The amazing Ijen crater blue fire

The Itinerary Sample For Bromo – Ijen – Rafting Adventure (4 Days / 3 Nights)


Rafting Adventure

Bromo – Ijen – Rafting Adventure (4 Days / 3 Nights)

🗓️ Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

📍 Start & Finish: Surabaya / Malang


Highlights

  • Jeep sunrise tour at Mount Bromo 🌄
  • Trek across the Sea of Sand to Bromo’s crater rim
  • Adrenaline-filled rafting adventure at Pekalen River 🚣
  • Midnight hike to Ijen Crater with the mystical blue fire 🔥
  • Sunrise over turquoise crater lake 🌊

Itinerary

Day 1 – Surabaya / Malang → Bromo

  • Pick-up at Juanda Airport Surabaya or Malang. if you arrive at 13:00 or earliear we will stop at the waterfall
  • Scenic drive to Cemoro Lawang village.
  • Check-in at hotel / lodge near Bromo.
  • Evening leisure, enjoy mountain atmosphere.

Overnight: Bromo area


Day 2 – Bromo Sunrise Tour → Probolinggo (Rafting Base)

  • 03:00 AM: 4×4 jeep ride to Penanjakan viewpoint.
  • Watch sunrise over Mt. Bromo, Mt. Batok, and Mt. Semeru.
  • Cross the Sea of Sand & hike up Bromo crater rim.
  • Return for breakfast.
  • Transfer to Probolinggo rafting base.
  • Relax at riverside eco-lodge.

Overnight: Probolinggo


Day 3 – Rafting Adventure → Banyuwangi

  • Morning rafting trip on Pekalen River (±3 hrs, Class II–III rapids).
  • Enjoy waterfalls, caves, and tropical scenery along the river.
  • Lunch at basecamp.
  • Afternoon drive to Banyuwangi (base for Ijen).
  • Check-in at Ijen resort / hotel.

Overnight: Bondowoso


Day 4 – Ijen Blue Fire & Sunrise → Surabaya / Ketapang

  • Midnight departure to Kawah Ijen.
  • Trek to crater (±3 km hike).
  • Witness the famous blue fire phenomenon.
  • Sunrise over the turquoise lake.
  • Return to hotel for breakfast.
  • Transfer back to Surabaya OR drop-off at Ketapang Ferry (connection to Bali).

Inclusions

✔️ Private transport with driver
✔️ Jeep tour in Bromo
✔️ Rafting equipment & guide
✔️ Local guide in Ijen
✔️ 3 nights accommodation (standard / boutique lodge)
✔️ Breakfast + 2x lunch (rafting & Ijen)
✔️ All entrance & activity fees


Exclusions

❌ Personal expenses & tips
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Dinner


Why This Trip?

  • Perfect short adventure combining volcanoes + rafting
  • Balanced mix of landscapes, adrenaline, and cultural experiences
  • Flexible drop-off: Surabaya or continue to Bali via Ketapang