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 Crater
2 Day Kawah Ijen Expedition from Surabaya
From Surabaya, Indonesia · 2D1N
Starts from
IDR 2.300.000/ person (2 travelers)
Trip typeReguler Package
Duration2D1N
Physicality
moderate to 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 2 days and 1 night from Surabaya, covering Kawah Ijen (2,386 m) and ending in Surabaya. Included are a private vehicle with a dedicated driver, gas masks for Ijen, entrance fees, permits and hotel accommodation with breakfast. The Ijen climb is a 3 km ascent with 750 m of elevation gain from the Paltuding trailhead at 1,800 m. 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
Why This Trip is Unique
- See the Kawah Ijen crater lake before sunrise
- See the turquoise sulfuric crater lake at dawn
- Observe local sulfur miners at work in extreme conditions
Itinerary
2-day plan Riverside Homestay
"The first day is a dedicated transfer from Surabaya to the Bondowoso side so the route can stage properly for Ijen. After hotel check-in, the required health screening is completed before the climb window begins."
11:002 h 30 min
Surabaya to Bondowoso Transfer
Pickup by our team at your location in Surabaya. After meeting at the confirmed pick-up point, begin the overland transfer toward Bondowoso (Ijen area) as scheduled in the route plan.
13:301 h
Lunch at Local Restaurant
RM Handayani - Wisata Paiton
Stop at a local restaurant for lunch (cost not included). This is the planned meal break during the transfer, allowing time to order food and rest briefly before continuing to Bondowoso.
14:301 h 30 min
Local Restaurant to Bondowoso Transfer
Continue the overland journey from the restaurant toward Bondowoso, arriving in time for hotel check-in.
16:0010 min
Check-in Bondowoso Hotel
Arrive in Bondowoso and complete the hotel check-in process. This step covers arrival at the accommodation and the basic check-in procedure so you can settle in after the transfer.
17:001 h 30 min
Ijen health screening
Bondowoso Hotel
A health screening will be conducted by medical personnel directly at your hotel. This is a scheduled screening session as listed in the itinerary to complete the required check before the Ijen-area program.
How the screening works18:301 h
Dinner at Accommodation
Bondowoso Hotel
Dinner is served at the accommodation or a nearby restaurant (included). This is the planned dinner time after the transfer and screening, scheduled as an included meal for the day.
Meals Included
breakfast:own expense
lunch:own expense
dinner:included
Night 1
Riverside Homestay
Ijen Crater
3D trail map
Route data: AllTrails.com · 3D terrain via Mapbox
Accommodation
1 nightRelax in a curated accommodation selected for comfort and proximity to nature.
Night 1
Ijen Crater
Riverside Homestay
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).
- 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
- 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.
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. The Ijen climb starts around midnight on a steep, loose trail, and a physician screens every guest beforehand.
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
- Waterproof bag
- Rain jacket
- Sunscreen
- Personal medications
Who this journey fits—and what it requires
Trip fit & preparationTravelers starting in Surabaya
The private itinerary begins in Surabaya and manages the route through to Surabaya.
Prepare for
- Confirm the exact pickup and final drop-off details before travel.
Travelers with a short East Java window
The itinerary concentrates the listed activities into 2 days.
Prepare for
- Effort level: moderate to strenuous.
- Pre-dawn starts: Day 2 at 00:00.
- Be ready for the transfer windows shown in the itinerary.
Travelers focused on East Java's volcano landscapes
The principal itinerary stages are built around the volcano experiences named in the route.
Prepare for
- Prepare for cool pre-dawn conditions and the walking demands stated for each day.
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
2D1N Kawah Ijen (SUB)
Booking terms for this tour
- Starts in
- Surabaya
- Ends in
- Surabaya
- Pick-up cities
- Surabaya
- 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
- Long Surabaya-to-Bondowoso transfer, mandatory screening, and night-ascent timing make Ijen the defining constraint of this route.
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 Surabaya 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 →Verified
Unforgettable honeymoon. Safe driver and kind-hearted guide. Car was comfortable throughout the journey.
Angga Riski A.,
January 17
Private expedition
IDR 4.600.000total
Safe
Private
Flexible
Starts from
IDR 2.300.000/ person (2 travelers)
Reviews of this tour
1 review5 / 5 from 1 guest reviews of this tour
- Clemenzia Tortomano★★★★★
· Google
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful experience! Our driver, Yendi, was always super responsive to our requests and is reliable. It's a challenging tour, but definitely recommended. Water was always available, and we would have appreciated some snacks/fruit or a second breakfast upon returning from the Ijen trek (especially since the takeaway breakfast was very meager: just a toast and a bottle of water). Dinner could also have been more filling, especially since it was delicious. Thank you for everything! (Original) Abbiamo avuto una bellissima esperienza! Il nostro autista Yendi è stato sempre super disponibile alla nostre richieste ed è un autista affidabile. È un tour impegnativo ma indubbiamente raccomandabile. L' acqua era sempre disponibile e avremmo gradito anche qualche snak/frutta o una seconda colazione al rientro dal trekking Ijen (anche perchè la colazione take away era molto misera: solo un tost e una bittiglietta d'acqua) così come la cena potrebbe essere più abbondante, anche perchè era buonissima. Grazie di tutto!