Best Ijen Crater Tours: 15 Night Walks to the Blue Flame

1.Overnight Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trek Tour From Bali (Private-All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $155Our pick

Travel by private vehicle from Bali to East Java, stop at Ulun Danu Beratan, Tamblingan Lake, Lovina, and Gilimanuk, then hike Ijen at 2 a.m. with a local guide and gas mask. The package includes dinner, breakfast, Java accommodation, and time to shower before returning to Bali. Fatah and Anggik are among the guides praised for care and encouragement.

“sehr pünktlich, gut organisiert. Schöner Ausflug - obschon sehr viele Leute trotz Nebensaison. Gute Unterkunft und feines Essen unterwegs”

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2.Mount Ijen Blue Flame Tour from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $220

Leave Bali at 7pm, cross to Java by ferry, and hike Mount Ijen before dawn with a private English-speaking guide such as Hamid or Andre. The trip includes transport, entrance fees, ferry tickets, bottled water, and a gas mask. Blue fire is currently not guaranteed, so sunrise and the turquoise crater lake are important rewards.

“The trip was amazing and good arrangement but my sole goal was to see the blue flames couldn’t because of the crowds I felt sorry but had a good view of the mountain lake and sunrise everyone tried their best from the organizers Thanks”

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3.From Bali: 24-Hour Kawah Ijen Blue Flames, Dinner & Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $120

Leave Bali at 1:00 pm for Java, cross by ferry, rest in a private room, then climb Kawah Ijen at night with an English-speaking guide. You’ll descend into the crater for blue sulfur flames, sulfur workers, and the world’s largest acidic lake. Dinner, breakfast, transfers, entrance, gas mask, gloves, and a flashlight are included.

“All in all, amazing!😄 Please note it is a long traveling trip, I was picked up from ubud and was gone from 2pm-630pm the next day. I will say it was completely worth it. Water, dinner, and breakfast is provided by a local spot and is ready by Read more”

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4.Mount Ijen Crater Tour From Ubud Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $135

This overnight-style trip from Ubud takes you across Bali and Java to Mount Ijen. You’ll travel by private vehicle, ferry, and Java-based transport, then hike with a local guide such as Zai or Safi to see the blue fire and sunrise. Breakfast, a gas mask, torch, and round-trip transport are included. Expect a long, tiring day.

“The experience was absolutely amazing! I booked for me and my wife as soon as we got to Bali and all was perfectly scheduled in order to have an awesome tour to the Ijen and see the blue flame! Wayan was our driver from the hotel in BRead more”

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5.From Banyuwangi or Bali Sunrise Ijen Vulcano Hiking All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $33Best value

Start in Banyuwangi with pickup, drive to Paltuding, then hike Mount Ijen with guides such as Qim Qim and Kiki. You may see blue fire before sunrise, the turquoise acidic crater lake, sulfur miners, and a dramatic volcanic summit. Transport, entry, masks, headlamps, and a health certificate are included.

“We started hiking Mt Ijen in the morning with private guide instead starting in the night with 1000 people during the night for sunrise. If you are trained and fast its much better, we been alone on the crater and got many interesting information Read more”

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6.Ijen Blue Fire Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $69

Start around 12:30 a.m. from your Banyuwangi hotel, port, or airport, then trek Ijen with a private English-speaking guide such as Aldo or Malik. You’ll use a headlight and gas mask, look for blue fire in the dark, see sulfur miners at work, and wait for sunrise over the turquoise crater lake.

“we actually did 2 different private tours with this company, a great experience, we had a lot of fun, amazing places. the driver and guides were great and went beyond to help us and give us the best photos and tips. i really recommend it.”

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7.Ijen Crater Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

This private Ijen Crater tour from Banyuwangi starts around midnight, includes transport, breakfast, water, entrance, and a guide-led hike. You may see the famous blue fire from the crater rim, then watch daylight reach the turquoise acidic lake. Guides such as Ekshal, Yoga, Jee, and Pebri have helped past groups manage the climb and changing conditions.

“Our tour with East Java Paradise Travel to hike Ijen was nothing short of extraordinary. Our driver Rizal was early to pick us up, accommodating, and very safe. Our guide Yoga was really great, full of energy, and fine with our fast-pace hiking tRead more”

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8.Mount Ijen Volcanic Crater Overnight Trip from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $198

Travel from Bali to East Java on a private overnight trip, stopping at Ulun Danu Bratan, the twin lakes, Wanagiri, Banyumala Waterfall, and Munduk. A local guide leads the roughly 4-kilometer Ijen hike, with gas mask and safety gear supplied. Your driver may be Kadek, Rei, or Bulldog, with Supri among the guide team.

“Kadek, our driver was exceptional at his job. He was considerate and took good care of us throughout the trip. He communicated accordingly every step of the way.”

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9.Ijen Blue Flame from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $161

Travel from Seminyak toward Kawah Ijen for a guided volcano hike and a chance to see blue flames from burning sulfuric gas. Your private group receives hotel pickup, a trekking guide, permits, and fees handled for you. Bring personal gear and meals, and expect a demanding day with weather-sensitive access.

“Our trip was amazing. Our guide, Ardy accommodated every request. The sights are incredible and the corals at the snorkeling spots were the best I have seen.”

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10.Sukamade Turtle Land Beach (2D1N)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $165

This private 2-day tour takes you from Banyuwangi to Sukamade Beach in Meru Betiri National Park. Ride a 4WD through jungle roads, visit local communities, watch nesting turtles at night, and join a 6:00 am hatchling release. Meals, one night in the park, a ranger, English-speaking guide, and transport are included.

“Het was een unieke ervaring die we iedereen zouden aanraden! Met een jeep door de jungle rijden en apen spotten, schildpad 's avonds laat eieren zien leggen op het strand, baby schildpadden uitzetten, ontbijten aan de rivier, langs allerlei plantages, allemaal goed geregeld door onze enthousiaste chauffeur en gids!”

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11.The Majestic Mount Ijen Sunrise Trekking From Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $134

Start after midnight from Ubud and cross to Java by private vehicle and ferry. With an English-speaking guide such as Nunu or Mufi, hike 1.5 to 2 hours to Ijen’s crater, see blue sulfur flames when conditions allow, watch sunrise over the turquoise lake, and return to Bali the same morning.

“What an amazing tour. So well organised, great atmosphere and energy from our guide Mufi, i can’t fault it! Would definitely recommend”

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12.Overnight Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trekking Tour From Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $144

Travel overnight from Bali to Mount Ijen by hotel transfer, public ferry, road transport, and a 90 to 120 minute uphill hike. Your guide provides a flashlight, bottled water, entrance fees, and a respirator mask. The blue fire is the main draw, but it is not guaranteed, so prepare for a demanding trip with limited rest.

“I’m surprised by all the positive reviews here. I don’t think the trip was worth the money at all. The views of the volcano are quite nice, but there were no blue flames and the lake was barely visible. I suppose that it is not dependent on the orRead more”

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13.Ijen Crater Tour From Bali 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $130

Leave Bali late at night, cross to East Java by ferry, and climb Ijen before sunrise. Your private guide leads you toward the acidic crater lake and, when local conditions allow, the blue fire. Tony is one guide praised for getting guests there early. Pickup, breakfast, respirator, water, and entrance fees are included.

“A must do if you are in Bali! This is one of the only tours that I could find that provided hotel pickup/drop off and attending to the crater all in one day. We got picked up from our hotel around 2000hrs, drove 3.5 hours from Ubud to the Read more”

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14.Mount Ijen Crater Trekking Tour from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $153

You’ll leave South Bali around 5:00 pm, cross to East Java by ferry, and hike Mt Ijen before dawn with a local guide. The tour includes a flashlight, gas mask, light breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers. Expect a hard 3-kilometer uphill route, sulfur fumes, possible blue fire, and limited time at the crater.

“The trek was a really good one. We started pretty late in the evening. The staff were accommodating and friendly. They were concerned for our safety and advised us accordingly.”

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15.Kawah Ijen Blue Fire Tour – Share Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $62

Leave your Banyuwangi hotel at 12:30 am for Paltuding, then hike about 1.5 hours to Ijen Crater with a guide and gas mask. Watch blue fire, sunrise, and sulfur mining before returning downhill. Optional coffee plantation and waterfall stops may follow. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Le partage de la randonné avec le guide plus voir les flammes bleue magnifique parcours je suis resté émerveillé devant ça”

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