Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi.
Ijen crater is located in the most eastern district of the island of Java is not just to offer the miracle of blue fire (blue fire), but also a fantastic sunrise.
It takes about 1 hour 47 minutes drive from downtown Banyuwangi to Ijen Crater that enter Baluran National Park area on the border of Bondowoso and Banyuwangi.
In preparation to enjoy the sunrise at Ijen Crater, make sure you wear a jacket, headbands or head covering, and gloves because the air is very cold. Usually preparation begins at around 02:00 in the morning.
To get to the top of Ijen, you need to walk about 3 kilometers from the parking lot, through several posts like Paltuding post and Bunder post. Remembering the long, sandy walking path, and then there is the contour of the road uphill, you need an occasional break for a drink and unwind.
All your fatigue will not taste again when it reaches the top. In addition to the beauty of blue fire in the crater, the hue of the sun also began to appear from behind the walls of the crater. Long-time sun rise and expose the natural beauty of Mount Ijen that makes you do not want to move soon from there.
The budget you need to spend on this 24-hour tourist destination is Rp 5.000 (weekday) and Rp 7,500 (weekend) for local tourists, while foreign tourists are charged Rp 100.000 (weekday) and Rp 150.000 (weekend).
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