To climb to the top of an active volcano and peer inside its crater might seem like something best left to daredevil types, but scores of ordinary visitors have done just that at Mount Bromo in Indonesia. Situated on a vast plain in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java, Mount Bromo is both one of the island's most active and most frequently visited volcanoes, known for its stunning scenery. And to witness Bromo’s volcanic landscape at its most magnificent, a climb at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. There are a few ways to appreciate dawn over Bromo, but it’s up for debate which vista yields the most breathtaking views. At 2,392 metres, Mount Bromo isn’t Java’s tallest mountain. Nearby Mount Semeru, at 3,676m ...
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