Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trek 2-Day Private Guided Tour

Watch blue flames burn inside a volcano crater at 2am, then catch the sunrise from the rim.

A 2-day private Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trek tour from Bali includes hotel pickup, an overnight stay in East Java, a local trekking guide, all permits, meals and a respirator mask. Day one takes you north through Bali's temples and lakes to the ferry port. Day two starts with a 2am hike into Ijen Crater to witness the blue sulfuric flames, with a chance to see the sunrise from the summit before returning to Bali.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and sightseeing in Bali

• Pick up at Bali hotel at 11 am
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• View Tamblingan and Buyan lakes from hill
• Enjoy Lovina Beach
• Arrive at Gilimanuk ferry port
• Stay overnight at local homestay
• Have dinner

Day 2: Ijen crater hike and return

• Arrive in East Java 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
• Rest and have coffee or hot tea
• Start hiking at 2:00 am with local guide
• View blue fire and sulfur mining
• Watch sunrise if lucky
• Return to homestay and shower
• Head back to Bali accommodation
• Have breakfast

The experience

You're picked up from your Bali hotel at 11am and driven north through the island's temple region. The route passes Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on its lake, then climbs to views of twin lakes Tamblingan and Buyan before dropping to Lovina Beach on Bali's north coast. From there you head to Gilimanuk ferry port and cross to East Java, arriving around 9:30pm. A local homestay is your base for the night, and you'll have time to rest and eat before the trek begins.

At 2am your guide wakes you for coffee or tea, then leads you up the volcano in darkness. The hike reaches Ijen Crater as the blue flames emerge: sulfuric gas ignites where it seeps through the crater floor, burning with an electric blue glow that only shows in the dark. Your guide points out the sulfur miners who work the crater and explains how the phenomenon happens. If conditions align, you'll reach the rim in time to watch the flames fade as daylight arrives and the sunrise spreads across the crater walls.

After the hike you return to the homestay to shower and eat breakfast, then drive back to Bali and your hotel. The guide, vehicle, accommodation, meals, safety mask and all permits are arranged in advance. You bring personal gear and any snacks you want, and the operator handles the rest.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bali.
• local trekking guide who speaks English.
• overnight accommodation in an East Java homestay.
• dinner and breakfast.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full route.
• respirator gas safety mask.
• all entry permits and fees.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 14:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English18:00 and 18:30

Guide in English11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:30

AgesAdult (15 to 55 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rio Bali Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Bali with a couple of days to spare and want to see something beyond the beaches. The 2-day structure means you leave your hotel one afternoon and return the next, so it fits into a longer trip without eating up your whole stay. The private format and included guide, vehicle and meals mean you're not coordinating with strangers or arranging transport yourself. Everything is timed around the 2am crater hike, which is the only way to see the blue fire.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What time do we actually start hiking to see the blue fire?

The hike begins at 2am from the East Java homestay where you stay overnight. Starting in darkness is essential because the blue sulfuric flames are only visible when there's no daylight, so the timing is fixed around that requirement.

Is the blue fire guaranteed, or does it depend on conditions?

The blue flames burn continuously inside Ijen Crater because sulfuric gas seeps through the crater floor constantly. What varies is visibility: cloud cover, wind direction and how much daylight has arrived when you reach the crater can affect how clearly you see them, but the flames themselves are always there.

What's included in the overnight accommodation in East Java?

A local homestay provides your bed for the night between the drive from Bali and the crater hike. Dinner and breakfast are included. The homestay also has facilities to shower after you return from the trek.

Do I need special fitness or experience to do this trek?

The operator requires at least moderate physical fitness and a minimum age of 15. The hike is steep and starts at 2am when you're tired, so it's demanding, but it's not a technical climb. You're following a guide on an established trail with a respirator mask provided for the sulfur air.

What happens if I want to see the sunrise from the crater?

Reaching the rim in time for sunrise depends on how fast the group hikes and the exact conditions that morning. Your guide will aim for it when possible, but the primary goal is viewing the blue flames, which are the main reason for the 2am start.