Tourism Information & Tips to Travel
Mount Bromo
Bromo is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia, located in the Tengger Mountains. At 2,329 meters (7,641 feet), it is not the highest peak in the massif, but it is the most famous. The area is one of East Java's most popular tourist destinations, and the volcano is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. "Bromo" is derived from the Javanese pronunciation of "Brahma," the Hindu god of creation. Mount Bromo is located in the "Sea of Sand" nature reserve (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), which has been protected since 1919.
Where is it?
Tips for traveling:
- Dress warmly as temperatures can be cold, especially in the early morning
- Bring a mask to protect against the volcanic ash and the sand dust from Mount Bromo
- Bring water during trekking to Bromo crater
- Respect the local Tenggerese people and their customs
Ijen Crater
The Ijen volcano complex is a group of composite volcanoes in East Java, Indonesia, near the Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies. It is notable for its blue fire, acidic crater lake, and laborious sulfur mining. The Ijen volcano, located west of Gunung Merapi, has a turquoise-colored acidic crater lake one kilometer (0.62 miles) wide. The lake is the site of a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation, in which sulfur-laden baskets are carried from the crater floor by hand. The work is well compensated in comparison to the cost of living in the area, but it is physically demanding.
Where is it?
Tips for traveling:
- Dress warmly as temperatures can be cold, especially in the early morning
- Bring light during the 3 km trek because you're going to face dark weather
- Bring water during trekking to Ijen crater
- Be ready to breathe in strong sulfur fumes; a gas mask will be provided by our local guide.
- Don't bring property/jewelry made of gold, silver, copper because it will be oxidized/contaminated by sulfur
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Tumpak Sewu, also known as Coban Sewu, is a waterfall in East Java, Indonesia, located between the Pronojiwo District in the Lumajang Regency and the Ampelgading District in the Malang Regency. Semeru, Java's highest mountain and an active volcano, obscures the waterfall. The waterfall's primary water source is the Glidik River, which flows down Semeru. Tumpak Sewu roughly translates to "a thousand waterfalls" in Javanese. The name most likely refers to the appearance of multiple waterfalls in a single, semicircular area. Tumpak Sewu is a popular weekend destination for tourists. Although the construction of infrastructure around and within the main box canyon has made it easier to access the area, the journey to enter or exit is still physically demanding and can take up to an hour.
Where is it?
Tips to travel:
- Wear a t-shirt and shorts that dry quickly
- Use sandals or shoes that have a strong grip.
- Bring water during trekking to Tumpak Sewu waterfall
- It is recommended to carry a waterproof material to protect your hardware
Madakaripura Waterfall
Madakaripura Waterfall is a waterfall in East Java's Probolinggo District. This 200-meter-tall waterfall is Java's tallest and Indonesia's second-tallest. This waterfall is located in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, specifically on the slopes of Mount Bromo. Madakaripura Waterfall is located at the end of a narrow valley and is shaped like a niche surrounded by steep cliffs that drip water as if it were raining; three of these cliffs even pour water down to form another waterfall.
Where is it?
Tips for traveling:
- Wear a t-shirt and shorts that dry quickly
- Use sandals that have a strong grip.
- Bring water during trekking to Madakaripura waterfall
- It is recommended to carry a waterproof material to protect your hardware
Sukamade
Sukamade beach is roughly 97 kilometers southwest of Banyuwangi. It is a beautiful, tranquil, natural setting that is part of the 50,000-hectare Meru Betiri National Park. Turtles lay eggs on Sukamade beach nearly every night of the year. Because the site is obviously of global importance, the overworked park rangers protect it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The rangers take some eggs to protect them from human and animal predators. The eggs are incubated in the park's hatchery before being released into the sea from the same beach where they were laid. There are other beaches within the park's boundaries that are comparable, but the turtles appear to prefer Sukamade.
Where is it?
Tips for traveling:
- Get ready for an adventure in the remote wilderness; anything can happen
- Power sources are very limited and mobile phones' networks will not work
- Bring lotion to protect against mosquito or insect bites
Kalibaru
Geographically, Kalibaru sub-district is located in the western part of Banyuwangi Regency. To the north and west, it borders Jember Regency, and to the south, it borders Pesanggaran sub-district. The elevation of the Kalibaru area is 428 meters above sea level. Kalibaru District is one of the districts in Banyuwangi Regency that borders Jember Regency. The border location is at Gunung Gumitir and is marked by a Gandrung dancer statue with the inscription "Welcome to Banyuwangi," precisely before the last bend on the eastern side of the Mrawan route. Kalibaru District is traversed by the southern coastal route of Java Island, which is the only access between Banyuwangi and Jember regencies.
Where is it?
Tips for traveling:
- Wear simple clothes because this is an off-field activity
- It is recommended to use sunblock and cream to avoid mosquito or insect bites
- Use sandals or comfortable shoes
- Respect local customs