The 7 Best Waterfall Tours in Surabaya

1.Surabaya – Mount Bromo – Tumpak Sewu Waterfall – Ijen Bluefire Tour – Bali 4d3n

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · from $500Our pick

Spend four demanding but rewarding days with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting Mount Bromo, Tumpak Sewu, Kapa Biru, and Ijen. The tour includes three nights, breakfast, transport, Tumpak Sewu admission, and a ferry to Bali. Guides such as Yogi, Dani, and Feby may be assigned.

“4D3N Trip to Mount Bromo, Tempak Sewu and Ijen was amazing thanks to pur guide Yogi and driver Maman! Even though Ijen was closed Java Adventure Trails made the most out of our trip, would 100% recommend.”

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2.4D3N Bromo Ijen Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Tour from Surabaya/Malang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $527

Explore East Java by private vehicle on a demanding but rewarding 4-day route from Surabaya or Malang. You’ll visit Jodipan, Tumpak Sewu, Mount Bromo, and Mount Ijen, with lodging, park fees, breakfast, local guides, an Ijen gas mask, and headlamp included.

“It was a really great experience with all the locations we visited. The guide and driver is very engaging and always supporting my friends and I. The driver, Pak Agush is super outgoing and our guide Arya is very knowledgable on the places we went to, even when passing by landscapes guide was able to tell the history and name the place.”

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3.Surabaya: Bromo Sunrise & Madakaripura Falls Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 15 hours · from $184

Join a private guide such as Rico, Hreesang, or Melati for a midnight start, a 4WD ride to Bromo sunrise, a crater walk, buffet breakfast, and a wet 30-minute trek to 200-meter Madakaripura Waterfall.

“The day we passed with Rizky was very nice and fun. We didn't have luck with the weather for the Bromo Sunrise but it was a fun experience anyway! We had a lot of interesting discussions with Rizky and he helped us for everything. The waterfall was beautiful, refreshing and the guide (Mohamed Hasan Seifou) was super kind, and alos he takes some incredibles video and photo.”

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4.1 Day Bromo Private Day Tour with Madakaripura Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $129Best value

Travel from Surabaya, Malang, or Probolinggo to Madakaripura Waterfall and Mount Bromo with a private guide such as Uke, Layla, Nita, or Faizal. Expect a long drive, a 4WD ride across volcanic ash, wet walking at the waterfall, and a steep climb to Bromo’s crater.

“This Bali day trip was absolutely delightful with several different activities and places experienced throughout the day including a fabulous lunch outdoors in plush surroundings. The single most important thing that made this experience so enjoyable was our wonderful tour guide, Suli. His friendly personality and attention to all the details of this multi faceted experience were exceptional and made this a most delightful and memorable day.”

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5.Mount Bromo Sunrise and Madakaripura Waterfall 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 16 hours · from $144

Start before dawn for Mount Bromo’s sunrise from Penanjakan Hill, cross the sea of sand by private 4WD Jeep, walk to the crater, enjoy buffet breakfast at Lava View Lodge, then visit Madakaripura Waterfall with an English-speaking guide and local waterfall guide.

“I really enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone! My driver Ray was super friendly and helpful and helped make the experience even better 😊”

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6.Surabaya: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Bromo and Ijen Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 3 days · from $240

Join a small English-speaking group from Surabaya for Tumpak Sewu, Bromo sunrise, and Ijen’s turquoise crater. You’ll ride a 4WD jeep, hike volcanic trails, sleep two nights in private rooms, and finish at Ketapang Port for the Bali ferry. The schedule is intense, with little sleep.

“Lunghe percorrenze in auto, anche di notte, viaggio intenso e impegnativo. Trekking a Ijen non adatto a tutti perché si svolge di notte su roccia ed è lungo. Sicurezza praticamente assente sul Ijen, troppa gente, nessuna protezione sul persorso, possibilità di incidenti. Posti molto belli, in particolare le cascate (munirsi di protezione per acqua e avere scarpe antiscivolo! ).”

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7.Bromo Sunrise & Madakaripura Waterfall Private 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 15 hours · from $184

Start at midnight from Surabaya, Probolinggo, or Malang. A private car, 4WD Jeep, English-speaking guide, breakfast, and entrance fees are included. You will see Bromo at sunrise from King Kong Hills, walk to its caldera, then visit Madakaripura Waterfall.

“We loved the activity itself, it is an experience and the views are spectacular, so 100% recommendable. In addition, highlight everything included and the very good organization and punctuality of guides and drivers. But the best of the activity, without a doubt, our guide Trista! Very nice, super friendly and attentive. She also told us many interesting things about the island, we laughed and enjoyed a lot. It was like going on a getaway with a friend. She also speaks perfect English, which helped us a lot, since it is a bit difficult for us to speak English. In short, she made the activity a great experience. Thanks Trista for…”

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