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.
Important Notes
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.