
Mount Bromo & Ijen
East Java's caldera sunrise and the sulphur crater with its blue flames.
- Budget level
- Affordable
- Best months
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Ideal stay
- 2–3 days
- Best for
- Adventure, Nature
Overview
East Java's caldera sunrise and the sulphur crater with its blue flames. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Indonesia.
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Why go to Mount Bromo & Ijen
- A representative mountain stop on most Indonesia itineraries
- Fits the wider Southeast Asia travel style
Budget
Mount Bromo & Ijen is affordable by Indonesia standards. Across Indonesia, mid-range travellers typically spend about $55–$100 per person per day.
Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Indonesia budget breakdown.
Practical information
- Language
- Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), with hundreds of regional languages; English is common in tourist areas
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Power
- Type C/F, 230V
- Entry
- Entry rules depend on nationality — visa on arrival is available to many, and a tourist levy applies to visitors to Bali. Verify current official requirements before booking.
When to go to Mount Bromo & Ijen
Plan 2–3 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.
Getting around
- Domestic flights are the practical way to move between island groups and are frequent and inexpensive
- Fast boats link Bali with the Nusa islands, the Gilis and Lombok — sea conditions can cancel them
Suggested itineraries
Java overland
10 daysTemples, cities and two volcano sunrises by train and road.
Route: Jakarta → Yogyakarta → Mount Bromo & Ijen → Bali
Islands and dragons
14 daysBali, east Java volcanoes and a Komodo boat trip.
Route: Bali → Mount Bromo & Ijen → Komodo & Flores


