BREATH OF VOLCANOES & OCEAN
Route: SURABAYA – BROMO – IJEN – BANYUWANGI – BALI (DENPASAR – BEDUGUL) – SURABAYA
Departure: 27/08/2026 – 02/09/2026
Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Group Size: 08 – 10 participants
Tour Type: VIP Photography Tour
Tour Price: USD 1,300 per person
Registration Hotline: +84 912 851 112 – +84 987 277 394 (Mr. Dung)
1./GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Indonesia – where volcanoes are still breathing, where the ocean and humanity coexist in the raw rhythm of nature. From the sea of clouds over Bromo, the surreal turquoise crater lake of Ijen at night, to the vibrant fishing village of Muncar, the ancient Djawatan forest, and the sacred rituals of Bali – each destination carries its own slow and profound rhythm.
“Breath of Volcanoes & Ocean” is not just a photography journey, but an opportunity for photographers to capture the intersection of nature, culture, and humanity – fleeting moments that will never repeat.
Join FirstClass Photography Tour and tell the story of Indonesia through your own lens.
2./HIGHLIGHTS
- • An in-depth photography journey across iconic landscapes of Java & Bali
- • Bromo: Capture backlit horse riders and dramatic sea of clouds at sunrise
- • Ijen: Document the lives of sulfur miners inside the surreal turquoise crater
- • Muncar: Photograph the colorful harbor as thousands of fishing boats return
- • Djawatan: Create artistic images under dramatic light filtering through ancient trees
- • Bali: Explore portraits of artisans and sacred rituals in traditional villages
- • Tamblingan Lake & Bedugul: Immerse in mystical scenery of sacred lakes and waterfalls
- • Itinerary specially designed for photographers, optimized for light and timing
3./SCHEDULE
NOTE:
C = Concept shooting
The program may be adjusted depending on weather and local conditions.
DAY 1 – 27/08: SURABAYA – BROMO (Lunch / Dinner)
09:00 Pick-up in Surabaya, private transfer to Bromo (approx. 3 hours).
Check-in, lunch, and rest.
15:00 Transfer to Pasir Berbisik for the first shooting session.
C1-1: Horses galloping across volcanic sand
C1-2: Rearing horses in golden sunset light
C1-3: Local people by the bonfire
Dinner and overnight in Bromo.
DAY 2 – 28/08: BROMO – TENGGERESE VILLAGE (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
04:00 Jeep transfer to Mount Bromo for sunrise photography.
C2-1: Silhouettes of horse riders at dawn
C2-2: Encounter between riders and farmers
C2-3: Portraits of riders under morning light
07:00 Visit Tenggerese village to capture authentic daily life.
C3: Daily life of the Tenggerese community
15:00 Transfer to Mentigen Hill to photograph the traditional Ojung performance.
C4: Ojung traditional performance
Dinner and overnight in Bromo.
DAY 3 – 29/08: BROMO – IJEN (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
03:30 Transfer to Jemplang for fine art landscape photography at sunrise.
C5-1: Jemplang – solitary tree, dramatic perspective, rim light
09:00 Transfer to Ijen.
17:00 Check-in, dinner, and overnight in Ijen.
DAY 4 – 30/08: IJEN – SULFUR MINERS (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
02:00 Transfer to Paltuding and continue hiking to Ijen crater.
C6-1: Ijen crater landscape
C6-2: Portraits and daily life of sulfur miners (inside and outside the crater)
Return to hotel for breakfast and rest.
Dinner and overnight in Ijen.
DAY 5 – 31/08: BANYUWANGI – DJAWATAN – BALI (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
04:00 Early departure to Muncar harbor.
C7: Fishing boat fleet
C8: Fish drying activities
09:00 Photography session at Djawatan Forest.
C9: Activities beneath ancient trees
11:00 Ferry to Bali (approx. 1 hour), continue to Denpasar.
Overnight in Bali.
DAY 6 – 01/09: BALI – BEDUGUL (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
06:00 Visit Tojan village.
C10-1: Traditional chicken market
C10-2: Local vegetable market
C11: Portrait of 107-year-old Balinese dancer
C12: Barong mask artisan
14:00 Transfer to Bedugul (approx. 2 hours).
C13: Sunset at Lake Beratan
Dinner and overnight in Bedugul.
DAY 7 – 02/09: BEDUGUL – DENPASAR – END OF TOUR (Breakfast)
04:00 Sunrise ritual photography at Tamblingan Lake.
C14: Flower offering ceremony
07:00 Concept shoot at Banyuwana Amarta Waterfall.
C15: Legong dancer performance
10:00 Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport – Denpasar.
End of journey.
4./SERVICE
INCLUDED:
- – Private high-quality transportation
- – Standard hotels/homestays
- – Meals as mentioned in the program
- – Professional tour leader/guide
- – Entrance fees as stated
- – Concept setup according to program
- – Travel insurance (coverage: 30,000,000 VND per case)
- – Unlimited drinking water on vehicle
NOT INCLUDED:
- – International flight tickets
- – Personal expenses and drinks during meals
- – VAT
- – Single room surcharge
- – Optional sightseeing/setup outside the program
5./REGISTRATION
Registration: Comment with Full name – Phone number on Firstclass Travel Facebook
Or contact Tran Tien Dung: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Zalo/Viber)
Departure time may vary depending on weather and group size.
Room requests must be submitted 7 days before departure.
6./SHOOTING EQUIPMENT AND CARRY-ON ITEMS
- – Tripod
- – Drone
- – Shutter cable or remote
- – Flashlight
- – Wide and telephoto lenses
- – Memory card + spare
- – Batteries + spare + chargers
- – Multi-plug and universal adapters
- – Waterproof clothing and shoes
- – Luggage packed moderately due to dense travel schedule
