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Things to do in Surabaya (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com

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小许环游记:“Indonesia: Surabaya - Lovina - Bali City 7-Day Tour Guide Features: Volcano exploration, wild dolphins, and classic Balinese culture, perfect for travelers who enjoy combining nature and culture. 📅 Itinerary Overview Days 1-2: Surabaya (Mount Bromo) Days 3-4: Lovina (Dolphins & Black Sand Beach) Days 5-7: Bali City (Ubud + Kuta + Uluwatu) 🌋 Surabaya (2 Days, 1 Night) Highlight: Sunrise and sea of clouds at Mount Bromo 1. Transportation: Surabaya Juanda Airport (SUB) → Private car/charter to Surabaya city/hotel at the foot of Mount Bromo (approximately 3-4 hours). It is recommended to contact a local travel agency in advance to arrange a jeep and guide (approximately 600k-800k IDR/car). 2. Itinerary Suggestions: 1️⃣ If you're staying in downtown Surabaya, depart for the base of Mount Bromo before 12:00 AM (accommodation in the city is generally better). 2️⃣ If you're staying at the base of the mountain, you can take a jeep to the Penanjakan Observation Deck at 3:00 AM to watch the sunrise (be sure to wear a thick jacket, as the temperature will be around 10°C). 7:00 AM: Head to the crater and either ride a horse (approximately 100k IDR) or hike to the summit (if you have limited energy, consider this attraction at your discretion). Afternoon: Return to downtown Surabaya and visit the Surabaya Zoo (where you can see Komodo lizards) for a 15k IDR entrance fee) or shop at Tunjungan Plaza. 3. Food: Layar Seafood, the same restaurant as "Flower Boy" (Alipay, WeChat, and UnionPay are not accepted, so bring cash and Visa). Soto Ayam Lamongan CAK HAR, chicken soup and rice! Locals call it a Michelin restaurant (be prepared to pay in cash). 4. Accommodation: Surabaya City ▪️Hotel Majapahit Surabay Mgallery ▪️MAJAPAHIT At the foot of the mountain: ▪️Cemara Indah Hotel (near the volcano) ▪️Bromo Permai Hotel 🐬 Lovina (2 Days, 1 Night) Highlights: Wild dolphins and black sand beaches 1. Transportation: 1️⃣ Take a bus or chartered car from Surabaya to Lovina (approximately 6-7 hours). 2️⃣ Fly to Bali and then charter a car to Lovina (approximately 3 hours). 2. Suggested Itinerary: Contact the captain in advance. At 5:30 AM, board a spider boat (approximately 150k IDR/person) to go dolphin watching (best time is 6-8 AM). Morning: Snorkel 🤿 to see small fish or visit Banjar Hot Springs ♨️ (natural sulfur springs). Afternoon: Relax on the black sand beach or head to Gitgit Waterfall. 3. Accommodation Vilandra Lovina Hotel Lovina Beach Hotel 4. Food MeVui Lovina: A super delicious Vietnamese noodle shop (the waiters speak Chinese. Remember to bring cash; Alipay is not accepted). 🌴 Bali City (3 Days) Day 5: Ubud Cultural Tour Morning: Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and Traditional Market. Afternoon: Tegallalang Rice Terraces (with the popular swings), Tegallalang Coffee Plantation. Dinner: Dirty Duck (Bebek Bengil). Day 6: 1️⃣ Kuta - Jimbaran Morning: Surf at Kuta Beach or shop at Discovery Mall or buy some souvenirs at Grand Lucky Supermarket. Afternoon: Uluwatu Temple and sunset at the cliffs. Dinner: Jimbaran Seafood BBQ. 2️⃣ Book your day trip to Nusa Dua Island online in advance (the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning, depending on your hotel location. The specific itinerary will be determined by the day trip). Day 7: Nusa Dua – Return (Stay near the hotel for some rest and sightseeing) Morning: Relax on Nusa Dua Beach or enjoy some water activities. Afternoon: Transfer to the airport (recommended 3 hours in advance). 💰 Budget Guide (Per Person) The Indonesian Rupiah exchange rate is 0.000/2 = RMB Transportation: Charter/taxi approximately 2.5 million IDR (for the entire trip); domestic flights (e.g., Surabaya to Bali) approximately 500,000 IDR. Accommodation: Budget 150,000-300,000 IDR/night; Comfortable 500,000-1 million IDR/night. Entrance/Activities: Mount Bromo (250,000 IDR), Dolphin Boat Tour (150,000 IDR), Bali Attractions (50,000-150,000 IDR/each). ⚠️ Things to Note 1. Mount Bromo has a large temperature swing, so bring a windproof jacket and mask (there's a lot of volcanic ash). 2. Dolphin watching in Lovina requires an early start, so it's recommended to stay by the sea the night before. 3. Some temples in Bali require sarongs (available for rent at the entrance). 4. Regardless of which option you choose, Indonesian roads are prone to traffic jams and uneven terrain! The road to the volcano is nearly 70% paved (similar to the highways in China), but it's still a bit bumpy. The remaining 30% is mountain climbing. Those prone to motion sickness should definitely take motion sickness medicine in advance! 5. The jeep we replaced on the way up the mountain has a diesel engine, so the diesel smell will fill the cabin. Combine that with the bumpy mountain road, and you'll be prone to motion sickness! #MostAskOnFacebook #IndonesiaTravel #BromOvolcano”