Bali · 15 days
Java & Bali Volcano Trail
Borobudur sunrise, Bromo at dawn, Ijen's blue flames — then a slow descent into Bali's east coast.
Why we love this route
Borobudur sunrise, Bromo at dawn, Ijen's blue flames — then a slow descent into Bali's east coast.
Highlights
Borobudur sunrise
The world's largest Buddhist monument as the mist clears.
Bromo at dawn
Caldera rim views you'll see on every Indonesia postcard.
Ijen blue flames
Pre-dawn climb into one of the last sulphur mining craters.
Bali east coast
Three nights to recover at the end.
Day-by-day itinerary
Click a day or a marker on the map to see them in sync.
- Day 01
Arrive Yogyakarta
Welcome dinner in the old town.
Stay: Phoenix Hotel - Day 02
Borobudur sunrise
5am departure, sunrise from the temple complex.
Stay: Phoenix HotelActive: Walking - Day 03
Prambanan & batik
Hindu temple complex, afternoon batik workshop.
Stay: Phoenix Hotel - Day 04
Train to Surabaya · drive to Cemoro Lawang
Long travel day to the Bromo base village.
Stay: Cemara Indah - Day 05
Bromo sunrise
3am 4WD to King Kong Hill, sunrise over the caldera, walk to the crater rim.
Stay: Cemara IndahActive: 2h walk - Day 06
Drive to Ijen
Across the Bondowoso plateau.
Stay: Ijen Resort - Day 07
Ijen blue flames
1am wake-up for the descent into the sulphur crater. Recovery breakfast.
Stay: Ijen ResortActive: 3h trek - Day 08
Ferry to Bali
Cross the Bali Strait, drive to Munduk in the highlands.
Stay: Munduk Moding - Day 09
Munduk waterfalls
Two waterfall hikes, coffee farm visit.
Stay: Munduk ModingActive: Walking - Day 10
Drive to Sidemen
Through Pacung and Karangasem.
Stay: Wapa di Ume - Day 11
Sidemen rest day
Earned. Hammock, book, rice paddy walk if you feel like it.
Stay: Wapa di Ume - Day 12
Drive to Amed
East coast, black sand, sunset.
Stay: Bali Dream House Amed - Day 13
Amed snorkel
USS Liberty wreck snorkel/dive.
Stay: Bali Dream House AmedActive: Snorkel - Day 14
Amed slow day
Yoga, cooking class, last sunset.
Stay: Bali Dream House Amed - Day 15
Drive to Denpasar · departure
Return drive along the south coast.
What's included
Included
- ✓All accommodations
- ✓Private driver-guide on Java and Bali
- ✓Ferry crossings
- ✓Bromo and Ijen guides
- ✓Daily breakfast, 6 dinners
Not included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Lunches
- ✕Tips
Best time to travel
Bali is doable year-round, but the dry season (May–October) gives you reliable sunrises and clear water.
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