IJEN CRATER BLUE FIRE. 12 - 14 hr
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Ijen Geopark, stretches across the entire regency which is specifically in the Mount Ijen area, Pulau Merah Beach, and Alas Purwo National Park. It has various geological, biological, and cultural sites. It became part of UNESCO Global Geoparks in 2023. West of Gunung Merapi is the Ijen volcano, which has a one-kilometre-wide (0.62 mi) turquoise-coloured acidic crater lake. The lake is the site of a labour-intensive sulfur mining operation, in which sulfur-laden baskets are carried by hand from the crater floor. The work is paid well considering the cost of living in the area, but is very onerous. Workers earn per day and, once out of the crater, still need to carry their loads of sulfur chunks about three kilometers to the nearby Paltuding Valley to get paid.
The electric-blue flame of Ijen, tourist numbers have increased.[8] The phenomenon has long been known, but midnight hiking tours are a more recent offering. A two-hour hike is required to reach the rim of the crater, followed by a 45-minute hike down to the bank of the crater. The blue fire is created by ignited sulfuric gas, which emerges from cracks.
ONEDAY IJEN CRATER MIDNIGHT TOUR
IJEN CRATER BLUE FIRE TOUR | Itinerary
At 23.00, Pick up by our representative at the meeting point in Hotel Banyuwangi area
Drive to Paltuding ranger post (Entrance gate of National Park)
Arrive at rest area, meet and greet our local guide for short brief
Start hiking ascending through the slope of Mt Ijen to the top
enjoying phenomenom blue fire and sunrise of Mt. Ijen
Hunting photo and enjoy sunrise panorama
Return to Paltuding, short break then drive back to the Hotel
Program completed:
INCLUDE:
Pick up and drop off back to Meeting point in Banyuwangi
Bottled mineral water
Health certificate for recommendation (obtain at local clinic or hospital)
Mt Ijen National park ticket
Local guide
EXCLUDE:
Personal expenses (toilet, snacks etc.)
Trolley taxi in Ijen
Tips
NOTE:
Return time at the drop point varies, please note if there is a next destination program.
Learn and get to know the destination program area.
Temperature and weather differences please wear (Jacket, scarf / beanie, gloves, mask)
Wear comfortable mountain shoes / sneaker that comfort to use in mountains trail.
Inform to the Tour Guide if there is medical history need to special concern.
Write down your personal contact / Guide / Jeep Driver to ease of communication
Bring your personal medication (respirator mask (rent available) , inhaler, oxygen portable etc.)
Bring a raincoat, own flashlight for preparation if the weather turns rainy or damp/wet fog
It is recommended to take care of your personal belongings
Highlight program
