Gunung Ijen is one of the most extraordinary active volcanoes, located on the island of Java in the Banyuwangi area. The summit of Mount Ijen rewards visitors with breathtaking, fairy-tale landscapes. Inside the crater, workers extract sulfur through grueling labor. At night, the liquid sulfur glows with a blue flame known as "blue lava," creating a truly magical atmosphere.
Sunrise at Mount Ijen (1 Day)
What awaits us?
- Hike up Mount Ijen, standing at 2,803 m
- Acidic crater lake
- Blue flames inside the crater
- Sunrise at the summit and stunning photographs
Tour Itinerary
- 7:00 PM (departure time depends on your hotel) -- please be ready and wait at the hotel reception. Our English-speaking driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned car.
- 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM -- drive to Gilimanuk port.
- 10:30 PM -- ferry crossing to Java. Set your clocks one hour back, as Java is in a different time zone.
- 10:30 PM - 1:30 AM -- transfer to the trailhead through stunning landscapes. We will grab a cup of coffee* at a local cafe, warming up by the fire.
- Our guide will hand out gas masks and flashlights, give a safety briefing, and then we set off to conquer the active volcano Ijen.
- 1:40 AM -- the moderately challenging ascent follows a well-maintained trail and takes approximately 1.5-2.5 hours. If you prefer not to walk, local porters can carry you to the top for about 800 000 IDR.
- At the summit, the guide will provide special gas masks. Here you can see sulfuric gas burning with a blue flame (visible from 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM). We will descend into the volcano's crater.
- 4:00 AM -- we climb back out of the crater.
- 4:30 AM -- we greet the sunrise at the crater rim of this mighty volcano, taking stunning photos against the backdrop of the turquoise lake, mountains, and sulfur deposits. Then we head back to the starting point (about 45 minutes). Along the way, breathtaking views of neighboring volcanoes and eastern Java unfold before us.
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM -- breakfast*.
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM -- return to Bali. Estimated arrival at your hotel: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
The tour price is calculated individually. Please contact us for detailed information.
What to bring:
- Comfortable hiking footwear (sneakers or trekking shoes)
- Rain poncho
- Warm clothing (a sweater and windproof jacket)
- Leggings or thermal tights
- Gloves
- Water and high-energy snacks (cookies, chocolate)
- Chargers, power bank, camera or GoPro, drone, etc.
- Cash for personal expenses
Trekking difficulty: moderate
Ascent: 1.5-2 hours (average time)
Contraindications for mountain trekking:
- Exacerbation of chronic conditions
- Cardiovascular diseases (coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction within the past 6 months, aneurysm of major vessels, heart or aorta, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypertension, etc.)
- Respiratory conditions
- Joint and musculoskeletal disorders