Surabaya Flerdagsturer

As my first solo trip,I was scared and doubtfull. The schedule somehow similar to the package,with some changes. Day 1: Tumpak Sewu Driver Andika was punctual and nice.Guide Widodo was helpful and good photographer!He stayed when I struggled climbing up. We stayed at Jamilah H’stay,far from town.The room wasn’t soundproof and the shared toilet was small. But the receptionist was very helpful. Day 2: Seruni Viewpoint Driver Frankie was friendly.We took a jeep near Seruni VP and had no guide, but everything went smoothly.Breakfast was prepared before continue to Kawah Ijen. Day 3: Kawah Ijen Our driver was skillful despite the long journey from Bromo.Hadi Homestay was spacious with better facilities.At 12:30 AM, we started the hike.Our guide Iqbal,was very helpful.Toughest hike,but he brought us to see the blue fire and lake without pressuring.We followed our own pace and made it! Going down,I took the “Lamborghini” for 500k—worth every penny! Tips: Stretch and warm up before hiking!

Vår resa till Mount Bromo och Tumpak Sewu var otrolig. Vi hade turen att få en klar och fullständig utsikt över Bromo vid soluppgången. Bara en heads-up: vandringarna är mycket brantare än förväntat! Vandringen ner till Tumpak Sewu involverar mycket smala, höga trappor, men vattenfallet är värt all ansträngning. Vår guide och chaufför, Sunny, var fantastisk – tålmodig, vänlig och såg till att vi hade det bekvämt hela tiden. Angående boendet flyttades vi från Artha Cottage till Harmoni Guest House. Det var ett bra byte, särskilt med den fantastiska utsikten över vulkanen Semeru. Rekommenderas varmt för alla som gillar en liten klättring!

Tack vare Fauzi och Fredy hade vi en mycket trevlig tid, även om Ijen var stängt på grund av oväntade omständigheter, men de kunde ordna och anpassa resan för oss. Båda två är mycket vänliga, hårt arbetande och hängivna sina jobb med stor passion, vilket gjorde vår resa underbar. De förtjänar en löneförhöjning och allt beröm.

Fantastisk upplevelse med Blue Shark Adventures! En enorm mängd mark täcktes på kort tid. Var en fantastisk inblick i Java! Tack Ruly och alla andra förare! Rekommenderas varmt!

Okej, så här kan det vara: "Den här gången besökte vi Bromo och Tumpak Sewu, och den övergripande upplevelsen var fantastisk! Soluppgången vid Bromo var otroligt vacker, och landskapet var hisnande. Det var väldigt kallt på morgonen, men det var absolut värt det. Även vattenfallet Tumpak Sewu var spektakulärt, perfekt för fotografering, och luften var så behaglig. Guiden var mycket trevlig, påminde oss hela tiden om säkerheten och var tålmodig med att hjälpa oss att ta bilder och planera tiden. Hela resan gick smidigt och vi var mycket nöjda 😊"

Vi var otroligt nöjda med den här resan. Vår guide, den stilige Li, var mycket trevlig att prata med. Vi skrattade och pratade hela vägen, han var som en vän som följde med oss, mycket professionell och rolig. Jag är extremt nöjd med den här resan; alla guider och chaufförer vi mötte var vänliga och mycket bra mot oss! Resplanen var mycket välplanerad, och även om vi valde ekonomihotell var kvaliteten på boendet mycket hög. Transporten under hela resan var bekväm och utan obehag. Både Bromo och Ijen var otroligt imponerande och vackra sevärdheter.

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! ❤️

transport options: Our driver Dosi was very friendly and made our transfer to each location very smooth. itinerary: Prepare for irregular sleeping hours as we needed to wake up at 12am to drive to the location for sunrise. But it was worth it. tour guide: Each attraction had its guide. Shout out to our waterfall guide, Edi. He went above and beyond by constantly helping us take instagrammable photos and videos even though we didn't ask. At the end of the attraction, he even helped us to compile it into a ready to post video and sent us all 100+ photos and videos. attractions: Not for the faint of heart. There were steep hikes involved and was more adventurous than we had expected. Definitely watch some YouTube vlogs to get a sense of the fitness level required. accomodation options: Fluctuating quality. One of them was amazing as it was a business hotel. The other 2 had a good outside view of nature but also had bugs (which probably can't be helped since it's near nature)

This volcano and waterfall tour was absolutely worth it. Thank you, Dasi and Nandu, for giving us such pleasant memories. I strongly advise everyone to visit the waterfall, and it's crucial to hire a guide – it's a matter of life and death, so definitely get one!