Day 1: SURABAYA - TRAWAS
Arrival and direct transfer to Trawas. Overnight in the simple bungalows of a Center for Environmental and Ecological Studies. (CEES). Surrounded by high mountains, this place radiates calmness and tranquility. Free time.

Day 2: TRAWAS AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
This day is at your disposal. Go for a walk in the nearby mountain forest, watch farmers in their fields, or visit Candi Jalatunda, the idyllically situated bath sanctuary, which was built in the 10^th century. (B)

Day 3: TRAWAS - BROMO
Drive to the Bromo-Semeru National Park on steadily rising roads up to Ngadisari, passing artistically terraced vegetable fields. Overnight in a nicely situated small hotel with restaurant. (B)

Day 4: BROMO
At 3 o'clock in the morning start at Penanjakan from where you watch the sunrise. An overwhelming view can be seen all the way to the sea of sand, emerged into reddish light, to Bromo volcano, emitting smoke irregularly and to Semeru mountain (3.576 m), the highest peak on Java. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at your disposal. (B)

Day 5: BROMO - IJEN
Leaving this cool climate go down to the north coast of East Java before approaching the gradual steep roads, passing rain forests and coffee plantations on the Ijen-Plateau. Overnight in a simple hotel. (B/D)

Day 6: IJEN - KALIBARU
Hike approx. 1 hour at dawn to the upper crater's rim. A fantastic landscape with furrowed slopes, ground holes expelling sulphurous smoke and a turquoise-green colored crater lake - combine to create an unforgettable impression. Descend and drive to Kalibaru. Overnight in the Margo Utomo II cottages. (B)

Day 7: KALIBARU - SUKAMADE
Pepper, rubber, cocoa and coffee trees grow in this environment. Witness the processing of palm sugar. The next destination is Sukamade, a small village on the edge of the 50.000 hectar Meru-Betiri National Park. First, drive along plantations, later through rain forests into the National Park. With a little luck it is possible at night to spy on sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach. (B/L/D)

Day 8: SUKAMADE - BALI
Visit a nearby factory that processes rubber, pepper, cocoa and coffee. Drive to the harbor of Ketapang and take a ferry across the sea to Bali, taking approx. 30 minutes. Transfer to a hotel of your own choice. (B)

Services included: Overnights and meals as stated above. English speaking guide. Transport in AC car. Entrance and ferry fees.
Price: on request
Note: This program can be lengthened, shortened or rearranged according to your individual interests and needs.