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Representative view of Mount Bromo & Ijen, Indonesia
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🇮🇩 Indonesia · Southeast Asia

Mount Bromo & Ijen

East Java's caldera sunrise and the sulphur crater with its blue flames.

Budget level
Affordable
Best months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Ideal stay
2–3 days
Best for
Adventure, Nature

Overview

East Java's caldera sunrise and the sulphur crater with its blue flames. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Indonesia.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Mount Bromo & Ijen will be bookable here soon.

Where to stayComing soon

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Car rentalComing soon

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Why go to Mount Bromo & Ijen

  • A representative mountain stop on most Indonesia itineraries
  • Fits the wider Southeast Asia travel style

Budget

Mount Bromo & Ijen is affordable by Indonesia standards. Across Indonesia, mid-range travellers typically spend about $55–$100 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Indonesia budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), with hundreds of regional languages; English is common in tourist areas
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Power
Type C/F, 230V
Entry
Entry rules depend on nationality — visa on arrival is available to many, and a tourist levy applies to visitors to Bali. Verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Mount Bromo & Ijen

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 2–3 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Domestic flights are the practical way to move between island groups and are frequent and inexpensive
  • Fast boats link Bali with the Nusa islands, the Gilis and Lombok — sea conditions can cancel them

Suggested itineraries

  • Java overland

    10 days

    Temples, cities and two volcano sunrises by train and road.

    Route: Jakarta → Yogyakarta → Mount Bromo & Ijen → Bali

  • Islands and dragons

    14 days

    Bali, east Java volcanoes and a Komodo boat trip.

    Route: Bali → Mount Bromo & Ijen → Komodo & Flores

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