Surabaya Travel Forum

Dear all Vters,

I really need a BIG BIG favour from all of you. My friends and I (total of 11 person) will be heading to Surabaya on 11 Dec - 14 Dec 2008, and we had plan NOTHING yet! We have no idea where to stay, we have no idea what to do.

Can any of you give me some idea of what to do and where to stay, ohh, as for where to stay, we prefer to be staying in apartment / resorts where everyone will be in the same place?

Hope to hear from you guys soon!!

Cheers~

Hi there
Would like to move from Bromo to Kawah Ijen. Would appreciate if VTers can help with following :-

1) Is there a bus which i can take from Bromo/CemoroLawang to Kawah Ijen. If so, how is the route like and how long is the journey and what is the fare.
2) Is there a budgetlodge near to Kawah Ijen? Any recommendation?
3) Is there an entrance fee to Kawah Ijen? How much?

Thanks much in advance.

...feejin from Malaysia

Hi fellow VTers,
Will be making a trip to Surabaya and move on to Mt Bromo and Ijen. Trip is next week. Need help on the following :-
1) How much is the taxifare from Juanda airport to Bungurasih Bus Terminal? How long is the journey?
2) Is there a public transport from the Juanda airport to Bungurasih Bus Terminal? Where can i get it? and if possible is there a schedule of the time?
How much is the fare?
3) Is Bungurasih Bus terminal also known as Purabaya station?
4) Where should i get the package tour for Mr Bromo and Ijen? Is it better to negotiate it at Cemoro Lawang or elsewhere? How much normally is the package and how many days.

thanks much for help

Greetings from Malaysia
..feejin

Hi!

1. What should be in my must-to-do list when I'm in Surabaya in December?
2. Any recommendation for budget and safe accommodation?
3. Is it safe for female travelling alone?

Thanks a lot! :)

Hello :)

I will be arriving in Surabaya at Gubeng station and an hour later I will be catching a train to Jakarta from Pasar Turi Station. What is the best way for me to get from Gubeng station to Pasar Turi Station?

Thanks :)

hi

i have narroed down my choice to Elmi, Inna Simpang, Ibis Rajawali, Grand Kalimas and Narita.

I am tempted to choose Grand Kalimas because they claim they have huge king beds. any reason/s why grand kalimas may not be a good choice. if so which would the best option from the above or any alternative that i ought to consider.
regards
musaphir

hi fellow travellers

i have been advised that transfer by "travel" is an alternative available to travellers.
please educate me as to what form of transportation is this facility? where do i arrange for this faccility at the juanda airport and is it reliable.

regards
musaphir

I will be in surabaya on 27th october. is this a suitable time to climb Mt Bromo weather-wise?

Hi guys...i need some info regarding matahari at surabaya...some my fren said there is a place called matahari that sell clothes by kilogram not by metre..i dun know the exact name...but they just said its matahari...can anybody help me?

hi
we write the enquire about possible accommodation options in malang. what we need is safe, clean accomodation, airconditioned with ensuite bathroom, centrally located.

suggestions solicited please.
regards
musaphir

hi
musaphir would like to know the options for transfer from surabaya airport to malang as malang has been indicated to be a better place to stay.

there will be a baby travelling with two elderly adults.

would train or bus transfer be possible and what are the schedules and costs for these modes of transfer.
regards
musaphir

I am going to Surabaya in June 2008. I will be there for about 3 days. I heard about many good food in this east java province, i hv identified few local foods but i don't know the location.. Any suggestion? For locals : pasti orang lokal tahu makanan yang enak, murah dan meriah di surabaya.. bagi info ya!
1. Rujak Cingur
2. rawon
3. Bakso
Any good hotel in the town area that easy for me to walk around?

harish

We want to go to BROMO and KAWAH IJEN.
We have a group with 3 Person.

We plan to go BROMO and KAWAH IJEN Here is our plan.

MY GROUP 3 PERSON GO TO EAST JAVA

23/4/51 : 14.20 PM. We arrive to Juanda Airport (Filght
Time 12.40-14.20 PM KL-SURABAYA)

And will go to Cemoro Lawang (BROMO MOUNTAIN)

We will stay at Cemera Indah HOTEL 1 Night

24/4/51 : 03.00 AM We go to Pennajagun-BROMO

9.00 AM we will move from BROMO and Check out from HOTEL we will go to Sempol for see Ijen Plateau

We will stay at Arabika Homestay 1 Night

25/4/51 : 02.00 AM We want to Check Out from HOTEL
and walk to see Kawah Ijen Plateau

07.00 AM We will move from SEMPOL to
SURABAYA. (May be SLEEP!!!!!!!!!! On a CAR)

We Must Check in Flight Before 15.15 PM (Filgh Time is 16.15-17.15 PM SURABAYA-KL)

Is it Possible?????????????
Can anyone help me for guide a plan and recommened a budget car rent with driver.
We want to save money and time.

My e-mail is : wooddyc@gmail.com

I love JAVA and go to BALI last time. Now I want to go to JAVA for see bromo with my first impression.

Regards and Hope anyone help me.

Hey there, I'll going to Surabaya this April. Just wonder how I can travel to Bali. I'll stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya (address: Jl. May. Jend. Songkono 120, Surabaya 30256).Seek for your kind assistant, please give me everything in details.

hi

i have found indonesia to be a fascinating place and the domestic cuising always holds a special place in my heart.

are there special features in the east javanese cuisine that differentiates it from say padang food or the nasi campur e.g.

i also plan to spend three days in surabaya which may be too long for surabaya. could anybody please suggest suitable side trips. is it more advisable to base oneself in surabaya and do a trip to other areas or would it be better to do overnight trips.

regards
musaphir

hi
the traditional javanese massage is a popular and well known institution in this region.

is this service available in surabaya and which are the porpular places for this activitiy.

musaphir

hi
traditional javanese massage is well known in this region for its therapeutic qualities.are there any places in surabaya where this activity is being done. please let us know so that i can experience it.
musaphir

hi

for a first time visitor can any member advise which medium budget hotel would be a suitable choice for ease of reaching the tourist attractions and renowned local food eateries.

what would be the best three day sightseeing options in surabaya?

what is the option for transfer from the airport to hotel that may be recommended.
regards
musaphir

Anyone know any email or online tour agency which is good and not so expensive that is based in Surabaya?We will be travelling there in March for 4days/3nights..We hope to travel to places like Surabaya-Malang

I will be arriving to Surabaya Airport during the March 2008 Holidays. Wondering how to get to Trenggalek by chartered van of 8-10 passengers from the airport? How long is the journey and the price for the transportation so that I could prepare the right amount? Can I chartered a van from Trenggalek back to the airport ? Thks, hope to hear some good news.

good people of VT...
really need some input. i'll be travelling to surabaya - solo - jogja - bandung on 1st feb. ive been having some problem trying to figure out the surabaya route. will be arriving from KL at noon..and the plan was to go mount bromo (the next morning). my question :

1. would taking a bus adviseable? or would taking a guided package (which includes accomodation & transportation all the way up to mt bromo) a better option. how much should i expect to pay for such package?

2. from malang to solo.. is it ok to take a night bus (since its an 8 hour ride)? or should i take the train?

thanks!

Hi there,

Need some helps on info regarding reliable car rental company in Surabaya. I'll be needing a car for 1 day trip to Surabaya on personal notes. My company normally used Globe rental car. Are there other reliable car rental operators in Surabaya that I can call and compare rates with since this is a personal trip?

Thanks heaps before hand.

dear my friends i am tommy could some one tell me that
if i would be in the juanda international airport at 11:30 pm on 27 Nov
where could i find the cheaper hotels or apartment to live
and how far from the airport and the price is around 30 USD........
THANK YOU ........MY FRIENDS

dear my friend, i am tommy i will be in airport of surabaya on 11 :30 pm 27 Nov
could any friends help me that at the above time
which is the best way to Propinsi Jawa Timur with the proper way transportation
and could any friend tell me that which are cheap hotel around 30 USD
to live as well as how long from the airport to there area and if no any
pubic vehicle to there how much for the taxi charge to the near hotel
of Propinsi Jawa Timur ...............thanks

Hi
We are planning to chatered a tour bus.
Can anyone tell me how long is the journey from Surabaya airport to Jogjakarta/Malioboro area?
If we were to break journey to stop in Solo.. how long then it will take us from
Surabaya airport to Solo and from Solo to Jogjakarta.
Also, how long is the journey from Borobudur to Demak...as we are planning to go Borobudur and proceed to Demak-Kudus-Tuban-Gersik to visit the saints area..
Lastly, how long will that be from Gersik to Bromo..

Two of us are planning to trek up the peaks of Mount Arjuna & Welirang.
As we are on very tight schedule, we don't want to spend a lot of time arranging guide etc. and negotiating when we arrive.

So what would be the most efficient & reliable & affordable way to organise this 4day/3 night trek? Any recommendations? thanks!

I will be in surabaya 5th to 10th oct, any VTers would like to hang out and chat about our lovely surabaya will be most welcomed. Cheers Folks.

I will be visiting Surabaya from 22nd August till 29th August on business. Can any member of VT living in Surabaya accomodate me? I need a bed only, will eat out all the time and will be busy in meetings. Thanks

can anyone help me how to rent a car(toyota avansa). im arrivin surabaya on 01/09/ depart 05/09. planning to self drive to bali n back to sura.. is there any advise to me

I'll be in Surabaya 22-25 August 2007. I'm looking for a mid-range hotel less than USD40@night. The ideal location should be near to restaurants and shopping plazas. Any tips? Thanks in advance