Ijen Crater Sukamade from Bali | 3D2N
Ijen Crater Sukamade from Bali 3D2N is an ideal tour to explore an active volcano while also seeing wildlife.
The Ijen Crater tour provides the best view of the mountain’s acidic lake, which is blue-turquoise in color. When you visit Ijen crater, you will have an unforgettable experience. There are two ways to visit Ijen crater: on a blue – lake trip or on a blue flame hike.
Sukamade, on the other hand, is likewise fantastic. The opportunity to get up close to wildlife is greatest on this excursion. Concerns have been raised about Sukamade because of its turtle captivity and animal wildlife.
Ijen Crater direct to Sukamade turte beach | 3D2N
Your best experience in Indonesia will be going to the Ijen crater. The lake and Blue flame, which are only visible at night, are Ijen’s top attractions. Sulfur gas is the source of the flames, which are seen at the base of the Ijen crater. The miner draws sulfur from the pipe that is attached to the chamber of the sulfur pond below the surface. Bondowoso and Banyuwangi regencies share the ijen crater.
The Ijen Mountain Range forms the border between these two regencies. The west side of the Ijen mountain is where the Bondowoso regency is situated. On the other hand, Banyuwangi is to the east and near to Bali.
You must stop at Banyuwangi if you’re traveling from Bali. You must check out of your Bali hotel earlier because it takes until midnight to get to Banyuwangi. The program continues to Sukamade turtle beach after leaving Ijen crater.
Sukamade is situated in the southern region of Banyuwangi regency, within Meru Betiri National Park. From Banyuwangi city center, it takes about 5 to 6 hours to go there. The experience of seeing the enormous turtles come ashore to deposit their eggs is provided by this tour.
What to expect?
- The magnificent view of the acidic lake with its blue color mixed with daybreak and the occurrence of Blue flames are the highlights of visiting Ijen crater and Sukamade turtle beach.
- Observe the turltle come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand in order to survive.
- Participation in a program that involved releasing baby turtles on the beach in the morning
Which homestay is suitable for travelers?
In the Meru Betiri National Park, every visitor will stay in a guesthouse. The homestay is understated and serene. Sukamade is located in a secluded area, thus there are less high-tech activities available, such as no TV, internet, or phone service. Electricity is turned on at 6 p.m. and shut off at 10 p.m. The ideal hiding spot is there.
- Day 1
Tour Itinerary
- Departure time : 07.00 pm
- Pick up from hotel / meeting point using minibus
The driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bali to Gilimanuk Ferry Port. Arrive in Gilimanuk and then sailing with Ferry to Ketapang, Banyuwangi Ferry Port.
* Note: Extra charge involved for picking point from Bali – subjected to the traveller location.
- Day 2
- Departure time : 01.00 am
- Pick up from hotel / meeting point using minibus
- Explore Ijen Crater and Direct to Sukamade
It takes roughly one and a half hours to drive from Banyuwangi to the parking lot at Ijen. Once you get to the parking area, get ready with anything you need to carry. Numerous locals who mine sulfur can be seen on the ascent to Ijen’s top.
They begin their shift at 3 a.m. and work until 9 a.m. Visitors who encounter them recognize them as muscular men. Due to this, a sulfur miner can carry up to 80–100 kg of sulfur in a single load in their bamboo baskets. Reach the summit around 5:00 in the morning and take in the grandeur of one of the world’s greatest acid lakes. Leaving Paltuding around 8:00 a.m. and continuing to Sukamade.
Banyuwangi to Sukamade travel time is roughly 5 to 6 hours. The journey will make a brief stop in the village of Pesanggaran, Sarongan, for lunch. After that, drive on to Sukamade Homestay and unwind.
Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m, followed by a session in search of turtleons on the beach. Around 10 p.m., people start returning from the beach and relaxing.
- Day 3
- Departure time : 06.00 am
- Releasing young turtle on the beach
Early morning all travelers are may joining the program releasing turtle babies on the beach. This excursion will be leaded by the rNational Park Ranger. After joining this program, all travelers returns to the homestay for having breakfast. Meanwhile, leaving Sukamade at 07.00 am and continue driving to the last drop off destination.
Essential Packing List
- Torch light / Headlamp
- Camera with extra memory card & battery
- Moneybelt
- Outlet Adapter
- Sun Glasses
- Windproof jacket
- Long pants
- Comfort shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Day pack using for trekking
- Trekking Pole (if any)
Health & Safety
- First Aid
- Hands Sanitizer
- Face Mask
Warm weather
- Sandals / flipflop
- Short skirt / pants
- Sun hat
- Sun block
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- AC Minibus / Jeep Sukamade
- All entrance ticket
- 1 Night Accommodation at Sukamade
- Breakfast Box, Mineral water
- Coffee break at Ijen area
- Refreshment
- 1x Lunch, Dinner at Sukamade
Exclusions
- Torch / Headlamp
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tip to guide/driver for good service
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1.What is the best season to visit Ijen Crater?
The best season to visit Ijen during dry season (April – October). During the wet season the intensity of rain will be higher until the end of March.
2. Where is Ijen located and how long will it take to reach?
Ijen Crater or as well known as Kawah Ijen located in the eastern part of Java island. It covered by 3 regencies (Bondowoso, Situbondo and Banyuwangi). Banyuwangi is the gate to enter Ijen Crater and it is accessible city. From Surabaya to Banyuwangi driving around 8 hrs. If you come from Bali it is possible to pick you up at Ketapang Harbor or your hotel in Bali (Extra charge involved).
3. What is the landscape look like?
Ijen Crater is formed by volcano complex (group of volcano) in East Java. On the top of Mount Ijen there is a huge acidic crater lake with turquoise color. It becomes one of the biggest acidic lake on earth. One of the highlight of Ijen is its blue flames that can only be seen at night/dark. The blue flames is actually ignited sulphuric gas, which emerges from the cracks at high pressure and temperature above 600 Degrees Celsius. You will also have the opportunity to see how the miner brave to breaks the sulphur rocks from the crater (source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com)
4. How difficult is it the hike to the crater rim?
It is about 3.2 km hike (1.5 hrs) from the trail-head at Paltuding to the crater rim. The track is divided into 4 parts. 800 meter medium steep, 750 meter hard steep, 650 meter medium steep, 800 meter flat.
5. Can I go down to the crater to see blue flames closer ?
Our guide will only be able to lead you up to the crater rim. To go down to the crater floor you will be leaded by local guide (ex-miner). This hike approximately about 45 mins through the steep rim and a small rock path. You should be aware with your step, just step on proper stone to prevent the stone fall-down. In early morning generally the stone is slippery.
6. What types of footwear are recommended for the hike?
We recommend wear any kind of footwear mountain gear. The shoes with a good grip is better than flat shoes. We are not recommend wear sandals.
7. Do I need a trekking stick for the hike?
As long as you body fit and you used to do exercise, hiking without stick is no problem. Use stick is good to keep your stability, and reducing strain on joints when going down hill.
8. Are there any toilets available along the hike?
There is no toilet along the way except at the National Park Office.
9. Do I need bring water?
Surely yes, doing trek for 3 km and through steep route you will be sweating and thirsty. Bring one or two bottles of mineral water for each is enough.
10. Can I camp at Ijen?
Yes, you can Camping at Ijen and we organize it.
11. Can I take a domestic flight from Surabaya to Ijen?
There are a few daily flight from Surabaya to Banyuwangi. They are (1) Garuda Indonesia 7302 (06.05 a.m – 07.00 a.m), (2) Garuda Indonesia 7304 (11.45 a.m – 12.45 a.m), Wings Abadi 1880 (12.00 a.m – 12.50 p.m). It is easier if you take flight from Surabaya to Banyuwangi just take about 1.5hrs flight than 8hrs driving. Along you take by airplane and get earlier arrive in Banyuwangi, you still have time to enjoy the city tour of Banyuwangi.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for visitors with back problem
- Not recommended for visitors under 5 years old
- Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Visitor with asthma, vertigo, medical serious problem and acrophobia are not recommended to visit Ijen
- Visitor with joints problem are not recommended to visit Ijen
- Ijen is opened for visitor from 12.00 a.m – 10.00 a.m
- Ijen is closed every Friday, first week in month
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