3-day Bromo Ijen tour from Banyuwangi: Blue fire and sunrise

Climb Ijen at midnight to catch the blue flames, then watch the sun rise over Mount Bromo from a jeep.

A 3-day guided tour from Banyuwangi through East Java's volcanic peaks, ending in Surabaya. Day one includes Jagir Waterfall and a plantation visit before an overnight stay. Day two: a 1.5-hour night hike up Ijen Crater to see the blue fire phenomenon, then a 5–6 hour drive to Mount Bromo. Day three: a pre-dawn jeep tour to Mount Penanjakan for the sunrise, a walk to the Bromo Crater rim, stops at Savannah and Whispering Sand, then a 3–4 hour drive to Surabaya. The tour includes pickup from your Banyuwangi location, a private English-speaking guide, two nights of accommodation, all entrance fees, a gas mask for the sulfur environment, and a 4WD jeep for the Bromo excursion.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Banyuwangi to Ijen Crater

• Pick up at ferry port or Banyuwangi
• Optional meet up at Banyuwangi city center
• Visit Jagir Waterfall and plantation
• Overnight stay at Blambangan hotel or guesthouse

Day 2: Ijen Volcano to Mount Bromo

• Wake up at midnight for Ijen blue fire tour
• Hike 1.5 hours to Ijen Crater summit
• Enjoy blue flames and take photos
• Watch sunrise and views of lake and Mount Ranti
• Return to parking and meet driver
• Drive 5-6 hours to Bromo area
• Check in hotel and free time
• Overnight at Cafe Lava, Cemara Indah, or Rahayu hotel

Day 3: Mount Bromo to Surabaya

• Wake up at 2:30 AM for Bromo sunrise tour
• Depart hotel at 3:00 AM by 4WD jeep to Mount Penanjakan
• Watch sunrise and photograph Mount Semeru
• Visit Bromo Crater, climb 250 steps to crater rim
• Visit Savannah (Teletubbies hill) and Whispering Sand
• Return to hotel for breakfast and shower
• Drive 3-4 hours to Surabaya
• Tour ends in Surabaya or chosen location

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from the Banyuwangi ferry port or anywhere in the city center, then heads to Jagir Waterfall and a local plantation if you arrive early enough to explore before checking into your first hotel. You'll spend the night at a guesthouse in the Banyuwangi area, then wake at midnight to prepare for the Ijen climb. At 12:30 a.m., your guide leads you from the Paltuding parking area on a 1.5-hour night hike up the volcano. At the summit, you'll stand at the crater's edge watching the blue fire (a natural phenomenon created by sulfur combustion), while miners carry loads of 70–120 kg down the mountainside. As dawn breaks, you'll see the crater lake, Mount Ranti, and the Semeru volcano smoking in the distance.

After the Ijen tour, you return to the parking area and drive 5–6 hours to Mount Bromo, arriving in the afternoon. Day three begins at 2:30 a.m. with a 4WD jeep pickup to Mount Penanjakan, the region's highest viewpoint, where you'll watch the sunrise and photograph the Semeru volcano. The jeep then takes you to the Bromo Crater, where you'll walk 250 steps to the crater lip, then continue to Savannah (the Teletubbies hill) and Whispering Sand before returning to your hotel for breakfast and a shower. From there, it's a 3–4 hour drive to Surabaya, where the tour ends at your chosen location in the city.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Banyuwangi location.
• private English-speaking guide for all three days.
• two nights of accommodation at a guesthouse in Banyuwangi and a hotel near Mount Bromo.
• all entrance fees to Ijen Crater and Mount Bromo.
• a gas mask for the sulfur environment.
• a 4WD jeep for the Mount Bromo excursion on day three.
• visits to Jagir Waterfall and a local plantation on day one.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 00:00 and 23:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (8 to 55 years) · Senior (56 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Osing Vacation

Is this one for you?This is a private guided tour, so your pace and stops are set with one guide rather than a group. The itinerary is fixed across the three days (the night hike to Ijen and the pre-dawn jeep tour to Bromo happen on set nights), so book this if you're willing to wake early and climb at night to see both volcanic sites in one trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the blue fire at Ijen Crater that I'll see on night two?

The blue fire is a natural phenomenon caused by sulfur gas igniting as it emerges from the crater. You'll see it glowing at night during the 1.5-hour hike to the summit, and the effect is strongest before dawn.

Do I need to be fit to hike Ijen Crater in the dark?

The hike takes 1.5 hours on a marked track with a guide, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be climbing at night, so a headlamp and sturdy shoes help, and the guide sets the pace.

What happens on the morning of day three at Mount Bromo?

You'll leave your hotel at 3 a.m. in a 4WD jeep to reach Mount Penanjakan viewpoint by sunrise, where you can see the Semeru volcano and photograph the landscape. After sunrise, the jeep takes you to the Bromo Crater, where you walk 250 steps to the rim, then visits Savannah and Whispering Sand before returning for breakfast.

Where does the tour end, and how long is the final drive?

The tour ends in Surabaya on day three after a 3–4 hour drive from Mount Bromo. You can specify your preferred drop-off location in the city when you book.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes pickup from Banyuwangi, a private English-speaking guide, two nights of accommodation, all entrance fees, a gas mask for the sulfur environment at Ijen, and a 4WD jeep for the Bromo excursion. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, a headlamp or flashlight, warm layers for the early mornings, and a camera.

Can I arrange pickup from somewhere other than Banyuwangi city center?

Yes, you can request pickup from the Banyuwangi ferry port or mention any other location in the Banyuwangi area when you book, and the guide will meet you there.