The 8 Best Surabaya Waterfall Tours

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

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

You travel from Surabaya to Bali with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Mount Bromo at sunrise, Tumpak Sewu and Kapa Biru waterfalls, and Ijen Crater. The schedule is demanding, with early starts and long drives. Guides such as Yogi, Dani, and Feby have been praised for careful planning and support.

“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

Travel privately from Surabaya or Malang to Jodipan, Tumpak Sewu, Bromo, and Ijen. You get air-conditioned transport, three breakfasts, two lunches, local guides, park fees, an Ijen gas mask, and headlamp. Guides such as Arya, Hirman, and Pak Agush are praised for clear communication and friendly support.

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

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

Leave Surabaya or Malang at midnight for Mount Bromo’s Sea of Sand, a sunrise viewpoint, and a crater walk of about 200 stairs. After a buffet breakfast, continue to Madakaripura Waterfall by jeep, local motorbike taxi, and foot. Guides such as Rico, Hreesang, and Melati add local stories, photography help, and steady support.

“Laz was a fantastic guide who took us from surabaya to the sunrise tour of Mount Bromo. We reached very early and got to rest at a cafe. The cafe chosen by CheapBromo was the best location possible, with direct views of the volcano mountains and craters and also the sunrise view point. We did go to the actual view point but the view from the cafe was the best! After sunrise we went down to the valley and upto mount Bromo. Laz helped us to get horse ride. After going to the crater and back we went for breakfast at an amazing restaurant with a hill view. They offered…”

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4.1 Day Bromo Private Day Tour with Madakaripura Waterfall

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

Travel by private SUV or van from Surabaya, Malang, or Probolinggo to Madakaripura Waterfall and Mount Bromo. Guides such as Uke, Nita, Layla, Fian, and Barry help with timing, photos, local culture, and the crater walk. Expect a long road journey, a 4WD changeover, volcanic dust, and wet feet at the waterfall.

“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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5.Mount Bromo Sunrise and Madakaripura Waterfall 1 Day Tour

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

You’ll travel by air-conditioned van and private 4WD Jeep from Surabaya, Malang, or Probolinggo to see Bromo at sunrise, walk across its volcanic sand, and visit Madakaripura Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Ray, Pram, Kresna, and Nael lead the day, with breakfast, entrance fees, water, and waterfall transport included.

“Both the Bromo and Madakaripura Waterfall were breathtaking natural wonders. We felt very fortunate to have booked a private tour for the 4 of us, it was a wonderful day!”

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

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

You’ll travel from Surabaya to Tumpak Sewu, Mount Bromo, and Mount Ijen in a small English-speaking group of up to 15 people. The $240 package includes transport, private rooms, entrance fees, Bromo jeep, mountain guides, Ijen trekking equipment, and transfer to Ketapang Ferry Port. Expect long drives, short nights, and serious hikes.

“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 around midnight from Surabaya, Probolinggo, or Malang, then ride a 4WD Jeep to King Kong Hills for sunrise over Mount Bromo. Walk to the caldera, eat breakfast, and visit Madakaripura Waterfall. Private guides may speak English, Japanese, German, or Chinese, with guides such as Trista, Ayunda, Hirman, and Fahrizal praised for warm, capable service.

“We joined the tour from Surabaya with Ayunda, our tour guide. She was very nice and fluent in English and Japanese. We enjoyed the sunrise and volcano even though it was a tough tour (starting from midnight, climbing the mountain road by jeep, climbing more than 200 stairs, etc.). It was the rainy season in January, so it started raining when we visited the waterfalls. We all got wet and couldn't go closer to the second waterfall. We'd imagine the river and waterfalls would be more beautiful without rain. Overall, it was a good experience.”

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8.Private Trip to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall (Malang or Surabaya)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $56Best value

Travel privately with April Tour to Tumpak Sewu, one of Java’s most dramatic waterfalls. You’ll get hotel pickup, a guide, entry, and bottled water, then choose between the rim viewpoint and a steep trek to the base. The trip runs in English or Indonesian and can start and end in Malang or Surabaya.

“Probably one of the best guide around here. She picked me up at the hotel in the morning and went to tumpak sewu waterfall. She is very nice, smiling, driving safe, carefull while walking to reach the waterfall and flexible. and of course the place is wonderfull. Terimakasih for this beautiful day !”

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