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How to Go to Ijen Crater from Bali: A Complete Guide

04 September 2024
Blog Author David Junior

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

TimeActivity
 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 - 16.00Surabaya to hotel in Bromo Area (Pick up time depends on your flight arrival).
16.00 - 03.00Take a rest at the hotel or enjoy the beautiful view of Sukapura village.

Day 2

TimeActivity
03.00Wake up in the early morning.
03.00 - 04.30Head to sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep.
04.30Take a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise.
05.00 - 06.00Enjoy the Bromo sunrise.
06.00 - 07.00Head to Mount Bromo crater.
07.00 - 08.00Volcano climbing.
08.00 - 09.00Get back from Bromo Crater and stop over for breakfast in a local restaurant.
09.00 - 15.30Drive to your hotel in Bondowoso / Banyuwangi.

Day 3

TimeActivity
00.00 - 02.00Wake up in the early morning and drive to Paltuding of Ijen Crater (Breakfast provided in a breakfast box).
02.00 - 03.30Begin an hour's trek to Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire.
03.30 - 06.00Enjoy the fascinating view of Mount Ijen.
06.00 - 08.00Go back to Paltuding and have breakfast.
08.00Drive 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

TimeActivity
 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 - 13.00Drive to Madakaripura Waterfall (Pick up time depends on your flight arrival).
13.00 - 15.00Enjoy Madakaripura Waterfall.
15.00 - 16.00Drive to the hotel in Bromo (Check-in).

Day 2

TimeActivity
03.00Wake up in the early morning.
03.00 - 04.30Head to sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep.
04.30Take a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise.
05.00 - 06.00Enjoy the Bromo sunrise.
06.00 - 07.00Head to Mount Bromo crater.
07.00 - 08.00Volcano climbing.
08.00 - 09.00Get back from Bromo Crater and stop over for breakfast in a local restaurant.
09.00 - 15.30Drive to your hotel in Bondowoso / Banyuwangi.

Day 3

TimeActivity
00.00 - 02.00Wake up in the early morning and drive to Paltuding of Mountain Ijen Crater (Breakfast provided in a breakfast box).
02.00 - 03.30Begin an hour's trek to Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire.
03.30 - 06.00Enjoy the fascinating view of Mount Ijen.
06.00 - 08.00Go back to Paltuding and have breakfast.
08.00Drive 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

TimeActivity
 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 - 13.00Drive to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall (Pick up time depends on your flight arrival).
13.00 - 15.00Enjoy Tumpak Sewu Waterfall.
15.00 - 16.00Drive to the hotel in Bromo (Check-in).

Day 2

TimeActivity
03.00Wake up in the early morning.
03.00 - 04.30Head to sunrise viewpoint riding a 4WD Jeep.
04.30Take a coffee break while waiting for the sunrise.
05.00 - 06.00Enjoy the Bromo sunrise.
06.00 - 07.00Head to Mount Bromo crater.
07.00 - 08.00Volcano climbing.
08.00 - 09.00Get back from Bromo Crater and stop over for breakfast in a local restaurant.
09.00 - 15.30Drive to your hotel in Bondowoso / Banyuwangi.

Day 3

TimeActivity
00.00 - 02.00Wake up in the early morning and drive to Paltuding of Mountain Ijen Crater (Breakfast provided in a breakfast box).
02.00 - 03.30Begin an hour's trek to Ijen Crater to witness the Blue Fire.
03.30 - 06.00Enjoy the fascinating view of Mount Ijen.
06.00 - 08.00Go back to Paltuding and have breakfast.
08.00Drive 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!