Midnight Blue Fire Trek & Crater Hike
5 hours | Hard | Foreigner ticket price (100k weekdays / 150k weekends)
Where to visit
Where to visit in Ijen Crater (Blue Fire)?
East Java, Indonesia
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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.
Ijen Crater is an active volcano in East Java renowned for its mesmerizing "Blue Fire," a natural phenomenon caused by ignited sulfuric gases ri...
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Gas Mask and Headlamp Rental
5 hours | Easy | Rented at Paltuding base camp, essential for crater descent
Local English-speaking Guide
5 hours | Moderate | Recommended for safety during crater descent
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Good first tap
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.
Best time
July to September
How to reach
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).
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