Ijen Crater Tour From Bali
About Kawah Ijen (Ijen Crater)
Kawah Ijen (Ijen crater) is one of the most unique active volcano in Indonesia. Located in East Java, Ijen crater has the biggest crater lake in the island of Java. With a depth reaching roughly around 200 meters deep down, the lake contains an enormous steaming acid water in it. The acidity can reach at 0,1 of pH level, granting this lake a title as World’s most acidic lake. Despite its hideously fame, Ijen crater attract tourist for its astonishing view. A turquoise-colored lake, circled with towering cliffs, and several volcanoes at background is undoubtedly stunning view of a natural wonder.
On the top of that, Ijen crater also widely known for its rare natural phenomenon called Blue flames. Down at the bottom of the crater, where the mining site located, lies a main vent of the volcano which regularly spews out sulfuric gasses. With temperature hitting more than 300 ˚C it immediately burns the sulfur and creating the incredible blue flames (blue fire). Blue flames only visible during nighttime, and can only be found at Ijen Crater. For its unique and picturesque scene of nature , Kawah Ijen is now proposed to be a Unesco Global Geopark.
The itinerary of Ijen Crater Blue Flames Tour From Bali 1 Day 1 Night
Start from your hotel in Bali between 06.30 – 07.00 PM. Our staff will take you to the most western tip of Bali to reach Gilimanuk ferry port for about 4 hours by a private car with AC then from Gilimanuk Harbor, We will take a ferry to cross Bali strait for about 1 hours to reach Ketapang ferry port of Banyuwangi in the most eastern tip of Java Island. And then At 01:00 AM (early morning), We will use 4WD vehicle (Jeep) to go to the village of Licin with english local guide and then continue to the slope of Mount Ijen, passing through plantations and rainforest. This is one of the few remaining on the island of Java with giant ferns and plants, big trees, this journey takes approximately an hour from Banyuwangi city. Arriving at the parking area of Mount Ijen. Approximately 1 until 1.5 hours will be required to ascend slope of mount Ijen to reach peak of Ijen Crater and along the path, You will enjoy the blue fire.
Resting on the edge of the crater at an altitude of 2883 meters and enjoy best panorama of the lake of sulphate where reflects spectacular view in the surrounding walls to give the impression like doom. The sulfur mining workers go down into the crater and climb back up by passing dangerous path on the edge of Ijen Crater. You will also enjoy the beautiful scenery in the crater of Ijen as one of God’s amazing creation.
After You enjoyed the natural scenery at Crater of Ijen and then descend the slope of Mount Ijen until vehicles parking area where our vehicle is waiting for escort you to the local restaurant for having breakfast. Afterward, we will drive back to the Bali island with same route. We will arrive at your Bali hotel in the afternoon.
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 Marlin restaurant & beach club
– Going to ferry port
– Drop off service to Bali area (Kuta, Denpasar, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud)
Include Package :
– Tax & service
– Private full AC transport
– English speaking driver
– English speaking guide (Ijen trekking)
– Mineral water during tour
– Breakfast at 1911 Cafe / Waroeng Kemarang
– Entrance tickets
– Return ferry boat ticket (Bali – Java – Bali)
– Gas masks & headlamps (for trekking in Ijen)
– Petrol, fee parking, & donation
Enclude Package :
– Meals (lunch & dinner)
– Personal Expenses
The things that you should bring during the trip:
– Decent shoes for hiking or trekking (with good grip on its sole)
– Light clothes for trekking (inner layer)
– Gloves / any personal items needed to prevent cold weather
– Warm jacket (preferably windproof)
– Raincoat and tissues (available at basecamp)
– Small backpack to carry items
– Cap or hat (it gets sunny after morning)
– Personal ID card
– Snacks or any light meals needed for long trekking
– Camera or any other tools to capture picture
Important things that you must read before you book the tour:
– Destination area is restricted for people with asthma
– Destination area is restricted for people with heart disease
– Destination area is restricted for people with serious medical issue
– Not recommended for pregnant travelers
– Not recommended for travelers with back problems
– Advised for fit and healthy traveler
What’s the best time to pick up and start the tour:
Pemuteran : 09.30 PM (30 minutes to harbour)
Lovina : 09.00PM (1,5 hours to harbor)
Munduk : 08.00 PM (2 hours to harbor)
Ubud : 07.00 PM (4 hours to harbor)
Sanur : 06.30PM (4-5 hours to harbor)
Kuta : 06.30 PM (4-5 hours to harbor)
Jimbaran : 06.30 PM (4-5 hours to harbor)
Uluwatu to : 06.00 PM (5-6 hours to harbor)
Seminyak : 07.00 PM (4-5 hours to harbor)
Canggu : 07.00 PM (4-5 hours to harbor)
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