Ultimate Guide to Bromo Jeep Tour: Chasing the Golden Sunrise at Penanjakan

An adventure to Bromo is never complete without riding a classic 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep. The journey begins around 3:00 AM, cutting through the cold night to Bukit Penanjakan or Bukit Kingkong. Here, you will witness a magical golden sunrise illuminating the silhouettes of Mount Bromo, Batok, and Semeru.

After enjoying the sunrise, the Jeep will take you down across the vast Bromo sea of sand (Whispering Sands). You can stop for a moment to take photos with your iconic Jeep, then continue walking or riding a local horse toward the stairs of the active Bromo Crater.

Morning temperatures can drop to 5 or 10 degrees Celsius. Do not forget to wear a thick jacket, gloves, beanie, and a face mask because the sand dust around the caldera can be quite thick when strong winds blow.