3D2N Bali, Osing Village, Ijen, Madakaripura, Bromo & Surabaya

Travel from Bali into the cultural heart of Banyuwangi's Osing village, hike Ijen for blue fire, marvel at Madakaripura waterfall, witness Bromo sunrise, and finish in Surabaya.

Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights
Location: Bali · Banyuwangi · Ijen · Bromo · Surabaya
Trip Type: Private Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Season: April – November

Itinerary

The journey

Day 01
Bali → Banyuwangi: Osing Traditional Village & Palm Sugar Experience
07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Bali (Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Denpasar). 07:00–11:00 AM: Scenic drive towards Gilimanuk Harbour. 11:00 AM: Ferry crossing from Bali to Java. 12:30–01:00 PM: Arrival at Ketapang Harbour, Banyuwangi. 01:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant. 02:00–04:00 PM: Visit traditional Osing village (explore villages, local culture, witness process of making authentic palm sugar). 04:30 PM: Transfer to hotel in Banyuwangi. 05:00 PM: Hotel check-in and time to relax. 06:00 PM: Dinner and preparation for midnight adventure.
Day 02
Ijen Blue Fire & Sunrise Trekking → Madakaripura Waterfall → Bromo
01:00 AM: Drive to Paltuding basecamp. 01:30 AM: Arrive at Paltuding and preparation. 02:00 AM: Start trekking towards Ijen Crater. 05:00 AM: Enjoy sunrise and panoramic crater lake views. 06:00 AM: Explore crater viewpoints and surrounding landscape. 07:00 AM: Start descending to Paltuding. 08:00 AM: Arrive at basecamp. 09:00 AM: Breakfast and prepare to check out. 09:00 AM–02:00 PM: Drive to Bromo and visit Madakaripura Waterfall (approx. 5–6 hours driving). 02:00–04:00 PM: Arrive at Madakaripura and explore waterfall. 04:30 PM: Check in at hotel near Bromo and free program.
Day 03
Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour → Surabaya Drop-off
03:00 AM: Pick-up by private 4WD Jeep. 03:30 AM: Drive to sunrise viewpoint. 04:00–05:30 AM: Enjoy sunrise and panoramic views of Mount Bromo & Semeru. 05:30 AM: Explore the Sea of Sand. 06:30 AM: Visit Mount Bromo crater. 08:00 AM: Return to hotel for breakfast and shower. 09:00 AM: Prepare to check out. 10:00 AM–01:00 PM: Drive to Surabaya (airport, train station, or hotel). Tour finishes in Surabaya.

What's included

Private AC transportation with driver and fuel from Bali to Surabaya
Ferry ticket from Bali to Java
2 nights accommodation (Banyuwangi & Bromo)
Daily breakfast
Private 4WD Jeep for Mount Bromo sunrise
All entrance tickets (Osing Village, Ijen Crater, Madakaripura, Bromo)
Local guides for Ijen Crater and Madakaripura Waterfall
Gas mask and headlamp for Ijen
Bottled mineral water during the trip

What's not included

Lunch and dinner
Horse riding at Mount Bromo
Personal expenses
Health certificate for Ijen (approx. Rp 50.000)
Gratuities for driver & guides

What to bring

Warm jacket and warm layers for Bromo and Ijen
Comfortable trekking shoes
Raincoat or waterproof poncho for Madakaripura Waterfall
Waterproof bag or phone pouch

Travel notes

Madakaripura Waterfall is reached by walking through a river valley with water spray — prepare to get wet.
Bali time is 1 hour ahead of Java time.

Meeting / pickup information

Pick-up from your hotel in Bali (07:00 AM on Day 1); drop-off in Surabaya (airport, station, or hotel) on Day 3.