Indonesia · Trekking

7-Hour Mount Ijen Midnight Trek with Blue Flames and Sunrise

7 Hours Round trip from Curah Macan Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the famous Blue Flames of Ijen
02 Admire the stunning blue sulphur lake
03 Embark on an exhilarating midnight trek
04 Witness a gorgeous Javanese sunrise

Go on this seven-hour trek to Mount Ijen and discover why this Javanese crater has been drawing mountain buffs and nature lovers for years. Admire the stunning blue flames of Ijen after an exhilarating midnight trek, see the striking blue sulphur lake, and witness a breathtaking sunrise before returning.

At the peak, descend to the crater to see the stunning blue flames and a blue sulphur lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Banyuwangi, Ijen

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Midnight Trek to Mount Ijen and Blue Flames

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location around 12:00 AM and leave for the gate of Mount Ijen in Paltuding.
After arriving at Paltuding, begin your trek with a short prayer like the locals and start climbing to the peak of Ijen. The trek takes approximately 1.5 hours.
At the peak, descend to the crater to see the stunning blue flames and a blue sulphur lake.
Trek to the sunrise viewpoint of Ijen and admire a breathtaking sunrise before trekking back to Paltuding and returning to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Mount Ijen, Paltuding, blue flames, blue sulphur lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Curah Macan 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Safety equipment: gas mask, raincoat, headlamp/flashlight, gloves & hat
Entrance fee/ticket
Snacks & drinks: mineral water, coffee or tea & snacks
Pick-up and drop-off to and from your hotel/homestay
English-speaking Ijen trekking guide

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Asthma drugs or other medicines if you have health problems
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

What to bring

Warm clothes
Jackets/jumpers
Hiking shoes

Know before you go

Visitors do not need extensive trekking experience.
If you have any health conditions, please check with your doctor and insurance company before embarking on this tour.
Travellers with respiratory conditions or sensitive eyes are required to bring their own medicines. They are recommended not to descend into the Ijen caldera for their own safety, but to view the blue fire from the peak.
Travellers are advised to stay around the Licin subdistrict, in Banjar Village or Taman Sari, so that the journey to Mount Ijen is short.

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