About Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is a large protected area in East Java, Indonesia, spanning Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang and Malang regencies. Centered on the Tengger Caldera, it encompasses the active volcanoes Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru, Java's highest peak, along with a vast sea of volcanic sand. Notable for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, sunrise viewpoints and Tenggerese cultural heritage, it is one of Indonesia's most visited national parks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast volcanic landscape centered on the Tengger Caldera and Sea of Sand, a wide expanse of volcanic ash and sand surrounding Mount Bromo, Mount Batok and Mount Kursi. Access is via 4WD jeeps from Cemoro Lawang (Sukapura) to viewpoints such as Mount Penanjakan and King Kong Hill for sunrise, then on foot or horseback across the sand sea to the stairs leading to Bromo's crater rim. The park also includes savanna hills, forests and the trekking route to Mount Semeru and Ranu Kumbolo lake.
Key highlights
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Mount Bromo active crater within the Tengger Caldera
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Mount Semeru (3,676 m), the highest peak in Java
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Sea of Sand (Pasir Berbisik) caldera floor
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Sunrise viewpoints at Mount Penanjakan, King Kong Hill and Bukit Cinta
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Pura Luhur Poten Hindu temple at the foot of Mount Bromo