One-day Trip to Mount Ijen from Bali
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Mount Ijen is located in the east of Java Island, reachable by car and ferry from Bali in just a few hours. The enchanting glow of electric-blue flames, bright-yellow sulfur rocks, and the acidic crater lake of Ijen are some of the most captivating and breathtaking sights on Earth. The volcano astounds with its surreal landscapes! Travelers from around the globe visit Java just for this experience, and you can witness this marvel tomorrow!
ACTIVITY ITINERARY
We can collect you from your hotel reception or villa entrance. We will then head to Gilimanuk Port. The journey takes approximately three to four hours. There will be a mandatory stop at a café, where you can relax and have a snack if you wish.
After an hour-long ferry ride, you will cross the strait that connects Bali and Java. We will arrive in a small city called Banyuwangi, where Ijen is located. The drive from the port to the parking area at the base of the volcano takes about another hour.
You will meet a professional guide waiting at the parking area, listen to the instructions, and receive masks and flashlights. Around two o'clock in the morning, the ascent begins. The hike takes about one and a half to two hours. To view the blue flames, we will descend directly into the volcano's crater. The descent into the crater takes roughly thirty minutes.
We will have ample time to admire the blue flames, take photos, and, if you wish, converse with sulfur carriers, then return to the peak of Ijen. If the sky is clear, you can see Bali :), enjoy a stunning sunrise from a height of 2,799 meters, and capture photos of the world's largest acidic lake. After sunrise, we will start our return journey.
You should return to the parking area by around 7:30 am. On the way back, there will be a stop at a local restaurant for breakfast, followed by a journey back to Bali. Arrival in Bali is expected between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. You will reach your hotel around 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
Please bring:
- Change of clothes;
- Jacket (mid-season or light down jacket; if you don't have one, rental is available at the volcano for 50,000 rupiahs);
- Hat or warm hood;
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes;
- Small backpack;
- Masks and flashlights provided.
Children under 12 years old are not permitted to ascend.
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You can rent jackets, flashlights, and masks on-site.
You definitely need to cover your head and neck from the wind (scarf, hat, hood).