Ijen ture

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.

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.

Det var en af de mest mindeværdige ture, jeg har været på, med masser af oplevelser og smagsindtryk. Selvom vores tur til Kawah Ijen blev aflyst på grund af skovbrande, blev vi tilbudt alternative muligheder, og vi valgte Tabuhan-øen, hvor vi kunne sejle i båd, nyde vores frokost og slappe af på stranden, før vi fortsatte med at snorkle. Vi fik også mulighed for at få optagelser fra snorklingen med som et minde. Især var vores rejseleder og chauffør, hr. Ruly, rigtig sjov og energisk at være sammen med. Desuden var hans køreevner meget beundringsværdige, så vi ikke behøvede at bekymre os meget, da han kørte os fra det ene sted til det andet på en meget sikker måde. Alt i alt vil jeg anbefale at booke denne delte flerdagstur for at få mest muligt ud af Bromo og det østlige Java. 💯💯

Som min første solorejse var jeg bange og tvivlende. Tidsplanen lignede på en eller anden måde pakken, med nogle ændringer. Dag 1: Tumpak Sewu Chauffør Andika var punktlig og rar. Guide Widodo var hjælpsom og en god fotograf! Han blev hos mig, da jeg kæmpede med at klatre op. Vi boede på Jamilah H’stay, langt fra byen. Værelset var ikke lydisoleret, og det delte toilet var lille. Men receptionisten var meget hjælpsom. Dag 2: Seruni Viewpoint Chauffør Frankie var venlig. Vi tog en jeep nær Seruni VP og havde ingen guide, men alt gik glat. Morgenmaden var klar, før vi fortsatte til Kawah Ijen. Dag 3: Kawah Ijen Vores chauffør var dygtig trods den lange rejse fra Bromo. Hadi Homestay var rummelig med bedre faciliteter. Kl. 00:30 startede vi vandreturen. Vores guide Iqbal var meget hjælpsom. Det var den hårdeste vandretur, men han tog os med for at se den blå ild og søen uden at presse os. Vi fulgte vores eget tempo og klarede det! På vej ned tog jeg "Lamborghini" for 500k – hver en krone værd! Tips: Stræk ud og varm op før vandreturen!

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

Really enjoyed! Every destination was worth visiting. Definitely an unforgettable experience. The itinerary was quite packed and tiring at times, but the beautiful views and amazing experiences made it all worthwhile. A special shoutout to our driver, Romi, for being so friendly, helpful and accommodating throughout the trip! He made the long drives enjoyable, and we really appreciated his local food recommendations. Highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to explore East Java!

Juna did a great job and I really enjoyed the tour! He recommended the best places to get pictures and videos, as well as information about the area. Unfortunately it was cloudy when I went, so we couldn’t see the sunrise, but that’s not the tour’s fault! Would definitely book again!

Chaufføren var fantastisk, en rigtig erfaren chauffør, der kørte meget stabilt. Den lokale guide, der samarbejdede med attraktionen, var ret traditionel og hjalp med at tage billeder og den slags, men var ikke specielt proaktiv. Hvad angår hotellerne, var det tæt på Ijen-vulkanen et ret moderne hotel med gode forhold. Man kunne faktisk have taget tilbage efter vulkanturen for at tage et bad og spise morgenmad, før man tjekkede ud, men da der ikke var nogen særlig påmindelse om dette i rejseplanen, troede vi, at vi skulle tjekke ud, da vi tog af sted ved midnatstid. Hotellet ved Bromo-vulkanen lå i vulkanlandsbyen og mindede mere om et gæstehus eller et hostel, hvor forholdene var noget mere simple, men maden var rigtig god, og her kunne man også tage tilbage efter vulkanturen for at tage et bad og spise morgenmad, før man rejste videre.

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! ❤️