Ijen Crater Tour: 2 days / 1 night Ijen Crater, East Java Tour

Ijen mount situated in the centre of the Ijen - Merapi - Maelang Reserve and at the far eastern end of the plateau is a luminous blue/green crater lake. Kawah IJen is 2,300 metres above sea-level. The enormous lake, which is 200 metres deep, contains approximately 36,000,000 cubic metres of steaming, acid water. To walk around the crater leave allow yourself a leisurely full day. It is an incredible sight and one of Indonesia’s natural wonders. Want to go to ijen Crater? we serve it.

Departures from Denpasar - Bali : every Day

Day 1 : Denpasar - Ijen Resort
Morning departure from Denpasar. Our bus takes you to the most eastern tip of Java Island, just accross the narrow Bali strait. The trip goes through the rural landscapes of West Bali.
Lunch is served in local restaurant on the way. Short ferry crossing (60 minutes) to get to Java side and then proceed for a city tour in Banyuwangi: bechak (peddi-cab) ride visiting the kampongs in the city, traditional market and an old Chinese temple.

End of the afternoon drive up to Ijen Resort and Villas, your luxurious accommodation, perched at the edge of the rainforest. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in mountain tranquility.

Day 2 : Ijen Crater - Denpasar
Early wake-up call. After breakfast our Ijen Discovery vehicle (open minibus or Landrover) carry you to Ijen Crater. Lush vegetations, clove and coffee plantation precede the rainforest where humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover this 2468 ha nature reserve. From the Park Ranger post starts the 90-minute hike to Ijen Crater.
The stunning unveils at 2383 meters altitude. The lake eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create the landscape both desolate, barren and vibrantly alive. Sulfur miners emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of ores in bamboo basket on their shoulders, climbing up along the treacherous path.

Return to hotel for a short rest, lunch and then depart to Bali. Arrive at your hotel in the evening.

The Package includes:
- One night accommodation in twin sharing room occupancy, with breakfast.
- Seat in coach in a comfortable air conditioned bus or minibus with English spekaing guide.
- Two lunches ad one dinner.

Rates per person : US$ 235
Supplement for Single Occupancy : US$ 55