The 8 Rice Terrace & Waterfall Tours in Malang That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $51Our pick

Spend 10.5 hours visiting Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Tetes Falls, and Goa Tetes Cave from Malang. Smartway Indonesia provides private transport, a local guide, entrance fees, snacks, and photo help. Expect a long drive and demanding, wet hiking.

“Great driver, guide at waterfall, everything was punctual! Waterfall is amazing. Very happy we took the longer tour”

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2.1Day – Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes Cave Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $47Best value

Leave Malang at 7 a.m. for Tumpak Sewu, then switch to an included motorbike shuttle because flood damage has affected road access. A local ranger leads you through Goa Tetes Cave to the waterfall base and helps with photos. The private tour lasts about 12 hours and suits adults with moderate fitness.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $57

Start early from Malang or Surabaya in a private, air-conditioned car. Walk to Tumpak Sewu’s lookout, then hike through water and slippery rocks to its base before visiting Tetes Cave. Guides such as Rizky and Nadal are praised for patient help and taking photos.

“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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4.1 Day – Tumpak Sewu, Kapas Biru Waterfall, Goa Tetes cave* Tour // 07:30 – 17:00

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $74

Travel from Malang to three East Java waterfalls on a private, full-day outing with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned transport, entry fees, parking, bread, and water included. Expect steep paths, slippery ground, and an optional IDR 200,000 fee for the lower Tumpak Sewu and Goa Tetes route.

“We started the day, fine. Driver pick up on time and a very friendly guy. Journey was fine from our hotel to Kapas Biru Parking. But upon reaching, we were told the bridge was damaged and unable to continue via car to our destination. We Read more”

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5.3-Day Private Tour: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Mt Bromo & Ijen Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $313

You’ll visit Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes, watch sunrise over Mount Bromo by 4WD Jeep, then hike Ijen Crater for its blue fire. Private guides such as Nadal, Alef, Sadam, Ifa, and Ahnaf lead the trip, with hotels, breakfast, bottled water, and an Ijen gas mask included.

“Incredible tour! So well organised you dont need to think about anything just to enjoy. Waterfalls and vulcanos gave us out of this world experience! It makes a perfect balance to your Bali visit, as we were missing some real adventure. PhotoRead more”

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6.1 Day – Mount Bromo (5 spots) and Madakaripura waterfall // 23.00 – 18.00

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $98

Leave Malang late at night for sunrise at Mount Bromo, then visit Love Hill, Widodaren, the Hindu temple, and Bromo crater. A shared 4WD jeep handles the volcanic area, while a motorbike taxi carries you to Madakaripura Waterfall. English-speaking local guides lead the day.

“Amazing experience at both Bromo and Madakaripura waterfall. Staff was great and informative, and everyone really went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our beautiful experience.”

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7.Day Tour – Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes Trekking via Malang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $52

Leave Malang at 7am for a private two-hour drive to Tumpak Sewu. A local ranger leads the steep descent to the waterfall base, then on to Goa Tetes. You set the pace, with Kapas Biru possible if energy and time allow.

“Great trip and an excellent guide who stepped in when no local guides were found for the trip down. Going down & back from the base of the Falls is challenging but worth it. Fun day”

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8.Private Adventure Trip to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $63

Join April Tour Guide for an eight-hour private trip from Malang to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Blue Lake, and Goa Tetes. Expect private transport, entrance fees, bottled water, an early start, local stories, photo help, and a moderate hike. Lunch is not included.

“The exhaustion was worth it. It was a great experience, especially with our helpful tour guide who assisted us throughout the journey. Might go back next time.”

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