Comments on: Mount Bromo Sunrise In Indonesia: Volcano Crater Guide

By: David & Intan

David & Intan — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:55:48 +0000

In reply to Paula Yeoh. Hi Paula! Thanks for your comment. Bromo officially re-opened for tourism yesterday (September 19). I haven't heard if that includes the crater hike, but I would think it's open as well. The fire is already extinguished. Good luck!

By: Paula Yeoh

Paula Yeoh — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:26:59 +0000

Hi David, my name is Paula and I be travelling to Surabaya over this weekend for a Bromo Crater hike. Heard this was an off limit activity since the fire. Wonder if this ban has been lifted and if there is anywhere online that I can check for this update? By the way, thanks so much for sharing your journeys and beautiful pictures.

By: Max

Max — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:50:58 +0000

Love the post, lots of great information please keep updated….

By: David & Intan

David & Intan — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:12:57 +0000

In reply to Kelsey. Hi Kelsey! We hired a private driver and did a road trip starting from Malang and ending in Bali. We saw a bunch of waterfalls near Malang, and then did Bromo and Ijen on the way to Bali. You can see some of our itinerary ideas here.
If you want to simplify it, Klook has multi-day tours to Bromo and Ijen from Bali with guides, accommodation, and other expenses included.
Before covid there were also direct flights from Bali to Malang (and vice versa), but right now the only flight options are Yogyakarta or Surabaya. Good luck! I'm happy to answer any questions.

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:54:46 +0000

Hello!

Could you please elaborate on: “and you can even travel from Bali to Mount Bromo without much hassle.” If we want to travel overland from Malang to Bali, what would be the best way to do so?

By: David & Intan

David & Intan — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:47:59 +0000

In reply to Sujay Saple. Hi Sujay, thanks for your comment. I just replied on email. The Bali mountain ban being pushed by the governor is not in effect at the moment, and I think it's very unlikely it will happen. In any case, it wouldn't affect any of the mountains in Java, including Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen. Good luck on your trip!

By: Sujay Saple

Sujay Saple — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:36:10 +0000

Hi David.
Hope you’re well.
My name is Sujay, I’m from Mumbai, India – and I’ve been planning a trip to Bali and Java for the past few months to come hike a few volcanic mountains and shoot some videos for a personal art project. I’ve been reading your blog a lot and have really enjoyed the pics and details – very helpful.
However, just 5 days before I was arrive in Bali, I heard the news that the Bali government, just last week, has banned entry to ALL mountains for tourists and locals alike.
I was wondering if you know anything about this – is the ban in effect and super strict? Or are there guides still taking tourists on hikes?

The ban is specifically for the province of Bali and whatever places comes under its jurisdiction – I think this includes east Java too.
I wanted to know if trips to Mt. Bromo and Kawah Ijen are still happening or these sites are also banned from climbing?

Are there any other active/smoking volcanoes outside of the official Bali province which you’d recommend? I was also looking at visiting smoking lava fields, hot springs etc…

I’m already here in Bali, so it would be great if I hear back soon!

Thanks so very much.
Looking forward,
Sujay