Explore a strikingly intact 14th-century red-brick Buddhist temple set in quiet rice-paddy countryside near Probolinggo — one of East Java's finest Majapahit-era monuments, almost entirely free of tourist crowds.
What to expect
The drive from port (~45 minutes) through rural Java is itself a window into Javanese countryside life. Candi Jabung's cylindrical red-brick tower — a fusion of Buddhist and Hindu iconography — rises from a serene compound fringed by palms. Your guide narrates the 1359 CE inscription that dates the temple and explains its connection to Hayam Wuruk, the great Majapahit king. The site sees a fraction of the visitors that flock to Bromo, giving it an intimate, contemplative atmosphere that rewards the curious traveller.
Good to know
Journey is approximately 45 minutes each way from the cruise port. A half-day tour (3–4 hours total) fits comfortably within most port schedules. Pair with a pedicab city tour of Probolinggo on the return to maximise your time ashore. Entry fees are modest and typically included in private tour rates.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Probolinggo — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.