11 Rice Terrace & Waterfall Tours in Surabaya to Build a Day Around

1.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 at sunrise, Tumpak Sewu and Kapa Biru waterfalls, and Ijen Crater before crossing by ferry to Bali. Guides may include Yogi, Dani, or Feby, with hotel and homestay options available.

“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

Spend four days exploring East Java by private air-conditioned vehicle, with Jodipan Rainbow Village, Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Bromo sunrise, and Ijen Crater. Guides such as Arya, Hirman, and Rico are praised for clear communication and personal help. Expect early starts, rough roads, and moderate hikes.

“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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3.1 Day Bromo Private Day Tour with Madakaripura Waterfall

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

Join a private guide such as Uke, Fian, Layla, Nita, or Faizal for a long but rewarding day from Surabaya, Malang, or Probolinggo. You will ride by SUV and 4WD, walk through Madakaripura Waterfall, cross Bromo’s volcanic sea of sand, and climb to the crater rim.

“We spent an amazing day out with Nita and Azil. It was a private tour, they first took us to Madakarepura waterfall, entering the chamber's with a small lake was beautiful and exciting. We bought some local honey and ate fried bananas. Then we went to Bromo mountain, the weather was great and we were presented with amazing views of Mouth Bromo, Batok and Semeru. Nita was very charismatic and flexible at here role as a guide which made the whole experience very memorable. Highly recommend.”

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4.Mt Bromo Sunrise & Madakaripura Waterfall from Surabaya & Malang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $120

Leave Surabaya or Malang around midnight for Mount Bromo’s sunrise viewpoint, crater hike, local breakfast, and Madakaripura Waterfall. A private car, 4WD jeep, guide, refreshments, and hotel return are included. Guides such as Alex, Via, and Nadal have earned warm praise for friendly, attentive service.

“Great excursion even if we were not allowed to climb the volcano since it was close for security reason.”

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5.Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour (3D2N) – Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $220

You’ll travel privately from Surabaya to Madakaripura Waterfall, Mount Bromo, and Mount Ijen, with an English-speaking driver-guide, 4WD Jeep, two hotel nights, breakfast, and airport or station drop-off. Expect early starts, long drives, and demanding hikes.

“Hamim was awesome. He was so helpful, kind and patient. The driver was an awesome driver and we felt safe even on the roads that were a little scary bc of his driving. Highly recommended getting this team!”

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6.Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour (3D2N)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $220

Spend three demanding days visiting Mount Bromo at sunrise, Madakaripura Waterfall, and Mount Ijen’s blue fire. You get private transport, homestays, a 4WD Jeep, guides, breakfast, entrance fees, and pickup from Surabaya or Malang. Guide Denys has been praised for his care and effort.

“This was a good tour to see both Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen in 2 days and a beautiful waterfall, however it did not include the price of any of these attractions. As a solo traveller I paid £337 for the tour which only covered the cost of driving (of which there was a lot and Read more”

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7.Tumpak Sewu waterfall & volcano Bromo – start Surabaya // 2 days & 1 night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $250

Travel from Surabaya to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, then rise at 3:00 AM for a private 4WD Jeep trip to Mount Bromo’s sunrise viewpoints, sand sea, temple, and crater. Drivers such as Hendra, Dodo, Wildan, Roby, and Ferdy are praised for careful service and photography. One night’s lodging, park fees, breakfast, lunch, and transfers are included.

“The nature was very unique and just wow. Everything was well organised. Perfect timing. We would recommend this tour. Online the traffic was horrible and terrifying.”

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8.Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour (4D3N) – Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $500

Spend four days exploring East Java by private vehicle, with a 4WD sunrise trip at Bromo, an overnight Ijen trek for Blue Fire, Madakaripura Waterfall, and hotel stays. Guides such as Hamim, Yayak, Rama, and Arya have led past departures.

“Hamim, our tour guide for the trip was awesome! He is very experienced and he shared us all the local tips, including of where to get the best spot for catching the sunrise at Mount Bromo!”

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9.East Java Tours with Bromo Photography, Ijen Blue Fire and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $311

Spend three demanding but rewarding days exploring East Java with a private English-speaking guide and 4WD. Watch sunrise at Bromo, visit Madakaripura Waterfall, and trek to Ijen Crater with a respirator, headlight, and goggles. Guides such as Aldo and Darma are associated with the service, though assignments can vary.

“Wonderful tour! The Madakaripura waterfall is enchanting, and the sunrise over Mount Bromo is simply breathtaking. The Ijen was closed for safety reasons so we couldn't do it, however Aldo was ready to reshape the tour and to offer some alRead more”

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10.Tumpak Sewu Waterfall & Goa Tetes Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $85Best value

Set out at 6 a.m. for a private, air-conditioned trip to Tumpak Sewu and Goa Tetes. Your guide, including guides such as Gilang, matches the hiking pace to your group. Expect a steep, wet route, waterfall views, bottled water, and a possible Malang stop if time allows.

“This was probably my favorite activity in Indonesia! It was a little more challenging than I expected but my guide was great and took really good care of me during the hike. The scenery is amazing - this is a must-do!”

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11.Amazing Bromo Sunrise and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $239

Leave Surabaya after midnight for a private 4x4 jeep ride to Mount Bromo’s sunrise viewpoint, then walk to the crater before visiting Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. Benny may be your guide and driver. The tour includes transport, breakfast, entrance fees, local guides, and a long return drive.

“Very good trip, Benny is a good guide and great driver. Overall 18 hours of trip is quite long and over 12 hours spent on the car, but that’s because of the traffic conditions.”

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