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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

Hi, I'mnew here! Hope to get your answer on my questions regarding my trip in east java in 1 week.

I planned to itenaries. please tell me which one is better and more practical!

I1:
Day 1, I will arrive Surabaya at 3pm. head for yoja by train.
Day 2, Borbudur.
Day 3, walk around in yoja. go back to surabaya by night train.
Day 4, arrive in Surabaya early morning and take a taxi to bondowoso. Hike to ijen crater.
Day 5, travel around ijen plateau. go back to surabaya in the evening.
Day 6, half day sightseeing in Surabaya. leave at 4pm.

I2:
Day 1, I will arrive Surabaya at 3pm. take a taxi to bondowoso.
Day 2, ijen crater.
Day 3, travel around ijen plateau. go back to surabaya in the afternoon and take train to Yoja.
Day 4, Borbudur.
Day 5, Travel around Yoja town. go back to surabaya in the evening.
Day 6, half day sightseeing in Surabaya. leave at 4pm.

I've also some more questions:
- if i touch down at surabaya airport at 3pm, am I able to catch a train in Surabaya train station at 5:30pm or 6pm? given that I need to get a visa upon arrival.
- I'm looking for info on trains through the website of PT Kereta Api.Is it reliable? How is the train service? punctual most of the time?
- How long does it take to go Bondowoso from Surabaya? Is it easy to find accomodation there? Any other things worth visiting other than ijen crater in that area? I heard of waterfalls and hot springs.... Is it possible to find taxi there to go back Surabaya? How much does it cost roughly?
- What to do in Surabaya for half a day?

Give me tips or any of ur thoughts!!!! Thanks!!!

Halo!

Its me again, have some more questions which I hope to get answers:

1.) Is the mud eruption in East Java blocking to way to the Gunung Bromo area? I'll be taking a bus there from Purajaya bus terminal

2.) What is the alert status for Bromo?

3.) Where is the best place to change Ruppiah? I was told to just withdraw from ATMs, is it a good idea?

4.) I have 2 full days in Surabaya, what can I see? And what are the major shopping malls which are popular with locals?

5.) Where is the cheapest place to book a hotel room, just walk in? online? travel agent? or counters at the airport?

Thanks!

Hi forumers,

I'll be touching down at Juanda airport in late April, would like to go to Mt Bromo directly from there to experience the next day's sunrise. Have a whole array of questions here, hope that some of you are able to help me with some answers. Thanks!

1.) Is Cemoro Lawang the best staging area to stay in? How do I get to Cemoro Lawang from Juanda Airport?

2.) Many forumers recommend renting a car to get to Bromo, how do I rent a car in Juanda airport? Do they come with drivers? What are the costs like?

3.) Is self-driving even advisable for a foreigner, are the roads easy to navigate?

4.) Is the mud eruption affecting the route to Bromo from Juanda airport?

5.) How I spend in Tengger Caldera? I was thinking 3 days/2 nights...

6.) How do I get back to Surabaya city from Bromo (assuming I'm not renting a car)

That's all folks! Appreciate your responses, thanks!

Is it true that the recent mudslides have made travel between Surabaya and Tretes more difficult due to the closure of the toll roads? Either way, what is the best way to get there for a foreigner in terms of safety and economy?

hi fellow vters...

i will be arriving surabaya on march 18 and leaving on the evening of march 20... the main purpose of this trip is to play golf and maybe to do some sightseeing in the afternoons... however, it would be nice to meet up with any local or visiting vters for a drink or for dinner on either march 18 or 19... i will be staying in majapahit hotel... do drop me a line if you are in town...

~chia

Mind intro burget hotel near Surabaya train station?
I was heard that Gubeng Hotel just 5 minit walk to Train station.

Hi VT friends from java,
My plan is finally confirmed and I am going to java in end april.

Pls be so kind to help me below on what is the best ways to travel on budget :
- Is this a good time to visit? Raining? Hot?
- What is the time difference between jogja and kuala Lumpur?

Transport :
- How to go from Surabaya airport to Surabaya town?
- from Surabaya to mt bromo – by bus?
- from mt bromo to jogja town – by bus or train? If I were to take bus from mt bromo to probolinggo, is there train from probolinggo to jogja? Or is until solo only? How long is the journey?
- from jogja town to solo airport – by cab or bus?

Jogja :
- About Mt Merapi, what is status now?
- Is prambanan open to tourist?
- Ramayana performance in prambanan. Is it already performing? I’ll be there on May 2 onwards.
- Nightlife in jogja - what to do?
- Kindly refer to my itenary below and let me know if it’s ok.

Itenary :
Sun – KL – Surabaya

Mon - earliest departure to mt bromo.

Tue - sunrise at penanjakan, walk up to bromo crater rim, then tour around tengger caldera. Then take bus to probolinggo or Surabaya, then head to jogja by train or bus?

Wed – borobudur/Prambanan in one day – is it enough?

Thur – Do Dieng Plateau and the rest of the temples in one day. ratu boko. banyu nibo temple, kalasan temple, king’s boko palace, mendut temple, pawon temple, plaosan temple, sari temple, sario temple, sambisari temple, sewu temple.

Notes : either do borobudur & dieng on wed, and prambanan and other temples on thurs, which is better?

Fri – Full day jogja town.

Sat – Depart to solo for morning flight back to KL


Hope to hear from you
Many many thanks!!

Is there any bus service from the airport to Tulung Agung? Any recommendation about how to go there from the Surabaya airport and the fare?

Hi I am planning to come to surabaya in January .. I think that is the peak time for tourists.. Can you tell me when is the off peak season so that I can cheap airline tickets..
Also I want to know about the airport authorities in Surabaya.. As I am travelling outside my country for the first time. I heard for Indonesia, I can get Visa on Arrival.. Is it easy to get or its 50-50 chance to get it? What all documents do i need to show the officials at that time.

I will arrive Surabaya airport at 7pm. Is it possible to go to Cemoro Lawang for sunrise at Mt Bromo in next morning?
Or I need to stay a night in Surabaya then go to Cemoro Lawang.

Any recommendation about how to go there from the airport.
My group is 5 people. Is taxi fit for 5 people?
Is it a good idea to take taxi from airport or Surabaya town center to Cemoro Lawang?

Any recommendation where to find the around Tunjungan, or on the way to Malang.
As authentic as possible.
james

Hi,

Is there any bus service from the airport to the city centre of Surabaya? I have to travel to Marriot hotel in the evening (9pm).

Or any other means of transport?

Thanks.

hello everybody,
i'll home in my beloved suroboyo by this long weekend [jan, 21 - 23]. any vt member interesting to have a vt meeting?
thanks
@rie

hi there, i'm a newbie, i have a question about the customs at the juanda airport, do any of you guys know if golf clubs is permitted to enter indonesia, 'coz some of my friends have to pay some money to be allowed to bring their golf clubs.i don't know if this is true or not, but i'm planning on travelling to indonesia and play golf at some of the golf course in surabaya and other places in indonesia. it would be better if i can use my own clubs.

Hi there,

My name is Frederick and I am from Singapore. I will be travelling to Surabaya sometime in late May or June this year. I would really appreciate if anyone could help me. I was wondering if you can provide the following information:

1) Which are the major shopping malls in Surabaya?
2) Which is the best hotel to stay in (if I want to visit the major shopping malls in Surabaya like Plaza Surabaya, Mal Galaxi, Tunjunan, etc)?
3) Which are the nearest hotels to Tunjungan Plaza? Preferably within walking distance.
4) From the airport, are there any trustworthy taxis (like bluebird, silverbird) that I can call to bring me to the hotel? And do they run by meter (argo) or do I have to bargain the price first?
5) How far would it be (in terms of travelling time) if I want to make a trip out to Mt. Bromo? Are there any hotels/resorts there that I can maybe stay a night? And what is the best means of transportation? Should I book a taxi?

hello... im javanese gal frm surabaya. if anyone want to visit dis city... just ask me wat u nid:)

I live in Surabaya on the island of Java in Indonesia. I have been living here for 13 years. I am a freelance travel writer and photograher mostly writing on Indonesia, especially East Java. My work has been published here, and in international travel/lifestyle magazines.

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