Route and Phenomena The Beauty of Ijen Blue Fire

Ijen Blue Fire

Since National Geographic mentions that Blue Fire comes from burning sulfur gas that contacts with air at temperatures above 360 ​​degrees Celsius, the number of local and foreign climbers is increasing every year.The temperature around Blue Fire itself can reach 600 ° C. And the flames of Blue Fire can reach a height of 5 meters. The phenomenon of Blue Fire / Blue Flames is very rare. In the world this phenomenon occurs only in two places, in Iceland and Ijen Crater, Indonesia.

It is located on mount Ijen, East Java Indonesia. Mount Ijen is on the border between Bnyuangi and Bondowoso Regencies. It is said that Ijen has potential source of a power plant. It takes approximately 6 -7 hours driving from Surabaya or Malang and needs 2 hours climbing to reach peak of mount Ijen with an altitude of 2.443 meters above sea level, and climbers or trekkers should go down to the crater for 45 minutes to watch 'Blue fire / Blue flame'.

However, the beauty of this blueflame also keeps the danger. Emerging sulfur gas can interfere with respiratory health, so you should take a mask to explore it. It is this danger that strikes the sulfur miners. Until now the sulfur ore is still mined traditionally. Mining workers can usually carry more than 100 kg a day. They load it with a bamboo basket and took it to the waiting collector.

In addition, this crater is the highest level of acid lakes in the world, with a high level of acidity that is close to zero, it can dissolve the human body instantly. It is located in the middle of the largest caldera on Java island. The size of the caldera is about 20 kilometers. The size of the crater itself is about 960 meters x 600 meters with a depth of 200 meters. This crater is located at a depth of more than 300 meters below the caldera wall.

Route to Ijen Blue Fire

To reach Ijen crater, first you have to come to Paltuding post area, one hour driving from Banyuwangi, and then continue by trekking. On the peak you can see Milky Way in dry season or sunny weather and watch sunrise. Beside that an activity of traditional sulhuric miners also becomes tourists attraction there.

This greenish crater lake becomes tourists attractions to visit Mount Ijen. Tourists either local or abroad usually climb in midnight to the crater in order to watch bluefire as It could be seen only in the dark or night, so that It is better to come to Paltuding post (initial trekking point) at 01.00 a.m, then hike towards crater.

Mt Bromo tour package from Surabaya, Bali, Malang, Banyuwangi, Yogyakarta :
Mt Ijen Crater Tour Package 2 Days
Mt. Bromo Camping Tour 2 Days
Mt Bromo Madakaripura Waterfall Tour 2 Days
Madakaripura Waterfall, Mt. Bromo Ijen Tour 3 Days
Mount Bromo and Semeru Trekking Tour 4 Days
Ijen Crater Tour Package, Mt Bromo Trekking 3 Days
Mount Bromo Tour, Kumbolo Lake Camping 3 Days
Mt. Semeru Summit Trekking Tour 3 Days
Mt. Semeru Volcano Trekking Tour 4 Days
Semeru Volcano and Mt. Bromo Tour 5 Days
Mount Bromo b29 Camping Tour 3 Days
Mt Bromo Ijen Sukamade Turtle Beach 4 Days
Mt Bromo Milky Way Camping, Ijen Crater Tour 3 Days
Mount Semeru Trekking Bromo Ijen Tour 5 Days

Information :
Before you go to Ijen Blue fire, make preparation and acomodation included gloves, headcover, coat or raincoat, jacket, madicine, and other equipments which is needed. You should be aware that the weather on the crater is very cold and there are smokes of sulphur issued around bluefire or blueflame which smell sting.

This little information might be useful for you as reference for your vacation. There are still many mountains in East Java you need to visit such as Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru, Mount Raung and Mount Argopuro.

Ijen Blue Fire

Sukamade Turtle Beach Banyuwangi East Java

Sukamade Turtle Beach Banyuwangi East Java

Sukamade Turtle Beach Banyuwangi East Java | Sukamade Beach, known as Turtle Beach, is located in Sarongan Village, Banyuangi East Java. This beach is in the area of Meru Betiri National Park. Beside Mount Ijen, Sukamade beach is also a famous tourism in Banyuangi. Many species of turtles are found in this beach such as green turtle and the others that lay their eggs here. It might become the biggest turtle habitat in Indonesia. In this area of 1.200 hectares grow some plantations such as rubber, chocolate and coffee palntations.

In this beach, visitors can see directly turtles laying their eggs, turltle preservation and activity of releasing hatchling into the sea. Usually turtles come to lay thier eggs in the evening. It can reaches 80 turtles coming to the beach from evening until morning. So if you want to see them laying eggs, you have to come to the beah at 20.00 p.m.

Sukamade beach is almost 90 kilometers from Banyuwangi downtown,and it takes approximately 3 hours journey from the town. The track is quite challanging in almost 30 Km to the beach. There are some beaches around Sukamade beach such as Rajegwesi beach and Teluk Hijau Beach, but visitors mostly come to Sukamade beach to see the turtles.

To go to Sukamade Beach, you can drive approximately 6-7 hours from Surabaya/Malang towards Banyuangi, then continue to the beach using 4 WD transportation about 3 hours from Banyuangi, or you can use travel agent. Little information about Sukamade beach might become your reference to get holliday there.

The ways to get Sukamade Banyuwangi

Sukamade Beach Banyuwangi, can be reached from Banyuwangi city to the northwest or from Jember to the north-east. The journey required the Jeep 4 WD like in Mount Bromo Jeep or you can take a large truck,  Hiring a local guide for Information is one of the most used in exploration. The Jeep 4 WD in Banyuwangi with is certainly the most comfortable way. The roads are very rough and several rivers need crossing via fords (there are no bridges) a regular van very worried crossing to this beach. After you get Sukamade area , You should find an accommodation or Hotel at Sukamade Beach to stay one night in order to be easy for Turtle Expolation. Most visitors start their Journey from Surabaya, Malang or Banyuwangi, The nearest way is from Banyuwangi Regency only 4 hours driving.

Detail itinerary for Sukamade Tour Package 2 Days and 1 Night :

Day 1 : Banyuwangi Ketapang harbour – Kalibaru – Meru Betiri National Park

• Pick you up by AC (air conditioned) van at Banyuwangi Ketapang harbour or Kalibaru (train station, Bali Airport, Hotel) then take you to Meru Betiri National Park with jeep through plantations and tropical rainforest. On the way stop at long beach, then stop at the gate of Meru Betiri National Park, continue by jeep to Rajekwesi fishermen village (500 – 750 m). Having Lunch and rests on Rajekwesi food stall (included picnic lunch box).
• Continue the trip to sukamade guest house ( the most difficult one, four wheel drive vehicle mostly recommended), and stop at Teluk Damai (literally translated means “PEACE BAY”). Upon arrival in Sarongan village, you will be crossing the biggest plantation of coffee, cocoa, rubber (the crops are can be seen on the way to sukamade) in Java and continue visit the Sukamade plantation village (Afdeling).
• Arrive at Sukamade guesthouse, take a shower, rest until dinner time. It’s time to recharge your camera and handycam battery, starting 8 pm there is no electricity in the guesthouse. At 6.30 pm dinner on Sukamade Guest house (included).
• After dinner, proceed to Sukamade beach to withness the green turtle lying down his hundreds eggs (sightings are not guaranteed). Possibility to visit the Turtle hatchery or Park Ranger Office (possible to see the turtle hatchlings all the time of year). Sitting on the beach wait for the signals from park ranger who search for the turtle (Not allowed to smoke, turn on the flashlight, loud talking or making any loud noises. If we are lucky to find the turtle and watch the wonderful processing of laying eggs, we go back to guest house and overnight in Sukamade guesthouse.

Day 2 : Sukamade – Kalibaru/Banyuwangi/Ketapang harbour

• After breakfast, depart for Sukamade beach to bring baby turtle from turtle hatchery to the beach, then releasing baby turtle to Indian ocean (subject to seasson and ranger’s schedule). Afterward drive back to Banyuwangi district. Transfer to Kalibaru village, Banyuwangi, Ketapang harbour.
• Note : Possibility to change program itinerary, If you have other necessaries

Tour Price Sukamade Turtle Beach Banyuwangi East Java Have Included :

• Private jeep 4×4 wheel drive
• English speaking driver
• Ranger and English tour guide
• 1 night in Sukamade guesthouse
• 1 x local dinner and breakfast
• 1 x Lunch box
• All donation base on program
• Daily mineral water 1 bottle / person / day

Excluded :

• Tour guide services (avalaible on request)
• Entrance tickets
• Camera/Handycam/Video admission fee
• Unmentioned tour program / optional tour
• Unmentioned meals
• Personal expenses
• Personal insurances

Mount Bromo Tour Package from Bali, Malang, Yogyakarta and Bali Island
Mount Ijen Crater Tour Package 2 Days
Mount Bromo Songa Rafting Tour 2 Days
Mt. Bromo Camping Tour 2 Days
Mount Bromo Madakaripura Waterfall Tour 2 Days
Mount Bromo Midnight Tour 1 Night 1 Day
Mount Bromo Milky Way Tour for Photography
Mount Bromo and Semeru Trekking Tour 4 Days
Ijen Crater Tour Package, Mount Bromo Trekking 3 Days
Mount Bromo Tour, Kumbolo Lake Camping 3 Days
Mt Bromo Ijen Crater Baluran Tour 3 Days
Mt. Semeru Summit Trekking Tour 3 Days
Mt. Semeru Volcano Trekking Tour 4 Days
Semeru Volcano and Mt. Bromo Tour 5 Days
Mount Bromo b29 Camping Tour 3 Days

Information about Sukamade Turtle Beach, East Java Indonesia

If you are interested to enjoy the beauty of “Sukamade Turtle Beach of Java Island” You can start from Surabaya Airport, Malang City, Bali and Banyuwangi Ketapang Harbor, the nearest way to reach Sukamade Location is from Banyuwangi regency, For detail information about Mt Bromo Tour Price, Ijen Crater Tour, Semeru Trekking Tour, tour itinerary, personnal planning and Hotel, you can contact Us here

Sukamade Turtle Beach Banyuwangi East Java

Mount Bromo Volcano East Java Indonesia

Mount Bromo Volcano East Java Indonesia

Mount Bromo is an active volcano located in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia. The name of Bromo derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god. At 2,329 meters (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. There are mountains around Mount Bromo such as Mount Batok, Mount Widodaren, Mount Penanjakan and Mount Widodaren.

This massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. Mount Bromo lays in the middle of a plains called "Sea of Sand". Tourists come to Mount Bromo mostly to see sunrise and its beautifull view. To see Sunrise, you should go in early morning around 03.00 a.m. There are many spots you can go to see Sunrise but the Highest spot is Penanjakan 1. From this spot you also can see Mount Semeru, the highest volcano in Java Island.

Every year It has ritual ceremony called Kasodo, the Hindu festival of Yadnya Kasada, the Tenggerese people of Probolinggo, East Java, travel up the mountain in order to make offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and sacrifices of livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano. The origin of the ritual lies in the 15th century legend where a princess named Roro Anteng started the principality of Tengger with her husband, Joko Seger.

If you have plan to visit Mount Bromo, it is adviced to go on June-August, brightest months to visit Bromo. From Bromo parking lot, you can rent a horse or Jeep transportation to get to Mount Bromo, or you can walk. There are many hotels, motels and lodgments.

Other Tour Package Combination :
The Peak Of B-29 Argosari Lumajang
Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake
Mount Bromo Midnight Tour
Mt Bromo Ijen Crater Tour 3 Days
Mount Bromo Milky Way Tour 2 Days
Mount Semeru Climbing Package 4 Days
Mount Bromo, Madakaripura Waterfall tour 2 days
Semeru Trekking Mt Bromo Tour Package 4 Days
Mt Bromo Camping Tour Package 2 Days
Semeru Climb, Mount Bromo, Waterfall Tour 5 Days

To get more information about Bromo Tour Package and other Tour Packages, Please contact us

Mount Bromo Volcano East Java Indonesia

Information Rute, The Peak of B29 Argosari Lumajang

The peak of B-29 Argosari Lumajang

The Peak of B-29 Argosari Lumajang | Among the tourist destinations of Mount Bromo you need to visit is B-29 Summit.  B-29 Argosari is one the highest peaks in Bromo at 2.900 meters. Located on the southeast side of Mount Bromo, beautiful scenery and cool air with stretch of typical highland plants that make this area very charming. Located in the village of Argosari, Senduro district about 40 Km from Lumajang city.

To get there, adrenaline is constantly challenged. The road is winding along the slope of Mount Semeru from Senduro district, about 25 kilometers from  Lumajang City. From Senduro, you have to take the route to the countryside until it reaches Argosari Village Road. There, you will walk to Peak of B-29.

THE CHARMING PEAK OF B-29 ARGOSARI LUMAJANG

"The peak of B-29 in Argosari Village'', Senduro District, is the highest peak in the area of ​​sea of sand ​​in Mount Bromo from Lumajang route. The height reaches 2900 meters which is about 40 kilometers from Lumajang City. The tourism area of ​​Argosari presents a beautiful natural tourism. Several plantation of vegetable such as onion, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and chilli make the veiw fascinating.

On the top of B-29 there are two spectacular views of the Argosari plantation area which form the Mahameru mountain range with the peak of Semeru and the bromo sand sea caldera with thick clouds. both of sunrise and sunset also become the main tourist attraction. If you take a chance to visit this Summit of B-29 from Lumajang, don't forget to bring your camera because the panorama is beautiful.

After watching the beautiful panorama of B-29 peak, you can also continue to other object destinations. Among them, there are waterfalls, climbing tours in Ranupane towards the summit of Semeru and other various tourist destinations.

Outdoor tourism like this is perfect for young people who have an adventurous spirit, family, and even small children. Some people stand a tent there for several days just to se the beauty of Its phanorama.

ACCESS TOWARDS B-29 SUMMIT

This tour is still newly heard among domestic and foreign tourists. The access to this tourism place is very easy by using cars and motorcycles. the distance is 40 Km from Lumajang. it takes about 2 hours drive.

From the city, take the direction towards Senduro then turn left towards Kandangtepus and follow the road up to Argosari Village. After arrived at parking area you can continue using an extra motorcycle or walk and hike about 2 hours to the top of B-29. In the rainy season tourists are advised not to bring motorbikes to the top because the road is slippery and dangerous.

Other Tour Package Combination :
Crater, Blue Fire and Sulfur in Mount Ijen
Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake
Mount Bromo Midnight Tour
Mt Bromo Ijen Crater Tour 3 Days
Mount Bromo Milky Way Tour 2 Days
Mount Semeru Climbing Package 4 Days
Mount Bromo, Madakaripura Waterfall tour 2 days
Semeru Trekking Mt Bromo Tour Package 4 Days
Mt Bromo Camping Tour Package 2 Days
Semeru Climb, Mount Bromo, Waterfall Tour 5 Days

A bit explanation of Information Route to The Peak of B-29 Argosari Lumajang may be useful for you. for other information about touris places in east java and Its Tour Packages, bromo tour package, semeru trekking tour and ijen crater tour please contact us.

The peak of B-29 Argosari Lumajang

Crater, Blue Fire and Sulfur in Mount Ijen Banyuwangi

Crater, Blue Fire and Sulfur in Mount Ijen

Crater, Blue Fire and Sulfur in Mount Ijen | Mount Ijen has an altitude of 2.444 meters and is located close to Mount Merapi. Mount Ijen last erupted in 1999. Mount Ijen has natural phenomenon of blue fire or blue flame the only one in Indonesia. Mount Ijen is still classified as an active volcano located on the border between Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies, East Java, Indonesia.

In order not to miss the moments of photographing the rare phenomenon of blue flame or blue fire, try to come in July. It is the finest month to take journey to Ijen crater in order to feel comfortable. The blue flame will only be visible in the early hours of the morning around 01:00 to 02:00. If you do not want to lose the moment of blue flame, try to climb early.

Crater, Blue Fire and Sulfur in Mount Ijen

There is also the crater lake of Ijen, known to be the largest acidic water lake in the world. The depth of the lake is 200 meters and wide 5,466 hectares. The starting point of climbing is at the post of Forest Protection and Preservation of Nature Reserves in Paltuding. From Paltuding walk with distance about 3 km. The initial trajectory as far as 1.5 km is quite heavy due to uphill. Most of the tracks are with a 25-35 degree slope. Climbing Mount Ijen takes ranged 2-3 hours. This mountain is suitable for beginner climber.

During the trip, climbers will be served with soil-rocky roads and declining steeply as it descends the caldera. The best place on Mount Ijen is when on the lips of the caldera to see the blue flame and the activities of the miners at night.

Still many other mountains you need to visit in East Java such as Mount Semeru, Mount Argopuro, Mount Bromo, Mount Raung and Mount Arjuno. prepare your physique to ascend the mountain of ijen, to make it easier to go to ijen please message the package we have provided and contact us.

Crater, Blue Fire and Sulfur in Mount Ijen

Other Tour Package Combination :
Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake
Mount Bromo Midnight Tour
Mt Bromo Ijen Crater Tour 3 Days
Mount Bromo Milky Way Tour 2 Days
Mount Semeru Climbing Package 4 Days
Mount Bromo, Madakaripura Waterfall tour 2 days
Semeru Trekking Mt Bromo Tour Package 4 Days
Mt Bromo Camping Tour Package 2 Days
Semeru Climb, Mount Bromo, Waterfall Tour 5 Days

Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake

Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake

Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake | Kumbolo Lake is one of beautiful spots in Mount Semeru. It is located in the slopes of Mt Semeru East Java. It is at an altitude of 2.900 meters and becomes a place for travellers to stand a tent and camp before continue to Semeru Peak. The temperature there is very cold, It can reach 0 degrees Celsius, but travellers still stay camping there in order to see It's wonderful views.

The beauty of Kumbolo Lake in the night also becomes the attractions for climbers and tourists to visit because they can watch "Milky Way". To see it you need 2 days climbing and spend a night there.The charm of Milky Way in Kumbolo Lake is famous for photographers, they are hunting this natural phenomenon. Photographers usually take photoes of It in combination between star clusters and kumbolo lakes.

Incoming Search : Kumbolo Lake a Heaven Under Mount Semeru

The best time to see the natural phenomenon "Milky Way" is in the range of April - August, more precisely in the dry season. At 02.00 a.m early morning is your time to prepare to see Milky Way. Usually It comes out at 02.30 - 04.00 a.m. On a sunny night, It is not recommended to hunt Milky way on the full moon, because the moonlight will slightly disturb and blur It. Actually, there are some places in East Java to see Milky Way such as in Mount Bromo, Mount Ijen and others, but Kumbolo Lake is the finest place to witness It.

To go there, you need to prepar your camping equipment as well. The track is far enough to make your body tired. The journey will spend normally about 4 hours climbing. When you reach Kumbolo Lake, your tiredness will be paid by the beauty and charm of views there.

If you travel from Surabaya, you should go at 07.00 o'clock in morning in order not to be late to see Milky Way in Kumbolo Lake. The journey will take 5 hours driving to Ranu Pani and continue hiking to Kumbolo Lake.

Other Tour Package Combination :
Mount Bromo Midnight Tour
Mt Bromo Ijen Crater Tour 3 Days
Mount Bromo Milky Way Tour 2 Days
Mount Semeru Climbing Package 4 Days
Mount Bromo, Madakaripura Waterfall tour 2 days
Semeru Trekking Mt Bromo Tour Package 4 Days
Mt Bromo Camping Tour Package 2 Days
Semeru Climb, Mount Bromo, Waterfall Tour 5 Days

INFORMATION :
If you think that Kumbolo Lake Milky Way Tour for Photography has the most important value, You can choose the Milky Way time on Mei – September. If You choose on other months, You can take the calender date between 01st – 15th and between 27th – 30th in each months.

Before You choose the Galaxy Photography tour on Kumbolo Lake, You can bring jacket, gloves, hat, long pants, and personal medicine because the temperature on the high peak around 03 – 06 degree centigrade. Dont forget to bring complete photography tools to support your photography perfectly.

Milky Way For Photography in Kumbolo Lake

Kumbolo Lake "A HEAVEN" Under Mount Semeru

Kumbolo Lake a Heaven Under Mount Semeru

Kumbolo Lake a Heaven Under Mount Semeru | Kumbolo lake is a freshwater lake located in the mountainsides of Mount Semeru in the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. This lake has an area of about 15 hectares. For nature lovers and backpackers, Kumbolo Lake is a familiar place. Because this lake is a transit place for those who will continue the journey to climb the peak of Mahameru or Semeru which is the highest peak on Java island.

Kumbolo lake always gets the attention of the climbers to set up tents / camping in this place. There is a uniqueness behind this beautiful lake, that is when the sun begin to rise appear slowly between two green hills and make your attention can not refuse to enjoy it. Another beauty is wen the fog began to fall in the afternoon on the lake water. At night we will be served a constellation of stars "Milky Way of Galaxy that we may not see in cities because of the glare of the city lights.

Another attraction is a hill called "Hill of Love" which is said if we climb to this hill by imagining our loved ones without looking back, we will be happy with them. Higher we climb, more beautiful we see the view of Kumbolo lake.

In this lake is also an inscription relics of the kingdom of Majapahit and also there is a memorial for those who died during climbing to the top Mahameru.

ACCESS AND PREPARATION TO KUMBOLO LAKE

Mount Semeru is not like any mountains. the mountain is located at 2.400 meters. It can reach minus 5 degrees at night if the weather is sunny. So it takes an extra preparation for camping in the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. you can see icy plants and tents around this area. we advice you to prepare equipment such as thick clothes / jackets, especially waterproof ones, socks and handbags, head and ears cover, and also do not forget to bring a sleeping bag and a tent made of parasites.

To go to kumbolo lake you can get off at train station or bus station in Probolinggo. Then you can take public transportation to Bromo parking area. You can rent a hardtoop jeep up to Ranupani's last village post at the slope of semeru. Here there are checkpoints, there are also stalls and lodges.
You need to know that climbers must register first before climbing at Ranu Pani post. It is intended for safety as well as rescue action in case something happens to the climbers on the go.

THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BEFORE THE CLIMB ARE AS FOLLOWS :

• Photocopy of ID card 3 pieces
• A health certificate from a doctor
• To reach Kumbolo lake, climbers must walk down the path for approximately 5-7 hours from Ranu Pani registration post. The local forest service office provides posts to rest consisting of posts 1 to 4.

Mt Bromo tour package from Surabaya, Bali, Malang or Yogjakarta :
Madakaripura Waterfall, Bromo Tour Package 2 Day
Mt. Bromo Milky Way Tour 2 Days
Mt Bromo, Songa Rafting Tour Package 2 Day
Mt Semeru Trekking Package 3 Days
Mount Bromo Camping Package 2 Days
Mount Bromo Tour Package 2 Day
Mt Bromo, Ijen Crater Tour Package 3 Days
Honeymoon Bromo Tour Package 3 Days
Semeru Volcano Trekking, Bromo Tour 4 Days

A little information about Kumbolo lake a Heaven Under Mount Semeru may be a good reference for you who want to climb / trek to Kumbolo lake. To book a cheap kumbolo lake tour package or Bromo tour package, please contact us.

Kumbolo Lake Under Mount Semeru