NusaTrails trail journey

About

The people and the thinking behind your trip across Java.

Our story

NusaTrails runs private trips across Java: Ijen, Bromo, Tumpak Sewu and Sukamade in East Java, plus Borobudur, Prambanan and the Jomblang and Pindul caves near Yogyakarta. We pick you up from Bali, Surabaya or Yogyakarta.

NusaTrails was started by local East Java mountain guides and road travelers born and raised in the shadow of Mount Ijen and Mount Bromo. What began as showing friends and adventurous travelers around the sulfur craters and hidden waterfalls grew into a dedicated private travel operator committed to safe, comfortable, and deeply authentic overland journeys.

What makes our trips different is our focus on genuine small-group travel: no crowded buses, no rigid commercial timetables, and transparent pricing. Every itinerary is led by experienced local drivers and certified mountain guides who treat you like guests in their home region.

NusaTrails team at Mount Ijen caldera
NusaTrails team on the trail · East Java

Why NusaTrails

Private small groups

Trips are for 2 to 4 people with your own car and driver. No big crowds, and the pace is yours.

Private English-speaking guide

Your guide walks every trail with you, explains the route and safety, and takes your photos.

Everything arranged

Transport, entrance fees, stay with breakfast, the Bromo jeep, Ijen equipment and water are included.

Pick-up from Bali, Surabaya or Yogyakarta

No need to plan the long drive to the mountains. We collect you from your hotel and drop you at the end.

Safety & responsible travel

Wild places have real rules.

Volcano hikes and wildlife visits come with real risks. This is how we look after you and the places we visit.

Ijen: a gas mask, a headlamp and the health certificate are included.
The blue fire descent is optional. If it is not for you, wait on the upper trail and go to the sunrise viewpoint.
Blue fire and sunrise depend on weather, safety conditions and official access, so we can never promise them.
Sukamade: follow the guide on light, noise, movement and photography around the turtles.
No alcohol during the trip. Travel insurance is your own responsibility, so please arrange it before you travel.

Moments from the trail

Guests at Ijen crater sunrise
Guests at Ijen crater sunrise
Bromo morning landscape
Bromo morning landscape
Group at Tumpak Sewu waterfall
Group at Tumpak Sewu waterfall
Guests & guide at Ijen lake
Guests & guide at Ijen lake
Bromo 4x4 jeep adventure
Bromo 4x4 jeep adventure

Ready to go?

Pick a trip, or tell us your dates and we'll plan it with you.