INTRODUCTION
Journey through one of the most culturally rich and photogenic volcanoes on the planet. Mount Bromo is the most iconic and picturesque mountain in Indonesia standing majestically tall at 2329m. The scenery in the crater is otherworldly, it has vents that keeps spewing off yellow-white sulfurous smoke and low laying clouds that cover the lower portion of the major crater. It is a volcanic paradise of ethereal and breathtaking landscapes.

Join us in this photography adventure in East Java, Indonesia. We will explore Tumpak Sewu, Kawah Ijen and Mount Bromo via chartered 4x4 jeeps and a comfortable shuttle bus. We will drive up to different vantage points to witness its spectacular beauty during sunrise/sunset for stunning light and colors and also during twilight/night for star trails or Milky Way. There will be photography sessions with locals to provide cultural photographic experience. A rare photographic opportunity for photographers motivated in pushing their portfolio and skills to the next level.

DATE
24th - 30th August 2025

DURATION
7 days & 6 nights 

START
Surabaya, Indonesia

END
Surabaya, Indonesia

AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Juanda International Airport (Surabaya, Indonesia)

SEASON
Dry

GROUP SIZE
5 - 7 not including the tour leaders, guide and driver

ACCOMMODATION
Hotels and/or homestays

FITNESS LEVEL
Easy to moderate

LANGUAGE
English
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TOUR LEADER
​Jay-Rness Ceria and/or Francis Ansing  and/or Chaerul Umam

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

August 24 (Day 1 Official Start)
Arriving one day earlier in Surabaya. Proceed to our hotel near the airport via hotel's free airport shuttle. 

Meals included: None 

August 25 (Day 2)
After breakfast we will head to Mt. Bromo and check in at our accommodation immediately as we arrive. Travel time is around 3-4 hours. We will have our lunch at one of the restaurants around our accommodation. There will be a short time for rest for we will head immediately to Seruni Point for sunset and Milky Way shoot.  

Meals included: B

August 26 (Day 3)
Wake up call is at 2:00 AM. We will board our 4x4 jeep to Prau Hill for star-trail photography and sunrise shoot. It will be around 40 minutes to get there. After sunrise shoot, we will head back to our accommodation for breakfast. We will stop in the Sea of Sand to engage on travel photography. It will be candid and no setup will be provided. For one hour, we will photograph horses and horsemen as they embark on their journey to the crater of Mount Bromo. 

In the afternoon, we will have another sunset till night shoot at another view deck Penanjakan 1.​

Meals included: B

August 27 (Day 4)
Wake up call is at 2:00 AM. We will board our 4x4 jeep to Penanjakan 1 for star-trail photography and sunrise shoot. After sunrise shoot, we will head back to our accommodation for breakfast. After breakfast we will ride our vehicle to our homestay near Tumpak Sewu. We will explore and photograph around Tumpak Sewu during sunset. 
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Meals: B 

August 28 (Day 5)
Morning shoot in Tumpak Sewu. You may opt to stay at the panorama view deck and/or go down to the waterfalls to photograph it more closely. Tumpak Sewu is best photographed using a drone to include the towering Mount Semeru in the distance. 

We will head immediately to Bondowoso after breakfast and check out. We are expected to arrive in Bondowoso in the afternoon. We will have enough time for rest and preparation for Kawah Ijen trek. 

​Meals included: B ​

August 29 (Day 6)
Wake up call is at 12:01 AM. We will board our vehicle to the trailhead of Kawah Ijen. We will accompanied by our guides. Trekking time up to the crater is around 60 to 90 minutes depending on the pacing. You can hire porters/cart to carry your stuff or yourself up to the crater. After sunrise shoot, we will head back immediately to our homestay in Bondowoso for tidy up and check out. We will have our lunch along the way as we head back to Surabaya. Our estimated time of arrival in Surabaya is around 5:00 - 7:00 PM. We will check in at our hotel near the airport after dinner.

Meals included: B 

August 30 (Day 7 Official End)
Flight departure in Surabaya. End of tour. 

Meals included: B  

Side Trip (August 30 - September 5)
Komodo Island Sail Boat and Mount Kelimutu​ 

TOUR COST
950 USD or the equivalent in PHP (double / twin room rate)
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1250 USD or the equivalent in PHP (single room rate) 
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Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please enquire.
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​WHAT'S INCLUDED?
✓ Twin accommodations for 6 nights at hotels and guesthouses
✓ Meals stated in the itinerary
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Shuttle/van transportation service for 5 days
✓ 4x4 jeep service in Mount Bromo
✓ Tickets/fees in Tumpak Sewu, Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen
✓ 1 Tour leader, 1 local guide and 1 driver 

​NOT INCLUDED
X Accommodation outside the tour date 
X International and/or domestic flights 
X Soft drinks, bottled water, alcoholic beverages and the likes
X Personal and incidental expenses
X Meals not stated in the inclusions
X Visa fees (if applicable)
X Travel insurance 
X Laundry 
X Cart service in Kawah Ijen 
X ​Porter/Cart fees for camera bags in Kawah Ijen
X Tippings/gratuity for local guide and driver

PAYMENT AND RESERVATION
1. 500 USD or the equivalent in Php down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
2. Monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme. 
3. Down payment can be done using credit or debit cards. Click the "RESERVE NOW" link below.   
4. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank account below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Indicate the following on your e-mail: your full name, photography tour name. 
5. After payment, please fill up this REGISTRATION FORM. 
6. We will send a receipt of payment and PDFs containing more information about the photo tour.  
7. The balance is required to be fully settled 90 days before the first day of the tour. You may send the balance through wire/bank transfer or using credit/debit cards via secure PayPal payment link. 

Tour Cost: 950 USD

Deposit: 500 USD

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FOR BANK/WIRE TRANSFERS, PLEASE USE ANY OF THE ACCOUNTS BELOW

Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812 
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995

Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)  
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018

Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)  
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018

Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
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Paypal
[email protected]

G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505

THINGS TO BRING
- Travel document (passport)
​- Comfortable clothes for 7 days
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof and windproof jacket  
- Waterproof trekking shoes
- Trekking pants
- Bonnet
- Gloves
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Personal medicines
​- Pocket money (some restaurants do not accept credit cards)
​- Cellular phone with internet/data connection

CAMERA GEAR
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR)
- Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto)
- Sturdy tripod
- Drone (optional)
- Filters (CPL, NDs and GND)  
- Extra batteries
- Extra memory cards
- Rain protector
- Laptop
​- External hard drive

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