7 Volcano Tours in Ijen Crater, From Dawn Starts to Lazy Ones

1.Mount Ijen Crater Tour From Ubud Bali

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Ijen Crater Private Guided Trekking Tour From Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $129

Leave your Bali hotel around 2pm for an overnight trip to Java’s Ijen Crater. Guides such as Kadek Moyo, Wayan, Sudi, and Eka handle the ferry, permits, gear, meals, and trek. Expect a private six-hour crater visit, a basic rest room, and a moderate physical workout before returning to Bali the next day.

“We had such an amazing day with our guide Sudi and the experience was one of the best I have had in Bali”

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7.Ijen Crater Sharing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $38Best value

Start around midnight at Banyuwangi Train Station and ride to Ijen for a guided summit hike. You may see the rare blue fire if volcanic conditions allow, then watch sunrise over the crater lake. Transport, park entry, guide service, a gas mask, and a spotlight are included. The hike requires moderate fitness.

“Absolutely amazed by this tour! Smooth convenient pick up, adorable and knowledgeable guide, good hike and breathtaking views! Must do in Indonesia”

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