Ijen Volcano is closed every first Friday of the month
Ijen will be closed every first Friday of the month. This decision had been taken by government to have a chance to maintain environment at Ijen area. There will be an activity of local people and or environment organisation to clean Ijen area from rubbish. It aims to keep this tourism area clean and comfort for all tourist during spend their holiday by visiting mount Ijen.
Here are the following dates Ijen will be closed in 2025;
January, 3rd
February, 7th
March, 7th
April, 4th
May, 2nd
June, 6th
July, 4th
August, 1st
September, 5th
October, 3rd
November, 7th
December, 5th
Please avoid those dates if you plan to visit Ijen volcano. For more information, don’t be hesitate to contact us for any questions or need help for customizing your whole tour plan in East Java. 🙂Â

When does mount Ijen will reopened for visitors?
Ijen crater will reopened for visitors starting on Saturday 02.00 am. You have two choices whether you want to see the blue fire with the tour start at 12.00am or The Crater tour only with 03.00 am from your accommodation. You will go as weekend charge with an extra for your entrance ticket and the blue fire guide. Entrance ticket for foreigner on weekdays is IDR 100k and on weekend is IDR 150k. Please make sure that your plan to visit Ijen is out from that dates above, so you can keep going to witness the beauty of Ijen crater.
What should I do?
Taking wrong date tour for Ijen is annoying, but you shouldn’t. Here are the list that you can do while waiting for the Ijen reopened on the next day.
Visit Tabuhan Island
If you love beaches activity, Tabuhan Island will create your good experience. You can do snorkling or chilling out at this beach while enjoy the white sand and the best underwater view. This beach is located in the north of Ferry port. You can take by Grab Taxi from your accommodation or contact us to arrange this optional trip for you.
Visit Kaliklatak Plantation
Kaliklatak plantation is located in the north west of Banywuangi city centre. This place is home of commodity plantation such as; Coffee, rubber, cacao and any tropical plants inside which have existed hundred years ago until now and founded by the Dutch. If you love to explore plantation, this place is good as your optional tour.
Chill out and playing surf board at Red Island Beach
Red Island Beach is located in the south of Banyuwangi city centre. It takes about 3 hours to drive to reach theis area. The best time to start is at 9 am from your accommodation in Banyuwangi and finish in the afternoon while enjoying the sunset. There is also surf camp in this beach which you can join a surf lesson and enjoy the tides with surf board after following the short course of surfing.
Is there any ideas for the Ijen tour?
Ijen volcano or commonly mentioned as Ijen crater is situated on the border of Banyuwangi and Bondowoso district. You can reach Ijen by customizing your tour program like visit Mount Bromo – Ijen Crater. Check the tour itinerary by clicking the link below;
—->Â Bromo-Ijen Tour (2D1N)
—->Â Bromo – Ijen Tour (3D2N)
If you prefer to take Bromo and Ijen, you can start your tour from Malang or Surabaya. You can also doing that plan when you are in Bali, Visit Ijen then Bromo and heading back to Ketapang harbor (Ferry Port) in Banyuwangi.
With a great explore of East Java you can combine your tour plan visit volcanoes and wildlife. Ijen area is truly closed to turtle beach on the south part of Banyuwangi namely Sukamade. In Sukamade along the year there are 4 species of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. This beach is located inside of Meru Betiri National Park.
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Looking for something else? we have a whole range less common ideas, please feel free to contact us if you have a special request.
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