Prehliadky Ijen

Ak uvažujete o Ijene, mali by ste prestať premýšľať a konať :)! Je to veľmi pekné miesto s krásnym výhľadom. Modrá láva nie je až taká veľká, ale stále je pekné ju vidieť. Túra bola náročná, ale s každou silou to zvládnete. Je tam 5 kontrolných bodov, kde si môžete oddýchnuť.

Bol to jeden z najpamätanejších výletov, aké som absolvoval, plný skvelých zážitkov a chutí. Hoci sa náš výlet do Kawah Ijen kvôli požiarom zrušil, ponúkli nám alternatívne možnosti a vybrali sme si ostrov Tabuhan, kde sme sa mohli previezť na lodi, vychutnať si obed a oddýchnuť si na pláži predtým, než sme pokračovali v šnorchlovaní. Dostali sme tiež príležitosť získať zábery zo šnorchlovania ako pamiatku. Náš sprievodca a vodič pán Ruly bol navyše veľmi zábavný a energický. Obdivuhodné boli aj jeho vodičské schopnosti, vďaka ktorým sme sa nemuseli takmer o nič starať, keď nás bezpečne vozil z jedného miesta na druhé. Celkovo by som odporúčal rezervovať si tento zdieľaný viacdňový zájazd, aby ste naplno spoznali Bromo a východnú Jávu. 💯💯

Keďže to bola moja prvá sólová cesta, mala som strach a pochybnosti. Harmonogram bol tak trochu podobný zájazdu, s určitými zmenami. 1. deň: Tumpak Sewu Šofér Andika bol dochvíľny a milý. Sprievodca Widodo bol nápomocný a skvelý fotograf! Zostal pri mne, keď som mala problémy s výstupom. Bývali sme v Jamilah H’stay, ďaleko od mesta. Izba nebola zvukotesná a spoločná toaleta bola malá. Recepčná však bola veľmi ústretová. 2. deň: vyhliadka Seruni Šofér Frankie bol priateľský. Vzali sme si jeep blízko vyhliadky Seruni a nemali sme sprievodcu, ale všetko prebehlo hladko. Pred pokračovaním ku Kawah Ijen boli pripravené raňajky. 3. deň: Kawah Ijen Náš šofér bol zručný napriek dlhej ceste z Broma. Hadi Homestay bol priestranný a mal lepšie vybavenie. O 12:30 v noci sme začali túru. Náš sprievodca Iqbal bol veľmi nápomocný. Najťažšia túra, ale vzal nás pozrieť sa na modrý oheň a jazero bez toho, aby na nás tlačil. Išli sme vlastným tempom a zvládli sme to! Pri zostupe som si vzala „Lamborghini“ za 500k – stálo to za každý cent! Tipy: Pred túrou sa naťahujte a rozcvičte!

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!

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! ❤️

Itinerár: Absolvovali sme 3D2N prehliadku Tumpak Sewu, Ijen a Mt Bromo. Cítili sme sa dosť uponáhľane, keďže sme každý deň vstávali veľmi skoro. Celkovo to však bolo dobre naplánované a medzi zastávkami sme si oddýchli v aute. Tím bol tiež veľmi flexibilný s itinerárom. Keďže som cestoval počas požiaru, ktorý zúril na Mt Bromo, sprievodca prehodil našu túru na Mt Bromo na náš posledný deň v nádeji, že požiar dovtedy uhasí. Bohužiaľ, stále sme nemohli vyliezť na Mt Bromo a tím nám s radosťou vrátil časť nákladov na výlet. Ale aj tak sme išli ďalej a namiesto toho sme vyliezli len na vyhliadku na východ slnka. Sprievodca: Môj sprievodca, Laz, bol veľmi prístupný, nápomocný a chápavý. Cestoval som so sestrou a mamou, ktoré nemajú veľa skúseností s turistikou. Laz bol však trpezlivý a prispôsobil sa nášmu tempu počas túr. Zabezpečil, aby náš výlet prebehol hladko a príjemne. Tiež chvála patrí vodičovi, ktorý bol tiež veľmi trpezlivý a nápomocný.

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!