Tumpak Sewu : 1 Day Private Trip from Malang or Surabaya

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. 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.

   2 h

2. 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.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Climb some small waterfalls and go into some caves

   1 hAdmission included

4. 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).

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 45 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5An unforgettable waterfall tour

  My sister and I absolutely loved the tour to the Tumpak Sewu waterfall. At first we had the most sweet taxi driver to bring us from Malang to the waterfall parking. His name is Navis. Then “Tjo” took over: our tour guide. We really liked his vibe and he was very helpful. Plus he was the best photographer! The tour was definitely the highlight of our Java trip and we would recommend it to everyone.

  billyraeySeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 510/10 experience- Make sure to get there early!

  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.

  Ed_LOctober 2025via Viator

• 5Stunning landscape

  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.

  Josu_DAugust 2025via Viator

• 5Great trip and guide

  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.

  Vacation534193July 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Must visit! Majestic waterfalls!

  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!

  Muus2022May 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Awesome guide & trip

  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!

  lucymW6853MAMay 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Malang

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 54 day trips we list in Malang.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 54.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Malang

Malang, in the highlands of East Java, is a cool hill city of Dutch-era streets, colourful hillside villages and volcanoes close by.

Malang lies about 450 metres up on a plateau in East Java, cooler than the coast, ringed by mountains including Mount Arjuno and the Tengger massif. The Dutch developed it as a garden city, and the centre keeps tree-lined avenues and old colonial buildings around the Tugu monument and the Alun-Alun Merdeka square. Two painted kampungs, Jodipan and Tridi, climb a hillside along the river.

Top-ranked sights in Malang: Mt. Semeru.

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