The Great Indonesian Volcano & Island Trek
15 day / 14 night itinerary
Overview
Arrival Surabaya, transfer to Malang. Malang city walking tour; afternoon drive to Bromo. Bromo sunrise by Jeep; train to Banyuwangi, transfer to Ijen. Ijen trekking (turquoise sulfur lake); ferry Java–Bali, drive to Pemuteran. Snorkeling Menjangan Island; transfer to Ubud. Ubud free day; Ayung River white-water rafting. Fastboat Padang Bai–Gili; Gili island hopping snorkeling. Slowboat Gili–Lombok; Senggigi. Mount Rinjani crater-rim trek Day 1 (tent); Day 2 sunrise at rim, descend to Senaru, transfer to Senggigi. Fastboat Lombok–Bali; Sanur. Sanur free; departure transfer. Accommodation: Malang 1N, Bromo 1N, Ijen 1N, Pemuteran 1N, Ubud 3N, Gili 2N, Senggigi 1N, tent Rinjani 1N, Senggigi 1N, Sanur 2N. Meals as stated. Rinjani trek is crater rim only (not summit); not for beginners; rate on request.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival Surabaya – Malang
Arrival at Surabaya Airport; meet and greet; transfer to hotel in Malang.
Today's Activities
- Arrival at Surabaya Airport
- Meet and greet
- Transfer to hotel in Malang
- Overnight Malang
Malang city tour – Bromo
Walking tour: Oro Oro Dowo market, Ijen Cathedral and boulevard, flower market, kampung (e.g. Jodipan/Kayutangan), Toko Oen; afternoon drive to Bromo.
Today's Activities
- Walking tour Malang
- Afternoon drive to Bromo
- Overnight Bromo
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Bromo sunrise – Ijen
Early morning Jeep to Penanjakan for Bromo sunrise; Sea of Sand, crater; return for breakfast; drive to Probolinggo, train to Banyuwangi; transfer to Ijen.
Today's Activities
- Jeep to Penanjakan for Bromo sunrise
- Sea of Sand, crater
- Return for breakfast
- Drive to Probolinggo, train to Banyuwangi
- Transfer to Ijen
- Overnight Ijen
Ijen trekking – Pemuteran
Ijen trek (Pos Paltuding, crater, turquoise sulfur lake); return to refresh; drive to Ketapang, ferry to Gilimanuk (Bali); drive to Pemuteran.
Today's Activities
- Ijen trek
- Drive to Ketapang, ferry to Gilimanuk
- Drive to Pemuteran
- Overnight Pemuteran
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Pemuteran snorkeling – Ubud
Snorkeling at Menjangan Island (West Bali National Park); lunchbox; check-out, transfer to Ubud.
Today's Activities
- Snorkeling at Menjangan Island
- Lunchbox
- Check-out, transfer to Ubud
- Overnight Ubud
Ubud free
Free day in Ubud (market, galleries, museums, spa, cafés).
Today's Activities
- Free day in Ubud
- Overnight Ubud
Ubud rafting
White-water rafting on Ayung River; buffet lunch.
Today's Activities
- White-water rafting on Ayung River
- Buffet lunch
- Overnight Ubud
Ubud – Gili by fastboat
Check-out; transfer to Padang Bai; fastboat to Gili (~2 h); walk to hotel (no motorized vehicles).
Today's Activities
- Check-out
- Transfer to Padang Bai
- Fastboat to Gili (~2 h)
- Walk to hotel
- Overnight Gili
Snorkeling at Gili
Island-hopping snorkeling: Gili Meno, Bounty Reef, Gili Air (lunch excluded), Gili T (turtles); afternoon at leisure.
Today's Activities
- Island-hopping snorkeling
- Gili Meno, Bounty Reef, Gili Air, Gili T (turtles)
- Afternoon at leisure
- Overnight Gili
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Gili – Senggigi
Morning at leisure; afternoon check-out, slowboat Gili–Lombok (~40 min); transfer to Senggigi.
Today's Activities
- Morning at leisure
- Check-out
- Slowboat Gili–Lombok (~40 min)
- Transfer to Senggigi
- Overnight Senggigi
Mount Rinjani Trek Day 1
Early pick-up to Senaru; register; trek through forest to Montong Satas (1,500 m); camp at Mondokan Lolak (2,000 m) or continue to Pelawangan Senaru.
Today's Activities
- Early pick-up to Senaru; register
- Trek through forest to Montong Satas
- Camp at Mondokan Lolak or Pelawangan Senaru
- Overnight tent
Mount Rinjani Trek Day 2 – Senggigi
Sunrise at crater rim; descend to Senaru (optional Sendanggila/Tiu Kelep waterfalls, Segenter village); lunch at Senaru; transfer to Senggigi.
Today's Activities
- Sunrise at crater rim
- Descend to Senaru
- Lunch at Senaru
- Transfer to Senggigi
- Overnight Senggigi
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Lombok – Bali/Sanur
Transfer to Lombok harbour; fastboat to Bali; transfer to hotel Sanur.
Today's Activities
- Transfer to Lombok harbour
- Fastboat to Bali
- Transfer to hotel Sanur
- Overnight Sanur
Sanur free
Day at leisure in Sanur (beach, promenade, cafés, markets, optional activities).
Today's Activities
- Day at leisure in Sanur
- Overnight Sanur
Departure
Breakfast; check-out; transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport; end of service.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Check-out
- Transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport
- End of service
What's Included
- Accommodation as listed (twin/double)
- Meals as listed
- AC vehicle and driver
- Train Executive Class Probolinggo–Banyuwangi
- Jeep Bromo sunrise
- Ferry Ketapang–Gilimanuk
- All donations, entrance fees, parking, tolls
- English-speaking guide
- Fastboat Bali–Gili–Bali; slowboat Gili–Lombok
- Rinjani trek (crater rim, tent overnight)
Not Included
- Personal expenses (minibar, tipping, laundry, telephone)
- Meals and beverages not in programme
- Gratuity for guide and driver
- Optional activities (e.g. Lembongan trip)
- Airfares. Lunch on Gili Air day 9 excluded
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