The 4 Mount Ijen Crater Trips from Bali That Earn Their Price

1.Mount Ijen Blue Flame Tour from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $220Our pick

Leave Bali at 7pm for a private overnight trip to Java, then hike 1 to 2 hours toward Mount Ijen’s crater. An English-speaking guide, gas mask, entrance fee, ferry tickets, and bottled water are included. Blue fire may be temporarily unavailable, so sunrise and the turquoise acid lake matter too.

“Transport to and from the volcano was super comfy and well air-conditioned. With Hamid's expert guidance, we began hiking just before 2am and we were amongst the first to see the blue fire at the crater of the volcano. Many missed out bRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.2D1N Ijen Blue Fire and Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $393

Travel from Bali to Java by private car and ferry, hike to Ijen’s sulphuric blue fire, then sleep near Bromo before a sunrise visit. Guides such as Akbar, Hirman, Lazwardi, and Oni are praised for clear explanations, helpful pacing, and strong photography skills.

“Had the most amazing time visiting Mt Bromo and Mt Ijen with Hirman (guide) and Ijat (driver). Hirman was a great informative guide/cameraman who made us smile from start to finish. Everything was at our pace and we definitely beat Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Ijen Crater Tour From Bali 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $130Best value

Travel from Bali to East Java for a private Ijen Crater visit with hotel pickup, ferry transport, a local guide, breakfast, water, and a gas mask. The overnight schedule aims to reach the crater for blue fire and sunrise, subject to local conditions. Tony is one named guide.

“A must do if you are in Bali!! This is one of the only tours that I could find that provided hotel pickup/drop off and attending to the crater all in one day. We got picked up from our hotel around 2000hrs, drove 3.5 hours from Ubud to the Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Mount Ijen Crater Trekking Tour from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $153

Travel from South Bali to East Java by ferry, then hike with a local guide to Ijen Crater before dawn. You may see blue fire, meet sulphur miners, and return after breakfast, lunch, and crater views. The trek is demanding and limited to 10 people.

“The trek was a really good one. We started pretty late in the evening. The staff were accommodating and friendly. They were concerned for our safety and advised us accordingly.”

Check availability →Read our full review