Mysterious volcanoes of Bromo

Surabaya - Bromo

A two-day tour to the amazingly beautiful and majestic Bromo Volcano in East Java begins with a flight from Bali (Denpasar Airport) to Java (Surabaya Airport). Next, travelers will be organized a three-hour transfer to the surroundings of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, the main attraction of which is the magnificent surrounding landscape, recognized as the most beautiful symbols of all of Indonesia. Bromo is rightfully considered the calling card of the country. The high two-kilometer Bromo Mountains are the most visited place among tourists. The top of this mountain was swept away by hot lava flows and a powerful volcanic eruption. Now a huge crater has formed here, still releasing gray-white clouds of smoke into the air. Mount Bromo is part of the Tengger caldera, which is over 10 kilometers wide. More than 600 thousand Tenggers live in the Bromo Mountains - representatives of the Hindu community of the island of Java, who settled in this area in the XNUMXth century. The most popular souvenirs in the vicinity of Bromo are a bright woolen hat with the embroidered word “BROMO”, as well as scarves and other warm clothing. By the way, such souvenirs will come in handy when traveling to the mountains - even in summer at the equator, the air temperature remains at fairly low levels. Therefore, warm clothing for tourists is a must for a comfortable trip. On the way from Surabaya airport to the foot of Mount Bromo, a tourist group can visit the picturesque village of Pasuruan (if there is an early flight and there is time). After this, tourists will be accommodated in one of the hotels - Bromo Cottages or Lava View Lodge, where they can relax and spend the night before an early hike into the mountains of the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park.

Bromo - Surabaya

The main part of the tour to Bromo will begin early in the morning - at 03.30. It is at this time that tourists go by jeep to the Penanjakan observation deck, where they can see an incredibly beautiful sunrise. From the observation deck of Mount Penanjakan (Gunung Penanjakan) there is a stunning view of the Tengger Caldera, Bromo Volcano and all the surrounding landscapes. At this observation point there are cafes and shops, there is mobile communication and there are places to relax and admire the beauty of the volcanic panorama of Bromo, as well as the towering mountains of Gunung Batok and Gunung Semeru in the rays of the rising sun. Due to the fact that Bromo erupted quite recently, in 2004, the mountain slopes are still not overgrown with greenery and are at the mercy of solidified lava. The miniature desert below (“Sand Sea”), as well as the mountain peaks of Bromo, create the impression of a landscape from another planet. After the sun rises, travelers go to the very mouth of the volcano. Through the “Sand Sea”, tourists travel a distance of over three kilometers on horseback or jeeps to look into the very heart of the volcano! Near the mountain there is a Hindu temple of the Tenggers - Pura Luhur Poten, next to which a staircase was built that allows the fastest way to climb to the mouth of Bromo volcano. At the top there is a pungent smell of sulfur and thick smoke billows. According to tradition, travelers here make their deepest wishes and bring bouquets of flowers as gifts to the volcano, which must be thrown down. The bouquet can be purchased from local Javanese located next to the observation decks. At the end of the walk through the most beautiful places in Java and throughout Indonesia, tourists return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest. After this, travelers check out from the hotel and go to Surabaya airport to return to Bali.