Tangkuban Perahu

This place is a must if you are visiting Bandung. The last time I was here was about 30 years ago. Now bringing my own family with kids, the view is still incredible. You have to pay an entrance fee and the difference between local and foreign visitors are exponential. I think it’s 20k IDR for locals and 200k IDR for tourists! ($7USD) once you get to the top of the top you are greeted by loads of vendors. They have official pass and they will stick to you like glue. They also have with them souvenirs and trinkets for you to buy. Negotiations and bargaining is recommended. They can be helpful and assist you to take pictures and offer an insight to the crater. Once you buy their offering they will leave you alone. But like the hydra, you cut one off and two more will appear 😂 Tips for souvenir shopping: expect to pay 40% less of what they offer. If the price does not meet your expectations, walk away. The smell of sulphur is strong and it may sting your eyes and the view is weather dependent. There are many activities to partake at an extra cost. You can ride a horse and even go on a guided walk to the lower part of the crater to boil an egg and witness the sheer heat from the crater. Overall it’s still a nice place to visit and you won’t have to spend the whole day there. If you’re coming from Bandung I’d recommend adding a place that’s on route to this venue like Dago Dream park or Lembang Farmhouse, these attractions offer unique experiences with very “instagrammable” spots to wow your followers. There are nice eateries and cafes along the way as well. While driving up, we saw a few establishments offering lodging. The Bandung region is now huge with “glamping” I have read somewhere that they’re quite affordable and modern.