Mount Bromo Sunrise & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour (2025 Guide)

Mount Bromo – Jewel of East Java

Mount Bromo is located within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which spans four regencies in East Java: Probolinggo, Malang, Pasuruan, and Lumajang. The mountain is world‑famous for its spectacular sunrise, best viewed from Penanjakan Viewpoint.

Travelers usually depart in the early morning to witness the sun rising above Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, and Mount Semeru, with mist drifting across the vast Sea of Sand. On lucky days, a rainbow arcs across the caldera, creating a magical scene.

Beyond sunrise, visitors can explore:

The Bromo Crater, reached by trekking across volcanic sand.
The Savanna (Teletubbies Hill), a lush green valley contrasting the desert.
Pura Luhur Poten Temple, located in the Sea of Sand, where the Tenggerese people hold the annual Kasada ceremony.

Madakaripura Waterfall – Historic Natural Wonder

Just 45 minutes from Bromo lies Madakaripura Waterfall, a sacred site believed to be the hermitage of Gajah Mada, the legendary prime minister of the Majapahit Kingdom.

The waterfall towers at approximately 250 meters, making it the tallest in East Java. To reach it, visitors walk about 20 minutes from the entrance gate along a trail lined with moss‑covered cliffs. The area is often misty and slippery, so sturdy trekking shoes are highly recommended.

Itinerary

Day 1

22:00 – 23:00 : Briefing and introduction at the meeting point.
23:00 – 00:00 : Drive to Bromo (approx. 3 hours). Rest during the journey.

Day 2

00:00 – 02:00 : Continue trip from Surabaya to Bromo.
02:00 – 03:00 : Arrival at Bromo, short rest and tea break.
03:00 – 04:00 : Jeep ride (Hardtop) to Penanjakan Viewpoint.
04:00 – 06:00 : Enjoy sunrise at Penanjakan with panoramic views of the national park.
06:00 – 11:00 : Explore Bromo: trek to the crater, visit Savanna (Teletubbies Hill), and Whispering Sands.
11:00 – 12:00 : Lunch break.
12:00 – 13:00 : Drive to Madakaripura Waterfall.
13:00 – 15:00 : Explore and enjoy Madakaripura Waterfall.
15:00 – 18:00 : Return to Surabaya.
18:00 – 19:00 : Tour ends / separation.