Bali or Banyuwangi: Mount Ijen Blue Fire Hiking Bali to Mount Ijen and back to Bali
ID: GYG647468-O-1074510
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
1 days
Description
Trip to Kawah Ijen from Bali OR Banyuwangi, easy to moderate hike up to summit where the mesmerizing panorama of the turquoise crater lake is await, it's also another sunrise spot in East Java.
Experience easy to moderate trekking on a 2700 meters high active volcano for couple hours. At the midnight for the blue flame, sunrise and exotic crater view. From the peak of Ijen can be seen also other peaks stands together make spectacular formation with the turquoise crater lake of Ijen as the center of the highlight.
The main highlight is Mt. Ijen Blue Flame:
Note: Since the tremors happened on July 13th 2024, visitors are currently restricted to approach the crater area due to safety reason. Blue flame can be spotted from 500 meters as the allowed distance ONLY IF its flame is big enough as well as the favorable weather.
Not only the nature things, this trekking will also show you the local's struggle. Seeing the local sulfur miner activity and learn about their story somehow will probably being an unforgettable experience for you.
Another 1.5hours of descending before arrive back at parking lot, it can be less if you are fast. Going back to your hotel after 15 minutes break in the cafetaria available at car parking area.
For those who back to Bali, will be transferred to Ketapang harbor, take ferry to Bali and car transport back to hotel in Bali. Estimated time arrive in Bali is around 4 PM.
Highlights
- easy to moderate active volcano hiking, attractive yet lesser time consuming
- natural formation of coloured acid lake, mountain range, sunrise spot
- see the local miners, and know their story as one of the lowest paid job
- Blue fire,
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ijen Geopark is closed for visitor every first Friday in a month. If your visit take place in Friday at the first week of month and there is availability on that day, it supposed to be not available due to closure. We do our best to manage it, however we just anticipating unintended error from ourside.
INCLUDED
- Hotel shuttle Banyuwangi area
- Guide trekking (English Speaking Guide)
- Ijen geopark entry fee
- Mask & flashlight
- Ijen screening
- Water/coffee/tea at the rest area (basecamp) of Ijen
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals/extra drinking water
- Tipping
- Drop off to port
- Other personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.