Boy (Ahboy)
I am a local resident who enjoys welcoming visitors and sharing stories about this area. Happy to help travelers explore the natural beauty and local culture.
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Reviews naming Boy (Ahboy)
Boy (Ahboy) is named in 21 published guest reviews. These 3 are shown in full, with the original guest media; each links to the review's own page.
“(Translated by Google) We did the 3D/2N Bromo-ijen-Madakaripura tour with them, and the experience couldn't have been better.\n\nWe looked at several options and decided on this one because the accommodations were better and included more meals, for a super reasonable price. As for the tour, they all offer practically the same things...\n\nI'm giving them 5 stars because I can't give them more.\n\nThe organization...”
“(Translated by Google) I participated in a tour of Java's Mount Ijen Volcano, Mount Bromo, and Madakaripura Waterfall. The comprehensive outdoor plan included airport transfers, meals, accommodation, and a guide. Our accommodation, Riverside Homestay, even had a pool, making for a truly enjoyable stay. The tour features a highly efficient and reliable system, with the driver and guide contacting each other in adva...”
“Our tour guide (ah boy) and driver were amazing throughout the 3D2N trip. Responsible and made everything smooth. Definitely recommend”
More guests who named Boy (Ahboy)
The rest of the published reviews mentioning Boy (Ahboy), quoted as written.
“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.”
— Noah · Google · 2026-08-18“Great service, we always felt safe, they where always on time. We had great time! Totally recommend! Our guid name was Ahboy, we really liked him. He was ensuring we have all we need, we dont forget or lose anything and fully enjoyed the trip.”
— Cristian Cartofeanu · Google · 2026-08-17“A great experience with Boy and Holili, they are very professional and friendly! The itinerary was full of great adventures and we had a lot of fun. Thank you !”
— abdallah boumsidia · Google · 2026-05-28“Ahboy was an amazing guide. Ahboy was an amazing guide- knowledgeable, caring and fun. Wr're so glad he showed us ljen.”
— Evan · Trustpilot · 2026-01-22“Amazing trip Had an amazing trip visiting Bromo, Ijen Crater, and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall! Everything was well organized and the price was really good. The staff were super kind and helpful — special thanks to Yandi (our driver who’s been staying with us the whole trip) and Boy (our guide to Ijen crater). They were so friendly and shared lots of useful info. Even though we had to wake up in the middle of the night, it was totally worth it! Highly recommended”
— Patarachai Sereerat · Trustpilot · 2026-01-18“Had an amazing trip visiting Bromo, Ijen Crater, and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall! Everything was well organized and the price was really good. The staff were super kind and helpful — special thanks to Yandi (our driver who’s been staying with us the whole trip) and Boy (our guide to Ijen crater). They were so friendly and shared lots of useful info. Even though we had to wake up in the middle of the night, it was totally worth it! Highly recommended”
— Patarachai Sereerat · Google · 2026-01-18“JVTO takes pride in assuring their customers by giving them prompt prior information and were quick to answer any questions we had. The driver Yandi and guide Boy, who were assigned to us, were great.”
— Sisca · Trustpilot · 2025-12-26“Ahboy was a phenomenal Ijen guide from start to end. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure everything we needed was sorted out (safety, logistics, equipment).”
— Jason Li · Trustpilot · 2025-10-18“Visiting Mount Ijen was such a beautiful experience. We had a great time with our guide Ahboy he was so fun and helpful!”
— ella ryan · Trustpilot · 2025-10-17“The tour operator was reliable and responsive, as was our driver. However, we had a really negative experience with our guide Boy on the first two days. Prior to departing from Singapore, the operator said that hiking poles would be provided and we didn’t need to bring ours. On the morning of the hike when we were finally at the lodge, Boy said that the hiking poles were broken and that we’d have to hike without them. This was despite him claiming the night before that he was going to prepare our hiking equipment. During the hike, he also accidentally revealed that he actually went to a night market the evening before instead, and kept saying he was feeling sleepy because of that. Don’t think that’s very professional nor safe.”
— KX han · Google · 2025-10-01“On a vécu une superbe expérience avec Oboy qui nous a guidé tout le long du voyage. L'expérience était vraiment top! Je recommande Oboy, qui a vraiment été au petit soin pour nous.”
— Megane · Trustpilot · 2025-08-20“Our driver Goyo and Guide Ehboy were fantastic! We had such an incredible experience on the tour around East Java.”
— Olivia McGhie · Trustpilot · 2025-08-15“Guide Ehboy and driver Goyo were great! Had an amazing tour and enjoyed each bit of it. Would definitely recommend for anyone considering a trip.”
— Luke Chatwin · Trustpilot · 2025-08-15“(Translated by Google) Everything was perfect! Boy and Holili's team were attentive. They were exactly what we could hope for in a guide and driver for this whole trip. Also, the tour was exactly what we had booked!\n\n(Original)\nTout était parfait! L'équipe de Boy et Holili était attentionnée. Ils étaient exactement ce que nous pouvons espérer d'un guide et chauffeurs pour ce tout. Aussi, le tour correspondait exactement à ce que nous avions réservé!”
— Sylvie Nicolas · Google · 2025-07-24“Everything was a breeze, we were picked up at the airport and dropped off at our intended destination. Our guide and driver, Johan, is clearly experienced, and his hard work and efforts are admirable and appreciated. Our guide at Ijen, Boy, also strived to make us feel at ease and looked out for us. Overall, the trip was definitely memorable and made significantly easier by JVTO.”
— JX · Google · 2025-07-07“The overall experience was great. Guide Ahboy is efficient and takes the extra miles to ensure the tour goes smoothly. Driver Joy is very experienced.”
— Eileen Chua · Trustpilot · 2025-05-31“My journey to Surabaya was indeed an unforgettable one. I had two main guides (Freddie and Ah Boi). Both of them were very nice, knowledgeable and most importantly they ensured my safety was taken care off. Every where I went, they ensured what I want to do was tick off the list. They were friendly as well. I highly recommend them as your guides if you were to travel to Surabaya. They made my memories an unforgettable one in Surabaya. Thank you both of you :)”
— faurooniy ahamed · Google · 2025-02-25“Amazing trip for 4D3N to see the beauty of East Java !\nWe had fun and will keep great memories of those few days 😊\nSpecial thanks to our guide Ahboy for making us discover indonesian songs during our long car drives 🎶\nThank you JVTO !!”
— Mélanie Dos Santos · Google · 2024-08-09