Indonesia · Trekking

2-Day Ijen Crater and Baluran National Park Trek with Blue Fire

2 Days Round trip from Gn. Merapi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the best panorama views of the Blue Fire from the edge of Ijen Crater
02 Visit the Death Forest and Mount Ijen near the Lake of Sulfate
03 Explore the sulfur crater lake lying between natural dams of deeply etched rock
04 Wander around Bama Beach, the savana, and the mangrove trail in Baluran National Park

Embark on a 2-day journey to Mount Ijen and Baluran National Park, featuring the biggest Ijen Crater lake in Java and its sulfur crater lake lying between natural dams of deeply etched rock. Visit the Death Forest, rest by the edge of the crater, and enjoy the best panorama views of the Blue Fire at sunrise. The trip also takes you to Bama Beach, the savana, and the mangrove trail in Baluran National Park.

Visit the Death Forest, rest by the edge of the crater, and enjoy the best panorama views of the Blue Fire at sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Malang, Ijen, Baluran National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day 1: Transfer from Malang to Ijen Crater

Meet your tour guide and prepare for the journey ahead. The destinations on this tour include the Blue Fire and sunrise views, as well as a visit to the Death Forest and exploration of Ijen Crater.
05:00 pm - 05:30 pm: Preparation time.
05:30 pm - 12:30 am: Pick up from Malang and travel to Paltuding.

Day 02

Day 2: Mount Ijen and Baluran National Park

01:00 am - 03:00 am: Arrive at the parking area and proceed to Mount Ijen.
03:00 am - 05:00 am: Rest by the edge of the crater and enjoy the best panorama views of the Blue Fire.
05:00 am - 08:00 am: Enjoy sunrise views and continue to the Death Forest and Mount Ijen near the Lake of Sulfate.
08:00 am - 09:00 am: Descend to the parking area.
09:00 am - 11:00 am: Have breakfast and travel to Bama Beach.
11:00 am - 03:00 pm: Enjoy a visit to Bama Beach, the savana, and the mangrove trail.
03:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Return to Malang.

Where this trip takes you

Blue Fire, Ijen Crater, Death Forest, Bama Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Gn. Merapi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private car/city car
Experienced and friendly driver
Indonesian tour guide
Petrol
Entrance fees (for foreigners) and parking fees
Snacks and mineral water
Gas mask
Pick-up and drop-off in the Malang area

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Pick-up and drop-off in the Surabaya area

Note: Additional payment for pick-up or drop-off in Surabaya is IDR 200,000 per car, per way.

Know before you go

Ijen Crater is about 200 m deep and contains about 36 million cubic meters of steaming acid water, shrouded in a swirling sulfur cloud. Inside the Ijen crater, different colors and sizes of stones can be found. Indeed, the crater of Ijen is a beautiful garden of stone as well.

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