If you’re up for an epic adventure, our trip to East Java’s Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater was absolutely unforgettable! Catching the sunrise over Mount Bromo was an experience like no other. Even with less-than-perfect weather, the view was straight out of a postcard. Seriously, who needs sleep when you can witness something so magical?
After soaking in the sunrise, we explored Bromo’s crater. A 30-minute walk followed by a short climb and *boom* we were at the top, looking into a smoking volcano. It was something we had to see to believe! ;)
The next stop? A super comfy 4-star hotel to recharge. The pool was a nice touch! We didn't get too cozy, though. At 10 PM, the adventure cranked up another notch. We headed out to Mount Ijen for what turned out to be the highlight of the trip: the blue fire.
The hike took about 1.5 hours and was a bit steep and tricky in parts, but trust us, it was all worth it when we saw those mesmerizing blue flames. When we saw the blue fire, we’d forgotten all about the effort we had to put ourselves through. It is that special!
And just when we thought it couldn't get better, it did. After admiring the blue fire, we hiked back up to catch a magical sunrise. When the sun finally peeked over the horizon, it revealed a stunning blue-green sulfur lake below. The whole scene was otherworldly and absolutely unforgettable.
This whole adventure was so special, we'll be talking about it for years and hope to inspire you to do the same!