Ijen Blue Fire and Crater Lake Day Trip from Banyuwangi
by Good Feeling Adventure
Overview
The tour begins with a pickup from accommodations in Banyuwangi around 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Participants undergo a required health check before traveling by car to Paltuding Post, the starting point of the hike. At Paltuding, the group meets the guide and receives safety equipment including gas masks and headlamps to prepare for the trek. The hike ascends through mountain trails surrounded by forest and volcanic terrain. Along the way, travelers see views of East Java’s highlands and peaks. After about three hours of hiking, the group reaches the summit of Mount Ijen, where they take in the volcanic crater and surrounding cliffs. At Ijen Crater, travelers watch the sunrise over the turquoise acid lake, noting the steam vents and mineral-rich formations. Before dawn, the group descends into the crater to observe the Blue Fire phenomenon, where burning sulfur gases produce blue flames visible only in darkness. Afterward, hikers return to Paltuding to rest and enjoy local snacks and drinks from nearby stalls. The tour includes bottled water, fuel, parking fees, entrance ticket, fried banana snack, gas mask, headlamp, an experienced guide, car transportation, and driver. The total duration is about 10 hours. A health certificate is not included. The tour is not recommended for travelers with respiratory issues.
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Itinerary
Banyuwangi
Between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM, participants are picked up from their accommodation in Banyuwangi. Before departing for the hike, everyone undergoes a health check mandated by local authorities. After this, the group travels by car to Paltuding Post, the trailhead for the Ijen hike.
120 min
Paltuding Post
This is the starting point of the climb, located in the Ijen Plateau at the mountain's base. Here, hikers meet their guide and are given gas masks and headlamps for the trek. The area’s cooler mountain air and quiet surroundings mark the beginning of the ascent toward the Ijen Crater and its Blue Fire.
60 min
Mountain Ijen Kaldera Adventure
The hike proceeds along mountain trails through forests and volcanic areas. During the approximately three-hour climb, hikers see views of East Java’s highlands and nearby peaks. Reaching the summit offers views of the volcanic crater and surrounding landscape.
180 min
Ijen Crater Indonesia
At the crater, travelers observe the turquoise acid lake surrounded by volcanic cliffs and steaming vents. The changing light at sunrise alters the crater's colors. This location offers a rare volcanic environment with distinctive natural features.
120 min
Blue Fire Ijen Crater
Before sunrise, the group descends into the crater to see the Blue Fire, caused by burning sulfur gases that emit blue flames visible only in darkness. This rare natural event is a key highlight of the hike.
60 min
Rest at Paltuding
After the hike, travelers return to Paltuding to rest. Local stalls offer warm drinks and snacks like fried bananas. This stop provides a chance to relax and reflect before returning to Banyuwangi or continuing travel.
60 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.