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Ijen Resort Ijen Crater

Bali Ijen Crater Overland Tours

The volcanic cone of Ijen dominates the landscape at the eastern end of Java. Crater of Ijen is filled by a spectacular turquoise blue lake, its surface streaked in wind-blown patterns of yellow sulphur. Kawah Ijen is the world's largest highly acidic lake and is the site of a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation in which sulfur-laden baskets are hand-carried from the crater floor. Many other post-caldera cones and craters are located within the caldera or along its rim. The largest concentration of post-caldera cones forms an E-W-trending zone across the southern side of the caldera. Coffee plantations cover much of the Ijen caldera floor, and tourists are drawn to its waterfalls, hot springs, and dramatic volcanic scenery.

To Ijen Crater :
Is a nature wonder that can be reached from Bondowoso. The Crater has 5,466 acres wide on the elevation of 2,386m above sea level. During dry season from April through October the temperature drops to 2 - 18 Centigrade. Down to the crater sulphur mining can be found. Packed to this journey. A plantation tour to Perkebunan Nusantara XII in Jampit can be arrange. You will get a new experience enjoying an Arabica coffee plantation tour. A Very fresh air on the elevation of 900 m above sea level will make your tour as unforgettable trip.

Anyone travelling on a clear day across the narrow strait separating East Java and Bali will almost certainly be impressed by the two towering mountain peaks dominating the Javanese horizon. These are the summits of Mt Merapi and the crater rim of Ijen, just two points lying on the edge of a vast caldera, which at its widest point is some 20 km in diameter.

The Ijen plateau lies in the centre of the Ijen Merapi-Maelang Reserve, which extends over much of the mountainous region directly west of Banyuwangi and borders on the Baluran National Park in the north east. As at Bromo, the caldera is best viewed from the air. Fortunately, almost all commercial flights operating between Denpasar and Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Jakarta usually fly, if not directly over, then close by the Ijen plateau, where the seemingly luminous blue/green crater lake forms an unmistakable landmark. The lake lies at the far eastern end of the plateau and is without doubt among the most impressive of East Java's natural wonders. Despite the long and arduous journey along punishing roads (a four wheel drive vehicle is essential), the trip to Ijen is more than worth the effort and is sure to prove an unforgettable experience for anyone who makes it to the end of the trail.

Kawah (crater) Ijen can be reached from either the east or the west. The latter is the more popular approach, since the climb from the road's end to the edge of the lake is only one and a half hours. The road from Banyuwangi, on the other hand, involves a six to seven hour trek from the village of Licin. The western route starts from Wonosari, a few kilometres outside Bondowoso, the town famous for its bull fights. A narrow road, full of potholes, runs east and up from Wonosari, rapidly deteriorating into bone shaking loose rock and gravel. Seemingly endless hairpin bends ascend into forests of casuarina (cemara) trees, giving way to pine forests and coffee plantations. The temperature drops. At night, near the crater rim, it can fall to about 5 degrees Celsius. The road ends at Jampit, where very basic shelter is available. It is also possible to sleep in the old vulcanology station further up the hill, now used by sulphur collectors, but permission must be obtained in advance.

03 Days / 02 Nights
Bali Ijen Crater Overland Tours
Start / Finish: Bali Hotel(Sanur and Kuta)
Tour Code: KNLR-BICOT-3D
Departure: Daily - You may arrange your own date

Itinerary:
Day 01: Bali(Denpasar) - Banyuwangi - Ijen Crater Resort.
Depart from hotel Bali(Denpasar) by private car to western tip Bali island for 3 hours driving to reach Gilimanuk ferry port. Crossing Bali strait for 60 minutes to Ketapang ferry port(Java Island). Arrived at Ketapang port, Lunch at local restaurant with Java local cuisine. After lunch, city tour around Banyuwangi then escorting to Ijen villas and resort located on Ijen crater slopes. Check-in and resting and free time at your own leisure.

Accommodation: Ijen Villas and Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Ijen Resort and Villas Overview:
Ijen Resort and Villas is the new and first luxury hotel in this spectacular scenic area.
Perched at the edge of the rainforest of Ijen National Pak and overlooking terraced rice fields to a row of volcanoes, each of Ijen Resort's 30 room boasts superb views from their spacious bed rooms and balconies. Bungalows with standard superior and suite accommodations are equipped with all facilities for modern comfort. Four hectares of beautiful garden and 360 degrees panoramic vistas of volcanoes, rainforest, terraced rice fields and view of Bali Strait afar make Ijen Resort and Villas itself a tourist destination.

Ijen Resort and Villas is located at 643 meters above sea level, in the remote village of Randu Agung, Licin Banyuwangi. The closest village is a group of dozen of houses 700 meters downhill, or another one 900 meter across the valley. The nearest real village is located at about 6 kilometers away. The hotel offers a comfortable base for travelers to enjoy unspoiled beauty if the rural East Java and resort staff organizes tours to mount Ijen to see its eerie sulfuric crater and other inspirational natural attractions.

Day 02: Ijen Crater – Sukamade Green Turtle Beach
Wake up call, breakfast, drive to Ijen crater passing lush vegetation, clove, coffee plantation, wildlife and giant ferns and big trees cover this 2468 ha nature reserve. Arrived at Park ranger post, begin 90 minutes hiking up Ijen crater. Stunning unveils at 2383 meter altitude. Lake eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create landscape desolate. barren and vibrantly alive. Sulfur miners emerge carrying up to 80kg of ores in bamboo basket on shoulders, climbing up along treacherous path. Photo hunting section and enjoy Ijen crater view then descend down Ijen crater, arrived at paltulding post and drive to Banyuwangi, Lunch enroute at local restaurant. Afterwards, driving across extensive plantations East java and mountain range of Meru Betiri nature reserve to Sukamade turtle protections. a wide 3Km sand strip on Indian ocean, 5 species of turtle comes ashore to lay the eggs(If you are lucky, you will see the turtles lay eggs at the beach). Stay at simple guest house nearby. At night spotting, explore turtles along the beach. places surrounding turtles reserve is very basic but an experience that is both unique and bound to become exceedingly rare.

Accommodation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: Sukamade Beach – Bali/Denpasar
Breakfast in Sukamade turtle area, relaxing morning and takes a walk surrounding Sukamade. enjoying on crystal clear water near the river. Leave Sukamade by Lunch time and escorting you to Bali/Kuta/Sanur hotel with the same route. Arrived Bali hotel late afternoon. Tours end.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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