Nivare Expeditions × Intrepid Moto
Bali → East Java · 8 Days
Smoking Volcanoes
Bali to Bromo, through the fiery heart of East Java
08
Days
950
Kilometres
9
Stops
4+
Min. Riders
Eight days from Bali's coast into East Java's volcanic interior — twisting mountain passes, a ferry crossing of the Bali Strait, Bromo's Sea of Sands at dawn, and a 3am ascent to the sulfur-blue crater rim of Kawah Ijen.
Operated in partnership with
Intrepid Moto
Duration
8 days
Nights
7
Motorcycle
Kawasaki Versys X-Tourer 250cc or Hunter Maverick ADV 500cc
Terrain
Two ferry crossings, part off-road, mountain passes to 2,400m
Start
Canggu, Bali
Finish
Tanah Lot, Bali
Highlights
- Riding Bromo's volcanic Sea of Sands
- A pre-dawn summit at Kawah Ijen's crater rim
- Two Bali Strait ferry crossings
- A family dairy farm stop in the East Java highlands
- Eight nights, eight different hand-picked stays
Route
- 01Canggu
- 02NW Bali
- 03Gilimanuk → ferry
- 04Ambulu
- 05Cemorolawang / Bromo
- 06Jember
- 07Licin
- 08Kawah Ijen
- 09Tanah Lot
The Journey
01
Day 1
Arrival & Warm Up
Airport transfer, safety briefing, and an afternoon warm-up ride before a welcome dinner by the ocean.
Stay: Luxury resort & spa, Canggu
02
Day 2
Canggu → NW Bali
West coast riding through Tabanan's farmland and up into the hills of Mount Batukaru, with a waterfall trek near Munduk en route.
Stay: Boutique oceanfront resort, NW Bali
03
Day 3
Crossing Over
A coastal ride to Gilimanuk, the morning ferry across the Bali Strait, then East Java's rural backroads to the night's stop.
Stay: Hotel in Ambulu
04
Day 4
Ambulu → Cemorolawang
Rural coastal roads rising into the Bromo–Tengger highlands — bamboo forests, coffee plantations, and sweeping grassland ridgelines.
Stay: Mountain cabins, Cemorolawang
05
Day 5
Bromo & The Sea of Sands
A ride into the Tengger caldera and across Bromo's ashen Sea of Sands, with an optional crater-rim climb.
Stay: Mountain cabins, Cemorolawang
06
Day 6
Cemoro Lawang → Jember
A rugged highland backroad route through misty terraced farmland, with a stop at a family-run dairy farm.
Stay: 4-star hotel, Jember
07
Day 7
Jember → Licin
A short, deliberately easy day through coffee and clove country — rest ahead of the pre-dawn Ijen summit.
Stay: Premium bed & breakfast, Licin
08
Day 8
Sunrise at Kawah Ijen
A 3am departure and volcanic-slope ascent to Kawah Ijen's crater rim for sunrise over one of the world's most acidic lakes, then the return crossing to Bali.
Stay: Boutique seaside property, Tanah Lot
Day 5 — The Sea of Sands
Bromo's ashen Sea of Sands, crossed by motorcycle at dawn — one of the most striking landscapes in Indonesia.
Day 8 — Kawah Ijen
A 3am departure and a volcanic-slope ascent to the crater rim, for sunrise over one of the world's most acidic lakes.
The Machine
Kawasaki Versys X-Tourer 250cc.
Riders take either the Kawasaki Versys X-Tourer 250cc or Hunter Maverick ADV 500cc — matched to two ferry crossings, part off-road, mountain passes to 2,400m, and to the intermediate+ pace of this journey.
Gallery
Included
- Motorcycle & fuel
- English-fluent guide
- Breakfast & dinners
- Shared lodging
- Airport pick-up
- Motorcycle insurance
- All activity fees
Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches (except where noted)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Request a quote Pricing subject to current trip availability. Source verified against Intrepid Moto on 2026-09-17.
This journey is operated by Intrepid Moto, our specialist motorcycle partner. View this tour on the official Intrepid Moto website
Good to Know
What riding experience do I need?+
This trip is rated Intermediate+. You should be comfortable riding a Kawasaki Versys X-Tourer 250cc or Hunter Maverick ADV 500cc over multiple days, including two ferry crossings, part off-road, mountain passes to 2,400m.
Do I need an international motorcycle licence?+
Yes — an internationally recognised motorcycle licence is required to ride. Passengers don't need one.
Is there a minimum group size?+
Intrepid Moto sets a minimum of 4 riders for this trip to run. Ask us about joining an existing departure or arranging a private group.
What happens if the weather turns?+
Your guide adjusts the day's pace and route to conditions. This is a real motorcycle expedition, not a studio production — some flexibility around weather is part of it.
Can I ride as a passenger?+
Yes — most Intrepid Moto trips accommodate riders and passengers on the same motorcycle. Let us know when you enquire.
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