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Java's Volcanoes & Temples — a 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
The 8-day version for August: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 7-day plan · 8-day plan · 9-day plan · best time to go.
8
days
1200 km
distance
24.0 h
in transit
34
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Dry season: Bromo's dawn sea of cloud and Ijen's blue fire hike both need clear pre-dawn skies — this is when they happen.
- Heavy transit: day 1 (8h36) runs over 6 hours on the road. Around 9 days would keep daily driving comfortable on this route — or keep the dates and start each of those days by 08:00.
Day 1 Jakarta → Yogyakarta
🌡 19.0–32.5°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
09:00
"Enjoy Jakarta" Tourism Information Centremuseums & heritage
50 min · Jakarta
09:50
Romania
The Romanian Embassy also serves as an embassy for Timor-Leste.
50 min · Jakarta
open: M-F 9:00-17:00
10:40
China
Visit for visa applications and handle all necessary paperwork.
50 min · Jakarta
Day 2 Around Yogyakarta
🌡 19.0–32.5°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
09:00
France
Discover the French Embassy, representing French interests.
50 min · Jakarta
09:50
Blue Bird Group
Experience reliable, orderly taxis with efficient service.
50 min · Jakarta
10:40
Express
Find affordable taxis when Blue Bird options are scarce.
50 min · Jakarta
11:30
Green SM
Ride in quiet, eco-friendly electric cars around the city.
50 min · Jakarta
12:20
Poland
50 min · Jakarta
open: M-F 9AM-5PM
13:10
Algeria
50 min · Jakarta
Day 3 Borobudur
🌡 15.1–30.8°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
09:48
Borobudurhistory & sagasmuseums & heritage
Marvel at intricate reliefs and serene Buddha statues atop platforms.
50 min · Borobudur
10:38
Karmawibhanga Museumhistory & sagasmuseums & heritage
See restoration work and photographs of hidden Borobudur reliefs.
50 min · Borobudur
11:28
Samudraraksa Museumhistory & sagasmuseums & heritage
Admire a full-scale replica of an ancient Borobudur ship.
50 min · Borobudur
12:18
Candi Menduthistory & sagas
Observe impressive Buddhist statues and historic relief carvings.
50 min · Borobudur
13:08
Candi Pawonhistory & sagas
Pass by this restored temple aligned perfectly with Borobudur.
50 min · Borobudur
13:58
Candi Ngawenhistory & sagas
Discover ancient wall reliefs at this 824 AD Buddhist temple.
50 min · Borobudur
Overnight: Borobudur
e.g. Lotus 1 Guest House · Pondok Tingal
Day 4 Around Borobudur
🌡 15.1–30.8°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
09:00
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan Ratu Bokohistory & sagas
Explore Borobudur with official park guidance and care.
50 min · Borobudur
open: Daily 06:00-18:00
09:50
Candi Gunung Wukir
Find historic inscriptions at this 8th-century site near a cemetery.
50 min · Borobudur
10:40
Ambulance
50 min · Borobudur
11:30
Police
50 min · Borobudur
Overnight: Borobudur
e.g. Lotus 1 Guest House · Pondok Tingal
Day 5 Mount Bromo
🌡 16.9–33.9°C · 🌧 ~2 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
14:36
The Potenvolcanichistory & sagas
Feel the serene magic of a Hindu temple in a sandy landscape.
50 min · Mount Bromo
15:26
Mandaragiri Semeru Agunghistory & sagas
Discover a serene Hindu temple in the Senduro sub-district.
50 min · Mount Bromo
16:16
Jazz Gunungvolcanic
Enjoy live music amidst stunning mountain scenery every July.
90 min · Mount Bromo · Rp150,000
18:30
Bromo Corner Cafevolcaniccoffee & bakeslocal & traditional
Savor Indonesian staples and excellent local coffee in a cozy cafe.
75 min · Mount Bromo
Overnight: Mount Bromo
e.g. Cafe Lava · Jiwa Jawa Bromo Lodge
Day 6 Around Mount Bromo
🌡 16.9–33.9°C · 🌧 ~2 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
09:00
Kapas Biru Waterfall
Hear the powerful rush of water cascading through red cliffs.
50 min · Mount Bromo
09:50
Madakaripura Waterfall
Experience the thrill of spectacular falls in the park's foothills.
50 min · Mount Bromo
10:40
Manggisan Waterfall
Enjoy a perfect 21-meter hike to a refreshing waterfall.
50 min · Mount Bromo
11:30
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Feel the awe of a 120-meter waterfall straddling two regencies.
50 min · Mount Bromo
12:20
Office of the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Parkvolcanic
50 min · Mount Bromo
13:10
Bamboo Forest
Walk through a tranquil 14-hectare bamboo forest.
50 min · Mount Bromo
14:00
Bawangan Restovolcaniclocal & traditional
Relish simple Indonesian cuisine with a beautiful view from the hotel.
60 min · Mount Bromo
Overnight: Mount Bromo
e.g. Cafe Lava · Jiwa Jawa Bromo Lodge
Day 7 Kawah Ijen
🌡 18.0–29.5°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
12:00
Ijen Cratervolcanic
Witness the surreal blue flames and panoramic sunrise views.
50 min · Kawah Ijen
Day 8 Kawah Ijen → Mount Bromo
🌡 18.0–29.5°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 11.7h light
12:00
Tetes Cave
Explore the mysterious depths of a 3 km long cave.
50 min · Mount Bromo
12:50
Kertowono Tea Plantation
Learn and taste the journey of tea from leaf to cup.
50 min · Mount Bromo
13:40
Tour Office and Service
50 min · Mount Bromo
open: Always open