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It was one of the most memorable trip I have been to with lots of experience and flavors. Even though our trip to Kawah Ijen got canceled due to wildfires, we were offered alternative options and we chose Tabuhan island where we could ride a boat, enjoy our lunch and break time on the beach before we continued to go snorkeling. We also got a chance to get our footages while snorkeling to keep as a memory. Especially, our tour guide and driver Mr. Ruly was very funny and energetic to be around. Moreover, his driving skill was so admirable which we do not have to worry much as he drove us from one place to the other very safely. Overall, I would recommend to book this shared multiday tour to experience the most of Bromo and East Java. 💯💯

Der er en hjemmeside med mere information om den faktiske rejseplan og hvad man skal forberede efter booking, hvilket var nyttigt. Bilen er ren, og guiden er venlig. Vi bookede 4 dage/3 nætter, så det var ikke for travlt. Vi var i stand til at se solopgangen ved Bromo & Ijen. Ijen var ikke for nem at bestige, visse områder er stejle. Hvis du vil se både de blå flammer og solopgangen, skal du vandre hurtigt. Vi havde ikke tid til de blå flammer, men det lykkedes os at få en god timelapse af solopgangen. Den lokale guide ved Tumpak Sewu-vandfaldet viser dig alle fotostederne og er god til at tage billeder. Han formåede endda at sammensætte en kort video med baggrundsmusik til os på så kort tid.

Yanto, vores guide, samt vores chauffører Hendra og Dewa var fantastiske! De talte fremragende engelsk og var meget entusiastiske, hvilket gjorde oplevelsen vidunderlig. Yanto var meget proaktiv med at hjælpe os med at bestige Ijen, hjalp os over nogle sværere terræner og fandt endda den blå ild til os, selvom han ikke selv havde en gasmaske, og han købte stegt banan og tauhu isi til os for sine egne penge! Chaufførerne var også fantastiske, de kørte sikkert, stoppede når vi havde brug for en toiletpause/frokostpause, og der var ingen rygning i bilen overhovedet, hvilket var et kæmpe plus for mig. Alt i alt en fantastisk oplevelse, og vi kunne ikke takke de lokale mere.

Thanks to Fauzi and Fredy we had a very good time even though ijen was closed due to unexpected circumstances but they able to arrange and customise the trip for us. Both of them are very friendly, hardworking and committed to their job with full of passion which make our trip wonderful. They deserve a raise and praise.

Hvis du overvejer Ijen, skal du stoppe med at tænke og bare gøre det :)! Det er et meget smukt sted med en fantastisk udsigt. Den blå lava er ikke så stor, men stadig flot at se. Vandreturen var også hård, men med lidt anstrengelse kan du klare det. Der er 5 kontrolposter, hvor du kan tage en pause.

Afhentning med chauffør til hotellet er i en fempersoners sedan. I midten af april er temperaturen ved Ijen-vulkanen omkring 15 grader om morgenen, så kortærmede T-shirts og en let, varm jakke er tilstrækkeligt. Bjergvejen er stejl, og man sveder meget under opstigningen. Man kan hvile i etaper alt efter ens fysiske formåen. Fra indgangen i 1800 meters højde stiger man op til toppen i 2300 meters højde. Der kan lejlighedsvis være en skarp lugt af svovl, så man kan vælge at leje en gasmaske inden afgang. Solopgangen og skyhavet er utroligt smukke. Da svovlmineralerne tilhører energiselskabet, og arbejdere udvinder og slukker brande, er det ikke muligt at se store områder med blå flammer. Men det brændende svovl er alligevel en hidtil uset og meget imponerende oplevelse. Det anbefales at planlægge dette separat fra Bromo-vulkanen og tage en pause, før man fortsætter. En tur på to dage/én nat eller tre dage/to nætter er fysisk meget krævende.

Our driver Dephy is really nice and helpful, made the trip really smooth.

Our three-day, two-night East Java volcano tour truly exceeded our family's expectations! We learned after booking that the Ijen crater was closed. The travel agency not only promptly informed us but also actively helped us adjust our itinerary, even adding the Madakaripura Waterfall, which turned out to be the most surprising and memorable part of our trip. The three-day, two-night private tour was absolutely worth it! We had a dedicated guide and driver with us the entire time. Our guide, Jiaxin, is a native Indonesian but speaks fluent Chinese, so communication was seamless. Along the way, he shared many stories about the volcanoes, culture, and local life, and he also took excellent care of our family of four. During the trip, my husband, who suffers from severe sleep apnea, had a very strong reaction to the high altitude. Jiaxin meticulously looked after him, especially during the climb up Mount Ijen, where he accompanied and supported him almost the entire way. This allowed me to focus on caring for our two children without having to juggle responsibilities between family members. His attentiveness and sense of responsibility truly touched us. (And we even saw the beautiful artificial blue fire at the volcano!) Throughout the journey, Jiaxin also adjusted the pace according to our family's condition, arranging timely breaks, helping us take photos, and recommending local delicacies, making the entire trip very relaxed and comfortable. At Mount Bromo, when we were delayed and missed breakfast, he quietly arranged for the hotel to save meal boxes for us, so we had food waiting as soon as we returned to the hotel – truly thoughtful. I must also commend our driver, Agus Botak. Every day involved long drives of over four hours, often on winding mountain roads in East Java, and sometimes even starting in the early morning. Yet, he was always energetic and drove smoothly, allowing us to rest comfortably in the car. For families traveling with children, a safe and reliable driver is incredibly important. What touched us most was that they didn't treat this job as a routine task; they genuinely cared for every traveler. These three days brought us not only beautiful scenery but also heartwarming human connection. This was the best travel experience I've had in Southeast Asia to date, which is why I'm writing this review so earnestly, hoping it can serve as a reference for others. From the travel agency's arrangements and the guide's professionalism to the driver's attentiveness, they left me with a wonderful impression of Indonesia. I will definitely recommend them to my friends and family. I also want to add that the cost of this private tour includes one meal, local guides for Madakaripura Waterfall and Ijen Volcano, all entrance fees, and necessary equipment, so there's no need to worry about additional expenses – it's truly worth it! ❤️

Vores 4 dage/3 nætter tur til Bromo, Ijen Blue Flame og Tumpak Sewu-vandfaldet var helt perfekt! De arrangerede overnatningssteder var fremragende og meget komfortable, hvilket gjorde, at vi kunne få en god hvile efter hver fysisk krævende dag. Vi vil især gerne takke vores guide Anam og vores chauffør. Chaufføren kørte så jævnt, at vi kunne hvile komfortabelt under de lange køreture. Vores guide Anam var utrolig professionel og dedikeret; han introducerede os dybtgående til den lokale javanesiske kultur og historie undervejs, hvilket gav os en meget rigere forståelse af de steder, vi besøgte. Hvad enten han guidede os gennem midnatsvandringen for at se Ijen Blue Flame eller udforskede vandfaldet, prioriterede Anam altid vores sikkerhed. Udover det er han en fantastisk fotograf! Han hjalp os med at tage så mange fantastiske billeder, hvilket skabte uforglemmelige minder. Kan varmt anbefale dette team, en 5-stjernet oplevelse!