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Bungkul Park
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Monumen Kapal Selam Surabaya
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Surabaya, Indonesia – not only a must-visit place for volcano tours, but also worth exploring locally!
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🇮🇩 5D4N East Java Itinerary: Batu • Malang • Tumpak Sewu • Ijen • Bromo East Java is one of Indonesia's most exciting destinations, offering everything from waterfalls and volcanoes to wildlife parks and charming mountain towns. This 5-day itinerary covers the region's most iconic attractions while keeping travel efficient. 📅 Day 1 | Surabaya → Coban Rondo Waterfall → Batu After arriving at Juanda International Airport (Surabaya), begin your journey by driving directly to Coban Rondo Waterfall (approximately 2.5–3 hours). Surrounded by lush forests, this beautiful waterfall drops about 84 meters, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere that's perfect for relaxing after your flight. 🎫 Entrance Fee: IDR 40,000–50,000 After visiting the waterfall, continue to Batu City. 🏨 Hotel: Seulawah Boutique Hotel Batu In the evening, explore Alun-Alun Kota Batu, famous for its vibrant night atmosphere, local street food, colorful lights, and the iconic Ferris wheel. 📅 Day 2 | Batu Exploration Start your morning at Batu Secret Zoo, one of Indonesia's best modern zoos featuring animals from around the world. 🎫 Entrance Fee: Around IDR 150,000–200,000 Next, visit Santerra de Laponte, a European-style flower garden filled with colorful flowers and beautiful photo spots. 🎫 Entrance Fee: Around IDR 35,000–50,000 In the evening, relax at Pemandian Air Panas Cangar (Cangar Hot Spring), where you can soak in natural hot spring pools surrounded by mountain scenery. 🎫 Entrance Fee: Around IDR 20,000–30,000 Return to Batu for another relaxing night. 📅 Day 3 | Tumpak Sewu Waterfall → Ijen Area Leave early in the morning for Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, often called Indonesia's most spectacular waterfall. The panoramic viewpoint is breathtaking, while adventurous travelers can hike down to the waterfall base. 🎫 Entrance Fee: Around IDR 20,000–50,000 Afterward, continue driving toward the Ijen area and check in to your accommodation for an early night's rest. 📅 Day 4 | Kawah Ijen → Bromo Wake up around midnight to begin the famous Kawah Ijen hike. The hike takes approximately 1.5–2 hours to reach the crater, where you'll witness the stunning turquoise acidic lake. If conditions allow, you may also see the famous Blue Fire before sunrise. 🎫 Entrance Fee: Weekdays: Around IDR 100,000 Weekends/Public Holidays: Around IDR 150,000 After descending, travel toward the Bromo region and rest early. 📅 Day 5 | Mount Bromo Sunrise → Surabaya Begin your adventure around 2:30–3:00 AM with a 4WD Jeep tour. Visit: 🌄 King Kong Hill / Penanjakan Sunrise Viewpoint 🌋 Mount Bromo Crater 🐎 Sea of Sand 💚 Teletubbies Hill 🌾 Whispering Sands Jeep Tour: Around IDR 600,000–900,000 per jeep (shared) After completing the Bromo tour, return to Surabaya Airport for your departure. 💰 Estimated Budget Coban Rondo: IDR 40,000–50,000 Batu Secret Zoo: IDR 150,000–200,000 Santerra de Laponte: IDR 35,000–50,000 Cangar Hot Spring: IDR 20,000–30,000 Tumpak Sewu: IDR 20,000–50,000 Kawah Ijen: IDR 100,000–150,000 Bromo Jeep Tour: IDR 600,000–900,000 per jeep (shared) 🍽️ Halal Food Finding halal food is very easy throughout Surabaya, Malang, Batu, Probolinggo, Banyuwangi, and Bromo. Travelers can enjoy local specialties such as Bakso Malang, Soto Ayam, Nasi Rawon, Ayam Penyet, Satay, and fresh mountain coffee. 💡 Travel Tips ✅ Best Time to Visit: April–October 🌡️ Temperature: Batu: 15–24°C Ijen Summit: 5–10°C Bromo Sunrise: 3–10°C 🥾 Wear hiking shoes for Tumpak Sewu, Ijen, and Bromo. 🧥 Bring a warm jacket as temperatures at Ijen and Bromo can be very cold before sunrise. ⭐ Overall Rating: 10/10 This 5D4N East Java adventure combines waterfalls, volcanoes, wildlife, hot springs, flower gardens, and mountain scenery into one unforgettable journey. It's one of the best road trips in Indonesia, perfect for travelers looking for both adventure and relaxation.
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