Top Surabaya Day Trips

We had a fantastic time on the Mount Bromo sunrise tour! We enjoyed coffee, tea, and snacks of fried bananas and tempeh at the coffeeshop at the top of the mountain while waiting for the sunrise and learned about the history of the area. Our guide, Arya, identified a perfect spot to wait for the sunrise and set out a mat to sit comfortably on. The views themselves were absolutely breathtaking, and Arya kindly took photos of us. We stopped back to the coffee house for one more tea and toilet stop before heading back to the jeep. The hike was do-able, with it being mostly flat, and stairs for the steeper portion up the side of Mt. Bromo. Arya took great photos of us at the volcano and also on the jeep with the mountains in the background. We then headed to a restaurant for lunch and enjoyed a delicious meal before heading back to our accommodations in Surabaya. The staff were incredible- Arya was attentive, informative, and kind. He kept us apprised of what would be coming next on the tour, reminded us when it was time to apply sunscreen, and when we would need our jackets and hiking shoes. I’m nervous with some heights so he checked in multiple times to make sure I was comfortable. I am also vegan, and he helped to identify options and communicate my dietary restrictions to restaurant staff members. Our drivers were fantastic as well, navigating the city streets, uneven terrain at the sea of sands, and steep hills to the viewpoint with confidence. Thank you for a wonderful tour! For those considering this tour, book it. It was really worthwhile!