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Ijen Crater, Mount Bromo and Water Rafting Tours

Clients Comment for Bromo and Ijen periods 11th 14th of May 2011

Bromo was fantastic, the accommodation was great and the views spectacular. Rafting was also such good fun - the river was pretty and the staff were fun. The Ijen part of the trip volcano was great but should head off earlier so you could watch the explosion of blue flame that you can see at night. The volcanoes though were great, the sulfur mine in particular at Ijen great.

In all however driving was safe and fantastic, views were fantastic and guides did all they could to make it a wonderful trip.

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Hi Gilang,
It was a great trip with a very good guide Mas Heru. We certainly would like to visit the place again to climb Mt Semeru in future.

Thanks for the arrangement again.

Cheers
Ci'en

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Sulfur mining in Kawah Ijen - The Largest Lake of Acid on Earth

In East Java, Indonesia lies Kawah Ijen volcano, 2,600 meters tall (8,660ft), topped with a large caldera and a 200-meter-deep lake of sulfuric acid. The quietly active volcano emits gases through fumaroles inside the crater, and local miners have tapped those gases to earn a living. Stone and ceramic pipes cap the fumaroles, and inside, the sulfur condenses into a molten red liquid, dripping back down and solidifying into pure sulfur. Miners hack chunks off with steel bars, braving extremely dangerous gases and liquids with minimal protection, then load up as much as they can carry for the several kilometers to the weighing station. Loads can weigh from 45 to 90kg (100 - 200 lbs), and a single miner might make as many as two or three trips in a day. At the end of a long day, miners take home approximately Rp50,000 ($5.00 u.s.). The sulfur is then used for vulcanizing rubber, bleaching sugar and other industrial processes nearby.

Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the Sand Sea (Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The typical way to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there it is possible to walk to the volcano in about 45 minutes, but it is also possible to take an organised jeep tour, which includes a stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,270 meters) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The best views from Mount Bromo to the Sand Sea below and the surrounding volcanoes are at sunrise. The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours. From inside the caldera, Sulfur is collected by workers.

Rafting: Exploration as historical river where Sang Prabu Hayam Wuruk And Mahapatih Gajah Mada which have came by, and also legend of the queen Dewi Rengganis which have builded palace before breaking away to mount Argopuro become story of your journey.

Rafting

04 Days / 03 Nights
Ijen Crater, Mount Bromo and Rafting Tours Trekking
Start / Finish: Surabaya Airport - East Java
Tour Code: KNLR-IBTT-4D
Departure: Daily - You may arrange your own date

Itinerary
Day 01. Surabaya - Ijen Crater Volcano
Upon arrival in Juanda Surabaya Airport, we will pick you up then directly transfer to Ijen crater volcano, we drive you to Ijen via Probolinggo, Situbondo, Bondowoso , arrived at Sempol village at 17.00(depending on the estimate flight arrival), over night at Arabika or Katimur Hotel. Free at your own leisure.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Arabika or Katimut Hotels

Day 02. Ijen Crater Volcano -Mount Bromo with Sea Sand
Wake up call at 4.30, check out hotel at 5, breakfast take away...drive you to Paltuding post to the slope of Mount ijen, Passing through the Village it takes 20 minutes. Arrived at Post Paltuding, car parking. getting permit at the park ranger's Post before continuing Hiking to the top of its slope. About 1,5 hours is needed to ascend the Rim of the Crater along a shady track with a Wonderful View. Enjoy the Morning air with its beautiful Panoramic. The Sulfuric lake reflectseery color over the surrounding walls to give an apocalypse like impression. The view is stunning, the local people seeking sulfur descend in to the crater and climb back along the dangerous rim with loads of up to 70 KG on their shoulder. After felt enough, we then leave the crater, drive you to Bromo volcano, arrived around 16.00 and check-in and rest. Free program to explore bromo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Yoschi Bungalow

Day 03. Mount Bromo with Sea Sand - Mount Penanjakan - Rafting Adventure
Wake early 3am for trek mount Penanjakan and sunrise viewing. enjoy surrounding view at mount bromo. Then trekking around bromo and we will be back to hotel around 11am, lunch, then drive 2,5 hours to eastern side of Probolinggo city for rafting adventure. Afternoon back to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Yoschi Bungalow

Day 04: Bromo Hotel - Surabaya Airport.
Breakfast at hotel, Enjoy morning with fresh air and cool temperature until we escort you to Surabaya airport by private car. Bromo to Surabaya takes 3,5 hours in normal traffic.

Meals: Breakfast

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