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Ijen Blue Fire Trekking

Banyuwangi, Indonesia

8 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Witness the magic of the Ijen’s mesmerizing blue fire on a 7-hour evening, trekking tour of the Ijen volcano from Banyuwangi. Alongside your guide, you’ll ascend to the summit of the Ijen volcano under the atmospheric cloak of darkness. Amid the billowing smoke of the sulphur mines, you’ll witness the natural phenomenon of the blue fire and see miners carry back-breaking loads of sulphur up the steep crater. When the sun rises, gaze upon the vivid, turquoise crater lake before you return to your hotel. All safety equipment is provided on this tour.

7-hour evening tour of the Ijen volcano from Banyuwangi
Trek to the summit of the mighty volcano to see the billowing smoke of the sulphur mines
Marvel at the natural phenomenon of the blue fire
Experience the enchantment of the sun rising over the Ijen crater lake
Receive all safety equipment and round-trip transport from your Banyuwangi hotel free of charge

What's Included

Private transportation
English Speaking Guide (not use miners / students)
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Gas Mask, Headlight, and Gogle
Private tours
Insurance Covers

Gratuities
Medical check letter

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

12:30 AM

Pickup details

We're pick up any traveler from all hotel in Banyuwangi city, Port of Ketapang, and Blimbingsari Airport. We need to get clearly address and name of your placestay.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Visitors who suffer from asthma, hypothermia and vertigo etc can not do this tour
Minimum person who join the tour are required.
Medical check health required
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jenny_G

Aldo was a great guide and we had a really nice time with him. He was very knowledgeable and well prepared for the trip. Highly recommended!

Reviews

4.5

38 reviews

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Adventurous and fun tour!!

Jill_P, Mar 2024

Do it! It’s a very cool and adventurous tour!! We had a great and unique experience! Big thanks to our two guides for this adventurous tour! Our driver, and the guide who joined us on our trip down the crater, were both extremely friendly and helpful! Both guides speak English very well and are funny and extremely friendly. The tour is well organized, and our driver even drove us to our next destination after completing the tour! Absolutely worth it!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Good morning Jill and Andre! Thank you so much for your kind feedback! It was pleasure for us to come with you even in a short time! I do apologize if there any mistake from me or my teams :) Have a good holiday during on Indonesia! Cheers, Aldo

we actually did 2...

Shanty_M, Jan 2024

we actually did 2 different private tours with this company, a great experience, we had a lot of fun, amazing places. the driver and guides were great and went beyond to help us and give us the best photos and tips. i really recommend it.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello Shanty and Luis! Thank you so much for your trust and use us as your travel partners! Also to the Trip Advisor for recommend us to all the clients around the world. Me and team so happy invite you to visit lovely Indonesia, especially at Java. Hopefully, by your feedback, we will always better and better! Have a great day! And enjoy Indonesia! Cheers, Aldo

Spectacular

David_C, Jan 2023

Malik our Superb guide provided us with background and local knowledge that exceeded our expectations and made the trip super fabulous. Ijen is a destination with a ‘am I really here?’ factor, it is guaranteed to blow your mind no matter how far and wide you have travelled elsewhere.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you David & Judith! I do apologize cannot meet you directly regarding on my family come to hospital. Also for the issues which nowadays we still can't see bluefire cause by increasing the volcano activity. Hopefully this journey become your part of great holiday during on Indonesia. Have a nice day and love from Malik! Cheers, Aldo

Language skills and service to customer quite bad but beautiful experience

Sabri_N, Sep 2022

Great scenery and challenging descent to the crater. Guides and drivers are not all that nice with tourists. So different from Bali where you feel welcomed everywhere.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Bonsoir Sabri! Thank you for your kind review. First time, I do apologize about your opinion. And of course we do evaluation for better work in future. Second, Andy is our primary guide which is always in priority to bring Trip Advisor guest. You can check another review below which mentioned Andy. I don't mean to protect my crew, but I'm really understand if people understanding are different compare each others. Third, unfortunately you didn't explain specific about which "services" are bad till you compare to people in other province? When you're make a wrong schedule,we follow as your request without any problems. The guide are guiding both of you especially your father cause he need more attention regarding our dangerous route part. Also you speak with my guide about religion, business and even you give a tips to them at the end of tours. I do apologize if this kind of services aren't in your expectation. Anyway, thank you for join with us even in a short period. Have a great day and hope that we can see again personaly :) Kind Regards, Aldo

Our guide Aldo was fantastic!

Jenny_G, May 2022

Aldo was a great guide and we had a really nice time with him. He was very knowledgeable and well prepared for the trip. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Jenny and Bond! Thank you for your kind review! It was awesome become your guide personally even in a short time! Hopefully, you'd enjoy the tour during on lovely Indonesia! Warmest Greetings, Aldo

The tour was fantastic, really worth...

Graham M, Jul 2016

The tour was fantastic, really worth while going to see. I will say however that the distance and inclines described were underestimated. In total it was 10Km, and the trip into the crater was on a very very steep rock trail. To fully enjoy, you should be used to doing some long walking.

Inoubliable, époustouflant

Axelle_L, Jan 2024

Je recommande à 200 % ! Les guides ont été incroyablement accueillants, serviables, souriants, et nous avons pu discuter énormément avec eux. Ils viennent vous chercher à votre hôtel et vous proposent café ou thé avant le départ de l'ascension. Si vous avez froid, il y a de petites boutiques sur place où vous pourrez acheter des vêtements adaptés. Je vous conseille une tenue de sport/randonnée avec un bon pull. Les guides vous fournissent lampe frontale et masque pour les fumées nocives. Nous avons eu une chance incroyable, pas de pluie et ciel dégagé ! L'ascension est sportive pour ceux qui n'ont pas l'habitude, mais le guide anticipe tellement bien les choses qu'il est possible de faire quelques arrêts pour reprendre son souffle. Il est à l'écoute et bienveillant. La descente vers les flammes bleues est risquée, prévoyez des chaussures de randonnées à crampons ! Une fois en bas, profitez ! Malgré le masque, nous avons toussé, pleuré (prévoyez des lunettes fermées si vous le pouvez) mais cela fait partie du jeu. Nous avons eu une chance inouïe car il y avait très peu de touristes : cela nous a permis de faire des photos sublimes sans être dérangés par les lampes et flashs des autres personnes. Puis, 10 minutes plus tard, des centaines de touristes affluent. Nous remontons tranquillement. Ensuite, nous nous promenons sur le bord du cratère. Encore une fois, une chance de dingue : nous avons pu profiter d'une vue dégagée pendant quelques dizaines de minutes avant que la vapeur ne recouvre la vue. Le guide joue au photographe, vous propose plusieurs spots de photos, et, surprise, il nous a même fait un petit montage vidéo que nous avons adoré ! Lorsque vous le décidez, redescente vers le taxi qui vous ramènera à l'hôtel. Une dernière chance énorme, la vue était dégagée et incroyablement sublime. Petit conseil : lavez vos vêtements et sacs à votre retour, l'odeur du souffre s'imprègne fortement dessus et ne passe pas à l'aéroport ! ;) Pour résumer : c'est une expérience physique et fatigante mais qui en vaut la peine. Chaque seconde est précieuse, il faut en profiter à fond car la nuit et au lever du soleil, tout change très vite. C'est époustouflant et il faut le faire au moins une fois dans sa vie. Nos guides ont été géniaux, un grand merci pour cette expérience inoubliable. Le prix est largement adapté à l'expérience qui vous est offerte.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Bonsoir, Axelle et bien-aimée ! Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable retour sur nos visites ! J'apprécie beaucoup! Je m'excuse en cas d'erreur de ma part ou de celle de mes équipes. J'espère que cela nous permettra d'améliorer nos services ! Désolé pour ma langue française, car j'utilise la traduction, hahaha.... Passez de bonnes vacances dans la belle Indonésie ! Cordialement, Aldo