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Day 1 !
● Bromo Sunrise Tour & Horse Ride
Wake up by 2:30 AM, hop onto a 4WD jeep for your sunrise adventure. Drive to Mount Penanjakan (main viewpoint) for a panoramic view of Bromo, Mount Batok, and Mount Semeru during sunrise.
After sunrise, descend to the Sea of Sand. Take an optional horse ride across the sand to the base of Mount Bromo. Climb up the 250 steps to the crater rim and look into the smoking caldera.

Day 2 !
● Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Trek → Drive to Ijen Crater Area
Trek down to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall: Start with a short walk to the top viewpoint for an amazing panoramic photo. Then descend to the base of the waterfall via steep paths and ropes — be cautious, and expect to get wet. Explore the lush canyon and take stunning photos near the waterfall.

Day 3 ! ( A pity I didn't mark this off my checklist :<)
● Ijen Blue Flame Trek & Sunrise
Begin your hike up to Ijen Crater (~3 km, 1.5–2 hrs uphill walk). Reach the crater rim before dawn, then descend into the crater to witness the famous blue flame (best seen around 2–4 AM). Watch local miners collecting sulfur manually — a rare and humbling sight. After blue flame viewing, climb back up to the rim and catch a spectacular sunrise over the turquoise acid lake. Hike back down and return to your hotel for breakfast and a shower.

Day 4 !
● Surabaya Zoo (Kebun Binatang Surabaya) makes for an enjoyable and educational stop, especially for animal lovers or families. Located in the heart of Surabaya, it's one of Southeast Asia's oldest and largest zoos, home to over 200 species including elephants, lions, crocodiles, Komodo dragons, and exotic birds. The zoo offers spacious enclosures, tree-lined paths, and a relaxed atmosphere that contrasts nicely with the intense adventure of Bromo and Ijen.

🧳 What to Pack:
1. Warm layers for cold mornings at Bromo & Ijen (gloves, beanie, jacket). It was only 7° when I was there back in July.
2. Hiking shoes or sandals for waterfall trekking
3. Flashlight or headlamp (Ijen hike is at night)
4. Dust mask or scarf (Bromo crater is dusty, Ijen is smoky)
5. Small backpack for snacks, water, and camera gear
6. Change of clothes (you’ll get wet at Tumpak Sewu)

Enjoy your trip!