Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers a massive area of 800 square kilometres in the centre of East Java. For anyone with an interest in volcanoes, a visit to the park is a must. This is the largest volcanic region in the province. Visit the park and see the plumes of smoke coming from Mt. Semeru, an active volcano which rises 3676 meters above sea level. Experience the remarkable Tengger Caldera, Java's largest, with its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand. Within the caldera rise the deeply fissured volcanic cones of Batok and Bromo, the latter is still active with a cavernous crater from which smoke blows skyward. Temperatures at the top of Mount Bromo range about 5 to 18 degrees Celsius. To the south of the park is a rolling upland plateau dissected by valleys and dotted with several small scenic lakes, extending to the foot of Mount Semeru.

Bromo Tengger Semeru can be reached by private and public vehicle from Surabaya or Malang in East Java. To get closer to Mt. Bromo you must rent 4x4 vehicles (there are many 4x4 vehicles available for rent there). There are a number of guesthouses and basic hotels located around Mt Bromo. When I am there I stay at Tanjung Pondok Tani Bromo located at Dukuh Tanjung, Desa baledono, Kecamatan Tosari Pasuruan, can be reached with rute Pasuruan – Warungdowo – Ranggeh – Pasrepan – Puspo – Tanjung Km 99. 

Room prices :
Large Room : IDR 250,000 : 2 outdoor bathroom, kitchen, terrace versatile, capacity 8 -16     people
Main room : IDR 150,000 : indoor bathroom, a fireplace, a capacity of 4 - 6 people.

Facilities :

Kitchen, refrigerator, dining room, terrace versatile (4 x 12 m), campfire, parking for 6 cars, vegetable garden.

Necessities for the trip include a torch, warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between 5 to 18 degrees Celsius

Sunrise occurs between 5.00 and 6.00 am (if it’s not cloudy), so you should leave from your hotel or guesthouse by 3am. The best time to see the sunrise is in the dry season from April to October. 

Before you start trekking or climbing, be sure that you have already eaten, or bring some food and drink with you. If you buy or rent something remember to bargain.