The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park never fails to capture the hearts of people including this extreme sports addict, David John Schaap.
”Bromo is one of my favorite destinations. Not just because I get the chance to pursue my hobby, but also because there are so many places here with beautiful landscape and cool weather to boot. For those who want to enjoy magnificent mountain sceneries which offer easy access, Bromo is the answer,” David claimed.
To prove it, we asked David along to traverse every corner and try out a multitude of activities in Bromo Tengger Semeru. Want to know how it’s like? We invite you to explore Bromo Tengger Semeru through David’s eyes and in his own words.
“I didn’t know there are so many spots in Bromo to watch the sunrise. And every spot has its own uniqueness that makes each one a joy to visit.”
- David John Schaap
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (1 hour from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Tips:Start your journey as early as possible (we recommend starting around 3:00 a.m.) to avoid having to navigate your way through the crowd for the best spots to view the sunrise.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (45 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Tips: Be respectful of the local customs because the Tengger tribe often makes this place their offering spot.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (50 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Tips: Choose this place to save traveling time if you are planning to visit other tourist destinations surrounding Mount Bromo because it is located at a lower altitude compared to other sunrise-viewing spots.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (20 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo).
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Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (2.5 hours from Ngadisari Village in Sukapura District, Probolinggo).
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Tips: We recommend starting your trip in Lumajang instead of Probolinggo due to the lighter traffic from Lumajang.
“Bromo Tengger Semeru can be enjoyed by anyone from teenagers to the elderlies. It’s relatively more accessible so we don’t have to make too much effort just to get there and enjoy its beauty. In fact, we’re able to cover all of the following tourist attractions only within half a day!”
- David John Schaap
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (50 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or 20 minutes from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Tips:Come between 07:00 – 08:00 a.m. and prepare to be captivated by the view of the fog-covered hills as the morning sun rays gently sweep over it.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (1 hour from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (1.5 hours from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (45 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or 30 minutes from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Tips:Prepare a mask to cover your nose and mouth from the sand and dust.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (Ngadisari Village in Sukapura District, Probolinggo).
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Tips:This is a relatively new place to visit so many tour guides and drivers may not be familiar with this place. Ask the locals in the village if you need more information.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (45 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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“I’ve been pursuing some of my favorite activities in Bromo, such as riding a trail bike or down hill. But when I visited this place again, I’m surprised to find that there are still so many new places and new activities to be discovered, all while being surrounded by the most picturesque natural wonders.”
- David John Schaap
Location: The Whispering Sand, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
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A tip from David:“There are many types of trail bikes and not all of them are made for jumping stunts.”
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (Ranu Pani, Senduro, Lumajang District, Jawa Timur).
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Tips:Come before 05:00 a.m. to see thick fog floating over the lake as the landscape catches the morning sun.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (1.5 hours from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo, or from Wonokitri/Tosari entry point in Pasuruan).
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Location: Teletubbies Hill, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
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Location: Teletubbies Hill, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
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Tips: You can choose any breakfast menu that your heart desires, be it Indonesian cuisine or other international menus.
Location: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (30 minutes from Cemoro Lawang entry point in Sukapura District, Probolinggo).
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Tips: We recommend biking in the afternoon at around 03:00 – 04:00 p.m. when the sun is starting to set and you can interact with the friendly villagers as they make their way home from their farms.
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Bromo Tengger Semeru can be accessed through the Juanda Airport in Surabaya. Almost all major airports in Indonesia have direct flights to Surabaya.
You can also access Bromo Tengger Semeru through the Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport in Malang. Only certain cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Balikpapan offer direct flights to this airport.
There are many options to get to Bromo Tengger Semeru, starting from: car rentals, public transport or hiring a tour guide. For a more convenient option, we recommend hiring a tour guide that will pick you up from the Juanda Airport in Surabaya or the Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport in Malang. The tour package prices vary, starting from Rp278.000/person.
Within half a day, you can cover most of the tourist destinations in Bromo Tengger Semeru which includes seeing the sunrise at Penanjakan I, visiting the crater of Mount Bromo, Luhur Ponten Temple, Teletubbies Hill and The Whispering Sand. A tour package starts from Rp 287.000/person inclusive of a driver, gas and an entry ticket to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
“The Tengger tribe loves to tie sarong around their necks. They want to show that they are proud being a part of the Tengger tribe.”
- Luisiana Indrawati, tour guide
”The edelweiss flower can live up to 10 years without water as long as they have enough sunlight. Therefore, the flower is often called "the eternal flower".”
- Teguh, Edelweiss Garden manager
“According to the data, many tourists complete their visit to Bromo Tengger Semeru in 2 days. They arrive on Saturday, visit Bromo at night, go sightseeing in Kota Malang the next day and go back home on Sunday.”
- R. Agung Harjaya, Malang City Tourism Board
“Anytime is a good time to visit Bromo. Because Bromo offers something unique in every season.”
- Suprapto, Plataran BromoSales Promotion
“The edelweiss flower is deemed sacred by the Tengger people. This flower is included in the offering wreath that symbolizes the immortality of the ancestors of the Tengger people.”
- Cahyo, Edelweiss Festival Committee Chairperson