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Ijen Crater Tours (Kawah Ijen - Banyuwangi)

Ijen Crater is the biggest crater lake in Java. The sulfur crater lake lies between a natural dams of deeply etched rock. It is 200 meters deep and contains about 36million cubic meters of steaming acid water, shrouded in a smelling swirling sulfur cloud. Inside the crater the different color and size of stones are found. Indeed the crater of Ijen is beautiful garden of stone as well.

The principal attraction at Ijen is the large Crater Lake that has much sulfur, which lies hidden between sheer walls and deeply furrowed rock at more than 200 meters. The Ijen crater itself lies at approximately 2,300 meters above sea level. It forms a twin volcano with the now extinct Mount Merapi. The enormous Crater Lake, which is 200 meters deep and covers an area of more than a million square meters, contains about 36 million cubic meters of steaming and acid water.

This trip is daily departure from Bali Island to most eastern tip of Java Island to enjoy Ijen Crater Tours in Banyuwangi - East Java.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Bali - Ferry Port - Banyuwangi Hotel

Our staff will pick you up from Bali airport or your hotel in Bali (Lovina, Pemuteran, Nusadua, Ubud, Sanur or Kuta area) then drive to take you to the most western tip of Bali to reach Ferry port of Gilimanuk for about 3-4hours by a private car with AC then upon arrival in Gilimanuk harbor, proceed to take ferry to cross Bali strait for about 1hour to reach Ketapang ferry port in Banyuwangi (in the most eastern tip of Java Island). The trip goes through the rural landscapes of West Bali and lunch will be served at local restaurant on the way. End of the afternoon drive up to Hotel for stay overnight and having dinner

Please choose your accommodation in Ijen Crater area, such as:

~Arabica Guest House: Here you can visit Coffee Plantation & Hot spring water but the pick up time from Bali must be in the morning

~ The Ketapang Indah Hotel: Here, you can enjoy nice beach view and discover "Banyuwangi City Tour" for visiting the traditional market and local Chinese temple. 

Day 02: Ijen Crater Tours (Kawah Ijen) - Plantations  - Bali (B)

About at 05:00 in the morning, our 4WD vehicle (jeep) will bring us to the village of Licin 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, plants & big trees, this journey takes approximately 1 hour from the hotel by private car. Arrive 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 stunning natural scenery with fresh air & shady. 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 with the load as much as 80 kilograms on their shoulders. This is really a dangerous & hard job. Here also, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery in the crater of Ijen as one of God's amazing creation. Do not forget to take pictures in this area as a proof that you have visited one of the most amazing places on earth. After 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 for visiting plantation. Afterward, we will be back to the City of Banyuwangi for having lunch at a local restaurant, then we will drive back to the Bali island with same route and lunch will be served at local restaurant. We will arrive in Bali island or your Bali hotel in the late afternoon or evening. The program finished.

Price is IDR 1.475.000 /person, included:

~ Pick up service from Bali & transfer out back to Bali (Kuta, Sanur or Ubud)

~ 1N stay at Hotel of Ijen crater area 

~ Land transportation with driver and fuel

~ 4WD vehicle (jeep) to reach Ijen Crater area

~ Mineral water and local snacks

~ All entrance tickets, English speaking guide

~ Ferry cost from Bali to Ketapang Ferry Port, Banyuwangi (Return)

Price is not included:

~ Airport tax, Travel Insurance, Camera Fee at Ijen Crater

~ Bar, Laundry, Phone call, Internet, Tipping, Lunch & Dinner duirng the trip