3 Day Tumpak Sewu Waterfall & Bromo Explorer from Surabaya
From Surabaya, Indonesia · 3D2N
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Verified Police Led
Active POLPAR officer
NIB Registered
PT Java Volcano Rendezvous
HPWKI Certified Guides
BBKSDA-supervised training
What's Included
10 items coveredPrivate Transport
Tour Guides
Mineral Water
JVTO Travel T-Shirt
Full Assistance
Quality Hotel Accommodation
Hassle-free
Meals, gear and medical checkup covered.
About This Trip
Trip Highlights
Key Experiences
Mount Bromo
Sunrise over Tengger Caldera and sacred Hindu ceremonies
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Java's Niagara — ~120m multi-tiered waterfall curtain. Thousand-stream waterfall curtain with Mount Semeru backdrop
Why This Trip is Unique
- Tumpak Sewu multi-tiered waterfall
- 4WD to panoramic Bromo sunrise viewpoint then crater walk
Itinerary
3-day planPickup and Transfer to Tumpak Sewu
Pickup at your location in Surabaya and begin the transfer to the Tumpak Sewu area (Lumajang). This segment is the overland journey from the city to the waterfall area accommodation zone.
Check-in at Tumpak Sewu Homestay
Arrive at the Tumpak Sewu area and check in at the homestay/cottage. This is the scheduled arrival and check-in process so you can settle at the accommodation near the Tumpak Sewu area.
Meals Included
Accommodation
2 nightsRelax in a curated accommodation selected for comfort and proximity to nature.
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Artha Cottage
Mount Bromo
Joglo Kecombrang Bromo
Transport
Private fleetTravel in comfort and safety with our private fleet.
Toyota Avanza/Innova
MPV
Toyota Hiace
Hiace
Bromo Jeep
4x4 Off-Road Vehicle
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: Experienced English-speaking guides. For 1-3 guests, a driver-guide. For 4+ guests, a separate local guide will be provided at each main destination (Bromo, Ijen, Madakaripura).
- Mineral Water: Daily supply.
- 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.
- Full Assistance: From your arrival to your final drop-off.
- Quality 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.
- 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: Optional but highly recommended for peace of mind, 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. Expect hiking on uneven terrain for 2-4 hours, including steep sections.
Essential gear
- Warm layers (5–15°C)
- Sturdy hiking shoes & water shoes
- Waterproof bag
- Rain jacket
- Sunscreen
- Personal medications
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
- No Ijen health screening requirement identified for this route
- Cancellation and credit
- Read the cancellation and credit policy
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-operatorHow 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 195 Google Maps reviews, verified 2026-10-29. 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.
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