ITINERARY

The tour Hike Semeru Bromo is a hike in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Hiking Semeru isn't possible year round. In general the park is closed for more or less 4 months, starting in January after new year.

Day 1: Start Surabaya at midnight – Bromo sunrise tour - Ranu Pane village

Your driver will pick you up around midnight. This can be at your hotel or at the airport. You will be driven to Cemara Lawang village in about 3 hours, depending on the road conditions. You will change cars in Cemara Lawang. You will continue by local Jeep to mount Pananjakan, one of the highest viewpoints in the area. At mount Pananjakan you will be waiting for the sunrise. The weather conditions determine your type of sunrise. Drink a cup of coffee or tea if you are early, to stay warm. 
After sunrise the Jeep will continue to mount Bromo via the sea of sand. Ask the driver to stop if you wish to expereince the sea of sand. Otherwise your driver will park near Luhur Poten temple. After the Jeep parked it will be a 45 minutes walk to the top of Mt. Bromo. If you don't feel like walking, you can rent a horse (not included). Take your time. When ready, the driver will be waiting for you.
Once back at the car, your Jeep will drop you in Rane Pane vilage where you will spend the night. Take your time to prepare for the next 2 days.

Day 2: Rane Pane village - Kumbolo lake - Kalimati camp

Early morning your hiking guide will pick you up. Please, only bring what you need during your hike, as the porters will only carry the necessary equipement. You will be guided to Kalimati Camp at 2700 m. Depending on your speed it takes between 6 and 8 hours. Enjoy the views which are great! You will have a break at Kumbolo lake with lunch and coffee. At Kalimati camp you will spend the night in a tent. Dinner will be prepared while you relax, enjoy the surroundings and get some rest. You will spend the night in a tent.

Day 3: to the top of mount Semeru - drop off in Surabaya

It is still dark when you hike to the top starts. You will need about an hour to get to Arcapada camp, from where it is a straightforward route. The last part to the top will definitely test your stamina. Sandy and rocky loose ground make you slide down while hiking up the mountain. Most people reach the summit of mount Semeru in about 3 hours, but it depends on your ability to keep going. At the top check out all the great views and experience this active volcano; about every twenty minutes mount Semeru erupts smoke and stones. Enjoy your achievement. The National Park's board advises to decent before noon due to gas production/smoke by the volcano Semeru.
Once back at the Kalimati Camp, breakfast will be prepared. Take a rest after this extraordinary morning. When you mastered your breakfast, your guide will be leading you back to Ranu Pane village via mount Ayek-Ayek. Have lunch and gather your belongings before the drive back to Surabaya starts. You will arrive late evening in Surabaya.

One can also start this tour in Malang. Mount Semeru is then first on the list. It is also possible to hike to the top of mount Semeru only, start Malang.