Discovering the stunning Landscapes of Bromo and Ijen : Two Natural Wonders of East Java. East Java holds two natural gems that have captivated travelers from all over the world: Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater. Both of these places are must-visit destinations, each with its own uniqueness and charm. Actually, there are many tourist destinations in East Java besides Bromo and Ijen. There are coffee plantations, phenomenal waterfalls, beaches with big waves that are popular with tourists for surfing and many more. But this time we will only discuss Bromo and Ijen Crater.
Bromo : Sea of Sand and Spectacular Sunrise. Mount Bromo, located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, is famous for its extraordinary sunrise views.
Sea of Sand : The vast expanse of volcanic sand creates a unique and stunning landscape. Many locals offer their horses to tourists and become a favorite photo spot.
Bromo Crater : An active crater that is still active and occasionally emits thick smoke. Visitors can climb to the edge of the crater to see the volcanic activity firsthand and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
Penanjakan Hill : the best sunrise point to watch the sunrise at Bromo. From here, visitors can see the panorama of Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, and Mount Semeru.
Ijen : Mysterious Blue Fire and Stunning Acid Lake
The Ijen Crater, located in Banyuwangi, is famous for its rare blue fire phenomenon. This blue fire is the result of the combustion of sulfur gas that comes out of the crater’s crevices. In addition, the Ijen Crater also has a very large turquoise acid lake.

Blue Fire : A natural phenomenon that only occurs in a few places in the world. The blue fire at Ijen can be witnessed in the early morning, before sunrise.
Sulfur Mining Activities : At the Ijen Crater, visitors can see traditional sulfur mining activities firsthand. The miners work hard to transport sulfur from the bottom of the crater to the top, as their livelihood.
Discovering Landscapes Bromo and Ijen are two must-visit destinations for nature lovers. We as a tour and travel in Yogyakarta have often traveled from Yogyakarta to Bromo and Ijen. We provide tour packages that are in great demand by foreign tourists. These tour packages include Java Bali Overland Tour, Java Bali Land Trip, Java Bali Road Trip. So when you visit Java, don’t forget to contact us. With us, your trip will be fun and full of unforgettable memories.