Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour DIY--Trip to East Java Indonesia Ep4

Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour DIY--Trip to East Java Indonesia Ep4

Mount Bromo in East Java Indonesia is renowned for its unique and spectacular landscape. Watching the sunrise from King Kong Hill is frequently hailed as a "must-visit once in a lifetime" experience. As the rainy season approached, I finally completed my DIY "sunrise journey" to Mount Bromo.
Starting from Malang via GRAB, I stayed in Cemara Indah Hotel in Cemoro Lawang, the nearest village to the volcano’s crater. Unlike the typical shared jeep “sunrise tour,” I opted for a DIY hike to King Kong Hill, aiming for more flexibility in timing, allowing me to savor the scenery and take photos at my own pace. However, my DIY adventure didn't go as smoothly as planned. My choice of transportation and underestimation of the hike's difficulty meant I couldn't conquer King Kong Hill like a triumphant climber.
However, I extended my stay by a day and joined a jeep tour package that included "King Kong Hill + Bromo Crater." While I was "driven up" to King Kong Hill rather than hiking to the summit myself, I still fulfilled my dream of watching the sunrise from the peak and prayed at Bromo’s crater.
The breathtaking sunrise and the majestic landscape of Mount Bromo left me in awe. Reflecting on this imperfect yet rewarding journey, I realized that DIY hiking to King Kong Hill was not the right choice for me. I should knew my limits and avoid pushing myself unnecessarily. I think that travel should be relaxed and spontaneous—an opportunity to discover and enjoy new experiences, rather than obsessing over achieving a "perfect plan."
Despite the detours and challenges, this trip turned out to be a fascinating and beautiful adventure—a journey that may not have followed my plan but was memorable all the same.

All subtitles are translated from Google Translate, I apologize if there are any mistakes.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:20 From Malang to Cemoro Lawang town
02:20 Cemoro Lawang town first impression
03:01 Cemara Indah Hotel
05:16 Stroll in Cemoro Lawang town
10:39 Kusuma kitchen
11:19 Unsuccessful hiking
15:38 Seruni viewing point
20:06 A greedy thought
21:26 King Kong 2nd attempt by jeep tour
24:24 Bromo crater
29:45 Summarize