Volcano Duo: Bromo & Ijen 2-Day Tour

Joining Instructions

Please arrive at your designated departure point or city before the bromo ijen tour officially begins. Detailed pick-up windows and coordinator data will be dispatched prior to your trip start.

Finishing Point Instructions

At the end of this private bromo ijen tour, participants will be dropped off at their chosen accommodation or port in Bali.

• Please note that accommodation and transfer costs after the tour concludes are not included in the main package price.

• We recommend pre-booking your post-tour accommodation in advance to ensure availability and a smooth transition after the tour ends.

• If you need help booking a hotel or arranging your onward journey, our team is happy to assist. Just let us know your plans in advance.

Packing List for Bromo Ijen Tour

To guarantee a comfortable and safe experience scaling active volcanoes during your bromo ijen tour, we highly recommend packing the following items:

Conservative Dress

• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)

• Shawl or scarf for village and cultural interactions

Documents

• Flight info (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at regional checkpoints)

• Insurance info (With photocopies)

• Passport (Required with a minimum 6 months validity)

• Vouchers and pre-departure information compiled for this trip

• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials

• Toiletries (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)

• Binoculars (Optional)

• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries for nighttime volcanic shooting)

• Cash, credit and debit cards

• Day pack (Used for daily excursions and short treks up the crater)

• Ear plugs

• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

• Flashlight or torch (Headlamps are ideal for the midnight Ijen ascent during your bromo ijen tour)

• Fleece top or warm heavy sweater (Essential as temperatures drop near freezing on the rim)

• Sturdy footwear or trekking shoes with good traction

• Hat

• Locks for bags

• Long pants or jeans

• Moneybelt

• Outlet adapter (Indonesia uses standard European Type C and F outlets)

• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)

• Reusable water bottle

• Shirts and t-shirts

• Sleepwear

• Small travel towel

• Sunglasses

• Swimwear

• Watch and alarm clock

• Waterproof backpack cover

• Windproof rain jacket

Health and Safety

• Hand sanitizer (Required)

• Face masks (Mandatory to filter out strong sulfur gasses at the crater floor)

• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out arrival or customs forms)

Warm Weather Gear

• Sandals or flip-flops

• Shorts or skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)

• Sturdy water shoes or trek sandals

• Sun hat or bandana

• Swimwear

Laundry Services

Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels along the bromo ijen tour route for a standard charge. There will be times when you may want to do your own quick laundry, so we suggest you bring non-polluting or biodegradable soap.

Visas and Entry Requirements

All countries require a valid passport with a minimum 6 months validity. Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements before finalizing your trip. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from.

Indonesia Entry Regulations:

Please click the official links below for digital applications and current entry updates:

• Visa on Arrival

• Customs Declaration

If you require a specific tourist visa to enter Indonesia, please begin the application process at least two weeks before your tour departure date.

Detailed Trip Notes

Indonesia has long been a magnificent holiday destination and remains an intriguing, deeply rewarding place to visit. English is widely spoken in tourist hotspots along the bromo ijen tour corridor, and infrastructure is good, but it might not be at the exact level you expect in developed western countries. If you are able to bring a lot of patience, a great sense of humor, and a genuine willingness to interact with the local communities, your travel experience will be greatly enhanced.

Spending Money and Personal Expenses

Every traveler is different and therefore personal spending money requirements will vary. Some travelers consume more beverages while others prefer to purchase multiple local handmade souvenirs. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to budgeting for drinks, shopping, and tipping the local drivers and mountain guides.

Money Exchange Guidelines

During this tour the local currency you will use is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). As currency exchange rates fluctuate in South East Asia, we ask that you refer to official websites like www.xe.com for accurate daily rates. The most efficient way to access your funds is via debit cards, withdrawing cash in local currency from regional ATM networks. ATMs are found throughout major transit towns and accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It is smart to travel with both a Visa and Mastercard as a backup mechanism. Please note, your home bank will charge a standard fee for overseas transactions.

USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, and AUD cash notes are recommended for remote areas when ATMs are not accessible or offline. You should bring some physical cash with you for emergency situations, but carrying only cash is a security risk. An ATM card paired with emergency cash is the ideal mix. Travelers cheques can be incredibly difficult and expensive to exchange, so we do not recommend bringing them as a primary source of funds. Credit cards can be used at upmarket restaurants and large souvenir stores. If you are carrying US Dollars, please make sure that the bills are crisp, new, and in perfect condition to ensure acceptance.

Emergency Fund Budgeting

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD 200 as an emergency fund, to be utilized only if rare circumstances outside our control require an immediate modification to our scheduled route.

Health and Local Safety

Please note inoculations may be recommended for the regions visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your personal travel doctor for up-to-date medical travel details well before your departure date.

There are no specific mandatory health requirements for this trip. However, we recommend that you carry a small personal First Aid kit, hand sanitizers, and any personal medical requirements. In Indonesian pharmacies, western-style medications are stocked but usually manufactured locally under regional names, so please bring the generic chemical name with you if you need a replacement. Please carefully assess your physical fitness level against our style of outdoor travel.

Trip Specific Safety Protocols

We strongly recommend the use of a secure neck wallet or hidden money belt while traveling for the safe storage of your passport, flight tickets, cash, and valuables. Leave your high-value jewelry at home — you will not need it while trekking. Many of our partner hotels feature safety deposit boxes which is the most secure way of storing your items. A small lock is recommended for securing your luggage bags.

Local Dress and Etiquette

When packing, please be aware that dress standards are inherently conservative throughout regional Indonesia. To respect this and for your own daily comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering your shoulders and avoiding very short shorts. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both highly respectful and cool in the predominantly hot tropical climate. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not fully acceptable when entering local villages. One-piece bathing suits are recommended, and topless sunbathing is strictly unacceptable.