Indonesia · IJEN CRATER BLUE FIRE HIKES
15 reviewed
The flames only show in the dark, so the walk starts around one in the morning and you go down into the crater wearing a gas mask. By sunrise it is a turquoise acid lake instead, and sulphur miners carry eighty-kilo loads past you on the path. These 15 trips are the ones with proper masks, honest fitness warnings and sensible pairings with Bromo.
3 days of Tumpak Sewu, Bromo sunrise, and Ijen trekking with rangers, 4WD jeeps, and included lodging from Malang or Surabaya.
“Would strongly recommend. Very well organised and looked after and the waterfall, bromo and Ijen were all amazing experiences. Bondan our driver was super helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you!”
Private 3-day Bromo sunrise and Ijen blue flame from Surabaya or Malang, with hotel, meals, gear, and early-morning timing.
“We decided to tour Indonesia for several weeks in June 2022, and Bromo and Ijen were on our to-do list. After searching for various tours, we came across this one and decided to take the plunge. The communication with our guide, Hamzah, Read more”
4-day East Java combo: Bromo sunrise, Ijen crater trek, Tumpak Sewu falls, then ferry to Bali. Hotel, breakfasts, guide included.
“Very intensive and exciting tour. Every day, a highlight. You need to be somehow well shaped, to enjoy the hikes to the volcanoes. Our tour guide Dani was very attentive as well as the driver. We enjoyed each and every second! if you love the nature, you can choose the homestay option. Otherwise we would recommend the hotel alternative.”
Two volcanoes in 48 hours, sunrise at Bromo and Ijen blue fire at night, with transfers, jeep, guide, and one included hotel stay.
“Had a good guide and driver. Website states that it is an easy trek. But I would like oppose to that. The distance and slope was doable. But the infrastructure of the trek made it very unsafe. There were no proper pavement and railings. EsRead more”
See sunrise on Bromo and hike to Ijen blue fire on a fast 3-day East Java circuit from Surabaya, with jeeps, guides, and lodging.
“3 days trip with driver Robbi. It’s was exhausting but amazing. I like every part of it. I was lucky that weather was good. If the owner of the agencyread this review - rise Robbie salary 😀 Good guy. Helped me with everything.”
4D3N East Java adventure hitting Bromo sunrise, Ijen night trek, and Tumpak Sewu waterfall, with guides, fees, and key gear included.
“We were four friends traveling during the low season, and everything went perfectly. Communication was excellent from the start, reliable and clear. Our guide and driver were both outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to our nRead more”
2-day small-group Bromo sunrise and Ijen blue flame trek from Malang, with overnight in Bondowoso, guides, park fees, and Bali port drop-off.
“From start to finish we had an amazing time. We had a very friendly driver who gave us a lot of facts along the way. Both days the hikes were great with good views. Tour guides were also lovely. Hotel we stayed in was very comfortable.”
Mt Bromo sunrise by jeep and stairs, then masked Ijen blue fire hike at night, 3 days from Bali with transfers, meals, and rooms.
“Loved how amazing our guide Fani was. She was warm, welcoming and fun! Will definitely hire Indo Travel Team again for my next tour in Indonesia.”
Overnight private Ijen blue fire trek with door-to-door pickup from Bali, north Bali sights, meals, masks, and Java stay for 2 days.
“We had an amazing Ijen trek with Fatah as our guide! He was super positive, always helpful, kept everyone motivated, and made sure we had the best experience. He even took great photos for us, which we’ll always cherish. Highly recommend him as a guide!”
Private 3-day Ijen and Bromo tour from Ubud with ferry, guide, gas mask, jeeps, and early-morning crater and sunrise views.
“A beautiful experience with Yogi and Gufron. Although Mount Ijen was closed due to sismic activity we saw wonderful places and appreciated the friendliness and kindness of our guides!!”
3 days of Bromo sunrise, Tumpak Sewu waterfall, and Kawah Ijen blue fire from Malang or Surabaya with transport, tickets, and stays.
“It was a great experience, a great adventure. Certainly you are tired after the 3 days but it was great! We did it when we were still in jet lag so it wasn't hard to get up! We advise you to do it like this! A real adventure a la Indiana Jones with jeep and beautiful scenery!Auto-translated”
3 days from Yogyakarta to Bromo sunrise and Ijen crater hike, with small-group comfort, transfers, and Bali drop-off.
“A lot of travelling in the minibus . Ijen trek steep and tricky. However, rewards high! Driver/ guides great and very attentive”
5 days from Yogyakarta to Bali, hitting Borobudur, Prambanan, Bromo, and Ijen with private guides, fast logistics, and sunrise timing.
“The tour is jam packed and you get to see all the main highlights as listed in the description. You do not have to think about what is coming next as this is explained to you and the transfer from one location to another is seamless.”
Private midnight ferry from Bali to Java for Mount Ijen blue fire at 4am, plus Jagir Waterfall, gas mask, guide, and return.
“Transport to and from the volcano was super comfy and well air-conditioned. With Hamid's expert guidance, we began hiking just before 2am and we were amongst the first to see the blue fire at the crater of the volcano. Many missed out bRead more”
24-hour Kawah Ijen blue fire hike from Bali with ferry transfers, dinner, breakfast, private room, and max 10 guide.
“It was an amazing adventure to see such an unreal place live and not just pictures. The climb was quite hard for me but I'm very unfit so anyone with some basic stamina should be able to it as well. If not you can get someone to push you up Read more”
