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East Java has a lot of natural attractions, one of which is Ijen Crater. This immense mountain offers an unforgettable hiking experience and the one and only Ijen Blue Fire. Many people visit it, especially those having a holiday in Bali.
If you plan to go to Ijen Crater from Bali, you must prepare well, including the transportation and the accommodation. This article will explain the itinerary and how to go to Ijen Crater from Bali. So, read it until the end!
How to Get to Ijen Crater from Bali
There are many options for how to go to Ijen Crater from Bali. Below are some ways you can take note of this:
1. Ferry and Bus
The first option and most common is taking the ferry and bus from Bali to Banyuwangi. The travel will be about 30-45 minutes. Arriving in Banyuwangi, you can continue the tour to Ijen Crater from Bali by riding a local bus or renting a car.
2. Rented Car
You can rent a car for a flexible Ijen Crater tour from Bali. It takes eight to ten hours to complete the trip, depending on traffic and the state of the roads.
3. Public Bus
An additional choice is to go from Bali to Banyuwangi via public transportation. You can go to the foot of Ijen via public bus from Banyuwangi. This is a more economical option, but the trip can take up to 12 hours, including transfer times.
4. Tour Agency
Traveling with a tour agency to Ijen Crater can save you time since you do not need to arrange your itinerary by yourself. They also prepare for your transportation and accommodation. If you want to go to Ijen Crater from Bali, Cheap Bromo is the travel agent you can trust!
Cheap Bromo will set up your Ijen Crater tour along with the itinerary and needs. We will also pick you up from hotels, airports, train stations, and harbors.
Ijen Crater from Bali Itinerary with Cheap Bromo
Cheap Bromo has many Ijen Crater packages you can choose from. Below are some packages you can try with us:
1. Bromo Sunrise - Ijen Blue Fire (3 Days Tour)
The first tour is the Bromo Sunrise - Ijen Blue Fire 3-day tour. Here are the estimated itinerary:
Day 1
| Time | Activity |
| Pick up from your hotel in Bali (The pickup time is based on your flight schedule and where you're staying). | |
| Flight from Bali to Surabaya (Approximately 1 hour-long flight). | |
| 14.00 - 16.00 | Surabaya to hotel in Bromo Area (Pick up time depends on your flight arrival). |
| 16.00 - 03.00 | Take a rest at the hotel or enjoy the beautiful view of Sukapura village. |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
| 03.00 | Wake up in the early morning. |
| 03.00 - 04.30 | Head to sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep. |
| 04.30 | Take a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise. |
| 05.00 - 06.00 | Enjoy the Bromo sunrise. |
| 06.00 - 07.00 | Head to Mount Bromo crater. |
| 07.00 - 08.00 | Volcano climbing. |
| 08.00 - 09.00 | Get back from Bromo Crater and stop over for breakfast in a local restaurant. |
| 09.00 - 15.30 | Drive to your hotel in Bondowoso / Banyuwangi. |
Day 3
| Time | Activity |
| 00.00 - 02.00 | Wake up in the early morning and drive to Paltuding of Ijen Crater (Breakfast provided in a breakfast box). |
| 02.00 - 03.30 | Begin an hour's trek to Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire. |
| 03.30 - 06.00 | Enjoy the fascinating view of Mount Ijen. |
| 06.00 - 08.00 | Go back to Paltuding and have breakfast. |
| 08.00 | Drive to Ketapang Port / Surabaya / Malang after finishing breakfast. |
2. Bromo Sunrise - Madakaripura Waterfall - Ijen Blue Fire (3 Days Tour)
The next tour is the Bromo Sunrise - Madakaripura Waterfall - Ijen Blue Fire 3-day tour. Here are the estimated itinerary:
Day 1
| Time | Activity |
| Pick up from your hotel in Bali (The pickup time is based on your flight schedule and where you're staying). | |
| Flight from Bali to Surabaya (Approximately 1 hour-long flight). | |
| 10.45 - 13.00 | Drive to Madakaripura Waterfall (Pick up time depends on your flight arrival). |
| 13.00 - 15.00 | Enjoy Madakaripura Waterfall. |
| 15.00 - 16.00 | Drive to the hotel in Bromo (Check-in). |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
| 03.00 | Wake up in the early morning. |
| 03.00 - 04.30 | Head to sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep. |
| 04.30 | Take a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise. |
| 05.00 - 06.00 | Enjoy the Bromo sunrise. |
| 06.00 - 07.00 | Head to Mount Bromo crater. |
| 07.00 - 08.00 | Volcano climbing. |
| 08.00 - 09.00 | Get back from Bromo Crater and stop over for breakfast in a local restaurant. |
| 09.00 - 15.30 | Drive to your hotel in Bondowoso / Banyuwangi. |
Day 3
| Time | Activity |
| 00.00 - 02.00 | Wake up in the early morning and drive to Paltuding of Mountain Ijen Crater (Breakfast provided in a breakfast box). |
| 02.00 - 03.30 | Begin an hour's trek to Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire. |
| 03.30 - 06.00 | Enjoy the fascinating view of Mount Ijen. |
| 06.00 - 08.00 | Go back to Paltuding and have breakfast. |
| 08.00 | Drive to Ketapang Port / Surabaya / Malang after finishing breakfast. |
3. Bromo Sunrise - Tumpak Sewu Waterfall - Ijen Blue Fire (3 Days Tour)
Last but not least, there is the Bromo Sunrise - Tumpak Sewu Waterfall - Ijen Blue Fire 3 days tour. Here are the estimated itinerary:
Day 1
| Time | Activity |
| Pick up from your hotel in Bali (The pickup time is based on your flight schedule and where you're staying). | |
| Flight from Bali to Surabaya (Approximately 1 hour-long flight). | |
| 10.45 - 13.00 | Drive to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall (Pick up time depends on your flight arrival). |
| 13.00 - 15.00 | Enjoy Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. |
| 15.00 - 16.00 | Drive to the hotel in Bromo (Check-in). |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
| 03.00 | Wake up in the early morning. |
| 03.00 - 04.30 | Head to sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep. |
| 04.30 | Take a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise. |
| 05.00 - 06.00 | Enjoy the Bromo sunrise. |
| 06.00 - 07.00 | Head to Mount Bromo crater. |
| 07.00 - 08.00 | Volcano climbing. |
| 08.00 - 09.00 | Get back from Bromo Crater and stop over for breakfast in a local restaurant. |
| 09.00 - 15.30 | Drive to your hotel in Bondowoso / Banyuwangi. |
Day 3
| Time | Activity |
| 00.00 - 02.00 | Wake up in the early morning and drive to Paltuding of Mountain Ijen Crater (Breakfast provided in a breakfast box). |
| 02.00 - 03.30 | Begin an hour's trek to Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire. |
| 03.30 - 06.00 | Enjoy the fascinating view of Mount Ijen. |
| 06.00 - 08.00 | Go back to Paltuding and have breakfast. |
| 08.00 | Drive to Ketapang Port / Surabaya / Malang after finishing breakfast. |
Those are the itinerary for Ijen Crater's tour from Bali. What are you waiting for? Book your trip with us now!
