The most beautiful trips in Java
What to visit in Java
Java is not only the most populous island in Indonesia, but also in the whole world. More than 145 million people live here. Even so, it offers interesting nature and beautiful sights. Most of the natural beauty here revolves around a volcanic landscape led by the volcano Bromo and the crater Ijen. Let's see what is really worth a visit here.
Ascent to Bromo Viewpoint
Famous volcanic panorama
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in the eastern part of the island of Java offers several relatively simple tours in an amazing volcanic landscape. The most famous of these is the ascent to the Bromo Viewpoint. The view from here of the huge ancient caldera with the gurgling Brom and the monumental Semeru volcano on the horizon are among the biggest attractions Indonesia can offer. continue reading
Trip to Ijen crater
The beauty of sulfuric acid
Ascent to the edge of a volcanic crater, which is known for its sulfur mining and the most acidic lake in the world, full of sulfuric acid. continue reading
Tour of Borobudur
The most important monument of Indonesia
The gigantic Borobudur Stupa, more than a thousand years old, is undoubtedly the most important monument in all of Indonesia and at the same time it is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. This nine-storey building looks from a distance a bit like a strange pyramid. In addition, you will see several hundred Buddha statues and thousands of beautiful reliefs. This unique building is located far from other buildings and is also surrounded by a pleasant park, which adds to the charm. continue reading
Ascent to the volcano Merapi
Ascent to the deadly volcano
Merapi Volcano, located practically in the middle of the most populous Indonesian island of Java, just 50 kilometers from the large city of Yogyakarta, is listed as one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Like any active volcano, Merapi changes its altitude relatively often. The altitude (2,961 m above sea level) has been reported for quite some time after the eruptions in 2010 to the current one (2,930 m above sea level). From its top, there are interesting views of the surrounding 3,000 volcanoes. However, if you also want to go to the ascent to this volcano, find out carefully the current conditions in advance, if you like life. continue reading
Ascent to Bromo volcano
Ascent in volcanic clouds
The second most popular short hike in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is the ascent to the Bromo volcano, which made this national park famous. You can go on this tour directly from the visitor center, but it is much better to climb Bromo Viewpoint first and then continue on your own Bromo, you will make a nice circuit. The hike along the edge of the crater from which the clouds of gas rise is worth it, although you may not always feel completely safe. continue reading
Trip to the Dieng plateau
Remains of a huge volcano
In central Java, a short distance from the town of Wonosobo you will find a large plateau Dieng, about 2,050 meters above sea level. It is actually the bottom of the caldera of a huge ancient volcano surrounded by younger volcanic cones. The whole area is very fertile, so it is practically cultivated to the last place continue reading
