A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Surabaya vs. Tiger Leaping Gorge for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Surabaya or Tiger Leaping Gorge?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Surabaya or Tiger Leaping Gorge? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Surabaya or Tiger Leaping Gorge?

Surabaya

Surabaya, also known as the "city of heroes," is the capital of East Java and the second largest city in Indonesia, following Jakarta. While it doesn't highlight as many typical tourist monuments as other cities, Surabaya serves as a takeoff point or a landing base for travelers visiting Mount Bromo and Bali.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

One of the deepest gorges in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge gets its name from legend, where a tiger used a great rock in the center of the gorge as a stepping stone to leap from one side to the other. It is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery on either side with the Yangtze River rushing down through its center. Visitors come to Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike and witness its natural beauty.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Indonesia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.


Which place is cheaper, Tiger Leaping Gorge or Surabaya?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Surabaya Prices
    Indonesia Prices
    Tiger Leaping Gorge Prices
    China Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Surabaya $76
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $54

The average daily cost (per person) in Surabaya is $76, while the average daily cost in Tiger Leaping Gorge is $54. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Surabaya and Tiger Leaping Gorge in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Surabaya $36
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Surabaya $72
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $26
Compare Hotels in Surabaya and Tiger Leaping Gorge

Looking for a hotel in Surabaya or Tiger Leaping Gorge? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Surabaya


Hotels in Tiger Leaping Gorge


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Surabaya Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Surabaya $2.66
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Surabaya

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Surabaya:

  • From Private Transfer To or From Mount Bromo: $34
  • Private Airport Transfer Surabaya: $21
  • Private Transfer International Jendaral Ahmad (SRG) to City Semarang: $13
  • Private Transfer International Jendaral Ahmad (SRG) to City centre Seamarang: $13
  • Private Transfer from Bangkalan to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $142
  • Private Transfer from Batu to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $178
  • Private Transfer from Berbek Industri to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33
  • Private Transfer from Buduran to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33
  • Private Transfer from Bungurasih to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33
  • Private Transfer from Gempol to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $54
  • Private Transfer from Gresik to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $52
  • Private Transfer from Kota Surabaya to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33

Is it cheaper to fly into Surabaya or Tiger Leaping Gorge?

Prices for flights to both Tiger Leaping Gorge and Surabaya change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Surabaya $37
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $28

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Surabaya $4.56
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $15

Tours and Activities in Surabaya

Here are a few actual costs in Surabaya for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • From Mount Bromo Sunrise Guided Group Tour: $46
  • Epic Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Surabaya & Malang: $52
  • Private Day Tour Surabaya Historiculture : $70
  • Mount Bromo Sunrise Shared Guided Tour from Surabaya : $71
  • Day Tour - Surabaya Heritage Colonial Tour: $73
  • Bromo Sunrise Tour: $76
  • Probolinggo City Tour For Cruise Passengers: $78
  • Surabaya Private Tour: $78
  • Bromo Tour Package: Midnight Bromo Open Trip from Batu: $79
  • Start From Mount Bromo Sunrise Shared Guided Tour : $79
  • Half-Day Private Majapahit Historical Tour from Surabaya: $80
  • Majapahit Heritage Archaelogy tour via surabaya: $80

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Surabaya -
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $6.46


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Surabaya and Tiger Leaping Gorge, we can see that Surabaya is more expensive. And not only is Tiger Leaping Gorge much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tiger Leaping Gorge would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiger Leaping Gorge and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Surabaya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Surabaya than you might in Tiger Leaping Gorge.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Surabaya Expensive? and Is Tiger Leaping Gorge Expensive?.