Ijen Blue Flame Tour
Kawah Ijen or Ijen Crater is one of the recommended destinations for those who love to explore mountains. This crater is one of the active volcanoes in East Java, Indonesia. You are about to explore a volcano with the biggest crater lake in Java. So, what things can you enjoy while exploring Ijen Crater?
Things to Know about Ijen Crater
As a volcano with the biggest crater lake in Java, it is approximately 200 meters deep down. Another interesting fact is that the lake is also the most acidic in the world. The acidity level of the water in this lake reaches 0.1 of the pH levels. Despite the characteristics, the crater lake is fantastic with its turquoise color. You can also see the cliffs and several volcanoes. Blue Flame is the most popular attraction in Ijen Crater.
About Blue Flame or Blue Fire at Ijen Crater
It seems incomplete if you explore Ijen Crater without exploring Blue Flame. The location is at the bottom of the crater. It is also the location of the mining site that spews out sulfuric gases. The blue flame is coming from the burned sulfur. The hot temperature reaches over 300 degrees Celcius that burns the sulfur and creates blue flames. Travelers can only see the beauty of blue flames during night time. It is also the only natural flame in Indonesia. Ijen Crater becomes one of the Unesco Global Geopark projects due to its uniqueness.
Exploring Ijen Crater Blue Flames from Bali 1 Day 1 Night
We can help you to explore Ijen Crater and Blue Flames. Our team will pick you up at the hotel in Bali. Make sure that you are ready between 06.30 – 07.00 PM. You are about to go to the Gilimanuk ferry port. We will deliver you there with our private car with AC. It takes 4 hours to reach the port. You still have to take a ferry to reach Ketapang ferry port of Banyuwangi for about 1 hour. There will be a 4WD vehicle or Jeep that is waiting for you. The driver will deliver you to the Licin Village and the slope of Mount Ijen. Be ready because once you get in the parking area of Mount Ijen you will take a walk for about 1 to 1.5 hours to the slope of the volcano. Then, our professional tour guide will guide you to explore the crater, including seeing the Blue Flames.
We give you time to take a rest on the edge of the crater. Take your time to enjoy the fantastic panorama at an altitude of 2883 meters. Here, you can also enjoy the view of the sulfate lake. Sometimes, you will see several sulfur mining workers passing by to go to the crater.
After that, we guide you back to the parking area and lead you to the local restaurant for having breakfast. You will take the same route to go back to the hotel in Bali.
Quick summary of Ijen Blue Fire Tour from Bali One Day
– Pick up from requested pick up location at Bali
– Going to gilimanuk ferry port
– Check in ferry, going to Ketapang ferry port
– Going to Ijen basecamp (Paltuding)
– Coffee break / safety briefing
– Hiking to Ijen Volcano
– Blue flames and Ijen crater sightseeing
– Back to Basecamp
– Going to Banyuwangi, breakfast at restaurant
– Going to ferry port
– Drop off service to Bali area (Kuta, Denpasar, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud)
The Facilities and Services You Get
You will get a variety of facilities and services when you are joining our Ijen Crater Blue Flames tour. Let say you are about to explore the crater with our professional tour guide. We will go there by using a private car with AC. The driver or tour guide can speak English fluently, so you can communicate and ask anything if you want. The cost also includes tax, breakfast, entrance fee ticket, ferry boat ticket, gas mask and headlamps, parking fee, and petrol.
Cautions
Ijen Crater is not allowed for people with asthma, heart disease, serious medical issues, pregnant women, and back problems. Wear a decent shoe with a good grip on its sole, light clothes, a jacket, personal ID card, water, and first aid kit.
– Our customer service : Email balijavaholidays@gmail.com / WhatsApp +6287755516005 –
(DESTINATION AND DURATION CAN BE MODIFIED)
—