ijen, suggested properties include Otix, Baratha, Oku, Trion, Riverside, Ikhtiar Surya, or another hotel of a similar class, subject to availability.
For Ijen journeys, accommodation may be arranged in Bondowoso or Banyuwangi depending on availability and the selected route.
Are ferry tickets to Bali included?
Yes. For packages continuing to Bali, the ferry ticket to Bali is included according to the selected package.
Other onward transportation is arranged according to the final destination and package selected.
Are entrance fees included?
Applicable entrance fees for destinations included in the selected itinerary are included according to the package and confirmed booking arrangement.
This covers the relevant Bromo, Ijen and Tumpak Sewu entrance arrangements for packages that include those destinations.
Is the transportation private?
Yes. Private transportation is provided during the journey according to the selected package and route.
Please note that the Bromo sunrise experience uses shared Jeep transportation as specified in the package details.
Can you pick us up from a hotel, bus station or train station?
Pickup arrangements depend on the selected package. Bromo Package 01 and the Bromo–Ijen Package 03 can start with pickup at Probolinggo bus or train station.
Tumpak Sewu packages can start with pickup in Malang from your hotel, bus station or train station. Please provide your pickup details when making your inquiry so we can confirm the arrangement.
Can Jawa Bali Ride help arrange a train from Yogyakarta to the designated Bromo pick-up station?
Yes. For selected Bromo packages, we can assist with train ticket booking from Yogyakarta to the designated pick-up station in Probolinggo or Malang. The selected station depends on your Bromo package. Our driver will meet you at the station and continue the journey to Bromo.
Train services from Yogyakarta to the designated Bromo pick-up stations are limited, so tickets should be secured well in advance.
If you would like Jawa Bali Ride to assist with the booking, please provide the following information for every passenger:
- FULL NAME: exactly as shown on Passport / ID
- PASSPORT / ID NUMBER: required for passenger information on the train ticket
- WHATSAPP: active WhatsApp number for booking communication
Please make sure that the passenger name and identification number are provided exactly as shown on the travel document. This information is required to enter the passenger details correctly on the train ticket.
Is the train ticket from Yogyakarta to the Bromo pick-up station included in the tour package?
No. The train ticket is separate from the Bromo tour package and must be purchased separately. Guests may purchase the ticket themselves, or Jawa Bali Ride can assist with the booking when available.
If we arrange the ticket for you, the full train ticket payment must be received before we make the booking.
Train tickets are subject to availability and the fare available at the time of booking.
Jawa Bali Ride is not the railway company and is not responsible for train schedules, schedule changes, cancellations, delays, ticket conditions or other railway company policies.
Can we travel with children?
Yes. Families can travel on our East Java journeys. However, some activities such as the Bromo early-morning departure and Ijen trekking can be physically demanding.
Please let us know the children's ages when making your inquiry so we can discuss the most suitable route and arrangements.
How can I make a reservation?
Simply contact us with your travel date, number of guests, preferred package, pickup location, and final destination.
We will help confirm the suitable route, available accommodation, transportation arrangement and final booking details before your journey.
If you are travelling from Yogyakarta by train to the designated Bromo pick-up station and need ticket assistance, please contact us as early as possible. Train availability is limited and the ticket should be secured well before your Bromo travel date.
For train ticket assistance, please provide for each passenger: Full Name exactly as shown on Passport / ID, Passport / ID Number, and WhatsApp number.
The train ticket is separate from the tour package and must be paid in full before we make the booking on your behalf.