Day 1: Arrive in Surabaya and settle into the road rhythm
Location:
Fly into Surabaya and meet the OTG crew — private transfer takes you toward the Sewu area for the night. It's a travel day, so settle in, grab dinner, and get to bed early. The trekking starts tomorrow morning.
Day 2: Trek into Sewu Waterfall
Location:
An early start into the jungle for a 1.5-hour trek to Sewu Waterfall, a multi-tiered, loud, and absolutely worth getting wet for. After the waterfall, freshen up at the hotel before an afternoon drive toward Ijen. Early night — you've got a 2am wake-up call coming.
Day 3: Ijen Crater Hike & Blue Flames
Location:
This is the one people come for. You'll start the hike in the dark and descend into the crater to see the electric-blue sulphuric flames , one of the rarest natural phenomena on earth. Stay for sunrise over the volcanic lake, then drive to the Bromo area to rest before tomorrow's pre-dawn start.
Day 4: Bromo Sunrise by Private Jeep & Fly Home
Location:
Pre-dawn 4x4 jeep ride to the Bromo viewpoint, crater rim walk across the Sea of Sand, then the classic Bromo sunrise backdrop. After brunch and a shower, transfer to Surabaya Airport. Short trip, high density, exactly how it should be.
Risk & participant responsibility
Adventure travel carries inherent risks, including changing weather, transport conditions, terrain, altitude, outdoor or water-based activities, injury, delays and changes to local requirements. Before booking, review the itinerary and conduct your own due diligence on destination, safety, weather, health and visa risks!
Trip-specific Notes & Caveats
Destination order may be adjusted based on local guide recommendations and ground conditions.
Getting There
Fly into Surabaya — Juanda International Airport (SUB). The trip starts and ends in Surabaya. Book your arrival for 15 Oct and departure for 18 Oct.
We recommend two flight options:
Option 1 — Scoot (Budget)
Outbound: Scoot TR296 departs Singapore Changi at 08:20, arrives Surabaya at 09:50. Direct, 2h 30min.
Return: Scoot TR267 departs Surabaya at 19:50, arrives Singapore Changi at 23:15. Direct, 2h 25min.
Option 2 — Singapore Airlines (Full-Service)
Outbound: Singapore Airlines SQ922 departs Singapore Changi at 07:50, arrives Surabaya at 09:10. Direct, 2h 20min.
Return: Singapore Airlines SQ8507 departs Surabaya at 19:50, arrives Singapore Changi at 23:15. Direct, 2h 25min.
OTG does not arrange flights. Prices and availability vary!
About Off The Grid
Off The Grid is a Singapore-based group travel company that curates small-group adventures for people in their 20s and 30s. We handle complex routes, local logistics, permits, and group facilitation — so you can focus on the experience and the people you meet.
This trip is organised by Off The Grid, a licensed travel agent under the Singapore Tourism Board. For questions, contact hello@offthegrid.asia.
How to Book
To join this trip, visit offthegrid.asia/trips/east-java and register your interest. Once approved, you will receive a payment link to pay the deposit (S$254) via PayNow or card. Your spot is confirmed once the deposit is received.
Full payment is required if booking within 30 days of the trip departure date.