Located in Probolinggo District, Eastern Java, Bromo is one of the Indonesia’s iconic tourist’s destination and also one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The natural beauty of Bromo’s landscape and its surrounding area are enough to lure many people into visiting the area. However, there are some Bromo’s safety considerations that you might want to take into mind when you are visiting the site with your family. First of all, it is not a children-friendly holiday destination. If you are bringing little kids, it is not recommended to go to the place since the trip can be pretty rough, long, and oftentimes crowded. Not only that, but it is still an active volcano with a gaping and massive crater spewing out sulphurous smoke, can be pretty scary and dangerous for the little ones!
Also, while the trek to the summit is a relatively easy walk, but going down the crater is much more difficult as the path is not really smooth and good. You could also caught up inside a sulphurous cloud depending on the direction of the wind. There are also several restricted areas with signs that forbid tourists from coming closer some of the areas. Visualize the trip in your mind and while some deem it as easy, but it won’t be so easy for people who are not used to it. Most would say that this place is quite dangerous, especially when the weather is bad. Also, health concern is also a valid considerations since there are not reliable infrastructure to give medical treatments anywhere close to the volcano site. Make sure to bring first aid kit in your travel!
Bring a mask and layers of jackets to protect yourself from the sulphurous odour and the coldness of the place. The insider tip recommends tourist to climb anti-clockwise at the rim of the crater for some seriously spectacular sight.