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Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

Epic waterfall with views of Mt Bromo. A photographer's dream

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4.7

101 reviews

The whole trip was very pleasant. The driver was very punctual and drove very carefully and safely. The guides were very helpful and friendly. Everything went very smoothly and we had a lovely time.

Kakai Marr

Booked: 3D2N Tumpak Sewu Bromo Ijen | From Surabaya or Malang

We had an absolute great time. Our guide Arif knew the best times to travel and has organised us 4 days that were perfect. We started with a stunning sunrise overlooking Mount Bromo and having an adventurous Jeep Ride with a nice walk on top of the Bromo. We then stopped by the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall early in the morning with not many other people around. We got so many great pictures thanks to the local guide. After that we started driving to Ijen with another early start on the next day. Also the guide was really nice and we got a fantastic video from the whole trip. Thanks again, we had the best start in Indonesia and Java with this tour.

Isabell & Valerie

Booked: 4D3N Bromo + Ijen + Tumpak Sewu Waterfall + Rainbow Village (Jogjakarta Pick Up Available)

Our 3 day and 2 night tour was a smooth experience from beginning to end. The three sights we visited (Tumpak Sewu, Bromo and Ikeno) were each spectacular in their own way. We were also lucky to have really nice guides for all three tours, with the Tumpak Sewu guide standing out in particular. We felt well looked after, which is great! The reason we deduct a star is because the first hotel we stayed at was not good. The room was warm and damp, and the breakfast we were served was not sufficiently nutritious given that we had just climbed to the crater of mount Bromo. This meant we were super hungry on our way to Ijen. Luckily the hotel in Ijen was really good, both in terms of room and breakfast. Our driver for the whole tour was very friendly, even though his English was poor. At times his driving felt a bit dangerous, but other than that he did a great job.

Elisabeth

Booked: 3D2N Tumpak Sewu Bromo Ijen | From Surabaya or Malang

We loved this adventure. Our drive Achmad (I think) was amazing throughout the trip, although he didn’t speak a lot of English he was attentive to all our needs and very helpful! He also always had a smile even though he must have been tired after all the driving. We first visited the waterfall but unfortunately for us it was pouring with rain and we could only see it for a couple of minutes, I’m sure on a nice day it would have been beautiful. The trip at Bromo was amazing, beautiful sunrise, looking into a live volcano was amazing and so noisy. My favourite part of the trip was Mount Ijen, our guide whose name sounded like Shirley was incredible. The walk up and into the crater was hard work but very doable (my son made it look easy). The blue flame was amazing! The sunrise and the blue lake in the crater was also very impressive. Our guide also made a little video for us of our trip, it nearly made me cry it was so cute.

Susannah Hewson

Booked: 3D2N Tumpak Sewu Bromo Ijen | From Surabaya or Malang

Budi was very helpful and informative! even though our trip to ijen was cancelled as the road was blocked by a fallen tree, he made the best of it and went out of his way to drive us to a waterfall that wasn’t on the itinerary. he also drove us around surabaya and back to the airport. when we went it was very foggy and visibility was low as it was during the raining months so do plan to go at an appropriate time

shayden

Booked: 3D2N Tumpak Sewu Bromo Ijen | From Surabaya or Malang

Guides and drivers are excellent. Guides are amazing photographers and video editors. Itinerary well planned and customised to our flight schedules. Transition between each point was seamless. For the waterfall, you are going INSIDE the water (knee deep, optional chest deep) pls bring water shoes/crocs (do not recommend flip flops because they will easily get washed away). Also recommend to haggle directly for horse fees at bromo (our driver took a tip from our horse journey fee and thought we didn’t know. Someone got it for 150k, can consider). Mount Bromo and ijen will be super cold when u get off the car (layer up) but once u start hiking, will get really hot so remove your layers and bring a bag to contain your layers. We paid 50k each for ?health check for mt ijen, but we never got our healths checked or receive any cert or anything at all, so not sure what’s up there 😂 all in all still highly recommend, great experience at great value, effortless and brainless, just follow instructions, everything is arranged seamlessly for you

Soo

Booked: 3D2N Tumpak Sewu Bromo Ijen | From Surabaya or Malang

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall FAQs

What is the best time of year to visit Tumpak Sewu Waterfall?

The best time to visit Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is during the dry season, which typically falls between April and September. During this time, the water flow is higher, making the waterfall even more impressive.

What activities can visitors do at Tumpak Sewu Waterfall?

Visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, and taking photographs at Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. If you’re up for a hike, you can hike 2-3 hours (both ways) to get a closer view of the waterfall from the bottom!

How do I get to Tumpak Sewu from Malang or Surabaya?

You can hire a private car and driver, which is the most convenient option. The drive takes about 3.5 hours from Malang and 4 hours from Surabaya. If you’re coming from Mount Bromo, the drive takes around 3 hours. Many Bromo tours also include Tumpak Sewu in their itinerary, allowing you to see the best of East Java in one trip.

How do I get to Tumpak Sewu from Bali?

If you are traveling from Bali, you can take a ferry to Banyuwangi, then a train to Probolinggo before continuing to Tumpak Sewu by private car. However, this route is less common and may take significantly longer.

Can I take public transport to Tumpak Sewu?

Public transport options are very limited. The best way to reach Tumpak Sewu is by private car or a guided tour. If you’re taking a tour, they will usually pick you up from Malang, Surabaya, or your hotel in Pronojiwo, the closest town to Tumpak Sewu. If you are staying in Pronojiwo, you are only about a 10–15 minute drive from the waterfall’s entrance.

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