Surabaya

Som min første solotur var jeg redd og tvilende. Reiseplanen var på en måte lik pakken, med noen endringer. Dag 1: Tumpak Sewu Sjåfør Andika var punktlig og hyggelig. Guide Widodo var hjelpsom og en god fotograf! Han ble værende da jeg slet med å klatre opp. Vi bodde på Jamilah H’stay, langt fra byen. Rommet var ikke lydisolert og det delte toalettet var lite. Men resepsjonisten var veldig hjelpsom. Dag 2: Seruni Viewpoint Sjåfør Frankie var vennlig. Vi tok en jeep nær Seruni VP og hadde ingen guide, men alt gikk knirkefritt. Frokost ble tilberedt før vi fortsatte til Kawah Ijen. Dag 3: Kawah Ijen Vår sjåfør var dyktig til tross for den lange reisen fra Bromo. Hadi Homestay var romslig med bedre fasiliteter. Kl. 00:30 startet vi turen. Vår guide Iqbal var veldig hjelpsom. Tøffeste turen, men han tok oss med for å se den blå flammen og innsjøen uten å presse. Vi fulgte vårt eget tempo og klarte det! På vei ned tok jeg «Lamborghini» for 500k – verdt hver krone! Tips: Strekk ut og varm opp før turen!

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.

Turen vår til Mount Bromo og Tumpak Sewu var utrolig. Vi var så heldige å få en klar og full utsikt over Bromo ved soloppgang. Bare en liten advarsel: turene er mye brattere enn forventet! Turen ned til Tumpak Sewu innebærer veldig smale, høye trapper, men fossen er verdt all innsatsen. Guiden og sjåføren vår, Sunny, var fantastisk – tålmodig, vennlig og sørget for at vi hadde det komfortabelt hele tiden. Når det gjelder overnatting, ble vi flyttet fra Artha Cottage til Harmoni Guest House. Det var en fin erstatning, spesielt med den fantastiske utsikten over Semeru-vulkanen. Anbefales på det sterkeste for alle som er klare for litt klatring!

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! ❤️

The driver was fantastic, a very experienced and smooth driver. The local guides at the attractions were quite conventional and routine; they would help take pictures, but weren't particularly proactive. As for the hotels, the one near Mount Ijen was quite modern and in good condition. Actually, it is possible to climb the volcano first, come back to shower and have breakfast, and then check out, but since there was no special reminder in the itinerary, we thought we had to check out when we left at midnight. The accommodation for Mount Bromo was in the volcanic village, more like a guesthouse or hostel with relatively basic conditions, but the food was quite good, and you can also return after climbing the volcano to shower and have breakfast before leaving.

Ok, det kan gjøres slik: "Turen til Bromo og Tumpak Sewu var en flott opplevelse! Solnedgangen ved Bromo var utrolig vakker, og landskapet var imponerende. Det var veldig kaldt om morgenen, men absolutt verdt det. Fossen Tumpak Sewu var også spektakulær, og det var flotte fotomuligheter. Luften var behagelig. Guiden var veldig hyggelig, minnet oss hele tiden på å være forsiktige, og var tålmodig med å hjelpe oss med å ta bilder og organisere tiden. Hele turen gikk veldig bra, og vi var veldig fornøyde 😊"

We had an absolutely wonderful time on this trip. Our guide, Mr. Li, was fantastic; we really hit it off and had great conversations and laughs throughout, like traveling with a friend. He was very professional and entertaining. I'm extremely satisfied with this itinerary; all the guides and drivers we met were very kind and treated us exceptionally well! The itinerary was well-planned, and although we chose economy hotels, the quality of our accommodations was still very high. The transportation was comfortable throughout the entire trip, with no issues. Both Bromo and Ijen were incredibly stunning and beautiful attractions.

Sangat di rekomendasi, with a good driver, nice cheap and reasonable hotel, time consuming and tour very flexible, very good experience and beaty memorable memory

En veldig verdt vulkan- og fossefallstur, takk til Dasi og Nandu for å gi oss så hyggelige minner. Jeg anbefaler alle å dra til fossefallet, og det er absolutt nødvendig å ha en guide. Det er et spørsmål om liv og død, så finn en guide!