1

Well, straight out of Surabaya, a week-long wander through the East Java backwoods would be ideal. Perhaps head out by train as far as Solo, over the border in Central Java, cross Gunung Lawu and head back along the southern road through Blitar; explore that are (Penataran, Gunung Kelud etc), then make your way to Malang. Perhaps tackle Bromo from there, and if you have time head on round to Ijen, before comeing back to Surbaya on the north coast road.

Here's some further reading:

Blitar and surrounds

Malang and surrounds

Gunung Lawu surrounds

Ijen

If you're up for some strenuous hiking the climb to the top of Gunung Lawu is one of my favourite in Indonesia. Have a look at the Gunung Bagging website.

You're other option would be to fly straight out of Surabaya to explore somewhere else. Obvious choices would be Makassar to a trip to Tana Toraja and Mamasa (fine for a week), or perhaps Lombok.

2

Hi muminjapan,

If you want adventure, there are direct flights from Surabaya to:

1. Pangkalan Bun: the nearest airport to Tanjung Puting National Park, the best place to see orangutans in their natural environment. If you're travelling alone, this may not be suitable because you generally need at least 2 people to hire a klotok (live-aboard boat).

2. Ambon: unlike most of the rest of the country, it is the dry season in Ambon in December. You would have time to take a look around the island (and maybe one or two others nearby).

3. Makassar: launchpad for trips to Tana Toraja.

4. Manado: divers paradise at nearby Bunaken.

If you have a day or two spare in Surabaya, here are a few ideas.

3

Have you ever go to Bali or Yogyakarta? both are main tourist destination in Indonesia. But if you've ever go to there, maybe you could consider the suggestions from timdog or therighteousdude.

4

Hey there. I also am an adventurous female. I recently moved to Medan so have been traveling throughout Northern Sumatra as much as possible. Last weekend was all about Bukit Lawang. I am looking into traveling for 7 to 10 days in December. I have not made up my mind if I want to go to Java or Bali. I came across the following link a few days ago http://lifesgreatadventures.com/guest-post-how-to-travel-java-to-bali-overland. I would be interested in learning more about what you decide to do.

5

Hello and thanks so much for your kindness to reply.
Actually have seen Northern Sumatra and the orangutans in the wild I have decided that I would go back to Bali study some more Pilates then take a trip to Yogyakarta and Bromo.
I could not resist another trip to Ubud so a side trip is excellent and adventurous too. Climbing Tiger thanks for the link , very interesting blog. Flores is another very nice island and Komodo. I am just in love with Indonesia :))