Surabaya Pagha-hiking

had a wonderful time with Sunny. has been a wonderful experience that was tiring but well worth the money. pickup from Surabaya was around midnight and completed the experience around midday.

Isa ito sa pinakadi-malilimutang biyahe na naranasan ko na may dalang maraming karanasan at lasa. Bagama't nakansela ang aming pagtungo sa Kawah Ijen dahil sa mga sunog sa kagubatan, binigyan kami ng mga alternatibong opsyon at pinili namin ang Isla ng Tabuhan kung saan nakasakay kami sa bangka, nag-enjoy sa aming tanghalian at pahinga sa dalampasigan bago namin ipinagpatuloy ang pag-snorkeling. Nagkaroon din kami ng pagkakataon na makuha ang aming mga video habang nag-snorkeling para panatilihing alaala. Lalo na ang aming tour guide at drayber na si G. Ruly na napaka-funny at masiglang kasama. Bukod dito, ang husay niya sa pagmamaneho ay talagang kapuri-puri kaya hindi na namin kailangang mag-alala nang husto habang ligtas niya kaming inihatid mula sa isang lugar patungo sa iba. Sa pangkalahatan, irerekomenda ko ang pag-book ng shared multiday tour na ito upang maranasan ang pinakamaganda sa Bromo at East Java. 💯💯

There's a website with more info of the actual itinerary and what to prepare after booking which was useful. Car is clean and guide is friendly. Booked 4D3N so not too rush. We were able to see the sunrise at Bromo & Ijen. Ijen was not too easy to climb, certain areas are steep. Also if you want to see both blue flames and sunrise you got hike fast. We didn't had time for blue flames but managed to get a good timelapse of sunrise. Local guide at Tumpak Sewu Waterfall directs you to all the photo spots and good at taking photos. He even managed to stitch up a short video with and background music for us in such a short time.

if you have one whole extra day in Surabaya, this is the best package. we went with 4 team member (including me) and the tour guide, Andrea pickup and drop us from our hotel. Andrea also very knowledgeable on history and local issue so its not just a visit but we also learn about Mount Bromo. I highly recommend this package... no wonder its a Klook choice

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

Itinerary: Nag-avail ako ng 3D2N Tour sa Tumpak Sewu, Ijen at Mt. Bromo. Medyo nagmamadali nga ito dahil maaga kaming gumigising araw-araw. Pero sa pangkalahatan, maayos itong na-plano at nakapagpahinga naman kami sa sasakyan sa pagitan ng aming mga destinasyon. Napaka-flexible din ng team pagdating sa itinerary. Dahil naglakbay ako noong panahong may wildfire sa Mt. Bromo, binago ng tour guide ang schedule at inilipat sa huling araw ang pag-akyat sa Mt. Bromo sa pagbabakas sakaling maapula na ang apoy noon. Sa kasamaang-palad, hindi pa rin namin naakyat ang Mt. Bromo at maluwag namang ibinalik ng team ang bahagi ng ibinayad namin para sa biyahe. Pero nagpatuloy pa rin kami at pinuntahan na lamang ang sunrise viewpoint. Guide: Ang aming gabay na si Laz ay napakalapit sa loob, matulungin, at unawa. Kasama ko sa paglalakbay ang aking kapatid na babae at ina, na parehong walang gaanong karanasan sa pag-akyat sa bundok. Pero si Laz ay naging matiyaga at ibinagay ang aming bilis habang nagha-hike. Siniguro niyang magiging maayos at kasiya-siya ang aming buong biyahe. Isang pagkilala rin sa driver na napakamatiyaga at matulungin din.

Mount Kelud is a hidden gem as most people would go for Mount Bromo and Ijen. With a short hike, you get to see the majestic Mount Kelud and its acidic lake. Our guide, Bella, made the experience even better with her bubbly personality and all the legends surrounding Mount Kelud! Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to do hiking but wants to avoid the crowded touristy area!