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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.

Si Yanto na aming gabay, pati na rin ang aming mga drayber na sina Hendra at Dewa ay napakagaling!! Mahusay silang magsalita ng Ingles at napakasigla, na nagpaganda sa aming karanasan. Si Yanto ay napaka-proactive sa pagtulong sa amin na umakyat sa Ijen, tinulungan kami sa ilang mahihirap na lupain at nakahanap pa ng asul na apoy para sa amin kahit wala siyang gas mask, at binilhan pa niya kami ng fried banana at tauhu isi gamit ang sarili niyang pera! Ang mga drayber ay napakagaling din, nagmaneho sila nang ligtas, humihinto kapag kailangan namin ng toilet break/lunch break, at walang naninigarilyo sa kotse na isang malaking plus para sa akin. Sa pangkalahatan, napakagandang karanasan at hindi namin lubos na mapapasalamatan ang mga lokal.

Salamat kina Fauzi at Fredy at nagkaroon kami ng napakagandang karanasan kahit sarado ang Ijen dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, ngunit naiayos at nabago nila ang aming biyahe ayon sa aming pangangailangan. Silang dalawa ay napaka-friendly, masipag, at tapat sa kanilang trabaho nang may buong sigla na siyang nagpaganda sa aming biyahe. Nararapat silang bigyan ng dagdag-sahod at papuri.

if you think about IJen, you should stop thinking and doing:)! it’s very nice place and view. the blue lava is nog so big but still nice to see. also the hike was heavy but with every strength you can do this. there are 5 checkpoint where you can take a break.

The driver will pick you up at your hotel in a five-seater sedan. In mid-April, the temperature at Ijen Volcano in the early morning is around 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). You can wear a short-sleeved shirt and a light, warm jacket. The mountain road is steep, and you'll likely sweat a lot during the climb. You can take breaks in stages, depending on your stamina. From the entrance at 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) above sea level, you'll ascend to the summit at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet). There may be an occasional pungent sulfur smell; you can choose whether to rent a gas mask before departing. The sunrise and sea of clouds are incredibly beautiful. However, since the sulfur minerals are owned by an energy company, and workers are employed to mine and extinguish fires, you won't be able to see large areas of blue flame. Nevertheless, the burning sulfur is an unprecedented and stunning sight. We recommend arranging this trip separately from Mount Bromo, allowing for rest before continuing. A two-day/one-night or three-day/two-night trip involves a significant physical load.

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

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! ❤️

Ang aming 4D3N na biyahe sa Bromo, Ijen Blue Flame, at Tumpak Sewu Waterfall ay talagang perpekto! Ang mga inayos na tuluyan ay mahusay at napakakumportable, na nagbigay-daan sa amin na makapagpahinga nang husto pagkatapos ng bawat pisikal na nakakapagod na araw. Lalo naming gustong pasalamatan ang aming gabay na si Anam at ang aming driver. Napakakinis magmaneho ng driver kaya nakapagpahinga kami nang kumportable sa mahabang biyahe. Ang aming gabay na si Anam ay napakapropesyonal at dedikado; malalim niya kaming ipinakilala sa lokal na kultura at kasaysayan ng Javanese sa daan, na nagbigay sa amin ng mas mayamang pag-unawa sa mga lugar na aming binisita. Kung ginagabayan man kami sa paglalakad sa hatinggabi upang makita ang Ijen Blue Flame o paggalugad sa talon, palaging inuuna ni Anam ang aming kaligtasan. Bukod pa rito, isa siyang kahanga-hangang photographer! Tinulungan niya kaming kumuha ng napakaraming nakamamanghang larawan, na lumikha ng mga di malilimutang alaala. Lubos na inirerekomenda ang pangkat na ito, 5-star na karanasan!