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Bromo Safety Guide
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Bromo Safety Guide is an Explorin project: one place for safety info when you visit the Bromo Tengger Semeru area. Volcano status, weather, park rules and emergency numbers, pulled from official sources and updated automatically.
One reference
Info scattered across many accounts, gathered on one page, with a source for every number.
Live data
Volcano activity from PVMBG (MAGMA Indonesia), weather from BMKG and Open-Meteo.
With Si Bro Mo
The Bromo mascot shares safety tips that are easy to remember, from buying your ticket to heading back down.
Watch out for unofficial tickets. They come with no insurance.
The Bromo entry fee includes visitor insurance. Since 2026, staff scan your e-ticket at the gate and give you an insurance wristband: blue for Indonesian citizens, red for foreign visitors. Tickets from touts or unofficial sellers do not give you that cover. Buy only through the official Balai Besar TNBTS channel so your name is registered and you get the wristband.
| Visitor | Weekday | Weekend / holiday | Insurance included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian citizen | Rp54.000 | Rp79.000 | Rp4.000 |
| Foreign visitor | Rp255.000 | Rp255.000 | Rp5.000 |
Insurance wristband at the gateLimit of 2,752 visitors/dayPay by Virtual Account within 2 hoursNo valid ticket: fine of 5× the fee
Book on the official BB TNBTS site
Fees: Government Regulation (PP) No. 36 of 2024. Insurance wristband: BB TNBTS Decree No. 112/2025. We are still confirming the 2026 cover amount and claim process with the park office. Tickets usually cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
Latest news from Balai Besar TNBTS and the park managers.
You can enter Bromo from four regencies. All gates use the same official ticket.
Illustrated map, not for navigation. Locations are simplified.
Probolinggo
Cemoro Lawang
The busiest gate, close to the Sea of Sand (lautan pasir) and Seruni Point. Opening hours: [__].
Pasuruan
Wonokitri
Jeep route to Penanjakan. Opening hours: [__].
Malang
Jemplang
Via Tumpang, entering from the south side. Opening hours: [__].
Lumajang
Senduro
East side, near the Ranu Pani route. Opening hours: [__].
The order we suggest, from home to the park gate.
- 1
Buy an official ticket
On the BB TNBTS booking site. Keep your e-ticket and ID with you.
- 2
Watch the safety module
A short video with Si Bro Mo, then a 5-question quiz.
- 3
Check status & weather
Look at the "Today" cards on this page the night before you go.
- 4
Pack your gear
Use the checklist below. A warm jacket and a torch come first.
- 5
Show your e-ticket
At the entry post. Follow staff directions and the official routes.
You need all of this for dawn at Penanjakan. Tick what is already in your bag. Your ticks are saved in your browser.
- Beaniekeeps your head and ears covered
- Headlamphands free in the pre-dawn dark
- Gogglesagainst sand and dust
- Face maskfor sand and sulphur smell
- Scarfkeeps your neck warm
- Warm jacketnot a thin windbreaker
- Glovesrailings and steps are cold
- Closed shoessand is slippery and sharp
Cold weather
Sand & dust
Pre-dawn dark
Documents
The September 2023 fire on Teletubbies Hill was started by a flare at a pre-wedding photo shoot. East Java Police recorded 989 hectares burned. In August 2026, fire closed all entry gates again for almost two weeks.
Fire & flares
This includes fireworks, smoke flares and campfires.
Drones need a permit
With an official permit and a fee of Rp2 million per day.
Commercial shoots
Pre-wedding and commercial shoots need a Simaksi permit. Fee Rp2 million (Indonesian citizens), Rp5 million (foreign visitors).
Stay on the path
Do not leave the official routes, and keep away from unfenced parts of the crater rim.
Take your rubbish down
Whatever you carry up, carry it back down.
Respect Tengger culture
This includes sacred places like Pura Luhur Poten and the Yadnya Kasada ceremony. Read the origin story.
Crater zone
Follow the PVMBG no-go zone for the current volcano status.
Licensed local services
Use officially registered jeeps, horses, homestays and guides.
In 2025, TNBTS recorded 48 accidents inside the park.
Temperature
Cold at dawn
Dawn is around 5°C. From June to August it can drop to about 1°C, with frost.
Visibility
Fog on the Sea of Sand
Fog can roll in fast. Do not walk off the path alone in the dark or in fog.
Terrain
Stairs and crater rim
The sandy stairs are slippery and crowded in the morning. Not all of the crater rim is fenced.
Wind
Sandstorms
Strong winds in the dry season whip up sand. Wear a mask and goggles.
Active volcano
Gas and phreatic eruptions
Steam-driven (phreatic) eruptions can happen with no warning. Respect the PVMBG no-go zone and follow staff directions.
Transport
Jeeps and horses
A jeep crash in May 2026 killed 2 people. Use registered services and sit inside the cabin.
Save these numbers before you go. You may lose signal on the Sea of Sand.
Key numbers
National emergencyPolice, ambulance, fire
112BasarnasSearch and rescue
115BB TNBTS call centreWaiting for confirmation from the park office
[__]Cemoro Lawang health postWaiting for confirmation
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When you call, tell them
- Where you are. The place name (Penanjakan, crater stairs, Sea of Sand) and which entry gate is nearest.
- What happened. A fall, trouble breathing, hypothermia, getting lost, or a jeep/horse accident.
- How many people. How many are hurt and how they are, then a number they can call back.
If you get lost in fog, stop somewhere safe and wait. Do not walk away from the path.
Why should I avoid unofficial tickets?
The official fee includes visitor insurance (Rp4.000 for Indonesian citizens, Rp5.000 for foreign visitors). You get the insurance wristband when your official e-ticket is scanned at the gate. Entering without a valid ticket costs a fine of 5 times the fee.
What does the ticket insurance cover?
The 2026 cover amount and claim process have not been published in any source we can verify. We are checking with BB TNBTS and will update this page.
The volcano is at Waspada (Alert). Is Bromo still open?
Waspada status usually comes with a no-go zone around the crater. The park can stay open with limits. Always check the official BB TNBTS announcements before you go.
What time should I leave for Penanjakan?
Check the sunrise time in the "Today" cards, then allow time for the jeep ride and the queue at the viewpoint.
Can I fly a drone?
Yes, with an official permit. The fee is Rp2 million per day.
What if I bought a ticket but can't go?
Tickets usually cannot be refunded or rescheduled. An exception was made through an online form when the park closed for the August 2026 fire.
What permit do I need for a pre-wedding shoot?
Commercial photo and video shoots, including pre-wedding, need a Simaksi permit. Fire, flares and fireworks are still not allowed.
When is the park closed?
Planned closures in 2026 include Yadnya Kasada (30 May to 2 June) and Wulan Kapitu (8–9 December). Sudden closures can happen during fires or when the volcano status changes.
Meet Si Bro Mo
Your travel buddy from the Bromo Tengger area. His head is a crater volcano and his vest is a white cloud. The smoke on his head changes with his mood. In this guide, he reminds you about tickets, jackets and paths.
Si Bro Mo is a working name. The final name will be chosen by public vote.
