Medical Practice Licence (SIP) — dr. Ahmad Irwandanu (Bondowoso)
- Issued by
- DPMPTSP dan Tenaga Kerja Kabupaten Bondowoso
- Number
- 503.446/664/DRU/4/430.9.13/2026
- Issued
- SHA-256
- 82f2535b
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Ijen CraterMount BromoPapuma BeachTumpak Sewu Waterfall
4 Day Ijen, Papuma Beach, Tumpak Sewu & Bromo Expedition from Bali to Surabaya
From Bali, Indonesia · 4D3N
Starts from
IDR 4.900.000/ person (2 travelers)
Trip typeReguler Package
Duration4D3N
Physicality
strenuous
Verified Police Led
Active POLPAR officer
NIB Registered
PT Java Volcano Rendezvous
Medical Screening Included
BBKSDA SE.35 compliant
About This Trip
Private tour of 4 days and 3 nights from Bali, covering Kawah Ijen (2,386 m), Papuma Beach (86 m headland), Tumpak Sewu Waterfall (about 120 m high) and Mount Bromo (2,329 m), and ending in Surabaya. Included are a private vehicle with a dedicated driver, a private 4WD jeep for the Bromo sunrise, gas masks for Ijen, entrance fees, permits and hotel accommodation with breakfast. Ijen requires a doctor's health certificate under BBKSDA SE.35/K2/BIDTEK.1/KSA/1/2024, and JVTO includes the screening for every guest, done the evening before the climb.
Trip Highlights
Key Experiences
Ijen Crater
Acidic crater lake
Mount Bromo
Sunrise over Tengger Caldera and sacred Hindu ceremonies
Papuma Beach
White sand beach with turquoise waters and unique rock formations. Cape headland Tanjung Papuma ~86m. The only coastal stop on a JVTO East Java circuit — between Ijen night hike and Tumpak Sewu canyon descent.
Why This Trip is Unique
- Four major destinations in one comprehensive package
- Private 4WD Bromo experience
- Health safety protocols
- Cross-island Bali to Java adventure
Itinerary
4-day plan Luminor Hotel
"The route starts in Bali and crosses into East Java before positioning on the Ijen side. Screening is completed after hotel check-in so the climb can be handled properly."
10:004 h
Bali Hotel Pick-up to Gilimanuk
Pick up at your hotel in Bali and depart for Gilimanuk Harbor. This is the overland transfer segment across Bali toward the ferry port to continue the journey to Banyuwangi.
14:001 h
Ferry Crossing to Ketapang
Arrive at Gilimanuk Harbor and proceed with the ferry boarding process. This step covers arrival at the harbor and completing the necessary boarding flow to cross to Ketapang Port.
14:1515 min
Transfer to hotel in Banyuwangi
Arrive at Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi, and note the time zone change of -1 hour. This is the arrival point on the Java side; adjust your timing reference accordingly before continuing the transfer to the hotel.
14:1510 min
Hotel Check-in
Check-in at the Banyuwangi hotel. This step covers arrival at your accommodation and completing the standard check-in process so you can settle in after the crossing.
14:3015 min
Ijen Health Screening
Your Hotel (Health Screening)
A health screening will be conducted by medical personnel at your hotel the evening before the Ijen climb. This is a quick procedure to check vital signs as a prerequisite for climbing Ijen, included in your package and completed at the hotel before the evening program.
How the screening works19:001 h
Dinner
Banyuwangi City
Dinner at the hotel or a nearby restaurant (own expense). This is the planned dinner window in Banyuwangi city after check-in and the health screening, with dining costs handled personally.
Meals Included
breakfast:own expense
lunch:own expense
dinner:own expense
Night 1
Luminor Hotel
Ijen Crater
3D trail map
Route data: AllTrails.com · 3D terrain via Mapbox
Accommodation
3 nightsRelax in a curated accommodation selected for comfort and proximity to nature.
Night 1
Ijen Crater
Luminor Hotel
Night 2
Papuma Beach
Doho Homestay
Night 3
Mount Bromo
Joglo Kecombrang Bromo
Transport
Private fleetThe vehicle is set by group size, as listed in the inclusions, and stays with your group for the whole trip.
Toyota Avanza/Innova
MPV
Max 3 Pax
3 medium bags
ACCharging ports
Toyota Hiace
Hiace
Max 9 Pax
11 medium bags
ACSpacious legroom
Bromo Jeep
4x4 Off-Road Vehicle
Max 4 Pax
2 medium bags
4X4 DRIVEOPEN-AIR
The Practicalities
What's Covered
- Private Transport: Air-conditioned private vehicles (MPV for 1-3 guests, Toyota Hiace for 4-9 guests, Toyota Hiace plus MPV for 10-11 guests, and one Toyota Hiace for every 9 guests above that) with a dedicated driver. This includes fuel, tolls, and parking fees.
- Tour Guides: English-speaking guides. For 1-3 guests, a driver-guide. For 4+ guests, a separate local guide will be provided at each main destination (Ijen, Bromo, Papuma, Tumpak Sewu).
- Mineral Water: Daily supply.
- Health Screening: Ijen authorities require a doctor's health certificate. Included in your JVTO package, done at your hotel the evening before the climb. You only need your passport.
- Full Assistance: From your arrival to your final drop-off.
- Hotel Accommodation: including daily breakfast.
- All Entrance Fees & Permits: to attractions
- Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary
- Private 4WD Jeep: For the Mount Bromo sunrise tour.
- JVTO Travel T-Shirt: One complimentary JVTO branded T-shirt per person on every confirmed booking. Available in sizes XXS–XXL. Groups of 10+ pax receive a custom-designed group T-shirt.
- Gas Mask: Volcanic-grade gas mask, owned and provided by JVTO for each guest on Ijen Crater routes at no extra charge. Mandatory during descent to crater floor due to H₂S/SO₂ gas.
- Ferry Tickets: From Ketapang Harbour to Gilimanuk Harbour, Bali.
What's Not Covered
- International/Domestic Air Tickets: To and from your tour's starting and ending points.
- Indonesian VISA: (If applicable).
- Travel Insurance: JVTO recommends a policy covering trip interruptions, medical emergencies, and lost luggage.
- Meals Not Stated in Itinerary: Specific lunches and additional dinners are at your own expense.
- Personal Expenses: Such as snacks, souvenirs, beverages, laundry, etc. It is recommended to carry at least IDR 500,000 per person for these.
- Tips: For drivers and guides (at your discretion).
Fitness level
Requires good physical condition. Tumpak Sewu's canyon floor is reached on steep, wet steps with fixed ropes and river crossings.
Health & safety
JVTO coordinates the required Ijen health screening before the climb, provides the route equipment listed in this contract, and follows official access or closure instructions. The physician makes the clinical assessment; this page does not.
Essential gear
- Warm layers (5–15°C)
- Sturdy hiking shoes & water shoes
- Waterproof bag
- Rain jacket
- Beachwear
- Sunscreen
- Personal medications
Who this journey fits—and what it requires
Trip fit & preparationTravelers starting in Bali
The private itinerary begins in Bali and manages the route through to Surabaya.
Prepare for
- Confirm the exact pickup and final drop-off details before travel.
Travelers who want one operator across a multi-stop route
JVTO coordinates 4 days across 4 principal stops instead of selling each transfer separately.
Prepare for
- Effort level: strenuous.
- Pre-dawn starts: Day 2 at 00:00, Day 3 at 03:30, Day 4 at 02:00.
- Plan for repeated hotel departures, road transfers and destination-specific start times.
Travelers combining East Java's coast, waterfalls and volcanoes
The route deliberately combines coastal scenery with inland mountain and waterfall stages.
Prepare for
- Pack for changing temperatures, wet terrain and early mountain departures.
Travelers prepared for Ijen's required health-screening process
JVTO coordinates the screening before the climb; the physician makes the clinical assessment.
Prepare for
- Share relevant health information with the medical professional and follow the resulting guidance.
- Bring a printed passport copy for the Ijen permit.
Private groups wanting one accountable operator from pickup to handover
A dedicated private vehicle and operating team coordinate the booked journey rather than combining unrelated guests.
Prepare for
- Provide complete pickup, luggage and onward-connection details before the tour.
Mandatory Requirements: Ijen Crater Tour
To ensure safety and compliance with the access rules published by the Ministry of Forestry for TWA Kawah Ijen, please review the requirements below.
| Attribute (Category) | Value (Requirement) |
|---|---|
| Entry Document | Health Certificate (Surat Sehat) Must state "Fit for hiking/physical activity". Included in your JVTO package, done at your hotel the evening before the climb. |
| Safety Gear | Professional Gas Mask Provided by JVTO. Mandatory for sulfur fume protection. |
| Age Limit | 10 – 60 Years Old Strict regulation. ID card required for verification. |
| Start Time | 00:00 AM – 01:00 AM To reach the summit before sunrise. Blue Fire visibility is subject to authority access policies and natural conditions, including sulfur gas levels and weather, and cannot be guaranteed. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ijen Requirements
Can children hike Ijen Crater?▾
No. Children under 10 years old are strictly prohibited by BKSDA regulations due to safety concerns, especially related to sulfur gas exposure.
Documents behind the Ijen screening and access rules
Health clearance (surat sehat) printable PDF.
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- 837246d5
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BBKSDA East Java Circular Letter — Opening of TWA Kawah Ijen (SE.1658/K2/BIDTEK.1/KSA/9/2024)
- Issued by
- BBKSDA Jawa Timur
- Number
- SE.1658/K2/BIDTEK.1/KSA/9/2024
- Issued
- SHA-256
- 86f9c225
Reviewed
4D3N Ijen, Papuma, Tumpak Sewu, Bromo (BALI)
Booking terms for this tour
- Starts in
- Bali
- Ends in
- Surabaya
- Pick-up cities
- Bali
- Drop-off cities
- Surabaya
- Minimum booking lead time
- 24 hours before departure
- Deposit
- 20% of the total booking value
- Health screening
- Ijen health screening required before crater-zone access. Included in the package.
- Cancellation and credit
- Read the cancellation and credit policy
- Route coordination
- Cross-island start, Ijen screening, waterfall terrain, and a packed multi-segment route make this a compact but demanding overland package.
What you need to bring or meet
- Moderate to high fitness for challenging treks
- Printed passport copy for Ijen permit processing
- Warm clothing (5-15°C for Bromo/Ijen)
- Sturdy hiking shoes and water shoes for waterfalls
- Small daypack for essentials
Who is responsible across the journey?
Pickup to final handoverJVTO manages the booked journey as one operating sequence—people, timing, transport, destination coordination, required preparation, changed conditions and final handover.
Responsible roles: JVTO operations team, assigned drivers and guides, with the responsible physician for clinical assessment before the Ijen climb.
5 stages
Stage 01
Pickup and trip start
JVTO confirms the pickup details in Bali and assigns the private transport stated in this product contract.
Stage 02
Daily execution
The JVTO operations team coordinates the booked vehicle, destination sequence, accommodation handovers and the inclusions stated for each day.
Stage 03
Ijen health preparation
JVTO coordinates the required pre-climb screening. Clinical interpretation and the final medical assessment remain with the responsible physician.
Stage 04
Changed conditions and Plan B
When official access or operating conditions change, JVTO applies the documented closure and Plan B process and explains the available route or commercial options.
Stage 05
Final handover
The operating responsibility continues through the confirmed final handover in Surabaya.
What's it like?
Quick Answers
What exactly is covered in the all-inclusive price?
There are no surprise "local payments" — every cost is itemised in your booking confirmation. Ijen packages include the professional gas mask required under BBKSDA SE.1658/K2/BIDTEK.1/KSA/9/2024, whose access conditions specify basic climbing safety equipment.
See inclusions & exclusions →Is JVTO a licensed Indonesian tour operator?
Yes. JVTO operates as PT Java Volcano Rendezvous, AHU-registered February 2023, with NIB 1102230032918 (KBLI 79121 / 79911 — Travel Agency / Tour Operator) and HPWKI Ijen guide-association membership. Every credential is verifiable on Indonesian government registries.
Verify on /verify-jvto/legal →Do you offer student discounts through ISIC?
JVTO is listed as a provider in the ISIC student discount directory (Provider ID 259268). Valid ISIC cardholders receive a student rate on Ijen and Bromo tour packages. Show your ISIC card when booking; the student rate is confirmed in your booking summary before deposit. Verification: isic.org/discounts/?providerId=259268.
See ISIC student packages →Who runs my tour?
JVTO is founded by Bripka Agung Sambuko (Mr. Sam) — an active Tourist Police officer (POLPAR) appointed by Polres Bondowoso, also serving as HPWKI Pengawas. On-trip guides are HPWKI-licensed (KTA card), issued through BBKSDA Jawa Timur after BBKSDA-run training. No anonymous freelancers.
See our team + KTA cards →Is JVTO an eco-responsible operator?
JVTO holds Spotlight Network membership in INDECON (Indonesian Ecotourism Network), the national ecotourism advocacy body. All Ijen and Bromo operations follow BBKSDA Leave No Trace protocols; guides are HPWKI-certified in BBKSDA environmental compliance. No off-trail access, no wildlife interference, and responsible waste-management standards on every trip.
INDECON Spotlight: indecon.id/spotlight-networks/java-volcano-tour-operatorWhat is the Ijen health screening you mention?
Before Kawah Ijen crater entry, every guest needs a doctor-issued health certificate under BBKSDA SE.35/K2/BIDTEK.1/KSA/1/2024. The screening is included in your package and done at your own hotel the evening before, with vitals checks and a BSrE-signed digital certificate issued by Dr. Ahmad Irwandanu, whose registration and a practice licence are publicly verifiable on satusehat.kemkes.go.id. If a guest is not cleared, only that guest's climb is cancelled and safe-zone alternatives apply.
See health screening guide →How do I book, and what do I pay up front?
Bookings are made only on javavolcano-touroperator.com. A 20% deposit confirms the booking; if Day 1 is within 14 days, JVTO may require up to 100% at booking.
See booking & payment policy →What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancel the complete booking 48 hours or more before Day 1 and you receive Lifetime Package Credit. It is not cash and cannot be exchanged for cash. Cancel less than 48 hours before Day 1 and the booking is forfeited, with no credit created.
See cancellation policy →What if the volcano closes on my trip date?
Volcanic alert level changes and BBKSDA closures are outside any operator's control, so the remedy depends on when the closure lands. If a verified official event makes the whole tour impossible before Day 1, you choose between Lifetime Package Credit and a cash refund less any non-recoverable vendor cost. If it affects only part of the tour after Day 1 has begun, JVTO first offers an alternative route or activity of equal standard, and where none is suitable a refund of the affected component applies. We monitor PVMBG alerts and notify guests proactively; our weather-and-closures policy documents the full SOP.
See weather & closures policy →What do past guests say about JVTO?
JVTO holds 4.9 ★ across 200 Google Maps reviews, verified 2026-11-08. Reviews are also independently verifiable on Trustpilot and TripAdvisor. Reviews consistently cite Mr. Sam's police-safety background, guide professionalism, and the all-inclusive no-hidden-cost model. All review profiles link to the original platform so you can verify authenticity.
Read verified reviews →Tour FAQs
How long does it take to reach Papuma from Surabaya or Bali?▾
On Surabaya-origin packages, Papuma is reached after the Kawah Ijen night hike (Day 2 on 4D3N packages). The overland transfer from the Ijen area to Papuma takes roughly 2–3 hours. Guests arriving from Bali travel via the Gilimanuk–Ketapang ferry crossing into East Java — the Bali-to-Ijen segment takes 5–7 hours, with Papuma following the next day. JVTO manages all connections and travel timing.
Where do guests stay on the Papuma leg?▾
On Papuma-family packages, guests overnight at Doho Homestay on the Papuma side (after the Ijen day). Breakfast is included. The following morning, guests continue overland toward Tumpak Sewu. Hotel categories are standard; upgrades may be available on request at additional cost. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) should be declared at booking.
Is Papuma Beach suitable for families with children?▾
Yes. The beach is relatively flat and accessible, and the cape headland walk is a gentle ascent without technical sections. Families have joined multi-destination JVTO packages that include Papuma. Key consideration: other legs on the same package (Kawah Ijen night hike, Tumpak Sewu canyon) require moderate to high fitness — assess the full itinerary against your group's abilities.
Verified
Unforgettable honeymoon. Safe driver and kind-hearted guide. Car was comfortable throughout the journey.
Angga Riski A.,
January 17
Private expedition
IDR 9.800.000total
Safe
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IDR 4.900.000/ person (2 travelers)
Reviews of this tour
1 review5 / 5 from 1 guest reviews of this tour
- Noah★★★★★
· Google
We had a wonderful 4D3N trip and visited spectacular places in East Java. Ijen, Tumpak Sewu, Papuma Beach and Bromo offered improbable views and impressions. It is definitely worth making this trip. A special thanks goes to our guide Boy and our driver Joyo who took care of us so attentively and patiently the whole time and to the office wich made a really spontaneous change of plans possible. Very flexible, uncomplicated and friendly. We felt well looked after all the time, Boy answered all our questions and took great care of everything. Joyo took us safely from A to B managing the crazy traffic all over Java with ease and herby allowing us to catch up on some sleep. The office responded to questions within a few minutes. There was complete around-the-clock care. From the pick-up in Bali to the ferry ride to Java, through all hikes up to the drop off in Surabaya at our hotel, there was always someone at our side. Spontaneous stops on the journey were always possible. We had a good and safe feeling all the time. The whole trip was described in a completely transparent way in advance. You know the timing and the accommodations - like promised on the website no surprises or hidden costs. We can recommend Java Volcano Tour Operator to everyone looking for a great trip seeing what Java has got to offer.