Ijen Crater is an active volcano in East Java renowned for its mesmerizing "Blue Fire," a natural phenomenon caused by ignited sulfuric gases rising from volcanic cracks. It features the world's largest highly acidic crater lake and is home to miners who harvest sulfur blocks by hand under challenging conditions.
Visit to trek under the stars, witness the electric blue flames inside the active crater, and watch a dramatic sunrise over the turquoise acid lake.
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Foreigner ticket price (100k weekdays / 150k weekends)
Time
5 hours
Cost
IDR100k*–IDR150k*
Effort
Hard
Rented at Paltuding base camp, essential for crater descent
Time
5 hours
Cost
IDR40k*–IDR60k*
Effort
Easy
Recommended for safety during crater descent
Time
5 hours
Cost
IDR250k*–IDR350k*
Effort
Moderate
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
Travel to Banyuwangi by train from Surabaya or ferry from Bali. From Banyuwangi, rent a 4WD vehicle or scooter to Paltuding (the base camp where the hike starts).
