Tumpak Sewu : 1 Day Private Trip from Malang or Surabaya
Description
We strongly recommend to start at 5AM for the best views and experiences. Starting from your hotel or train station or anywhere within our pickup area, for 2 to 3-hour ride through dense areas, tradisional markets, and the mountainous winding roads. After arriving, we will see the waterfall panorama from the above. Take a walk down through a thousand steps and enjoy the tumpak sewu from the bottom. Take tons of pictures and continue to Telaga Biru for a dip-in. Climb up to the beautiful Goa Tetes, a hiden place that a few knows about and back to the parking lot. Bottled mineral water is available on board for free, and a pit stop for coconut at the end of the trip. Meals is not provided, but you can ask to stop by and try Malang local foods in your way back to hotel. Other option is to take a 2 hours atv rides near waterfall for 600k/pax/atv. Get 15% off with direct booking. We treat our clients as travel partners
Tour Options
Itinerary
We are going from Malang city center through some rural area with the view of Mount Semeru, the highest mountain in Java which is 3,676 m asl. Traditional market and the crowd doing morning activities are the view along the curvy road for about 2 hours one way.
Prepare your swimming suit and tracking shoes for an adventuring trip to the biggest waterfall in Java. After arriving, we will see the waterfall panorama from above. Take a walk down through a thousand steps and enjoy the tumpak sewu from the bottom. Take tons of pictures and continue to Telaga Biru for a dip-in. Climb up to beautiful Goa Tetes and back to the parking lot. You will need a strong heart and a pair of healthy knees for the 3 to 4 hours of exploration. Not recommended for elders or children under 10. There are some stalls selling fruits and snacks around the area.
Climb some small waterfalls and go into some caves
We will have the same route back to Malang in similar time and different afternoon views. Go for lunch at local culinary and stop by the gift shop for local coffee bean and snack (by request).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Wait at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the schedulled tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for elder travelers,
- Not recommended for children under 10yo
Reviews(43)
Tumpak Sewu is the best waterfall I have ever seen and it was a great morning spent exploring the waterfall, canyon, and the Tetes waterfall and caves. Our guide was super and took amazing photos for us.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! 🙌 We’re so glad you loved Tumpak Sewu — it really is something special, right? 😍 Happy to hear you had a great time exploring the canyon and Tetes caves too. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words to your guide — they’ll be thrilled! Hope to see you again for another adventure soon! 🌿💦
A really great experience! The landscape is absolutely stunning. We truly appreciated the kindness of our guide, Moury, and our driver, Fani — both were incredibly helpful and made the experience even more enjoyable. Some parts of the path were a bit challenging, but definitely worth it.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning landscapes and appreciated the support from both Moury and myself. It is always our goal to ensure that each guest feels well taken care of, even on the more challenging parts of the journey, so it is truly rewarding to know that you found the experience worthwhile. On behalf of our entire team at Satrio AE35 Adventures, we sincerely thank you for your trust and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable adventure. Warm regards, Fani Satrio AE35 Adventures Team
It's a great trip this time, I'd like to come by sometime. The same informative and responsive person is really eager to help. Thank you good experience, respect from mee, loveee
Halo! 🌟 Seneng banget dengar kalau trip-nya seru dan berkesan. Terima kasih juga sudah pilih Satrio AE35 Adventures, seneng bisa nemenin dan kasih info yang bermanfaat selama perjalanan 🙌 Semoga next time kita bisa explore bareng lagi ke destinasi seru lainnya ✨ Respect back to you, dan terima kasih untuk vibes positifnya! ❤️ Salam hangat, Satrio AE35 Adventures
Fani was an amazing guide. He tailored the trip to my interests and abilities, offering many options for getting close to the waterfalls and exploring caves. He took lots of photos and videos along the way. I was glad I wore trail running shoes and not sandals because there was lots of walking through water on rocks. Fani was careful to point out places that were more slippery, and there were never any issues. Because we arrived early and didn't follow the same route as other guides, we had most places to ourselves.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience. We truly enjoys customizing each trip to match our guests' preferences and making sure everyone feels safe and supported along the way. We're glad you came prepared with trail running shoes—waterfall and cave adventures can be slippery, but with the right gear and timing, they become unforgettable memories. Starting early and taking a less-crowded route is one of our favorite ways to keep the experience special and peaceful. Thanks again for choosing SatrioAE35 Adventures. We hope to welcome you back for more off-the-beaten-path journeys in the future! — The SatrioAE35 Adventures Team
The pickup worked very well. On site, guide Calvin accompanied us throughout the tour to the waterfall, caves, etc. We walked among rocks, watercourses, and much more, and mastered many steps, but this was worth it. A really great and very wet experience, we had a lot of fun doing it. This resulted in super beautiful photos that Calvin took. Finally we received a coconut :)
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re happy to hear that everything went smoothly from the pickup to the waterfall and cave adventure. It’s great to know you enjoyed exploring the rocks, streams, and many steps—it can be quite the journey, but we agree, it’s absolutely worth it! We’re especially glad that Calvin could capture those special moments for you with great photos. And of course, nothing beats ending a wet and wild adventure with a refreshing coconut 😊 Thank you again for joining us. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience! — The SatrioAE35 Adventures Team
Super nice guide who adapted well to our pace and wishes. He has taken many pictures and given instructions like a true photographer. The environment is indescribable. Wonderfully beautiful.
Heel erg bedankt voor jullie mooie woorden! Wat geweldig om te horen dat jullie zo’n fijne ervaring hebben gehad. We vinden het belangrijk dat elke tour wordt afgestemd op het tempo en de wensen van onze gasten, en het is mooi dat onze gids daarin goed geslaagd is. Extra leuk dat hij ook als 'fotograaf' de mooiste momenten heeft vastgelegd! 📸 De omgeving is inderdaad echt magisch en moeilijk in woorden te vangen—wij voelen ons elke dag weer dankbaar om dit te mogen laten zien. Hopelijk tot ziens voor een nieuw avontuur!
Wow HIGHLIGHT of my 3 week trip to Indonesia! ABSOLUTELY STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL WATERFALLS! Bima was a great driver and really helpful and courteous. He drove me there and back to and from Surabaya. Rio was a fantastic guide, he really took wonderful pictures and knew exactly the safest path around the waterfalls!
Thank you for the kind comments and for choosing us as your travel partner here ini East Java. We are glad you had a wonderful experience with us. Cheers......
Perfect trip from Malang to Tumpak Sewu. Clean and comfortable car, and the views at Tumpak were amazing. The guide really made the trip: very friendly and knowledgeable on the wildlife, Indonesian history & culture, and the best spots to get good photos. I used the same company and guide to take a Bromo sunrise trip, which was also awesome. Highly recommended for solo female travellers!
Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner, we enjoyed our trip as well. Wish you have alot of fun here in Indonesia......
Very well organized and satisfying. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Most visitors only visit its circular waterfall, although there are many spots to visit. Fortunately, Mas Fani will take you to visit many hidden gems, so be prepared to get wet, because he will take you to a more challenging route. I took a day trip from Malang. I was picked up at 5.10 am, arrived at 7.00 am, then had a 6-hour trip. During the trip, I also got a chance to try tropical fruits under the falls and Indonesia’s favorite food, “gorengan”. Before returning to the hotel, I was served a super yummy noodles, anyway you can choose any kind of food you like. Your trip will be well documented, as well as both photos and videos. Thank you for the great trip. My weekend was well spent! 🤝🤝
Thank you for spending your weekend in Malang. I personally enjoyed every second of our trip. Can't wait for the next journey to come.
Very pleasant excursion with our private driver and our guide waiting for us directly on site! The waterfall was impressive and our guide did everything to make this experience lively and dynamic, as well as being a quality photographer ahah! We recommend ++++ you should plan: swimsuit and spare clothes absolutely and even water shoes ideally!
Thank you for having us as your travel partner. We hope you enjoyed your trip here in Indonesia....
