Ijen Crater Blue Fire Night Hike

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Begin a nighttime journey to experience the Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. Walk beneath the night sky to observe the blue fires and the biggest acidic crater lake in the world as the sun rises.

Highlights

  • Be amazed by the stunning blue flames of Ijen Crater in the nighttime.
  • Witness the world’s largest acidic crater lake at sunrise
  • Experience the raw power of nature in the volcanic highlands of East Java
  • Learn about the intense labor of local sulfur miners at the crater
  • Hike under a canopy of stars to reach the crater rim before dawn

Description

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to witness one of Earth’s most rare and stunning natural phenomena — the Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. This overnight adventure takes you deep into the volcanic highlands of East Java to experience the otherworldly beauty of Ijen Crater at its most magical hours. Departing before midnight, hike under a canopy of stars to reach the crater rim before dawn, where you’ll encounter a surreal display of blue flames, visible only in the darkness. As daylight breaks, the spectacle transforms into a panoramic view of the world’s largest acidic crater lake, glowing in hues of turquoise and green, surrounded by rugged volcanic cliffs. This is more than just a tour — it’s an immersive experience into the raw power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit, as you also witness the intense labor of local sulfur miners who extract bright yellow sulfur from the belly of the crater.

Includes

Pick up and drop off service All entry Ticket fee ( Mount ijen National Park ) Hiking to Ijen Crater Viewing blue flames Guided trek to Ijen Volcano Gask mask Headlamp Health certificate Parking fee

Important Information

  • Every first Friday of the month, Mount Ijen is closed. The hike to Ijen Crater is moderately challenging and requires a reasonable level of fitness. Please send copy passport to Ijen Ticket. (All participants) Extra fee of 150.000IDR for group pick-up if your lodging is in the ( Ijen Resort ) or Licin region.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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