BROMO : ADVENTUROUS TOUR

Don't leave Indonesia without enjoying the terrific view at Mount Bromo, a smoking volcano, which has become East java's most popular attraction. This is the perfect destination for your adventurous trip.Have you ever thought of standing between Heaven and Hell ? Mount Bromo gives you this impression. The extraordinary moonlight atmosphere and the opportunity to stare into the crater are the reasons for visiting. Besides, it provides a spectacular setting from which to observe the sun rise over the island of Bali. The Tenggernese are mountain people who lives in the village around Bromo. They're descended from the ordinary people of the Mojopahit Kingdom who didn't emigrate to Bali when they were Islamized. Mutual assistance called "GotongRotong" has been rooted deeply in their daily activities, so that they're wellknown for their hospitality and sincerity to visitors.
At it is very fantastic especially at sunrise, you have to be there early in the morning. Most travel agencies organize this tours and depart from Surabayaat midnight. Accesible from Ngadisari (Probolinggo) as well as Tosari (Pasuruan), 145 km south east of Surabaya, about three hours of driving.
If you're lucky traveler, you'll visit the volcano during "Kasodo" ceremony together with Bull Races at Probolinggo. Kasodo is an offering ceremony to the god's of the crater which is usually held annually in the month of january or December

Taken from: East java tourism Office