Hi, I'm Rizky 👋
I was born and raised in Malang, East Java, Indonesia — and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better backyard. Growing up here means the mountains, the waterfalls, and the volcanoes weren't just destinations. They were home.
My name is Rizky Kurniawan. I'm not a tour operator in the traditional sense. I'm a local who fell in love with the outdoors early in life — someone who started hiking as a hobby and slowly realized that sharing these places with others was the most meaningful thing I could do.
Over the past 10 years, I've guided hundreds of travelers through East Java — solo adventurers, couples on their honeymoon, families, and photographers chasing the perfect shot. Every single one of them left with something more than a photo album. That's what keeps me going.
Three Places That Define Me
If you ask me where my heart lives, the answer is easy — it's split between three extraordinary destinations:
Tumpak Sewu
East Java's hidden waterfall paradise — a curtain of water unlike anything on earth
Mount Bromo
The most iconic sunrise in Indonesia, rising above the Sea of Sand at dawn
Kawah Ijen
The electric-blue fire and turquoise acid lake that stops every visitor in their tracks
Why Travel With a Local?
I've met many travelers who came to East Java with a generic itinerary, rushed through the highlights, and left feeling like something was missing. That's exactly what I built Lingkar Panorama to solve.
When you travel with me, you're not getting a script — you're getting stories, context, and access that only a local can offer. The hidden viewpoints. The right time of day at each spot. The local warung where the food is extraordinary and the price is honest. The shortcuts and the slowdowns that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.
🤝 Honest & Transparent
No hidden fees, no pressure. What you see is what you get.
🗺️ Truly Local Knowledge
Born and raised in East Java — this is home, not a job.
🔒 Safety First
Every route is planned with your safety and comfort in mind.
🌿 Respect for Nature
Leave no trace. We protect the places we love most.
Beyond the Mountains
When I'm not guiding, you'll find me on a trail somewhere with a backpack, chasing the next summit or waterfall. Hiking isn't just my profession — it's how I recharge. This personal passion is what keeps every tour fresh and genuine. I never get tired of watching someone stand at the rim of Ijen for the first time, or see the tears in a traveler's eyes at Bromo's sunrise. Those moments never get old.
Over 10 years, I've also built deep relationships with local drivers, porters, and communities around each destination — which means your experience is woven into the real fabric of East Java, not just the tourist surface of it.