mount ijen tour from bali

IjenCrater tour will start at 1.00 AM from your hotel in Banyuwangi, you will be met by your guide, he will bring your breakfast box for your breakfast time on the mountain after the trekking and you will be required to check out from your hotel because we will not come back after Ijen Crater tour, we must go to Mount Bromo via Bondowoso town. The ride from your hotel to Paltuding (1850m Bluefire adventure, We will start the trek at 01.30 am from Paltuding with Experienced local Guide will climb for about 1.45 minutes to reach the top of Mt Ijen . The route is well maintained in good condition and other views of rounding volcanoes and luxurious vegetation will make your journey more memorable. DetailedItinerary Day 1: Bali-Gilimanuk Harbour-Mt. Bromo From western Bali travel by ferry to the eastern tip of Java. Drive to the Mount Bromo area, with a lunch stop along the way. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Day 2: Mt. Bromo-Banyuwangi (Ijen Crater) Very early in the morning, head to the rim of the Tengger caldera. MountBromo & Ijen & North Bali Tour - From Surabaya (5D/4N) Surabaya & Banyuwangi & Bali Tour Type Private Tour Room Type Hotel Stay Group Size 2 - 10 pax Departure Daily Overview This tour is suitable for couples or friends who wants to relax and chill in Bali after their hike in Ijen. MountSemeru Bromo Ijen Trekking 5 Day 4 Night. Mount Bromo Ijen Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Tour 4 Day 3 Night. Mount Ijen Trekking For Blue Fire Tour. Mount Bromo Tour 2 Day 1 Night From Surabaya / Malang / Probolinggo / Banyuwangi. Mount Bromo Ijen Tour 3 Day 2 Night (Sunrise at Bromo and Ijen Blue Fire Tour) Surabaya Bromo Malang Tour 3 Day 2 Night. Vay Tiền Nhanh Ggads. 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! Detailed Reviews Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location 2022From my experience cold, raining, midnight, I can definitely say that the hike was a challenge, and it may not be for everyone. The journey to the fire was quite long, and it was pretty exhausting but because of the views you can see from so high, it was all worth it. Just before the morning came I got to see the the blue fire for a while, and it looked magical. The path down was qute dangerous, June 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 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Read our transparency report to learn 2023 • CouplesWe had organised to do this trip to Java with our driver the year before and looked like an stayed at a homestay close by and had to be up at for3am departure and 4am start to walk up to the gets cold up there at that time in the morning and you could think you were in some country with a warm jumper for the wait to start walking but after the first 100m we had taken off the jumpers and were A HARD WALK for those of you with little was walking 50m and then stopping to get my breath and then on was a 10km up and down walk and most of it straight up and in the dark with just a torch it can be are guys with carts all the way up and back offering rides and the closer you get to the bottom the price goes down and didnt arrive before the sun had come up and the blue fire wasnt there but it was so worth views are took gas masks but didnt need them as the wind was blowing away from see the guys working down the bottom in the clouds of fumes and the seriously small amount of money that they make per kg to bring up from the bottom of the crater is walk was not going to beat me and we did it no problem but just be aware that it is a difficult took my hiking stick with me which was agreat still saw people just making their way up during the day on our way back with small they made itWritten May 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2023 • BusinessIjen crater, located in East Java, Indonesia, is a popular destination for both adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. The crater is a part of the Ijen volcano complex and is known for its stunning turquoise sulfuric acid lake and the famous "blue fire" March 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2023 • FriendsWe arranged this through our tour guide and was introduced to local guide Pebri onsite. Pebri was great and will recommend to anyone looking for a guide, his service and knowledge was superb which made the whole trek so much more. We started at 4am and finished at almost 9am. For someone who doesn’t exercise, the trek was tiring. For 70% of the trek it was at an incline of 40-60 degrees. Def bring a hiking pole - it helped so much, both when going up and to help in balance when coming down. When we reached the top, the view was breath taking and was all worth the hard work. We were blessed by good clear weather. Pebri brought us further up and he knew all the best spots for photos. Bring some light snacks so that you can munch breakfast at the top as well. Good trekking shoes are a must. We started off with three layers as it was cold, but soon removed the layers as we started the trek and gained body heat. The trek at the start is pitch black so you can rent head lamps if you don’t have one at the base area. We didn’t manage to catch the blue fire as it has been closed since Jan due to the toxic level of gas, but even without it, it was still a worth whole experience and that shouldn’t deter you. Some level of basic fitness is required, won’t recommend for young kids or older folks if you don’t exercise regularly. Highly recommended!!! Would def rate this experience much higher over March 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022My hotel was able to organize the tour for me - I joined a group and left Banyuwangi at midnight, to arrive at the Volcano park and begin the hike at 2am when the park opens. All hikers are provided a headlight & gas mask. It's a pretty easy hike, but be warned it's quite a steep hike up for about 2kms, either way. The Blue flame lava caused by the sulphur is the main attraction & that's where you'll need to wear your mask - it was simply the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen! You've got about to get to the blue flames before sunrise where it can't be seen, so just plan around that - I found it to be quite a comfortable hike and pace. But I hike a bit. I have been told that if it rains the blue flames might not be there and that the park is closed on the 1st Friday of every month. I ensured I was in the local area for 2 days because it was one of the key things I came to do - plan to avoid disappointment would be my advice. It's an hour drive there and back, so bring some small change for the toilet and snacks, there are little shops at the entrance of the December 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022 • SoloThis volcano is really amazing. I hiked up this morning with a super nice guide Ali Baba Li from a very small tour organization "explorINDO ijeNESIA". Ali Baba gave me a lot of information and showed me th best spots I saw on internet and instagram. One that made me sad was the sulphur miners. It made me feel stupid for having complaining a lot about my job. It was really an unforgettable November 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn Indonesia12 contributionsAug 2022 • CouplesIt's a very touristy scene where miners and guides will keep offering you rides to the top, it gets annoying when you're tired. It's a steady and steep climb to the top so you'll need to be somewhat fit. To get to the bluefire you'll need to climb down to the mines and the paths are sandy and slippery which means it's harder to climb back up too. My advice is don't make the bluefire as your primary goal, you have to be lucky to be able to see it as it really depends on a lot of things. Just enjoy the hike as mountain if you have asthma, don't go down to the mines. Youll also need to pay for drone permit, so disappointedWritten October 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022 • Couplesreaching the place was challenging, security parameter needs definitely to be implemented...seen visitors almoat fell... Written October 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022Mount Ijen is so majestic and impressive, and yet it also left me emotional due to the mine workers who live in the worst circumstances one can crater lake view is absolutely worth the steep and never-ending climb and the fact that you need to defy the sulfur gasses on the way up or down into the crater for the blue flames. Make sure to bring your own gas mask before visiting this place. The ones they offer you there are so old and dirty, I can guarantee you they make it worse instead of better. Also, you could donate your gas mask to the mine workers afterwards, who are too poor to buy one themselves and have to work in the sulfur gasses day in day all about them and how the climb to Mount Ijen really is in the 'Visit Mount Bromo and Ijen' post on my website can also find the names and contact details of our private guides and driver on our cheap 3-day private tour of the East of October 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022Prepare with a fit body, good shoes, a torch, and a light jacket for soft trekking on mount Ijen. It's better to start before am to trek up to get the blue flame view. LovelyWritten October 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn results 1-10 of 1,463 Looking for adventure in Indonesia? Then the Mt Ijen hike might be right up your alley. Located in East Java, Mt Ijen is home to the largest highly acidic lake in the world. The views from the top are breathtaking; almost as breathtaking as the toxic sulphuric gases that this volcano is continuously spewing. The hike up Mt Ijen is unlike anything in the world. Regardless if you’re an experienced hiker or adventurer, you’ll want to know these 15 important tips for hiking Mt Ijen 1. The Best Time To Hike Mt Ijen The Mt Ijen hike is accessible year-round, however, there are optimal times throughout the year to go. Rainy season in East Java runs from November to March, so it’s best to schedule your Mt Ijen hike with this in mind. With that said, we ventured up Mt Ijen in March and had perfect weather, despite it being “rainy season”. Overall, don’t let the fear of being rained on keep you from hiking into Ijen Crater. Note To avoid the intense Javanese sun, we strongly suggest hiking up Mt Ijen for sunrise. 2. Pack Warm Clothes As you prepare for your Mt Ijen hike, you’ll want to be sure to pack warm clothes. Warm clothes for Indonesia? Yep! We were warned about the cold weather at the top of the crater many times before beginning our trip. We were prepared for the worst, however, the weather remained quite mild. The hike up to Mt Ijen will get your blood pumping and keep your body warm. Once inside the crater, the weather can become breezy. A long sleeve shirt or a pullover sweater should be enough to keep you warm. 3. Seven More Things You’ll Need For The Mt Ijen Hike To fully prepare for your Mt Ijen hike, here are 7 more things you should consider packing ✔️ Sports or hiking shoes – Apart from warm clothes, the most important thing you can bring on your hike to Mt Ijen is proper footwear. Hiking down into Kawah Ijen also known as Mt Ijen, you’ll face loose rock and slippery slopes. We saw many “hikers” wearing flip flops.. don’t be those people. You would be putting yourself and others in danger. ✔️ Raincoat – Luckily it didn’t rain while we were there, but we could only imagine how miserable it would be to trek up in a storm. A light raincoat should suffice. ✔️ Gloves – If you plan to hike in without a guide, be sure to bring a pair of gloves with you. The gloves aren’t for warmth, but they are to remind you not to touch your eyes. The sulphuric gases and dust can seriously injure your eyes. ✔️ A small backpack – A small backpack is necessary for carrying water, snacks, and extra clothes. We also stuck our gas masks in there when we weren’t using them. ✔️ Gas mask – If you go without a guide, you’ll want to bring your own gas mask or rent one near the trailhead. There were times inside the crater that I thought I was going to die from gas inhalation. The gas mask did a decent job protecting us from the worst of it. ✔️ Water and snacks – Water is absolutely necessary for all hikes. The dust and gas will inevitably irritate your throat. Having water to soothe it will be a lifesaver. We brought snacks since we were starting early in the morning and wouldn’t finish for several hours. I strongly suggest bringing snacks for your Mt Ijen hike, too. ✔️ Flashlight – If you plan to summit for sunrise which you should, a flashlight is a must. The footing can be loose in many places along the trail. With drop-off cliffs just centimeters from the trail, a flashlight will come in handy. Note Many of these items will be provided if you go with a guide. 4. Hike Mt Ijen With A Guide After a lot of research, we realized that the hike up Mt Ijen can be dangerous and hiring a guide was the smart thing to do. Our small Kawah Ijen hiking group In the end, we were happy with our decision because it saved us a lot of time, hassle, and stress. Our Ijen guides provided ✔️ A cozy sprinter van and transportation from Bali to the Mt Ijen hike ✔️ High-quality gas masks, gloves, flashlights, and extra clothing ✔️ A well-planned trip including helpful and knowledgeable information about the crater and its history ✔️ A delicious Javanese breakfast after our hike to Mt Ijen was over We highly recommend our tour guides. If you want to take the same small group tour that we did, you can book your excursion here ✔️ 24-Hour Trip From Bali To Ijen How To Hike Mt Ijen Without A Guide Completing the Mt Ijen hike without a guide is a bit more work. You’ll need to plan your entire excursion transportation, ferry crossing, and navigation and you’ll need to be prepared for all of the elements you’ll encounter wind, sulphuric gas, rain, etc. To hike Mt Ijen without a guide, take note of our recommended things to bring. We detail those items in tips 2 and 3 above. Next, follow our suggestions in tip 6 on how to get to Mt Ijen. Prepare for a long journey if you’re leaving from Bali. And finally, be sure to bring enough money to cover ferry, fuel, and park entrance fees. You can find out exactly how much hiking Mt Ijen will cost in tip 5 below. 5. How Much Does It Cost To Hike Mt Ijen? The cost to hike Mt Ijen will be relatively the same whether you choose to go with a small guided group or by yourself. To go with a guided group, you’ll pay approximately $140 per person, which includes everything from transportation to gear to breakfast in the morning. If you choose to go without a guide, you’ll need to keep the following fees in mind 1. Motorbike or car rental – You can find and rent a motorbike in Seminyak for approximately $6 per day. 2. Fuel – Although petrol is pretty cheap in Indonesia, keep in mind that this journey is approximately 172 kilometers from Bali and you’ll be driving there AND back. Bring plenty of cash to fill up your gas tank when needed. 3. Ferry cost – The following are prices for the ferry from Bali to Java ✔️ 8,000 IDR $ USD per person no vehicle ✔️ 22,000 IDR $ USD per motorbike one person entry included ✔️ 159,000 IDR $11 USD per car 4. Mt Ijen Entrance Fees – Foreigners will pay anywhere from 100,000 to 150,000 IDR $6-10 USD to hike Mt Ijen depending on the day of the week. 5. Gear – You’ll need a gas mask to hike Mt Ijen. You can rent one near the entrance for 50,000 IDR $ USD. 6. Food – Food prices are cheap in Java, so you’ll be able to find affordable snacks and food along the way. 6. Getting To Mt Ijen It’s A Long Journey From Bali Most people begin their journey to Mt Ijen in Bali. To get to Mt Ijen from Bali, you’ll need to make your way north to the ferry in Gilimanuk Harbor. Note The trip from Seminyak to Gilimanuk Harbor is approximately 4 hours. If you venture by motorbike, prepare for a longer drive. Once on the ferry, you will ride it across the short channel to East Java. The ferry from Bali to East Java should take 45 minutes to 1 hour. In Java, you will continue up through the hills to the entrance of Ijen Crater. This ride took us about 1 hour and 30 minutes. From the trailhead, the hike to Mt Ijen is straightforward. If you’re at all confused about which direction to go, follow the groups of people hiking in front of you. Aim for the rim of the volcano and you shouldn’t get lost. Note If you go with a guide, you won’t have to worry about navigating your way to Mt Ijen. 7. Know The History Behind The Mt Ijen Crater Anyone considering an Ijen Crater tour should know a bit about the history before going. This volcano is the workplace of many Javanese locals. These men work as sulfur miners within the crater. The work they complete each day is some of the most demanding of any job in the world. They are constantly breathing the sulphuric gas while carrying loads of 90+ kilograms of mined sulfur. For all of that excruciating work, you’d hope that these miners would make a decent living, but the truth is, these workers make as little as $10 USD per day. 8. Assess Your Level of Fitness Before Going Many people underestimate the level of fitness needed to hike up Mt Ijen. In all honesty, if you’re in decent physical condition, you’ll be just fine. The hike up to the mountain is easy and the guides are mindful if someone needs to slow their pace. The thing you need to remember most is that you’ll be hiking INTO Ijen crater. Loose rocks and slippery volcanic sand make it difficult to descend. You’ll also face debilitating sulfuric gases. Consider all of these conditions before you decide to hike Mt Ijen. Overall, we didn’t have any trouble with the hike and thought this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Is Mt Ijen Safe To Hike? Ijen Crater is perpetually emitting sulphuric gas. This gas is toxic and can be dangerous. However, with the proper preparation, gear, and direction, you’ll be completely safe inside the crater. We highly suggest completing this hike with a guide so that there aren’t any mishaps. 9. Take Caution With Your Cameras Unfortunately, not every story has a 100% happy ending. Although we loved our hike up Mt Ijen, we were devastated when we lost our drone. RIP drone! The high concentration of sulfuric gases in the crater caused our drone to malfunction. Many other hikers have had problems with cameras during their Mt Ijen hike, too. Beware of this before you decide to bring your valuable camera near the sulfur mines. 10. Don’t Wear Jewelry On The Mt Ijen Hike Another item I would absolutely leave at home is gold and silver jewelry. We were told that the sulfur will react with the metals and cause it to turn colors. I wouldn’t risk wearing any valuables. 11. Always Step Aside For The Miners During your Mt Ijen hike, you’ll want to be mindful of the sulfur miners that are hard at work. As I mentioned previously, these workers endure one of the most laborious jobs in the world. Since you’ll be in the Ijen crater for pleasure, it’s important that you step aside anytime a worker approaches. 12. Don’t Miss The Blue Flames Kawah Ijen is one of the only places in the world where you can still witness blue flames. These flames turn blue from burning sulfuric gas at an extremely high temperature. As you enter the crater, be sure to follow and listen to your guide. They will show you exactly where you can see these blue flames in action. For a sneak peek, check out our video of Mt Ijen on Youtube you’ll be able to see the blue flames around 754. 13. Buy The Small Sulfur Nick Nacks To supplement their minuscule income, many miners sell small sulfur nick nacks along the trail. The figurines they create from these small pieces of sulfur are amazing. We highly suggest bringing a few extra bucks to purchase one of these nick nacks. 14. Is Mt Ijen Worth It? In our opinion, the hike to Mt Ijen and exploring the sulfuric crater for sunrise was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We strongly suggest it to anyone looking for a unique excursion while visiting the islands of Java or Bali. Mike and I loved every minute of our trek and we would do it again in a heartbeat maybe next time we’ll leave our drone at home though!. 15. Hike Mount Bromo, Too! For the ultimate adventure, hike up Mount Bromo, too. Mount Bromo is another active volcano on Java and offers some of the most iconic views on the island. Many people choose to visit Mount Bromo directly after climbing the Ijen Crater and we kick ourselves for not knowing about it. Learn from our mistake and be sure to hike up Mount Bromo, too. For the best guided tour, which includes both the Mt Ijen and the Mount Bromo hike, check out the link below ✔️ 3-Day Excursion to Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater From Bali The Wrap-Up Ijen Crater Tour The Mt Ijen hike was a huge highlight during our trip to Bali. If you’re looking for a unique adventure, this is it. Book your guided tour and experience the sulfuric crater, the turquoise water of the acidic lake, and the glowing blue flames at Kawah Ijen. Want To Be A Travel Blogger? Did you know travel blogging can be profitable? Mike and I have been able to turn our small hobby blog into a 6-figure business in 16 months, which allows us to travel the world full-time. If you want to see how we did it, grab our free guide below. Enter your name and email address and your guide will be delivered directly to your inbox! Find this post helpful? Save it to Pinterest for later! 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. Starting from Denpasar Airport, Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, or any other place in Bali, you can take the public bus to the most western part of Bali in Gilimanuk Ferry terminal to Java. The trip take about 4 hours. or you can contact the tour agency. Once in Gilimanuk, the ferry ride takes 1 hour to reach Ketapang Banyuwangi ferry terminal. Remember that Java is h-1 compared to Bali. maximum you must start 12. pm from ketapang harbor you can take ojek or contact private car here price idr. the car will bring you to Tamansari village, you can stay 1 night in a homestay check here for the homestay then at will bring you to Paltuding rest area 1-1,5 hour. The road offers a number of magic landscapes in the middle of rice fields, small villages and one one the last primary tropical rainforest left on Java island rounded by numerous volcanoes. You will mainly enjoy those sceneries on the way back during the Paltuding Area, at around 130 am, you will start hiking to Ijen Crater. It takes about 130 -145 minutes for the 3km hike following a gentle slope and slightly uphill to reach the summit. The path is pretty well maintained and in good condition and other views of rounding volcanoes and luxurious vegetation will accompany your journey. From the crater rim, providing you gas mask, we will bring you down to see the blue fire right on the edge of the acidic lake temperature of the lake +- 40°c; Ph 0,5; max depth+-200m. The laker is also the source for the river Banyupahit, resulting in highly acidic and metal-enriched river water which has a significant detrimental effect on the downstream river guide to visiting Ijen crater and blue fireSee the natural blue fire, running down the mountain during the night, an acid lake, with an amazing sunrise, and various shades of pink and purple as a backdrop, yourself being enrobed in sulphur smoke, breathing into a gas mask, making you look like a soldier on a mission and passing men carrying up to 90 kilos of sulphur in baskets on the shoulders. you can see that in ijen crater, east java, an overview of our complete guide visit Ijen crater1. Who would enjoy the Ijen Crater experience? 2. Who I would not recommend this trip to? 3. The highlights of this trip 4. best time to go? 5. Reach there 6. How long do the complete trekking? 7. things you need to bring for the hike1. Who would enjoy the Ijen Crater experience?Mountain enthusiasts and mountain climbersA traveller who loves nature, natural phenomena but are not afraid of natural uncertainties. You can see the enthusiasm of sulfur workers, which makes you inferior and grateful for your Who I would not recommend this trip to?You who have asthmaYou who have heart diseaseYou who have high blood pressure3. The highlights of this tripBlue Fireacid Lakesulfur minersunriseMilkyway4. best time to go Ijen craterThe best time to visit the Ijen crater is between April and October because this is the dry season. If you choose to visit during November and March, this is the rain season difficult to predict so the route can be very sloppy and slippery, which will make the hike much more How long do the complete trekking?You will be trekking as far as km, to get to the blue fire spot7. things you need to bring for the hikeTorches either hand torches or headlampsGloves it is cold up there, but they even serve you well when you go down the crater and have to hold on to sharp rocksGas masks, which you need as protection against thick clouds of toxic gases such as sulfur Program packageBromo Ijen Madakaripura waterfall 3 day 2 NightBromo ijen tour 3 Day 2 Night From SurabayaIjen crater tour from Bali 1 Day From Seminyak from Ubudfor more informationplease contact usemail ijenexpeditiontrip +6281236757424 Share this information with your friends

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