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Ijen Crater (Blue Fire)

East Java 2146m
Best Time
Year round
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About Ijen Crater (Blue Fire)

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.

💡Why Visit?

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.

Languages
IndonesianJavaneseMadurese
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Quick Facts

RegionEast Java
CountryIndonesia
Altitude2146m
Budget StayIDR 120,000*/night
Budget FoodIDR 60,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Aug

Aug · Drizzle

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 18°C annually. Best visited during Aug. Avoid travel in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
🌡️
Temperature10° – 17°C
💧
Rainfall78mm
⭐Best Time
⭐Excellent — best time to visit
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec due to extreme conditions.

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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
IDR 120,000*/night
  • Banyuwangi hostel bed
  • Homestay in Licin village
🏨 Premium
IDR 450,000*/night
  • Guesthouse near Paltuding
  • Modern hotel in Banyuwangi town
✨ Luxury
IDR 1,400,000*/night
  • Eco-resort in the Ijen highlands
  • Premium villa in Banyuwangi
⛺ Camping available · IDR 150,000*/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Nasi Tempong Banyuwangi (Very spicy sambal rice)local
⭐ Pecel Pitik (Javanese spiced chicken)local