Startand end in Bali! With the In-depth Cultural tour Mount Ijen: Electric Blue Fire Tour , you have a 2 days tour package taking you through Bali, Indonesia. Mount Ijen: Electric Blue Fire Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. MountIjen is one of the most popular destinations of volcano tour, besides Mount Bromo, in the Province of East Java, Indonesia. Mount Ijen is particularly popular due to the phenomenal blue fire, which appears at around 03.00 - 05.00 am at Ijen Crater. If you want to see the phenomenon in proximity, taking Ijen volcano tour is the answer. MountBromo Ijen Crater Bali Tour Package. Ijen crater is a mountain located in Bondowoso and Banyuwangi city. Which has its own uniqueness that emits gas that looks like a blue fire that can only be enjoy at night until morning, the best time to witness the natural phenomenon of the blue flame is early morning ( 00.00 - 04.30 ). Day1: Bali-Ferry to Ketapang-Ijen Volcano You'll start your three-day adventure in the evening with pickup from your hotel. Then you'll head to Gilimanuk Port to take a ferry to Ketapang. From there, drive to the starting point of Ijen Volcano. Day 2: Ijen Volcano-Crater-Bromo Village Day two begins with a brief safety session before MountBromo ijen tour from Baliis comfortable to do with a flight or land transportation. But it is recommended that tourists entrust the tour to a professional traveling agency. The Blue fire at Mount Ijenis the superstar for those who love backpacking. Tourists who love photography will also love to join the trip. Surabaya- Mount Bromo - Tumpak Sewu Waterfall - Ijen Bluefire Tour - Bali 4d3n cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Surabaya - Mount Bromo - Tumpak Sewu Waterfall - Ijen Bluefire Tour - Bali 4d3n on Tripadvisor hnGc6. Mount Ijen tour from Bali 1 day tourMount Ijen tour Ijen Crater is a Stratovolcano mountain which is located on the border between Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Ijen Crater Kawah Ijen has the highest peak of meters above sea been the iconic places, even been the favorite destination for the tourists. Why? Because we ensure you that if the Ijen Crater is the best choice for their vacations. Ijen crater has all the wonderful things, that you want to see turquoise Lake, that’s what the tourist called Ijen Crater, is One of the Instagramable places to take some photos. Ijen Crater Lake has a depth of 200 meters, and the crater has a high acidity that is close to that could dissolve the human body quickly. When we see the crater lake from the peak of Ijen Mountain we will see the oldest dam of Ijen Crater. The Ijen Crater Dam has built when in the Dutch era. It functions to avoid the overflow of crater can also see the best sunrise ever and the rare phenomenon which is only two in the world, after Iceland, it is called “BLUE FIRE”.The blue fire has been there a few hundred years ago or maybe a thousand years ago. And yet, its existence was known around 1950. Blue fire formed because the solfatara hole with sufficient hot temperature 600 degrees Celcius is burning the closest how we can go there starting from Bali?Our Ijen Expedition team will pick up you from Denpasar Airport, Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, or wherever to pick up the place that you choose by the AC vehicles for bringing you to the most western part of Bali, Gilimanuk the next route, we’ll bring you to go to Banyuwangi city The Sunrise of Java by ferry ship. It will take 1 hour to reach Ketapang Harbor. When you will arrive in Banyuwangi, the times are changed to one hour slower. Not WITA Middle Indonesian Time but using WIB Western Indonesian Time.Finally, you’ve arrived in Banyuwangi. Welcome to Banyuwangi city, the easternmost part of Java Island. From there, at around am we’ll bring you goes to Paltuding Rest Area it will take 1-1,5 hours.During the trip, youll be spoiled by the various kinds of wonderful places. Such as the green area of the rice fields, the wonderful new place, the humble kindest face of the people of Banyuwangi, and also the cool air in the Paltuding Area, at around 130 am, you’ll start hiking to Ijen Mountain. It will take 1 hour. The track of Ijen Mountain was followed by the sloping track and uphill, for a little path is pretty well maintained and in good condition and other views of rounding volcanoes and luxurious vegetation will accompany your the crater rim the top of Ijen Mountain you should be using the gas mask so that you’ll not have taken out short of breath. And then we’ll bring you to go down to see the blue fire right on the edge of the acidic lake temperature of the lake +- 40 degrees Celcius; Ph 0,5; max depth +- 200 m.Hike go to down +- 45mins, the rocky tracking.The blue fire is ignited with sulphuric gas, which is emerging from cracks at temperatures up to 600 degrees Celcius 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit. Those gases directly originated from the magmatic chamber under the volcano. The flames could be up to 5 meters high; some of the gas condenses to liquid and is still is the largest blue flame area in the world and one of the purest sulfur mines. Escaping volcanic gases are channeled through a network of ceramic pipes, resulting in the condensation of molten sulfur which is deep red in color when molten, pours slowly from the ends of these pipes and pools on the ground, turning bright yellow as it miners break the cooled material into large pieces and carry it away in baskets. Miners carry loads ranging from 75 kilograms to 90 kilograms, up 300 meters to the crater rim, with a gradient of 45 to 60 degrees Most miners make this journey twice a day resources by Wikipedia.After enjoying the gorgeous blue fire, it’s time to see the wonderful sunrise ever in East it’s time to go back home. It will take about 45 mins-1 hour. It is faster than when we go hiking. Please more carefully, cause sometimes we’ll meet on the slippery sandy our driver will pick up you in Paltuding Ijen for breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll continue on our journey to Ketapang Harbor to cross to Bali with Ferry ship; +-1h. the ship will take you back to reach Denpasar city and wherever your drop-off place 4-5 hours.Keep in mind that Bali is H+1 compared to Java time. You will get Arrived at your final destination at 3-4 pick up pm drive to Gilmanuk am go to java by am drive to the Ijen parking am hiking to Ijen crater am down the crater for blue am experience the blue am back to the crater am enjoy the view over the acidic lake and am back to the parking am pm back to Bali Ubud PM finish the programWe already have the price list of the package 1 pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. pax IDR. Transportation from Bali to JavaFerryEntrance feeTrekking guideExclude Lunch and dinnerTipping guide and driverINFO AND BOOKING[caldera_form id=”CF60a042207e1ff”] Share this information with your friends This phenomenon is really caused by the combustion of sulfur, of which Ijen has a number of the best levels in the world. The sulfuric gases are released from cracks within the rock at air mass and temperatures sometimes far more than 1,112°.The blue fire will be reduced in size around 5 because the sun will come at 5 so don’t go too late. when the sun rises, the blue fire will be reduced and cannot be seen. April to November is the best month to see the blue fire can I see the blue fire Ijen crater?Where can I see the blue fire? To see the blue fire you have to come to Ijen Crater, Ijen Crater is an active volcano in Banyuwangi, East Java, does Ijen a crater has a blue fire Ijen crater?the lava molten rock that emerges from the Earth at ultra-high temperatures isn’t colored significantly differently than the lava at other volcanoes, which all differ slightly based on their mineral composition but appear a bright red or orange color in their molten at Kawah Ijen, extremely high quantities of sulfuric gases emerge at high pressures and temperatures sometimes more than 600°C along with the sulfur from within the volcano breaches the surface, it can reach temperatures up to 600°C 1, 112°F, and therefore the sulfur immediately encounters lower temperatures and pressures at the surface, which causes the sulfur to right away ignite and erupt blue flames up to five meters 16 ft into the you need to bring to see Blue FireTorches both hand torches or headlamps. We opted for the headlamps to maintain our palms-free, although I took both, simply in case the battery might run out withinside the nightGloves it’s miles bloodless up there, however, they even serve you nicely whilst you pass down the crater and ought to preserve directly to sharp rocksGas masks, that you want as safety in opposition to dense clouds of poisonous gases like sulphur dioxide. You can not live for a long term in one’s gases without a mask. It all relies upon the wind if you’ll stumble upon a number of the ones poisonous gases on the day of your jacket. Now, do no longer count on the provider of a “cell second-hand iciness garments store”Tour Package Blue fireIjen Crater tour package from Bali 1 dayblue fire Ijen tour 2 day 1 Night From BaliIjen Crater midnight Tour From BanyuwangiBromo ijen tour 3 Day 2 Night From SurabayaIJEN CRATERTUMPAK SEWUMOUNT BROMO 4 DAY 3 NIGHT TOUR FROM BALIBali Ijen crater Bromo Yogyakarta 5 Day 4 NightMount Bromo-Ijen crater tour From Bali 3 Day 2 NightMount Ijen Hike The Most Epic Adventures in East JavaIjen Crater is one of the popular tourist sites located within the borders of Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies in East Java. Having more than two thousand visitors every month, Ijen Crater becomes a tourist attraction that makes many people is a must see if you are in the area or planning a trip to East Java Indonesia. You can enjoy many interesting things in the Ijen Crater, ranging from the phenomenon of the Blue Fire to the sunrise point. Moreover, Mount Ijen has an altitude of 2,386 meters above sea is surrounded by the most beautiful lush green countryside with rice fields and forests. And bordered by two other mountains right next to it Meranti and Merapi. The gate is open from hiking itself to the volcano is around until 2 hours. Also, the trip to the bottom of the crater is around 30-40 minutes. Ijen carter itself is truly dramatic – the caldera has a lake that is bright green in colour and almost 100% pure sulphuric acid. It is 200 mt deep at its deepest and provides a fascinating focus to the best time to visit Ijen Crater Or ijen Volcano Or Kawah IjenThe best day to visit this volcano is the dry season, which mostly it starts from April until the beginning of November. Those months are the best time to visit Ijen TIME TO VISIT Start from the end of December until March, there will be more rain that will start from Morning until night. From December until March the intensity of the fog in the Ijen Crater was lower. Thus, visitors can see the blue lake and blue fire without being blocked by you can see in the Ijen crater Mount Ijen Hike1. The blue fire phenomenonThe blue fire is a natural wonder that can only be seen at Ijen, It is only visible in the extreme darkness. If you are planning to witness the blue fire, you have to start walking at 2 AM. Once at the top you have to descend again into the crater, wearing a mask to find the blue Acidic Crater Lake Mount Ijen HikeThis beautiful warm lake with its blue-greenish water looks very inviting but it is corrosive and dangerous! Kawah Ijen Ijen crater is the world’s largest highly acidic volcanic lake. The crater size is about 960 meters x 600 meters with a depth of 200 meters is so acidic that it can dissolve clothes and human acid measure is almost zero pH< similar to the strength of car battery acid. I tried to touch the water using my finger, it was very warm and it tastes don’t try this, I got my finger itched for about 30 minutes! The best time to go down to Ijen crater lake is in the morning between to am. Around 10 am the wind started to blow the acid smokes of sulfur to the walking will be hard to climb down or up when it got covered with those sulfur smokes. If you are in this situation and you don’t have a mask, pour some water on the tissue or Sunrise Mount Ijen Hike3. Sulfur miner Mount Ijen HikeKawah Ijen has been a working sulfur mine since 1968 and you will come across a number of hardworking miners hauling heaving reed baskets of sulfur—weighing up to a mind-boggling 200 pounds—up and down the volcano on your what has to be one of the toughest jobs in the world, many miners choose this line of work over farming in local areas thanks to its higher wage roughly $10 a day around 800 rupiahs per kilogram, based on two trips. If you’re an adventure and hiking fan, you need to add the Kawah Ijen sunrise hike to your travel bucket list. Kawah Ijen is an active volcano in East Java, and one of the few places in the world where you can see blue flames. When I found out about it on my first Bali, I decided that I couldn’t miss out on this experience. We did a Ijen crater tour from Bali, and while being pretty knackering, it was one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re also planning to do the Mount Ijen sunrise hike, this is the guide for you! In this post I’ve outlined everything you need to do about doing the Kawah Ijen night hike, whether you do it yourself or with a tour. I’ve included some basic information about this incredible natural phenomenon, how to get there, what to expect, what you need to bring and some Ijen crater tour options to choose from. So let’s dive in and start planning your Bali to Mount Ijen tour! Contents1 About Kawah Ijen2 How to get to Mount Ijen from Bali3 Our experience doing a Mount Ijen sunrise tour from The Blue Flames of Kawah The Kawah Ijen Sunrise4 Can you hike Ijen without a guide?5 Is doing a Ijen crater tour from Bali worth it?6 Where to stay for your Mount Ijen In Ubud Desa Visesa or Komaneka at Monkey In Cepaka Villa In Canggu Pondok Homestay7 What to bring to hike Kawah Ijen Waiting for the sun to rise at the top of Kawah Ijen About Kawah Ijen Kawah Ijen is on the island of Java in Indonesia, an island famous for its spectacular temples and wild nature. Ijen is actually a group of composite volcanoes. Kawah Ijen is the highest and the one with the largest crater, which most travellers visit and hike due to the blue flame phenomenon. The blue flames of Kawah Ijen are a natural phenomenon visible only here due to the combustion of sulphuric gases. Kawah Ijen is an active volcano, but it doesn’t erupt lava as you would expect. The eruptions are actually of methane and other gases, which make it particularly dangerous as they can’t be predicted like normal eruptions. The Ijen crater is filled of bright turquoise water, which despite being beautiful to see, is actually extremely acidic. Mount Ijen has a dramatic and dangerous beauty to it. Doing a Mount Ijen sunrise tour, hiking up at night to see the blue flames and sunrise is an experience I recommend to all outdoors adventure lovers. Standing over the crater of Kawah Ijen, looking down at the biggest acidic lake in the world How to get to Mount Ijen from Bali Ijen is in East Java. To get there from Bali you need to drive for around 4 hours from the main tourist parts of Bali like Ubud, Seminyak or Canggu to Gilimanuk, where you then get a 1-hour ferry to Java, and then for a final 1-hour drive to the base of Kawah Ijen. The easiest way to get to Ijen from Bali is do to an organised tour, since they will handle all the transfers and you will then have a guide to support you during the hike. You can also get there without a tour by either renting a scooter, renting a car or a combination of buses. While it might be cheaper I personally think it would add quite a lot of faff to an already long journey and isn’t worth it. Click here to book your Ijen crater tour from Bali! Our experience doing a Mount Ijen sunrise tour from Bali We set off from Seminyak at 6pm on the Friday. We did 4- hour minivan drive to Gilimanuk, where we got a 1-hour long ferry to East Java, and then another 1-hour drive to the base camp of Kawah Ijen. We were ready to be up all night, so spending the car journey sleeping if you can is the best way to ensure you are fresh for the hike. We were told to wear warm clothes as it can get cold on top of the volcano, and stupidly dismissed it wondering how cold it could really be. Unsurprisingly, we were wrong and as soon as we stepped out of the car we were greeted by the chilly mountain air. Looking down in the crater of Kawah Ijen As our guides explained some of the basics about climbing Kawah Ijen they also handed out warm coats to the foolish people like me that didn’t bring one, along with headlights to climb up in the dark and gas masks for the sulphur gases. At 2am we set off from the base camp and started hiking under the starry sky. Being a city girl born and raised, I don’t often get to see the night sky unaffected by light pollution, and it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. The hike can be intense and quite steep at parts, but the path is easy to walk since there is an almost paved path, as it used every day by the sulphur miners. It was easy also because we were continuously supported by our guides. Harry and the other guides know the volcano inside out, and it was fascinating to hear their stories of when they hiked Kawah Ijen as sulphur miners. Click here to book your Ijen crater tour from Bali! The sun breaks through and turns East Java pink The Blue Flames of Kawah Ijen After the first steep 45 minutes the path flattens out a bit, which makes the second half of the hike easier. When we were about to approach the peak we were advised to put on our gas masks, as we were downwind form the mines and the sulphur was blowing in our direction. After hours of hiking under the stars we made it to the top, just in time to see the blue flames. This natural phenomenon happens due to the combustion of sulphuric gases. The gases emerge from cracks in the rock at high pressure and temperature, and when they come in contact with the air, they ignite, creating the blue flames. When we were there we weren’t allowed to go closer to the flames or inside Ijen crater due to the high levels of methane. Depending on the season and daily weather conditions you might be able to go inside the crater. While the blue flames were undeniably cool, it wasn’t the highlight of the tour for me. The beauty of the landscape, hiking under the starry sky and the unforgettable sunrise were what made the experience so incredible for us. Misty morning landscapes at Kawah Ijen The Kawah Ijen Sunrise Once we decided we had seen enough blue flames we started hiking once again. This part was considerably easier since the area around the crater of the volcano is pretty much flat. We walked all the way around the crater to the east side, where we sat to wait for the sunrise. That moment of trepidation, sat with other hikers as the sky began to lighten was truly magical. As the sun came up everything around us became golden, revealing the beauty of the Mount Ijen landscape. We spent a couple hours at the top, enjoying the warmth of the rising sun and exploring the top of the crater, admiring the turquoise lake beneath us. The hike back was considerably easier, although a little hard on the knees. On the way back we saw the sulphur miners carrying bamboo baskets, filled with up to 70kg of sulphurs on their shoulders. Click here to see the latest availability and prices for a Bali to Ijen sunrise tour! Enjoying the morning light after the night hike It’s crazy to think that we hiked Kawah Ijen as tourists, admiring the beautiful night sky, the peculiarity of the blue flames and acid lake, and the stunning sunrise, while others were hiking it at our same time but for work, trying to make a living. That is one of the things I love about travelling, you see new things and meet new people, and it makes you reflect on your experiences and how you affect those you meet. If you want to find out more about the job of the sulphur miners at Kawah Ijen you can check out this documentary by the BBC or article by CNN. Once we made it back to the base camp we then drove off to a traditional Javanese family house, for a typical Javanese breakfast. After being up and hiking all night this was much needed and appreciated. We then got in the car and got ready to nap on our 6-hour journey back to Bali. Waiting for the sunrise at Kawah Ijen Can you hike Ijen without a guide? It depends on your fitness and confidence level. The trail itself is fairly easy and well marked. There are also so many people going up between tourists and miners that it’s almost impossible to get lost. However if you want to go down inside the crater the path is a little trickier, and having a guide help you and show you where to put your feet will make it much easier. Personally I was glad to have a guide with us. Our guide used to work as a sulphur miner and had lots of interesting stories about Kawah Ijen. It was also one of my first night hikes so I was glad for the extra support. If you’re an experienced hiker and have done lots of night hikes before you would be fine without one. Just rent a gas mask at the base of Ijen, follow the crowds and you’re sorted. Check out the prices and availability to do a Bali to Ijen crater tour! One of the sulphur miners at Kawah Ijen – Photo by M. Rinandar Tasya on Scopio Is doing a Ijen crater tour from Bali worth it? It ultimately depends on how long you have in Bali, but personally, I don’t think so. While there’s no doubt that hiking under the Milky Way, seeing the natural phenomenon of the blue flames and that stunning sunrise is a magical experience, it’s also a knackering one. On my first trip to Indonesia I only had 10 days in Bali. Taking 24 hours out of that to see Ijen destroyed us, and we spent the few days after that in Ubud just recovering from the night hike and long journey. If you have longer in Indonesia then yes, I think you should do it. If I were to go back and hike Ijen again I would do one of the following options instead. Do a 3-day Ijen & Bromo tour from Bali – The journey from Bali to East Java is pretty long and knackering. I recommend visiting also Mount Bromo while you’re at it. That way the long bus and ferry journeys will be spread out and not back to back in 24 hours, and you’ll see also one of the most stunning natural landscapes in Indonesia. Click here to find out more about doing a 3-day Bromo & Ijen tour! Aerial photo of Mount Bromo – Photo by Alexander Pflaum on Scopio Borobudur, Bromo & Ijen tour from Yogyakarta – Alternatively you can also do a 4-day tour from Yogyakarta. This tour also includes a visit to Borobudur, one of the most beautiful temples in Indonesia. It’s the perfect alternative and gives you the opportunity to see more than just Bali. However it’s quite a long trip so best suited for those who have a long time to spend in Bali. Click here to find out more about doing a 4-day Borobudur, Bromo & Ijen tour from Yogyakarta! Wandering around Borobudur just after sunrise Hike Mount Batur in Bali instead – If you’re tight on time and can only visit Bali, but really want to do a volcano night and sunrise hike, then I would recommend hiking Mount Batur instead. Sure, there are no blue flames and the landscape is completely different, but you will still get the night hike experience, without having to take 24 hours out of your day to do so. Click here to find out more about hiking Mount Batur in Bali! Mount Batur in Bali – Photo by Joaquin Prats on Scopio Where to stay for your Mount Ijen hike If you’re doing your Ijen crater tour from Bali it doesn’t really matter where in Bali you’re staying, since it will usually include pick-up and drop-off. I’ve listed below some of the places I stayed at during my two trips to Bali, which I particularly liked and can recommend. In Ubud Desa Visesa or Komaneka at Monkey Forest I stayed in Ubud twice on separate occasions and in very different types of hotels. The first time I stayed at Komaneka at Monkey Forest, located right in the centre of Ubud, an easy walking distance to all the main attractions. Despite being so central it wasn’t noisy, and the resort is very beautiful. I also stayed in a resort called Desa Visesa, which was a bit outside the centre of Ubud but they offer a free shuttle service in the town centre. Both offer standard rooms at affordable prices, or private villas with pool if you’re looking for something a bit fancier. They’re both also very Insagrammable hotels, perfect for those picture perfect holiday shots! Click here to book your stay in Ubud! Drone shot of the main pool at Desa Visesa Ubud In Cepaka Villa Sungai If you’re willing to splurge a bit on your Bali trip, Villa Sungai is the place to do it. Villa Sungai has been featured multiple times in luxury travel magazines and has won multiple awards. The property itself is beautiful, with outdoors bathrooms and private pools. The staff are simply stunning and really go out of their way to make your stay there unforgettable. It’s one of the best private pool villas in Bali. Check the latest prices and availability at Villa Sungai The main pool at Villa Sungai In Canggu Pondok Homestay In Canggu we stayed at Pondok Homestay, a lovely property a short 20 minute walk down to the beach. For 24 EUR a night we had a private ensuite room with air conditioning and a pool. The property was just off the main road and next to a rice field, away from the noise of the busy street, which made it a very quiet and pleasant place to stay. Click here to see the latest prices and availability at Pondok Homestay! Drone shot of the pool at Pondok Homestay in Canggu What to bring to hike Kawah Ijen If you choose to do a Ijen guided tour they will provide you with the essentials like gas mask and a warm coat. You don’t need much besides the usual travel essentials, but I’ve listed below some things that you should remember to pack. Warm coat – I know what you’re thinking, you’re going to Bali, you don’t want to bring a warm coat with you! With a tour they should give you one, but better safe than cold! Water bottle – There are no services whatsoever once you start the hike, so make sure to bring plenty of water with you for the hike! Comfortable walking shoes – You don’t want your feet to hurt half way through the hike. Bring some comfy walking shoes with you and you’ll be sorted for a night of hiking! Head torch – You’ll be hiking in the dark after all! They should give you one if you do a tour, but if you’re hiking alone you will definitely need one, even if there will be lots of lights from other people hiking. Enjoying the view on the ferry back to Bali from Java after our Ijen day tour Final thoughts on doing a Ijen crater tour Have you ever hiked up an active volcano at night? How did you find it? Let me know in the comments below! Doing the Kawah Ijen night hike was one of the coolest parts of our Bali trip. Yes it was pretty knackering, but it was also pretty magical and a unique experience I’d never had before. I hope you find this guide useful in planning your own Ijen tour from Bali. I’ve listed everything you need to know and can expect, as well as some better options if you have longer to spend in Indonesia. Looking for more Indonesia and Bali travel tips? Check out these guides The most beautiful places in Bali Plan your perfect Bali surfing trip The ultimate Bali bucket list Explore the most beautiful rice fields in Bali Snorkel with turtles in Gili Trawangan Places to avoid in Bali & where to go instead Enjoyed reading about doing a Mount Ijen sunrise tour from Bali? Pin it! Admire a sunrise from the iconic Mount Ijen on an early-morning trip from Bali. Enjoy a hotel transfer during the night, take the ferry to Java, then hike though the rainforest to the volcanic this activityFree cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund Reserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today. Covid-19 precautionsSpecial health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Duration 1 dayCheck availability to see starting times. Live tour guideEnglish Marvel at the volcanic crater of Mount Ijen as you admire the sunriseImmerse yourself in the rainforest and hike through giant ferns and treesRide the ferry to Java, then travel aboard a thrilling 4WD vehicleTake in panoramic views of the sulfur lake and its surrounding sceneryEnjoy a roundtrip transfer directly from your accommodation in BaliBenefit from pick-up from your hotel in Bali, and then travel to the westernmost tip to catch the ferry to Java from Gilimanuk. Upon arrival at Ketapang port in Banyuwangi, travel by 4WD vehicle to the village of Licin and drive through a rainforest of giant ferns and trees on the slopes of Mount Ijen. Note For Temporary visitors couldn't get down to the crater. Get a panoramic view of the sulfur lake and surrounding landscape in the first light of day. Then, return to the base of the mountain to enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before the drive back to the pickup and drop-offFerry ticketMount Ijen entrance feesTrekking guideGas maskBreakfastLunch and dinnerWhat to bringCameraHiking shoesJacketFace mask or protective coveringKnow before you goKeep in mind that the crater is temporarily not open to visitors. Mount Ijen, also known as Kawah Ijen’ is highly recommended for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The Plateau was at one time a huge active crater, 134 sq km in area. Ijen is a quiet but active volcano, and the landscape is dominated by the volcanic cones of Ijen 2,368 asl and Merapi 2,800 asl on the northeastern edge of the Plateau, and Raung 3,332 asl on the southwestern beauty of Ijen Crater has been recognized across the world. In March 2016, this magical lake has been included in UNESCO’s World Biosphere you arrived here after walking through a road surrounded by lush greeneries, a refreshing chill breeze will greet you right away. The air around Ijen Crater normally will reach about 10 degrees celsius dailySometimes, it might even hit 2 degrees celsius. During the day, the mesmerizing sight of sunlight radiating a turquoise lake enveloped with smokes will give you an everlasting impression. Several small vents can be found surrounding the are a source of work for sulfur miners, making their way up and down from the crater and down to the lake each and every day. At dawn, you can have a chance to witness an incredible natural phenomenon where blue-tinted flames will appear around the crater. Known by many as the Blue Fire, this phenomenon usually occurs around 0500 AroundYou can take a walk for about hours around the crater ThereThe Ijen Plateau can be reached through Bondowoso from either the northern or the southern coast. It is closer to Banyuwangi, but the road can be very steep and badly deteriorated. A jeep is quite helpful, although difficult to hire in Banyuwangi and outrageously expensive. Most people walk the last 8 km from about 64 km along the road to Paltuding Post the PHPA Post, the starting point, or the trek to the crater from Bondowoso. Once you’ve arrived at Paltuding Post, you can trek your way up to the edge of the Ijen crater caldera through a 3 km long route. The daily climbing schedule starts at 0100 AM up until 1200 AM. However, during the restriction period, the climbing schedule will instead start at 0300 FOR MOUNT IJEN CRATER TREKA gas mask or filtration mask You can rent this in the parking lot at Ijen Crater. For 40,000 rupiah you can get a mask that covers your mouth and nose with a small filter. It isn’t perfect but it helps a lot. Most people use these and you are only doing near the Sulfur for a short period of time or really as long as you like. There’s no need to go close to flashlight or headlamp The trail is pretty simple the whole way and we had a full moon so we only used one light between us. I do suggest at least one torch or headlamp between you and a partner. They also sell things in the Ijen Crater parking lot for about $4Warm Jacket It was cold but because we were hiking up I actually had my jacket off most of the way. Waiting for sunrise at the top when we stopped moving was cold but only lasted thirty minutes until it warmed up with the rising sun. It isn’t as cold as Bromo and I found it warmer than I shoes I had Salomon hiking shoes, which were great and I suggest proper hiking shoes as they can be quite slippery. However, my friends just used normal sneakers. Definitely, don’t do this one in flip-flops!Water and snacks There are no vendors once you are on the trail for the most part. I think I noticed one shop but I’m not sure it was open. Pack your snacks and water. We were there for a long time taking photos and videos so we packed a bit extra. There are Warungs and cafes near the parking lot for when you exit Ijen FEE TO IJEN CRATERThe entrance fee for foreigners was 150,000 rupiah, which is about $10 USD. For locals and all Indonesians, the fee was only about $1 USD. The team is constantly upgrading the path and adding infrastructure so this fee is quite low considering the popularity of the BEST VALUE IJEN CRATER TOUR FROM BANYUWANGIThe Ijen Crater trek is an amazing experience and with an expert guide, you will have a great time. This tour is one of the top-rated tours you can pre-book online and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from the town of Banyuwangi where everyone stays before Ijen. Here is some information about what is included in the are collected at your accommodation in Banyuwangi at midnight. The journey to the Ijen Crater will take about hours. Then the hike to the Ijen Crater viewpoint takes 90-120 minutes from the foot of the path, which leads you to the top. On a clear day, you can see the magical blue fire, which is a truly unique witnessing the stunning blue flames from the viewpoint, continue to catch the beautiful sunrise over the largest acid lake on Java Island, called Ijen’s Crater. On the way back to the car park, appreciate the local miners carrying sulfur rock as part of their daily tough life to continue fulfilling their family bread and a 1-hour trek down, you will reach the car park around 700 AM. On the way back you will stop at the coffee and cloves plantation on the way back to your accommodation, which you will reach around 900 PACKAGEMount Ijen Tour From BaliMount Ijen Bromo Tour Share this information with your friends

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