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Ijen Blue Fire Trekking Tour
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About this activity
Your tour begins at 12am (midnight) depending on where you are staying (central city are fully recommended). You will be picked up from your accommodation in Banyuwangi City by your driver in a 4WD vehicle.
The journey to the departure point of your trek will take approximately 1 hour when you arrive at the parking area.
Your trek will take between 1 – 2 hours to reach the top. The route is approximately 3 kilometres which is divided into 3 parts, being 800 meters slightly uphill, 1 kilometre uphill and then 1.2 kilometres flat. During your trek, you can meet some of the strongest men in the world who are sulphur miners. These minors carry the sulphur which weighs around 60 to 80 kilograms with bamboo's sticks in their shoulder.
Upon arrival at the summit, if the weather is clear, you can see the blue fire and also the Milky Way. You will be guided down to see the blue fire for the best photographs depending on the weather conditions and wind direction as your safety is paramount. From the view point’s, you can take photos of Ijen blue fire, and also the mining activity with the traditional technique using iron sticks and no safety tools for the miner.
You will then get to see the largest acid lake on Java Island, Ijen Crater. It will take around 1 hour to get back down to the bottom. At 7am you will get back to the parking lot for your transfer back to your accommodation.
On the trip back you will be able to stop at the coffee and cloves plantation. If lucky, you can see the harvest activity with traditional technique.
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The journey to the departure point of your trek will take approximately 1 hour when you arrive at the parking area.
Your trek will take between 1 – 2 hours to reach the top. The route is approximately 3 kilometres which is divided into 3 parts, being 800 meters slightly uphill, 1 kilometre uphill and then 1.2 kilometres flat. During your trek, you can meet some of the strongest men in the world who are sulphur miners. These minors carry the sulphur which weighs around 60 to 80 kilograms with bamboo's sticks in their shoulder.
Upon arrival at the summit, if the weather is clear, you can see the blue fire and also the Milky Way. You will be guided down to see the blue fire for the best photographs depending on the weather conditions and wind direction as your safety is paramount. From the view point’s, you can take photos of Ijen blue fire, and also the mining activity with the traditional technique using iron sticks and no safety tools for the miner.
You will then get to see the largest acid lake on Java Island, Ijen Crater. It will take around 1 hour to get back down to the bottom. At 7am you will get back to the parking lot for your transfer back to your accommodation.
On the trip back you will be able to stop at the coffee and cloves plantation. If lucky, you can see the harvest activity with traditional technique.
Included
- Pick up services and transfer out on selected area or hotels back to back
- 1 Unit land transportation with driver, fuel and all transport charge
- English Speaking Guide (not use miners / students)
- Daily Mineral Waters
- Free coffee break (coffee, tea, milk)
- Gas mask respirators and torchlight
- Private tours
- Insurance Covers
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Visitors who suffer from asthma, hypothermia and vertigo etc can not do this tour
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Sport
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Cultural
45%
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This tour was amazing!
The tour was fantastic, really worth while going to see. I will say however that the distance and inclines described were underestimated. In total it was 10Km, and the trip into the crater was on a very very steep rock trail. To fully enjoy, you should be used to doing some long walking.