Mount Bromo tour, Who has never visited Bromo?, For lovers of nature tourism, Mount Bromo is a very important destination to visit, at least once in a lifetime. Mount Bromo has a beautiful natural panoramic view in East Java and is the best place for sunrise in Indonesia. No wonder the Mount Bromo region is never deserted by travelers, not only the local visitors to the archipelago but also the many from abroad. Here are some of the important things you need to note before you travel to Mount Bromo.
The beginning of the dry season is the best panorama
Whenever Bromo is still beautiful and beautiful with its panoramic views, but after the rainy season the atmosphere of Bromo becomes green again with the fertility of the mountain soil, grass and shrubs covering every circumference in the area of Mount Bromo. Meanwhile, when it dries up, the predominant brown color covers the Bromo sand sea with the impression of being in a vast expanse of desert. Mount Bromo has two different versions during the dry or rainy season due to the influence of vegetation.
Road and access to Mount Bromo
There are many transportation options to Mount Bromo, Mount Bromo is located in a different area, there are 4 entrances from Malang, Probolinggo, Pasuruan and Lumagang. But the road which is often used as a public crossing there are 3 main roads, from Malang and Surabaya.
To Bromo, you can use public transport, the easiest public transport route is Pasuruan Road or Probolinggo. You should not plan for the afternoon or evening if you are using a public transport trip. The route from Malang via Gubugklakah is more preferred by tourists than the Surabaya-Probolinggo route. Although the terrain is quite steep, the landscapes presented here are ready to pamper you.
After the rainy season in Mount Bromo, everything will return to new and green, you will have the best panorama in Bromo at the beginning of the dry season, when it is clear at night, the star clusters of the Milky Way or the Milky Way look beautiful with special equipment
Promo midnight or overnight
12 hour visit or one night stay in Bromo, before you travel to Mount Bromo, it is very wise if you are also planning the duration or duration of the visit, of course everything is related to the budget that should be budgeted during the tour in Bromo.
Bromo Midnight Tour, Bromo without overnight stay. Depart at midnight to look for the sunrise in Panangkan and return during the day after the satisfaction of enjoying 6 famous sites while on Mount Bromo. If you plan to stay near Bromo, there are many hotels and inns that offer service rates depending on the facilities, from star hotels to homestays, and Tengger homes that are rented out as holiday homes for tourists.
Tour operator services, rent a jeep promo or manage independently
Mount Bromo tourism, and with the development of information technology, there is no longer anything to hide anymore information about Mount Bromo from your mobile device. It is now easy to access all information about Mount Bromo without restrictions and this allows you to manage your tour more freely, even without the services of a tour operator or hire a Bromo jeep.
Family tour, with your own car, you just have to come to Mount Bromo, buy a Bromo area entry ticket, then go to 4 or 6 popular Bromo spots, which can be accessed by renting a Bromo Jeep or trekking. For food or consumption purposes, simply go for a show at the kiosks and restaurants along the way.
Choose weekdays, not weekends or long holidays
Bromo is always busy with domestic and international tourist visits. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere of Mount Bromo more seriously without the crowds of visitors, you should choose a weekday or weekend, but not during the long holidays or the high season during Lebaran or Christmas and New Years.
Rent a jeep, ride a horse or trek to Bromo Crater
When entering the Sand Sea at Mount Bromo, vehicle passes are only for two-wheelers and Bromo jeeps as per regulations issued by the Bromo District Manager. While private vehicles (minivans) or buses can be parked at the hotel or rest area and transferred to your rental jeep promo if you are not willing to walk or excursions.
It is not mandatory and you have to rent a Bromo jeep, if you are planning to go to Bromo Crater. Although rare these days and few Indonesian travelers especially to Bromo Crater and other popular spots without renting a Bromo jeep. Another healthy alternative is trekking around the popular Bromo area, or another option by horse.
Better Shoes, Not A Slipper
Unless you are in the car over the sandy sea, Mount Panangkan or Bromo Crater, please even without shoes it will be safe. But if you plan to do a lot of outdoor activities, hiking boots or trekking will be safer, especially during the rainy season.
Trekking boots not only protect feet from steep terrain, sand, and rocks, but also keep feet warm from the cold temperatures of Mount Bromo.
Bring snacks and enough water
The Mount Bromo tourist area is already packed with many food vendors. From instant noodle stalls to chicken satay stalls, just choose! However, if you want to save money, please stop by some of the small markets in Jemplang or Sukapura. Arm yourself, at least, with mineral water, shredded bread or quick-cooking porridge to maintain stamina and a lack of bodily fluids.
Don’t forget glasses, hats, masks and sunscreen
Mount Bromo’s crater, still active, still smells of strong sulfur. The smell of sulfur usually smothers your chest, especially if you have asthma, you need to be extra careful. Prevention efforts should bring a mask or refinement. Its function can also be to filter dust or fly sand. Especially if you visit during the dry season.
Sunglasses, in addition to being cooler in the frame, also help the eye when it is hot in the sun and also reduce the brushing of sand carried by the wind, very useful when you are in the savannah or sandy Bromo Sea. While a hat, crêpe or balaclava can prevent dehydration or lack of body fluids. Slowly but surely, you don’t feel directly the scorching sun because you’re up in the cool air.
Expect cold air in Bromo
At 2,329 meters above sea level, Mount Bromo has a temperature of less than 10 degrees Celsius. So, for those of you who are not used to being cold, bromo air temperature can be counterproductive. Well, to anticipate that, you should equip yourself with jackets, scarves, and thick gloves for your asthma inhaler.