Overland
Jogja/Borobudur > Bromo > Tumpak Sewu > Ijen Crater
📍 Malioboro & Yogyakarta Palace → Borobudur Temple → Mount Bromo → Tumpak Sewu Waterfall → Ijen Crater
★ 4.7 (3)Duration
7 Days
Start City
Yogyakarta
End City
Banyuwangi
Transportation
Private Car & Driver
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Included
About The Trip
The ultimate East Java overland run. Seven days, four unforgettable stops: sunrise over a thousand-year-old temple, a volcanic sand sea straight out of a sci-fi movie, a waterfall that dwarfs Niagara, and a fire that burns blue. Bring good shoes and an empty memory card.
Trip Route
Before You Go
Best time, what to bring and safety notes for each stop on this trip.
1. Malioboro & Yogyakarta Palace
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Best months
- •Yogyakarta can be visited all year; April to October is driest and most comfortable for walking.
- •Malioboro is liveliest from late afternoon into the evening.
- •The Kraton is best in the morning and closes in the early afternoon.
🎒 What to Bring
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
- ✓Light clothes and a hat for the heat
- ✓Small cash for street food, becak and souvenirs
- ✓Power bank and a small bag you can keep in front of you
- ✓Modest clothes for the Kraton (shoulders and knees covered)
⚠️ Safety Notes
- !Keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket or zipped bag; pickpockets work the crowds
- !Agree on the fare before taking a becak or andong
- !Check prices before ordering at street stalls
- !Watch for motorbikes on the pedestrian paths, especially in the evening
2. Borobudur Temple
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
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Best months
- •Dry season, April to October, is the most comfortable. Go at opening time or sunrise to avoid heat and crowds.
- •The busiest days are national holidays, long weekends and Waisak (usually May or June).
- •In the rainy season the stone steps are slippery, so take care.
🎒 What to Bring
- ✓Modest clothes that cover shoulders and knees
- ✓Hat and sunscreen: there is almost no shade on the terraces
- ✓Water bottle, the stone gets very hot by midday
- ✓Comfortable shoes with grip (special footwear may be required for the upper terraces)
- ✓A small bag only, large bags may not be allowed in
⚠️ Safety Notes
- !Follow the rangers' instructions and the daily visitor quota for the upper terraces
- !Do not climb on or sit on the stupas and do not touch the reliefs
- !Drink water often and rest in the shade; heat exhaustion is the most common problem
- !Watch your step on the steep, worn stone stairs
3. Mount Bromo
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
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Best months
- •Dry season, roughly April to October, gives the clearest sunrise. June to August is usually the most reliable.
- •January to March is the rainy season: expect cloud, mud and fewer clear mornings.
- •Weekends and school holidays bring the biggest crowds at the viewpoint.
🎒 What to Bring
- ✓Warm jacket, gloves and a beanie: it is near freezing before dawn
- ✓Mask or buff for dust and sulfur smoke
- ✓Sturdy closed shoes for loose sand and steep crater stairs
- ✓Small flashlight or headlamp for the early start
- ✓Water, a snack and a power bank (cold drains batteries fast)
⚠️ Safety Notes
- !Stay behind the railings and away from the crater edge, especially when it is dark or windy
- !Sulfur fumes can be strong: cover your nose and mouth and move away if it becomes hard to breathe
- !Layer your clothes; the temperature swings a lot between dawn and midday
- !Stay with your group and guide on the sand sea, visibility can drop quickly in fog
4. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Best months
- •Dry season, roughly May to October, is the safest and clearest time to visit.
- •In the rainy season the trail is muddy and slippery and the falls can turn brown.
- •Mornings give the best light and fewer people.
🎒 What to Bring
- ✓Shoes or sandals with strong grip (wet rock and mud)
- ✓Waterproof bag or dry bag for your phone and camera
- ✓Quick-dry clothes and a full change of clothes
- ✓Small towel and a light rain jacket
- ✓Water, the climb back up is tiring
⚠️ Safety Notes
- !The way down has steep stairs and ladders: use the handrails and go one at a time
- !Do not go to the base after heavy rain, the water level can rise quickly
- !Avoid swimming near the falls; the current and falling water are stronger than they look
- !Keep the trail clear and watch your step on wet stone
5. Ijen Crater
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
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Best months
- •Dry season, April to October, gives the best chance of clear skies and a visible blue fire.
- •In the rainy season the trail is slippery and mist can hide the fire; the crater can also close for safety.
- •The hike starts around 1 to 2 AM all year, so the blue fire is only visible in the dark.
🎒 What to Bring
- ✓Warm jacket, gloves and a beanie: it is cold at the summit
- ✓Trekking shoes with good grip for the steep gravel trail
- ✓Water and a light snack
- ✓Power bank and a spare layer for the wait at the rim
- ✓A waterproof bag for your camera if the weather turns
🤝 What We Provide
Included on our trips, no need to bring or rent.
- ✓Headlamp
- ✓Trekking stick
- ✓Gas mask
⚠️ Safety Notes
- !Wear the gas mask we provide whenever your guide tells you to; the sulfur fumes can be very strong
- !When the wind blows fumes toward you, follow your guide and stay away from the crater edge
- !Never go down toward the blue fire without your guide: the path is steep, rocky and the gas is concentrated there
- !If you have asthma or heart problems, tell your guide before you start and take it slowly
- !Stay on the trail and keep your headlamp on in the dark
Itinerary
Day 1-2
Arrive in Jogja, city tour of Malioboro & the Palace, sunrise tour at Borobudur Temple.
Day 3-4
Travel to Bromo, jeep sunrise tour at Penanjakan, explore the sand sea.
Day 5-6
Trek Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, continue to the Ijen Crater base camp.
Day 7
Early-morning blue fire trek at Ijen Crater, return trip / drop-off in Banyuwangi.
What's Included
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| Transportation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accommodation | — | ✓ |
| Meals | — | ✓ |
| Entrance Tickets | — | ✓ |
Booking & Cancellation
- •You can edit or cancel your reservation from My Bookings up to 14 days before the trip date.
- •Within 14 days of departure, changes and cancellations are handled by our team on WhatsApp.
- •Payment is arranged directly with our team on WhatsApp after your request is received.
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