Mount Bromo also Gunung Bromo, located in the impressively beautiful the Tengger Caldera, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The Mount Bromo National Park is a major drawcard for visitors to East Java. Home of the fire god Betoro Bromo, Mount Bromo itseld is an active volcano, which lies in the middle of the huge Tengger Caldera or "sea of sand" and even though at 2329 meters it is not the highest peak of the massif, it is the most well known.
Photo: Bromo Sunrise
The pre-dawn climb to the rim of bromo to watch a spectacular sunrise is an experience not to be missed.
Bromo is one hour from Surabaya by rental car. All Surabaya-based tour operators offer Bromo packages. There are now two upmarket properties, Grand Bromo Hotel and Bromo Cottages, located in the vicinity of the volcano. Very basic guesthouses in villages near the crater are also available. Depending on distance, the hotels will organize transport to the crater by automobile or horseback. For those with a moderate degree of fitness the hike across the sea of sand and climb to the rim of the active cone takes about 45 minutes. The less active can make the trip on horseback with a guide.
Photo: Bromo SunriseThe pre-dawn climb to the rim of bromo to watch a spectacular sunrise is an experience not to be missed.
Bromo is one hour from Surabaya by rental car. All Surabaya-based tour operators offer Bromo packages. There are now two upmarket properties, Grand Bromo Hotel and Bromo Cottages, located in the vicinity of the volcano. Very basic guesthouses in villages near the crater are also available. Depending on distance, the hotels will organize transport to the crater by automobile or horseback. For those with a moderate degree of fitness the hike across the sea of sand and climb to the rim of the active cone takes about 45 minutes. The less active can make the trip on horseback with a guide.
