Bromo and Ijen

Bromo is more accessible and suitable for people of all fitness. Sunrise view is majestic and surreal. The jeep journey through the moonscape, endless queue of jeeps lining the mountain route, the patient wait as the cloudless sky slowly brightens, and Semeru puffing every half an hour. I will revisit Bromo one day. Ijen is interesting and beautiful too and do not regret the 1.5-2 hr hiking in the dark. slope can be pretty steep and slippery due to small pebbles. wear shoes with good grip to reduce risk of slipping. the harsh environment is evident from the huge crater and Volcanic lake (pH 0.3) and smothering H2S and SO2 cloud. if you plan to stay at the crater rim, gas canister is not necessary. rent gas canister only if you want to venture down into the crater. no plans to revisit Ijen in future despite the raw beauty. Pay for trolley ride if you prefer not to walk up and down Mt Ijen