Ijen Bluefire, Sunrise & Sulphur Miner Tour

A group of hikers on a mountain trail with a lake in the background. 1

A group of people standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a turquoise lake with mountains in the background. 2

By JAVA SUNRISE

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Features

Free cancellation available
9h+
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Hike an active volcano under the stars with experienced local guides
Enjoy a safe and well-organized trekking experience
Observe the traditional sulphur miners at work as you take in the panoramic views
Witness the legendary Blue Fire phenomenon before sunrise
Discover an experience perfect for photographers and adventure travellers

Activity location

- Ijen
- East Java, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Ijen
- East Java, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

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Shared Trip Ijen Crater (Starts in Banyuwangi)

9h
English

This is a combined group package with other participants from various countries, not a private trip. All participants must follow the guide's instructions.
The English- and Malay-speaking guide serves all participants equally.

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 23:30

Price details

€18.21 x 1 Adult€18.21

Total

Shared Trip Ijen Crater (Starts in Banyuwangi)

9h
English

This is a combined group package with other participants from various countries, not a private trip. All participants must follow the guide's instructions.
The English- and Malay-speaking guide serves all participants equally.

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 23:00

Price details

€19.63 x 1 Adult€19.63

Total

Ijen Crater Bluefire (Pickup from Bali)

20h
English

This is a combined group package with other participants from various countries, not a private trip. All participants must follow the guide's instructions.
The English- and Malay-speaking guide serves all participants equally.

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€123.02 x 1 Adult€123.02

Total

What's included, what's not

Return transport
Ferry ticket option from Bali
Tour guide
Entrance ticket to Kawah Ijen
Kawah Ijen insurance
Gas mask and headlamp for safety
First aid and portable oxygen tank
Mineral water
Local snack (warm fried banana)
Personal expenses outside the package
Medical certificate (pay at clinic IDR 35k)
Tipping guide/driver (voluntary)

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby buggies
- Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness, People with epilepsy, People with high blood pressure
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Leave the city behind and step into the wild volcanic landscapes of East Java on this unforgettable Kawah Ijen adventure.

Your journey begins in the middle of the night as our local team choices you up from Banyuwangi and drives through quiet mountain roads towards the legendary Ijen Volcano. As the temperature cools and the stars appear above the forest, the sense of adventure begins long before the hike itself.

Accompanied by experienced local guides, start trekking through the darkness towards the crater of Kawah Ijen — one of the most extraordinary volcanoes in Indonesia. Along the trail, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the mountain while listening to stories about the volcano, local culture, and the lives of the sulphur miners who work here every day.

Before sunrise, witness the mystical beauty of the famous Blue Fire phenomenon, a rare natural event found in only a few places on Earth. Hidden deep inside the crater, glowing blue flames emerge from the volcanic sulphur, creating a surreal scene unlike anything else in the world.

As dawn slowly rises, stand above the crater rim and watch the first sunlight illuminate the breathtaking turquoise lake of Kawah Ijen. Clouds drift across the mountains while sulphur miners begin their daily journey carrying heavy baskets by hand — a powerful human storey that makes this experience even more unforgettable.

Whether you are an adventure traveller, photographer, or nature lover, this tour offers more than just a hike. It is a journey through fire, mountain, and human resilience in one of Java’s most iconic landscapes.

With comfortable transport, safety equipment, and friendly local guides included, you can enjoy the experience safely while creating memories that will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Facilities Included:

• Transport (start Banyuwangi/Bali)
• English-speaking guide for briefing and hike preparation
• Guide for the hike and crater exploration
• Entrance ticket to Kawah Ijen
• Kawah Ijen insurance
• Gas mask and headlamp for safety
• First aid and portable oxygen tank
• Mineral water
• Local snack (warm fried banana)

Start Bali at 18:00
Start Banyuwangi
• 11:00 PM–12:30 AM Depart from the hotel, homestay, or Banyuwangi area for Paltuding (the starting point of the Ijen hike).
• 01:30 AM Arrive at Paltuding. Briefing from the guide and preparation for the trek.
You will be equipped with a headlamp and gas mask (for safety due to sulphur gas near the crater).
• 02:00 AM Start hiking to the crater with an experienced guide.
• 03:00 AM Reach the summit of Kawah Ijen, enjoy the famous “Blue Flame” phenomenon, visible only at night.
• 05:00 AM Sunrise viewing over the crater lake, observe sulphur mining activities.
• 07:00 AM Descend from the crater.
• 08:30 AM Return to Paltuding and transfer back to the Hotel/homestay Banyuwangi area.