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East Java
Information
Country	Indonesia
Area	47 799,75 km²
Postal code	60xxx - 69xxx
Location
7 ° 56 ′ 21 ″ S 112 ° 57 ′ 10 ″ E
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The region Is from Java (Jawa Timur) covers the eastern third of the island of Java in Indonesia, as well asMadura Island and the other surrounding islands.

Cities

• -7.2575112.74761 Surabaya  – capital of the region; Indonesia's second largest city and huge industrial expansion (last update March 2018)

• -8.2164114.37442 Banyuwangi  – known for the Ijen crater, its famous coffee plantations in Java Arabica and the ferries to Bali (last update March 2018)

• -7.8756112.5293 Batu  – charming old hill town that was once a Dutch colonial playground. It has a zoo and a natural history museum. (last update March 2018)

• -7.9625112.63354 Malang  – the air is fresh and pure. It is the ancient seat of the kingdom of Mataram (last update March 2018)

Circulate

It is possible to travel by train throughout the island of Java. Buying tickets online with a credit card is possible via the traveloka.com app. At the station, all you have to do is go to the automatic "check-in counter" terminals and scan the bar code given by the application and print the ticket. It is strongly recommended to choose the "Executive" class for more comfort.

See

• -7.94184112.95341 Bromo volcano  – The Bromo volcano is located in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. It is surely the most famous place to visit in East Java because it is one of the few active volcanoes that can be approached without risk. (last update May 2018)

The Bromo volcano, symbol of East Java.

• -7.752837112.6674532 Zoo Taman safari  – The Taman Safari Prigen zoo is made up of several enclosures to be explored by car (lions, tigers, hippos, giraffes, zebras ...). Several shows with different animals are planned throughout the day. You can buy carrots on the road when arriving at the zoo to give to the animals. (last update Feb. 2018)

Zebra in Prigen Zoo

• -7.52401112.710083 Sidoarjo mud volcano  – Environmental disaster near Surabaya. (last update May 2018)

Sidoarjo mud volcano, environmental disaster

• -6.891878112.4663574 Delegan Beach  – Fine sandy beach at 1 h 30 north of Surabaya. Very busy on weekends. (last update May 2018)

• -7.7344112.535 Watu ondo waterfall  – Large waterfall in the volcano chain near Arjuno. (last update Feb. 2018)

Waterfall "watu ondo"

• -7.831203114.3875366 Baluran National Park  (last update Feb. 2018)

Long-tailed shrike

• -8.057778114.241137 Ijen volcano  – The Ijen is a volcano in the form of a caldera, the Kendeng caldera, bordered to the south by several volcanic cones and craters including Kawah Ijen which contains an acid lake. (last updated Sep 2017)

Ijen volcano

• -8.6755114.45438 Alas Purwo National Park  (last update May 2018)

• -8.4297113.82759 Meru Betiri National Park  – 500 km². Mount Betiri 1 223 m. Beaches, including Sukamade, are nesting grounds for endangered turtles (last update March 2018)

Turtle on Sukamade Beach

• -8.444017112.69742310 Sempu Island  (last updated Sep 2017)

Sempu Island

• -8.403453112.53923511 Fine sandy beaches  – Balekambang, Ngliyep and Sendangbiru are three beaches next to each other south of Malang. (last updated Sep 2017)

Beach south of Malang

• -7.676112.67912 ICC International Cultural Center  (last update Dec. 2017)

• -7.032113.37713 Madura Island  – Get off the beaten track and visit theMadura Island northeast of Java. (last update May 2018)

Madura Island.

• -7.78062113.2765414 Whale sharks  – From January to March, come see the whale sharks off Probolinggo. Go to Bentar beach, several boats will offer you to go to the right place. (last update May 2018)

• -7.57188112.403715 Trowulan archaeological site  (last update June 2018)

Make

• -7.6094112.59671 Walk around the Bekel volcano  – Less hard and more interesting than the climb of the Penanggungan volcano, this hike sets off to discover old Hindu temples around the Bekel volcano. Departure at an altitude of 600 meters from the Jolotundo temple. The highest point is at 1300 meters. Duration 6 h. No water point on the course. You can take a bath in your underwear in the baths of the Jolotundo temple after the hike to cool off! Avoid the rainy season because the paths will be too slippery. (last update May 2018)

Hike around a volcano in search of old Hindu temples.

• -7.67437112.537742 Obech rafting  225 000 IDR (~12,86 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 14.21 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 19.25 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 15.53 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 8,431.06 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – One hour descent in a mountain river during the rainy season. (last update Feb. 2018)

Rafting in a river on the sides of a volcano during the rainy season.

• -7.690305112.559133 Canyoning  – Descent of several hours in a river. Contact Aan (6281336048589) via WhatsApp to arrange a descent to suit your level. (last update March 2018)

Canyoning on the sides of a volcano.

• -8.20075112.5316084 Lembah Kera climbing wall  – An hour's drive south of Malang, this place offers many climbing walls of varying difficulty. It is possible to camp for free on site, the place is equipped with basic toilet / shower (kamar mandi). You can buy fresh fish by the lake and have them prepared at one of the many nearby warungs. A grocery store is open in the village to buy basic foodstuffs and even sells bintang beers! It is possible to take very beautiful walks in the surrounding hills. You can contact Ringo (6281252041081), an English speaking native of the area, to ask him for advice on climbing or hiking in this part of Java. (last update May 2018)

Climbing and hiking south of Malang.

• -8.0512112.91745 Ranu Kumbolo lake  – Step point towards the ascent of the Semeru volcano (last update May 2018)

Step point towards the ascent of the Semeru volcano

• -7.873337113.373456 Rafting on the Pekalen river  (last update May 2018)

• -7.7554112.56847 The Arjuno volcano from the west  10 000 IDR (~0,57 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 0.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 0.86 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 0.69 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 374.71 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – This 2-3 day trek begins at an altitude of 1900 meters. Ride during 5 h on a path in the forest to reach a first camping area at 2900 meters between Gunung Kembar Satu and Gunung Kembar Dua. This area can be a solution to spend the night if you want to make a stopover. Continue between the two twin mountains (gunung kembar satu and dua) for a 3 hour stage up to the top of Arjuno. First turn to the right on a wooded path gently descending. Arrive at a second camping area then continue for a difficult climb on a clear ridge giving a beautiful view of the Welirang volcano. At 3300 meters, there is a large camping area where you can spend the night. Be careful, there is no water or food on the journey. At night, the thermometer drops to around 0 degrees. Avoid the rainy season because the paths will be too slippery. One option to get to the start of the trek is to sleep at the hotel The Alit in Pacet and to order a driver and car there. He will accompany you to register with the authorities and drop you off at the right place. (last update May 2018)

In the background, the Welirang volcano. In the foreground, the ridge leading to the top of the Arjuno volcano

• -7.69866112.629798 Arjuno Welirang from the east  – From the village of Prigen, set off to storm the Arjuno volcano. The trail begins behind Hotel Surya Prigen. (last update May 2018)

Around

• -8.341578115.2264331 Bali  – probably the most famous island ofIndonesia ! (last update Feb. 2018)

• -7.804668110.3708142 Yogyakarta  – city ​​known largely thanks to the proximity of the temples of -7.608110.20393 Borobudur  (last update May 2018) and of -7.752110.491244 Prambanan  (last update May 2018). (last update Feb. 2018)

• -5.843647110.450735 Karimunjawa  – two hours by plane from Surabaya. (last update Feb. 2018)

• Raja Ampat Islands  – Since December 2017, there is a direct flight Surabaya Sorong to get to the Raja Ampat Islands (last update March 2018)

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