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Mount Ijen Blue Flame Tour from Bali

4.9(84)Kuta1 hour
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Description

It's the most affordable way to see the natural phenomenon of Blue Fire in Mount Ijen from the Bali area. And here is the detail of the itinerary; 7:00 PM (Balinese Time): Pick up service and transfer to Gilimanuk Harbor 00:00 AM (Balinese Time): Meet your guide and take a ferry going to Banyuwangi, Java Island 00:30 AM (Javanese Time): Start driving to Paltuding (the Start Point of the Trekking) 2:00 AM (Javanese Time): Trekking to Ijen Crater 4:00 AM (Javanese Time): Enjoy the Blue Fire phenomenon 5:30 AM (Javanese Time): Sunrise Time 7:00 AM (Javanese Time): Go down to the parking place 8:00 AM (Javanese Time): Driving back to the city and we will stop at Jagir Waterfall to relax (if you want to stop) 9:00 AM (Javanese Time): Having a Local breakfast (at your own cost) 10:30 AM (Javanese Time): Back to Ferry port 12:30 PM (Balinese Time): Driving back to your place in Bali TOUR’S FINISHED

Tour Options

Information of the tour
  • Standard Budget Service Duration: 23 hours Minivan: We use Toyota Innova, Avanza, and Daihatsu Xenia for a small group. For the bigger group,​ we use Toyota Hiace. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included

The trekking will take about 1 – 2 hours, depending on your fitness. Upon your arrival at the top of the crater, you will be invited to see the most famous natural phenomenon of blue fire. It’s only 2 in the world, in Ijen Crater, Indonesia and Dallol Volcano, Ethiopia. But to see closer, you must go down into the crater of Ijen. It’s pretty dangerous, so if you feel doubt to go down, we suggest to stay on the top while waiting for the sunrise. At about 6 am, you will see the best view of Mount Ijen, which is the turquoise color of the acid lake that makes the view more incredible.

Highlights

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee in Mount Ijen
Private English speaking guide & gas mask in Mount Ijen
Ferry ticket from Bali to Java Island (return)

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee in Mount Ijen
Private English speaking guide & gas mask in Mount Ijen
Ferry ticket from Bali to Java Island (return)
Not included
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Meals and personal expenses during the trip

Pickup Locations & Times

Pickup Information: Your pickup is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Please ensure your address is accessible by car. If your pickup location changes, kindly inform us as soon as possible. We can pick you up from a café, hotel, homestay, or the airport. Drop-off Time: Your estimated drop-off time is around 5:00 PM (Balinese time). However, this may vary depending on your drop-off location and traffic conditions.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important Information for all travellers who are going to book this trip: Every first Friday of the month, Mount Ijen is closed for one day. So, please make sure you check the date of your booking.
  • Announcement: IIjen Crater is now open as usual and safe to visit. However, due to natural conditions, the blue fire is temporarily not visible. Please remember to always follow safety guidelines during your visit.
  • Important Announcement: Holiday Closure: Please note that we will not be accepting any bookings from 24th December to 7th January due to the holiday season. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to schedule your appointments either before or after these dates. Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

Reviews(84)

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721giorgioz
August 15, 2026
Blue lava and Ijen trip

The trip has been amazing, with the essential support of Rahman as a guide. Despite the long way to arrive (2h from the meeting point to the top of the mountain by walk) the view and also the experience worths the effort. Even though the blue lava fire is not natural (at the moment) it still remains a unique experience (also including the sunrise from the top). It’s not required to be trained but for sure a lot of physical effort. In addition the guide (Rahman) has been really kind to support our group, taking care of all, during the trip and taking amazing photos.

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allizam2026
August 2, 2026
Highly recommend

Highly recommend!! Rahman was our tour guide and he was amazing. Everything was arranged for us - we got picked up from our hotel in Bali and dropped off at the ferry port where Rahman met us. The ride to and from Ijen was also already organised, as well as ferry back and the ride back to our Bali hotel. I never book tours online. I always book tours in person through the hotel/hostel so this was my first time booking through tripadvisor. this company made it so easy that I didn’t have to think. I will be recommending them to everyone. Thank you, Rahman. From Alliza and Aljon (Rahman is also an incredible photographer)

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412eunl
July 28, 2026
Incredible Mount Ijen Tour with Rahman & Rico — Highly Recommended!

Our trip to Mount Ijen from Bali was a truly unforgettable experience, thanks to our amazing team, Rahman and Rico! The Itinerary & Hike • Pickup & Transit: The journey started with a seamless transfer from Bali over to Java via ferry. • Homestay & Early Start: We stayed at a nearby homestay to rest up before the big night. Wakeup was at 00:00 midnight, followed by a 1-hour drive to the trailhead. • The Hike: The night trek is challenging but manageable. Reaching the top to witness the electric blue fire and a stunning sunrise over the crater was pure magic — well worth every step despite the large crowds. Special Thanks to Our Guide and Driver • Rahman (Our Guide): Extremely friendly, helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. His passion for East Java brought so much joy and excitement to our entire trip! • Rico (Our Driver): Kept us safe, comfortable, and right on schedule throughout the long drive.

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grishaf2026
May 11, 2026
Great place to hike!

Very nice guide that helps you with all needs, friendly, and knows how to take good pictures and videos😁😎🤟 Totally worth to visit!

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Adventure39782472163
April 30, 2026
Super Mount Ijen tour with best guide!!

We did the Mount Ijen Tour with Java Adventure Trail for the second time, the first time in 2019 and we were very excited again. In advance, Sofyan answered all our questions and advised us well. As a guide we had Dhani who picked us up at the ferry at night with a big smile. Dhani was a great guide and we are very glad he did the tour with us! He told us a lot and it felt like we were out with a good friend. He also took great care of us and we always felt safe! From gas masks to flashlights to tea at sunrise, everything was taken care of. Also our driver Rico was super nice! In general, we were very happy that we did the tour again and can only recommend it!

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Excursion25271768679
December 26, 2025
Beste volcano trip with best guides

The decission to travel to Ijen with Dhani was literally the best decession of our entire trip. We left from pemuteran with our nice driver Arya and everything is taken care of. We met Dhani before the ferry and from that point he escorded us the entire way. He is the nicest guide we’ve met so far!

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T4205REoliverl
November 27, 2025
Mount Ijen tour

We had a great trip to Mount Ijen with the best guide. Everything was set up perfectlh. Pick up and drop off from the villa aswell. Everything to a very fair price

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Daydream17367523237
November 4, 2025
🌋 Blue Flame Volcano Tour – Amazing Experience

Mine Blue Flame Volcano Tour was an unforgettable adventure! Even though the blue flame was very small than I hoped that night, the experience was still magical — watching the first light of sunrise over the crater and feeling the energy of the volcano was something truly special. Mine guide, Hamid, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, making sure that I felt safe and comfortable during the climb. He explained everything about the volcano, and the natural wonders of the area , the miners who work long hours in harsh conditions: smoke, toxic gases, steep terrain, and extreme heat .Miners carry heavy baskets of sulfur, often 50–90 kg per trip, down the crater to sell. A huge thank you as well to our drivers, Wasis and Adi, for being so friendly, patient, and professional — the long drive felt easy and enjoyable thanks to their good energy and smiles. Overall, it was a beautiful and memorable trip, full of warmth, care, and adventure — even if nature decided to keep her blue flames a bit shy that night. 💙

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Jennifer A
October 30, 2025
HAMID AND NURIL GAVE ME THE BEST TOUR OF MY LIFE!

Hamid (my guide) and Nuril (the driver) were absolutely amazing—I honestly consider them friends now! I wasn’t sure what to expect, besides seeing the blue flames at Mt. Ijen, but this tour was so much more. We ate at local street vendors, and Hamid seemed to know everyone—he encouraged me to taste fresh fruits before buying and always made sure I got a fair price. Hamid shared so much about the culture, the miners, and the volcano, and truly went above and beyond in every way. The hike was tough at times, but he encouraged breaks, carried my backpack, had me hold his hand for balance down uneven surfaces, as well as taught me local phrases, and took so many beautiful photos along the way. This experience was unforgettable, all thanks to Hamid and Nuril!

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balthasar84
October 22, 2025
Ijen with kids is amazing with Rahman as guide

I did the Ijen Tour with my three children (9-14 years). Because of the kids we decided to start early morning instead of during the night. It was an amazing experience, also without the blue fire, which is only visible in the night. Rahman is a wonderful tour guide. Thank you for the wonderful tour 🙏

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