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Trawas
Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet mountain afternoon: 2–3 hours from Surabaya for a waterfall, a temple and pine views.
Trawas is a small district on the slope of Mount Welirang, 1,150 m above sea level, about 1.5 hours by car from Surabaya. Surabayanese come for weekend retreats; visitors with a car can see the Dlundung Waterfall and Jolotundo Temple in half a day. Public transport is absent, so a car is essential.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, steep roads become slippery)
- Airport
- SUB
- Nights
- 0
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Trawas110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Trawas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetycheckThe main risk is the steep road to Trawas: drive carefully, check your vehicle, and avoid night driving in rain.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSUB Juanda International Airport (About 1.5 hours by car via toll road).
- Getting aroundCar or scooter only; no public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a warungRp 10,000–20,000
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp200,000 · Mid Rp500,000 · High Rp1,000,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SUB Juanda International Airport (About 1.5 hours by car via toll road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Aug (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trawas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or scooter only; no public transport. Roads are steep and winding, especially the final approach to Trawas.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tretes
goDoor to door: 15 min
Car, about 15 min
Another mountain resort with more dining and accommodation.
Pacet
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car, about 20 min
Known for hot springs; a good add-on if you have time.
Surabaya
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Car via toll road, about 1.5 h
Return to the city for more dining and nightlife.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Trawas centre
Closest to waterfalls and temples; limited dining options.
Prigen / Tretes
More accommodation and food, 10–15 min drive from Trawas.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 200,000–400,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 400,000–800,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 800,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp500,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp500,000 | Rp1,000,000 |
| Toll road Surabaya–Trawas return1 × Rp100,000 · check | Rp100,000 |
| Petrol for the trip (approx. 100 km return)1 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp80,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp168,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp924,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,848,000≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Soto Gondrong (chicken soup) | Rp 25,000–40,000 |
| Coffee at a warung | Rp 10,000–20,000 |
| Bottle of water (600 ml) | Rp 5,000–10,000 |
| Petrol per litre | Rp 10,000–12,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The road from Gempol to Trawas is very steep (over 45 degrees in places); check your car's brakes and cooling system before driving.
- Rain makes the steep road slippery; avoid driving after dark in wet weather.
- Jolotundo Temple may have limited opening hours; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toll Surabaya–Trawas one way: about Rp 50,000 (check)
- Petrol for 100 km: about Rp 80,000 (check)
Say or show
- Halo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Di mana air terjun? — Where is the waterfall? (dee mah-nah ah-eer tur-joon)
- Saya perlu dokter — I need a doctor (sah-yah per-loo dok-ter)
Trawas has limited ATMs; bring enough cash.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Trawas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, steep roads become slippery) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Dlundung Waterfall and Jolotundo Temple with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for Soto Gondrong and other local warungs with last-order times.
- Sleep pages for Grand Whiz Hotel and Vanda Gardenia with verified prices and contact.
Sources
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