Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Majestic Bromo Volcano in Indonesia. Our Bromo tour offers to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the volcanic landscape, and the stunning savannah and explore the whispering sands of the Tengger desert.
Bromo is located between Malang, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Probolinggo, and you can visit it from any of those places. Together with the wide desert, easy easy-to-c climb hills, the temperature at the top is cold and mild. Mount Bromo volcano is a ‘bucket list that you shouldn’t miss on your travels through Indonesia, and you can even travel from Bali to Mount Bromo without too much hassle.
Mount Bromo is one of five peaks located in a sea of sand (Tengger Caldera) at the top of the mountain, with Bromo and Batok as the most popular. You can see the famous cluster of 5 volcanoes (including Bromo), and Java’s highest mountain Semeru puffing smoke in the background. Bromo is very popular for many reasons, including other views, stunning sunrises, and overall majestic views of the mountain peaks
There are many places for you to enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Bromo. The most popular spot is Mount Penanjakan, which is located on the western border of Tengger Caldera. Mount Penanjakan is higher than any peak in the caldera and is the ideal spot to enjoy the sunrise with the sea of sand and peaks in the foreground. Needless to say, this volcano is an incredible sight
Bromo Whispering Sand
There is a bowl-shaped caldera with sand and five peaks. When Bromo was not that popular yet, people would often hear whispers while traveling through the dunes. The experience was so special that many people reported the same phenomenon with the fantastic whispering sands of Bromo. It’s a perfect photo spot with the steep ridges of the Mount Widodaren volcano in the background.
The Yadnya Kasada Ceremony
Yadnya Kasada is a ritual sacrifice to the crater of Mount Bromo which is held once a year every Kasada month on the 14th day of the traditional Hindu Tengger calendar. Various offerings, from food, and agricultural products to livestock such as chickens and goats, are floated into the crater as an offering to the Lord.
The people of Tengger hold prayers at the Luhur Poten Temple which is located at the foot of Mount Bromo and then throw offerings into the crater. Usually, Kasada is held between March – June.
Best Time to Visit
It’s not the best month to visit Mount Bromo, although any time in the dry season is ideal. Indonesia’s dry season runs from April to October and during this time there’s less rain and the mountain in best view. You can still visit Mount Bromo during the rainy season in East Java, but if it’s cloudy you may miss the sunrise and the iconic view of the volcanoes.
How to Visit Mount Bromo
The easiest way to visit Bromo is to fly to Malang or Surabaya, and then book a day tour from there. Bali has direct flights to Malang (MLG) and Surabaya (SUB) every day.
If you still want to stay in the city around Bromo, you can look for hotels in the Malang and Surabaya areas. However, if you want to spend the night in the Bromo area, there are many homestays and hotel
What’s Around Bromo
Many destinations near Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia, including the spectacular Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and other beautiful waterfalls near Malang and Probolinggo. After visiting Mount Bromo, most tourists head to Ijen Crater, a spectacular crater lake on the eastern tip of Java island. You can even climb Mount Semeru, which is the highest mountain in Java. This is the top of the volcano you see erupting behind Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.