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For those enjoying mountain hiking, Mount Bromo must be on your travel list. This mountain offers various attractions, such as the sunrise and the Milky Way. The travel is relatively easy and you can do a Bromo backpacker trip by yourself.
If you plan to do so, it is advisable to create an itinerary for Bromo Backpacker. This article will guide you to the itinerary you can take note of. So, read this article until the end.
Itinerary for Bromo Backpacker
There are a lot of activities you can do in Mount Bromo, even for a day trip or more. Below is the detailed itinerary for Bromo Backpacker you can try.
1. Bromo Sunrise and Paragliding Adventure
The first itinerary for Bromo Backpacker is Bromo sunrise and paragliding adventure. On day one, you will see sunrise on Mount Bromo and continue the activity in Malang for paragliding.
Day 1
| Time | Activities |
| 23.30 | Get picked up from the hotel/airport/train station in Surabaya. |
| 00.00 - 02.00 | Depart from Surabaya and go to Sukapura Village |
| 02.00 - 03.30 | Arrive at Sukapura Village, change transportation with a Jeep, and head to Mount Penanjakan to see the sunrise. |
| 03.30 - 04.30 | Arrive at the Penanjakan and have a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise. |
| 04.30 - 06.00 | View the sunrise on Mount Penanjakan. |
| 06.00 - 07.00 | Drive to Bromo Crater. |
| 07.00 - 08.30 | Climb the crater and enjoy the view. |
| 08.30 - 09.00 | Visit the whispering sand and Luhur temple. |
| 09.00 - 10.00 | Drive back and have breakfast at the restaurant. |
| 10.00 - 12.00 | Drive to the hotel in Malang. |
| 12.00 - 13.00 | Have lunch. |
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Drive to the hotel. |
| 13.30 | Arrive at the hotel to check in, then do free activities. |
Day 2
| Time | Activities |
| 07.00 - 08.00 | Have breakfast. |
| 08.00 - 09.00 | Prepare and check out from the hotel. |
| 09.00 | Get picked up from the hotel. |
| 09.00 - 10.30 | Drive to the paragliding site in Batu. |
| 10.30 - 13.00 | Enjoy the paragliding activity. |
| 13.00 - 15.00 | Drive to Surabaya. |
2. Bromo Sunrise Midnight Tour
The next itinerary for Bromo backpackers is the Bromo sunrise midnight tour. This itinerary is suitable for those who want to capture the best sunrise moment in Mount Bromo.
| Time | Activities |
| 23.30 – 01.30 | Depart from Surabaya or Malang to Sukapura Village. |
| 01.30 – 03.00 | Arrive at Sukapura Village and head to the sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep. |
| 03.00 – 04.30 | Arrive at the sunrise viewpoint and take a coffee break while waiting for the sun to rise. |
| 04.30 – 06.00 | Enjoy the Bromo sunrise. |
| 06.00 – 07.00 | Head to Bromo crater. |
| 07.00 – 08.30 | Climb the volcano crater. |
| 08.30 – 09.00 | Visit the sea of sand. |
| 09.00 – 10.00 | Get breakfast at Lava View restaurant. |
| 10.00 – 13.00 | Drive to the drop-off point (Surabaya or Malang). |
3. Mount Bromo Sunrise - Madakaripura Waterfall
If you feel that midnight travel is not enough for sunrise viewing, you can opt for the Bromo sunrise plus Madakaripura Waterfall trip, which has an estimated itinerary as follows:
Day 1
| Time | Activities |
| 09.00 – 11.00 | Drive to Madakaripura Waterfall. |
| 11.00 – 13.00 | Enjoy Madakaripura Waterfall. |
| 13.00 – 13.30 | Drive to the Hotel in Bromo to check-in. |
Day 2
| Time | Activities |
| 03.00 – 04.00 | Wake up in the early morning and drive to the sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep. |
| 04.00 – 05.00 | Arrive at the sunrise viewpoint and take a coffee break while waiting for the sun to rise. |
| 05.00 – 06.00 | Enjoy the Bromo sunrise. |
| 06.00 – 06.30 | Head to Bromo crater. |
| 06.30 – 08.00 | Climb the Bromo crater. |
| 08.00 – 08.30 | Visit the sea of sand. |
| 08.30 – 09.00 | Back to the hotel and have a breakfast. |
| 10.00 – 11.00 | Prepare for checkout. |
| 11.00 – 13.00 | Drive to the drop-off point in Surabaya or Malang. |
How to Be a Bromo Backpacker?
Now that you already know the itinerary for a Bromo backpacker, let’s learn the tips to be a Bromo backpacker for a beginner. Going on a backpacker trip can be challenging, especially if you have a tight budget. Yet, we have effective tips for you as follows:
1. Opt for an Affordable Homestay
The first step is to choose a cost-effective homestay instead of a starred hotel. Homestay’s fee can range from IDR 75,000 to IDR 150,000, which will not empty your wallet immediately.
2. Always Bring Cash
You will not find any ATMs in Mount Bromo, so do not forget to always bring cash. It is advisable to bring a decent amount in various denominations so that you can shop conveniently without having to look for smaller denominations.
3. Bring Warm Outfits
When climbing as a Bromo backpacker, the most important item to pack is warm clothing, including hats, gloves, and socks. Bromo sees daytime temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees Celsius, while the surrounding area experiences nighttime lows of 11 degrees Celsius.
4. Do Not Miss the Instagrammable Spots
There are gorgeous and Instagrammable photo opportunities around every corner of Mount Bromo, so make sure not to miss them. It is essential to photograph Bromo's natural splendor from multiple vantage points, including Seruni Point, Bukit Cinta, and Bukit Kingkong.
Those are the itinerary for Bromo backpackers and the tips to be a Bromo backpacker. Planning your solo trip might be challenging, but you can experience the itineraries above with Cheap Bromo! Book your Bromo backpacking trip with us now!
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