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Bromo

Indonesia travel guide

What to see in Bromo

A smoking volcano in a sea of sand, with one of the most famous sunrises in Asia.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to October
Photo: Hugo van den Bos · CC BY 2.0

Bromo highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Penanjakan viewpoint

    To watch the sunrise over Bromo and Semeru.

  2. Bromo crater

    A staircase takes you up to the rim.

  3. Sea of sand

    A volcanic plain crossed by 4x4.

  4. Teletubbies Hills

    Green meadows on the other side of the crater.

  5. Luhur Poten Temple

    A Hindu temple in the middle of the sea of sand.

Day trips from Bromo

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Bromo

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bromo are from April to October. If you can, avoid from December to February (rainy season).

  1. Jan with strong warnings
  2. Feb with strong warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with strong warnings
  • from November to March

    Rainy season

    From November to March it rains almost every day, usually in short storms; the sea is rougher for crossing to Nusa or the Gilis.

    What to do: Book boat trips with flexible dates and keep the mornings for outdoor plans.

  • February, March

    Ramadan (approximate dates)

    During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.

    What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: warung. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Indonesia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Bromo

What to see in Bromo?

Penanjakan viewpoint, Bromo crater, Sea of sand, Teletubbies Hills and Luhur Poten Temple.

What to see in Bromo in one day?

Don’t miss Penanjakan viewpoint, Bromo crater, Sea of sand, Teletubbies Hills and Luhur Poten Temple. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Bromo?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bromo are from April to October. If you can, avoid from December to February (rainy season).

What day trips can you take from Bromo?

Sunrise at Bromo.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.