Tumpak Sewu & Java Waterfall Tours: Our Top 15

1.From Malang: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Day Trip (Sharing)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 401 reviews · 10 hours · from $38Our pick

Leave Malang around 5:00 a.m. for Tumpak Sewu, then trek with a local guide through slippery waterways to the waterfall base and Goa Tetes. Guides such as Daffa, Irwan, and Dava are praised for safety and photos. Expect a wet, physical adventure with lunch and transport included.

“The trip was truly amazing! My driver was a cool guy called Daffa. He was too nice and courteous. We had other two guides Mr. Ali and Mr. Erwan at the waterfall who make sure everyone is okay and having a good time. Really fun people to be around and they take you everywhere. The best part about the trip for me was nobody rushed us to do anything. It was a slow-paced and adventurous trek through the waterfall and Goa tetes. Plus, good value for money Loved it. Highly recommended.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · from $500Top rated

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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3.4D3N 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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4.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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5.1 Day Bromo Private Day Tour with Madakaripura Waterfall

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

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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6.1 Day – ULTIMATE TOUR Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes cave // 07:30 – 17:30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $51

From Malang, travel by private car to Tumpak Sewu, then hike past Tetes Falls and Lost LeBlanc’s infinity pool to Goa Tetes. A local guide leads the waterfall route and can take photos and video. Expect a long drive, wet conditions, and several hours of strenuous walking.

“It is amazing view. We loved it. Thank you for your everything. We will advise to sewu waterfall with smartway tour.”

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7.1Day – Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes Cave Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $47

Leave Malang at 7 a.m. for Tumpak Sewu, using an included motorbike shuttle where flood damage has closed the full road. A local ranger leads you through Goa Tetes Cave to the waterfall base and helps with photos. The tour lasts about 12 hours, with lunch at your own cost.

“It was amazing experience in beautiful nature place, well organized!”

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8.Tumpak Sewu Waterfall & Tetes Cave: A Trip from Malang & Surabaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $57

Leave Malang or Surabaya early for Tumpak Sewu, Java’s spectacular curtain waterfall. Walk to the top viewpoint, then hike down through jungle, rivers, and slippery rock to the base before reaching Tetes Cave. Guides such as Rizky and Nadal help with photos and the rough sections.

“Go inside the cave!!!walk in the water and stay in the forest!!!special thanks to the driver and big hug to the tour guide!!!”

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9.Surabaya or Malang: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Share Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Travel from Surabaya or Malang to Tumpak Sewu, where a 120-meter cliff releases hundreds of narrow streams. Your English-speaking driver and local guide, including guides such as Bogi, lead a small group along steep green paths to the panorama, waterfall base, and cave waterfall.

“The guys were amazing! They didn’t just show us the main waterfalls, but also took us off the typical tourist paths. Because of that, we were able to see countless waterfalls in the most beautifully scenic landscape. They were super fun, and we had the chance to shower under many waterfalls, swim in natural pools at different heights, and just enjoy ourselves. It was such a great and unforgettable experience. If I ever come back here, I would definitely book this tour again. Thank you so much for everything! At the end, we even received a wonderful video – such a perfect way to remember this incredible day.”

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10.From Malang: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Sharing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $46

Travel from Malang to Tumpak Sewu with pickup, entrance fees, and a local guide included. You’ll view the 120-meter waterfall from above, then follow a steep, rope-assisted forest path to its base. Guides such as Daffa and Irwan help with transport, photos, and pacing.

“The waterfall is a must see! The driver and the guide were very kind and the guide took so many good pictures of us!”

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11.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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12.Private Day Tour Mt. Bromo & Madakaripura Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · from $143

Travel from Surabaya or Malang to Madakaripura Waterfall and Mt. Bromo with a private guide such as Minnie or Salsa. Ride by SUV, 4WD Jeep, and motorbike taxi, then walk to the waterfall and climb to Bromo’s crater. A daytime option avoids the usual midnight start.

“Great experience, both at the waterfalls and at the Bromo volcano. Salsa is a great and friendly guide. We had a problem with the car's air conditioning, but the organization fixed it right away. Highly recommended.”

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13.From Malang or Surabaya: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $36Best value

Travel from Malang or Surabaya to Tumpak Sewu with an English-speaking guide, then trek through streams and uneven ground to Goa Tetes. Rico has guided recent trips, while drivers such as Jana and Ridwan are noted for friendly, helpful service. Bring shoes and spare clothes.

“That was great thanks to Rico. And special mention for the driver Ridwan who helped me a lot”

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14.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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15.East Java: 3D2N Ijen Crater, Bromo, & Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 3 days · from $231

See Ijen’s turquoise crater and possible blue flames, Mount Bromo at sunrise, and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall on a fast-paced 3-day tour. You get air-conditioned transport, a Bromo jeep, two hotel nights, breakfasts, entrance fees, and English-speaking local guides. Pickup is available from Banyuwangi, Malang, or Surabaya.

“Alles was goed geregeld en in een korte tijd enorm veel kunnen zien. Kon met al mijn vragen terecht. Zeker aan te raden!”

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