Writer: Calista Dirdja Editor: Nico Setiawan Agency: Adventure Archipelago
TRIP OVERVIEW
Locations : Banyuwangi I Ijen Crater I Surabaya I Mt. Bromo, East Java
Activities : Nature, wildlife, culture, sight-seeing, leisure & adventure
Duration : 8 Days 7 Nights
Travel Types : Classic Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS
Marvel at the richness of the smoking volcano, blue fire phenomenon, unique culture, unspoiled panoramas, and picturesque nature of East Java which boasts a multitude of flora and fauna offering otherworldly scenes that make you feel like jumping into a storybook.
On this Blue Fire and Natural Wonders of East Java tour, you will explore one of the most active volcanos in the world – Mount Bromo, as well as one of the most unmissable sights of the Ijen Plateau, called Kawah Ijen to witness the natural phenomenon “blue fire” which only exist in two places in the world. Discover the best national parks in East Java that take you to ‘little Africa,’ savanna, mangrove, and seasonal forest with an abundance of bewildering flora and fauna including the bull (Bos Javanicus), wild boar, leopards, and even the bird of paradise. Relish the picturesque vista of Red Island and Green Bay where you can spend the day lazing in a hammock or hit the cresting waves of one of the best surfing spots in the world – G Land. The splendor of East Java’s scenic nature, lush plantation, and unique culture will surely adorn your impeccable journey here – on the eastern side of the best island in the world: Java.
DAY 1BALI - SURABAYA - BANYUWANGI
This morning you have a morning flight from Denpasar, Bali to Banyuwangi, East Java with a stopover in Surabaya. Upon your arrival at Blimbingsari Airport, our guide will welcome you and take you to your first destination today – Osing Kemiren Village to marvel at the richness of culture and picturesque nature of Banyuwangi. Followed by a stop in Genjah Arum Studio, enjoy a cup of the infamous local coffee – Kopai Osing, “once brew we bro!” Drive to the west of Banyuwangi, and you will arrive in Kaliklatak Agrotourism Village – one of the pioneers of agrotourism in Indonesia whose commodities planted are coffee, cocoa, rubber clove, and spices. You can see the process of harvesting, processing, and packaging at a close distance here. On the night, enjoy a welcome dinner and transfer to your hotel overnight. Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
DAY 2BANYUWANGI
Enjoy a hearty breakfast as you are going to visit Baluran National Park today! Like a little Africa in Java, this park covers about 25.000 hectares of the area consisting of savanna, mangrove, seasonal forest, coastal, and abundance fauna including the bull (Bos Javanicus), deer, wild boar, and leopards. You will pass through five kilometers area of the Evergreen Forest – a forest that is always green throughout the year, making you feel like walking in a green tunnel. The view then gradually changes as you travel through Savannah Bekol, a little Africa with Indonesian typical where if you are lucky, you can spot the bird of paradise. After going through the evergreen forest and enjoying the vast Savana Bekol, enjoy the splendor of Bama Beach adorned with its white sand and crystal clear water with the mangrove plants around. An excursion to Bangsring Floating Market will then offer you to snorkel with big fishes and baby sharks! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 3IJEN CRATER - BANYUWANGI
At the midnight, you will depart for the whole day excursion to Mt. Ijen to see the natural phenomenon “blue fire” which only exists in two places in the world, so it will be such an honor to watch the phenomenon! You will climb up to the rim of the crater and enjoy the sunrise light that warms you up. Then, a fifteen-minute drive takes you to Sulfur Processing Factory which will give you an idea and complete information on how the sulfur carried from Ijen Crater will be processed before they sell them to the industries to be used in the chemical. Off to the “Lords of The Ring” setting – Jawatan Benculuk to explore the natural scenic beauty looking like the shooting location of the film by Peter Jackson. This 3.8 hectares protected area has a landscape that is very similar to ancient forests, letting you go home with beautiful pictures. At the end of the day, you will transfer to a hotel near Red Island and overnight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 4BANYUWANGI
An excursion to one of the most remote and fascinating national parks today engraves your memory with bewildering flora and fauna at Alas Purwo National Park. The land consists of savanna, mangrove forest, and lowland tropical forest which is also home to endangered mammals, including the Asiatic wild dog, wild oxen, and leopards. Thousands of migrating birds visit its pristine forests each year and turtles come to lay their eggs on its secluded beaches which boast one of the best and most consistent reef breaks in the world. Set off to Bedul Mangrove Ecotourism, there are 27 types of mangroves and some types of birds such as king prawns and sea eagles. Then, you can join optional activities at Plengkung Beach, known as G-Land – one of the best surfing spots in the world or to Red Island, a hidden pearl of Banyuwangi offers a new alternative for surfers who want to challenge the powerful wave. Whether you are a pro surfer or not, you still can relish the beach in many other ways, such as watching its magical sunset. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5BANYUWANGI
Travel southwest of Banyuwangi to Sukamade Turtle Beach – a natural, tranquil, and scenic place that is a part of 50.000 hectare of Meru Betiri National Park. The name 'Turtle Beach' is caused by five different turtle species coming ashore nearly all year to lay their eggs. Each turtle puts over a hundred eggs in her enclosure. You have your chance to release the baby turtles into their natural habitat which is the sea and watch them crawl and try to swim for the first time! Your tour continues to Green Bay on a boat. Upon your arrival, explore Green Bay Beach and off the beaten path that leads you to the sandy white beach and blue turquoise ocean. A perfect reward after a day of adventure in Meru Betiri National Park. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 6BANYUWANGI - SURABAYA - MT. BROMO
Enjoy a scenic flight from Banyuwangi to Surabaya at Juanda International Airport. Upon arrival, you promptly transfer to your hotel near Mt. Bromo Area. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 7MT. BROMO
Before the sun rises at 4 AM local time, a four-wheeled (4WD) jeep car will bring you to the world's most famous viewpoint at Mt. Pananjakan (2,750 m) on the rim of the Tengger caldera to enjoy the sunrise breaking over the volcano cones including Mt. Bromo and Mt. Semeru in the background that may let you be dumbfounded! Continue across the sand sea to the active Mt. Bromo volcano and climb the 2245 steps to visit the crater which is nestled at 2,500 meters above sea level. There you may explore the route up to Bromo on Horseback instead, adding an extra dimension to your journey up whilst saving you the long steep walk. Afterward, the 4WD car will bring you back to the lodge for breakfast at Teras Restaurant by Plataran. Eventually, enjoy your free time here with anything you are fond of. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 8DEPARTURE
Enjoy the last hearty breakfast at your hotel, and then you will transfer back to Indonesia’s second-largest city, Surabaya at Juanda International Airport for your departure flight to Denpasar, Bali, or to your onward journey. Now, it is time to say goodbye – We hope your journey with us is creating unforgettable memories, and we will be glad to see you again in another remarkable place in Indonesia! Meals included: Breakfast.
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