You meet locals, Trekking Argowulan back route
2 days / 1 night
Meet the locals and get to know their wisdom. This ancient Tengger culture dates back as far as the 15th century.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Surabaya – Cemara Lawang village –Village walk
You will be picked up early morning. Your driver brings you to Cemara Lawang village. If you are picked up early morning, you also have time to visit the Madakaripura Waterfalls on your way to Mt. Bromo. Take your time at this enchanting natural phenomenon.
Afterwards you continue to the family where you will be staying. People around Mt. Bromo are Hindu, also named Tenggerese. You can experience how they live, how they drink their coffee, how and what they cook, and if you are lucky you can come along on a ceremony. Before the sun sets, find a good spot to enjoy this process.
Day 2: Mount Bromo sunrise tour – drop Surabaya
Rise and shine at 3 o’clock in the morning! Drink a cup of coffee or tea before leaving to Mt. Argowulan, a viewpoint even higher than Mt. Pananjakan and far less crowded. You will have to hike as well. Enjoy the sunrise - if weather conditions allow you to - over Mt. Bromo and the ancient caldera. Take your time. When the sun has risen, you will cross the black Sea of Sand to get near Mt. Bromo. After the car has parked near Luhur Poten temple, it is a 45 minutes walk to the top of Mt. Bromo. Enjoy standing on the rim of a truly impressive and active volcano.
When you have experienced Mt. Bromo, you can hike back to the sea of sand. Your driver will bring you back to your hotel to have breakfast. After breakfast and a small break it is time to check out and travel back to Surabaya. You will be dropped at your next destination.
Estimated time of arrival in Surabaya: 16.00