Amazing Ijen Crater Blue Fire Tour depart from Banyuwangi

Ijen Crater a a glance

Ijen Crater has nearly 1-km-wide, turquoise-colored, acid crater lake. Picturesque Kawah Ijen is the world’s largest highly acidic lake and is the site of a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation in which sulfur-laden baskets are hand-carried from the crater floor. Banyuwangi, a region located on the east tip of Java island, is reachable from Bali by land, Probolingo by train, and Surabaya by train. This region has attractive tourist destinations, and one of the most interesting is IJEN CRATER.

Note: Every first Friday of the month, Ijen Crater is close.

How does Ijen Crater Blue Fire Tour* from Banyuwangi work?

tour to Ijen Crater, departing early in the in the morning (01.00) from Banyuwangi to watch the blue fire* seen covering the sulfur mines at Ijen Crater, which is considered a rare natural phenomenon in the world. Trekking starts from Paltuding, the rangers basecamp, to the rim of the crater, and then we go trekking to the crater, where we can see closer the blue fire. After the sunrise, we can watch a huge acid water lake, sulfur porters, and trekking down to Paltuding and going back to Banyuwangi. 

*The Blue Fire Tour may be modified to an Ijen Tour with a later departure, depends on the level of crater activity and the decisions made by the authorities

Start Point

from which we can arrange to pick you up in Banyuwangi.

  • All Hotels or other location on request In Banyuwangi
  • Ketapang Ferry port (for who come from Bali)
  • Train station in Banyuwangi

Why should traveler take Ijen Crater Blue Fire Tour from Banyuwangi?

  • Enjoy a personalized tour with Privet Transport, ensuring you won’t have to wait for anyone else.
  • Customize your itinerary and schedule to fit your preferences.
  • Start your adventure from Banyuwangi, witnessing the stunning blue fire, a unique natural phenomenon, and marvel at the vast acid lake alongside the dedicated sulfur porters.

Tour Itineraries

  • 00.30 – Pick up from hotel and other locations in Banyuwangi, and then transfer to Paltuding.
  • 02.00 – Arrive at Paltuding and then star to trek to the rim of crater rangers basecamp, location of start point then start to trek to the rim crater, need approx. 1.5 hours.
  • 03.30 – From the rim, trek down to sulfur mines, location where we can watch closer blue fire.
  • 04.00 – Trekking up to the rim then enjoy the amazing acid water lake and the trekking down to Paltuding start point.
  • 06.00 – arrive at Start point join the van and transfer back to Banyuwangi.

Tour Inclusions

  • Private Transport with MPV type van including driver, gasoline and parking fees
  • Locals Tour guide English speaking
  • Mineral Water

Tour Exclusions

* the new regulations state that only individuals in good health, free from high blood pressure and heart issues, are permitted to visit Ijen.

Total Price 

What is the price for a private tour to the Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire, departing from Banyuwangi?

Participant Price Per Person
01USD120
02USD 80
03USD 70
04USD 60
05USD 50
Note: prices may change without prior notification. For the accurate pricing information, we encourage you to contact us.

How To Book?

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