Mount Bromo is between Bali and Surabaya, this active 2,392 meter high volcano lies 112 kilometres. Enclosed by perpendicular walls 350 metres high, Bromo's awesome 2,200 meter high 'sand sea' caldera has three mountains within it, craters within one huge crater, the Bromo Semeru Massif. There are also three small crater lakes inside the larger crater, with waterfowl and excellent hiking. Three times a year, the site is overrun by tourists in February when an annual festival takes place, over Christmas, and during July and August. From Bromo's peak are stunning views of active Gunung Semeru.
Although Bromo can still vent steam and ash, smoke profusely and occasionally boom from the central crater, lava has not been ejected in recent history. To reach the rim, you need to ascend the 50 steps. On the vast expanse of sands formerly a caldera, there are two volcanoes: the extinct Batok, which is a perfect cone and Bromo. Volcanic sulphur fumes and smoke still emanate from the depths, and when the God of Bromo begins to rumble, the surrounding population quickly bring their offerings. The annual offering ceremony of Kasada is held on the 14th day of Kasada, the twelfth month in the Tenggerese calendar year. It is a dazzling event where villagers from the surrounding areas bring their humble offerings to the holy volcano.

You can get up early in the morning, a jeep will drive you to the summit of Mt. Pananjakan (2775m) on the rim of the caldera, the most famous viewpoint of Indonesia.
The sunrise over the caldera with the steeming peaks of Semeru and Bromo in alignment is a truely unique spectacle.

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