ITINERARY (6N - 7D) (Tour Start - Comming Soon )
Day 1 : India to Surabaya
Depending on your flight timing, assemble at your nearest International airport terminal to start your journey to Indonesia by boarding flight to Surabaya. The International transit to Surabaya is mostly through Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok/Singapore.
Overnight on transit.
Day 2 : Reach Surabaya – Transfer to Mt Bromo
Arrive at Surabaya airport in the morning, meet and get greeted by our local representative. Transfer to the nearest town to Mt Bromo (3-4 hrs drive) where you will be staying for the night. Upon check in at the hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to take rest and conserve your energy which you will need for the next couple of days while visiting Mt Bromo and Mt Ijen. The accommodation near Mt Bromo is a no frill budget accommodation with all basic amenities provided.
Overnight near Mt Bromo.
Day 3 : Mt Bromo Sunrise Tour & Trekking – Transfer to Ijen
This morning, our day begins with a 3:30 a.m. wake-up call and departure aboard an off-road 4x4 jeep which will take us to the base of Mt Bromo. We will climb to the top of the Bromo caldera to reach the viewpoint. At the viewpoint platform from where we will witness a stunning sunrise over the Bromo, Batok and Sumeru volcanoes. After enjoying the beautiful view (depending on the weather conditions), we will cross the “sea of sand” which is mostly made up of the volcanic ashes and debris of prior eruptions. Later we head to the sacred Hindu temples at the foot of the spectacular Bromo and Batok volcanoes. Making our way around the temples dedicated to the gods living inside the crater, we will go up a steep and narrow path and climb 250 steps to reach the top of the Bromo. Only then we will be able to experience the beauty of the smoking crater, its sulfur vapors emanating from the depths of the volcano. A truly unforgettable moment! Return to your accommodation and have your breakfast, get fresh and start you journey towards Mt Ijen. Ypu will be transferred to Banyuwangi – the nearest city where Kawah Ijen Volcano is located. We will reach Banyuwangi by afternoon and after check in, take proper rest for the rest of the evening since we will start our Mt Ijen Tour post-midnight.
Overnight at Banyuwangi. (B)
Day 4 : Kawa Ijen Blue Fire and Mt Ijen Tour
The tour starts from your accommodation at Banyuwangi past midnight when you will get a wakeup call from the guide to get started for Mt Ijen crater at 12:30am. Driving roughly 1 hour, we will reach the base camp of the crater. After receiving instructions on safety and following the allocation of the necessary equipment (lamps, gas masks, etc.), we will start the climb at around 1:30 a.m. to see the illusive blue flame. The Ijen Blue Fire only appear at dark and it looks stunningly magical. Subject to a clear sky, you can even observe the Milky Way on your way to the Ijen crater summit. After seeing the magical blue flame in dark, experience the sunrise over Mt Ijen and meet the miners who go down into the crater and climb back up by passing a dangerous path on the edge of Ijen Crater with a load as much as 80 kilograms on their shoulders. Click some beautiful pictures with the stunning turquoise colored acid lake at the background which will be one of the best preserved memory for the trip. After that we will descend from this incredible location and head back to the base camp. Transfer to your accommodation and after a filling breakfast, check out and proceed for Bali. Reach Bali late in the afternoon after a combination of journey by road and by ferry and check in to your hotel at Bali. After 2 nights of modest accommodation, you can feel pampered at the modern and beautiful hotel at Bali. We leave you for the rest of the evening to take a much needed rest and get refreshed for your Bali adventure starting next day.
Overnight at Bali. (B, D)
Day 5 : Water Sport Activities – Uluwatu Sightseeing
After a leisurely morning, we will go to the beach to have some fun. There will be a lot of water sports activities on offer and you can enjoy all that you like to. Try out from a host of activities like Parasailing, Jet-ski, Fly-board, Scuba Diving, Sea-walking, Snorkeling, Flying Fish etc (All activities are self-paid). After the fun filled activities, once you freshen up and changed your clothes, we will take lunch and then proceed for the sightseeing of the Uluwatu Temple. The temple is renowned for its magnificent location – perched on the top of a 70m steep cliff. The temple overlooks the vast Indian Ocean with the remarkable view of the waves surging up against the rocks at the bottom. A traditional dance performance awaits you at Uluwatu where you will experience the Kecak Dance where the performance is based on stories of Ramayana. Finish off your day with a wonderful experience of enjoying your dinner by the white-sandy beach of the Jimbaran Bay. Relish the wonderful seafood dinner while enjoying with the unique and beautiful atmosphere around. Return to hotel by late evening.
Overnight at Bali (B, L, D)
Day 6 : Full day Taman Ayun, Bedugul & Tanah Lot Tour
The day if fully reserved for visiting Bali’s most famous UNESCO Heritage sites which is serenely photogenic and mesmerizingly beautiful. We will start our day with a visit to the Taman Ayun Temple which is the royal temple of the Mengwi Kingdom. The temple complex boasts magnificent traditional architectural features throughout its courtyards and enclosures as well as expansive garden landscapes comprising of lotus and fish ponds and was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2012. Next, journey through the Balinese countryside to Bedugul highland, and stop at the iconic temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan which sitting on a small island on the lake. It was named in adoration of Devi Danu – the goddess of water, lakes & rivers. The Hindu Temple complex is was built in the 17th century in worship of the main Hindu trinity, Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva, as well as the lake goddess, Devi Danu. We will next visit the Handara Gate – well known as the pathway to serenity. It is one of the most popular photography hotspot among tourists and gained its popularity as one of the iconic pictures in social media. Continue trip to Gobleg Hill known as Wanagiri Hidden Hills which is punctuated by a series of whimsical vantage points over Lake Tambingan and Lake Buyan and is a paradise for photographers. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace which boasts over hectares of rice field on the undulating topography of Batukaru Mountain Range. Finish your day by experiencing the panoramic sunset over the Pura Tanah Lot Temple. The temple is located just offshore in the south west of Bali on a rock which gets surrounded by the sea during high tide. Enjoy the breathtaking views, watch the sun melt over the horizon, and snap a few priceless photos on your last day at Bali. Return to hotel by evening and we can visit the local market at Kuta for some last minute shopping.
Overnight at Bali. (B, L, D).
Day 7 : Bali to India
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to India. Reach India late at night. (B)
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The tour can be extended by a day where on Day 4, after Mt Ijen tour, you will be transferred to Ubud and you can stay for 1 night at Ubud to relax after 2 hectic days of tour to Mt Bromo & Mt Ijen. The following day, we will do Ubud local sightseeing and leave for Bali. The rest of the itinerary remains the same. The tour becomes 7Nights-8Days.
