Mount Ijen Midnight Electric Blue Fire & Acid Crater Lake Trek

Hike into Ijen’s caldera under darkness to witness rare electric blue sulfur flames, followed by sunrise over the world’s largest turquoise acid crater lake.

Mountain

Mount Ijen

Duration

8 Hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Starting point

Banyuwangi / Bali / Surabaya

Via Paltuding (Main Trail, Banyuwangi)

Mountain height: 2386 masl

Starting point height: 1850 masl

Elevation gain: +536 m

Trek length: 3.5 km

Trail type: Wide sandy incline, crater rim, and rocky descent to Blue Fire lake

Temperature: 5°C - 15°C

Itinerary Overview

Starting/pickup location

Banyuwangi / Bali / Surabaya

Car

2 hours

Via Paltuding (Main Trail, Banyuwangi)

Depends on the selected option

Car

2 hours

2 drop-off locations

Basecamp Paltuding, Ijen Geopark, Banyuwangi

Day 1

Midnight Blue Fire Descent & Crater Sunrise

00:00

Midnight pickup from Banyuwangi hotel / Ketapang port.

01:30

Arrive at Paltuding Basecamp, gas mask fitting, safety briefing.

02:00

Start hike to crater rim (approx. 2 hours).

04:00

Descend to crater floor to witness electric Blue Fire flames.

05:30

Climb back to rim for sunrise over turquoise acid lake.

07:30

Descend to Paltuding, local breakfast, return transfer.

Includes

  • Roundtrip private transport from the meeting point
  • Certified English speaking mountain guide
  • Mountain support crew & logistics assistance
  • Mountain entrance fees & National Park permits
  • Mineral water & trail energy snacks
  • First aid and mountain medical kit
  • Breakfast / summit meal and hot drinks
  • Professional gas mask & safety eye goggles
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private porter for your personal equipment
  • Tip for guide/driver

What to bring

  • Backpack (20-30 liter)
  • Jacket: mid-layer (fleece/down) and outer layer (windbreaker/rain-shell)
  • Long-trouser
  • Raincoat / poncho
  • Buff / neck warmer
  • UV protector & lip-balm
  • Gloves
  • Trekking shoes and socks
  • Headlight with spare batteries
  • Trekking poles
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal medicine
  • Passport/KITAS/KITAP

*If you find trouble finding those gear, we will help you to find a store or equipment rental near to the mountain.

From

Rp 1.299.000

per person

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