Overland
Jogja/Borobudur > Bromo > Tumpak Sewu > Ijen Crater > Bali
📍 Malioboro & Yogyakarta Palace → Borobudur Temple → Mount Bromo → Tumpak Sewu Waterfall → Ijen Crater → Tanah Lot Temple
★ 4.8 (4)Duration
10 Days
Start City
Yogyakarta
End City
Denpasar
Transportation
Private Car & Driver
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Included
About The Trip
The full Java-to-Bali overland experience. Everything from the classic 7-day route, plus a ferry crossing over the Bali Strait and a few extra days to unwind in Bali, capped off with a golden sunset at Tanah Lot. Ten days, two islands, memories for a lifetime.
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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Nov
Dec
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
Jan
Feb
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Nov
Dec
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
Feb
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Nov
Dec
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
Jan
Feb
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Nov
Dec
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
6. Tanah Lot Temple
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Best months
- •Bali's dry season, April to October, gives the clearest sunsets.
- •July, August and the December holidays are the busiest; arrive early for a good spot.
- •The temple rock can only be reached at low tide, so check the tide times.
🎒 What to Bring
- ✓Sarong or sash for the temple area (often available to borrow or rent at the entrance)
- ✓Sunscreen and a hat for the wait before sunset
- ✓Cash for the entrance fee, snacks and the market
- ✓Comfortable shoes or sandals for steps and wet stone
- ✓Camera, the sunset silhouette is the highlight
⚠️ Safety Notes
- !Only cross to the rock when the tide is low and the staff allow it; the water rises quickly
- !The rocks and steps are slippery, so go slowly and hold the railings
- !The inner temple is for worshippers only, enjoy it from outside
- !The viewpoints get very crowded at sunset, so mind your belongings and the cliff edges
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, then cross the Bali Strait by ferry from Ketapang to Gilimanuk.
Day 8-9
Explore Bali: sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, relax and enjoy local culture.
Day 10
Drop-off in Denpasar/Kuta.
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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