Top East Java Shore Excursions - page 4

The Majapahit Empire was a large empire that once existed in the archipelago in the 13th to 15th centuries. The Majapahit Empire is even believed to have an area that extends to Southeast Asia. Until now the kingdom built by Raden Wijaya still leaves a number of relics which are believed to have their own sacredness and exoticism. Majapahit Tourism Village offers many interesting things for tourists to explore. During your visit, Pesona Friends will find one of the largest sleeping Buddha statues in Asia, enjoy an educational tour of the theatrical art of Palapa Pledge, witness the special skills of its residents in processing brass materials, and feel the sensation of staying at a thematic homestay in the style of the Majapahit Empire.

This retreat will bring you up close to two of the most majestic volcanic landscapes in the Indonesian Ring of Fires; Ijen crater and Mount Bromo. Be mesmerize by the electric blue flames of Ijen which can only be seen in the wee hours. Savour the beauty of the turquoise colored acidic lake and witness the indomitable spirit of the miners as they battle the treacherous terrain to haul heavy loads of mined sulphur to make a living. Hop on a 4WD to catch the rising sun casting its first rays over the surreal landscape of Tigger Caldera. The fuming Mount Bromo rising from the flat volcanic sand bed of the gigantic caldera will be a sight to behold. The top of Mount Bromo can be reached via 253 concrete steps making it one of the most accessible active volcanos in the world. End the trip with a visit to Surabaya, home to many of the nation’s fiercest independence fighters and thus known to locals as Kota Pahlawan (City of Heroes).

Costs can rack up quickly when visiting Mt. Bromo independently, but shared tours can make it hard to rest and relax on the night drive. This private, affordable tour includes door-to-door hotel transfers from Surabaya, a 4WD at Mt. Bromo, a hike, sunrise viewing, and entrance fees, while food and drink remain at your own expense.