Mount Ijen & Mount Bromo Tour: Blue Fire & Sunrise

Trek to the blue flame at night, wake for the sunrise over a second volcano

A 2-day tour from Bali to Mount Ijen and Mount Bromo with private 4WD transport, English-speaking guide, one night accommodation and all park fees included. Day one takes you across the ferry to Java and up Mount Ijen at night to see the blue sulfuric flame. Day two starts before dawn at Mount Bromo to watch the sunrise over the crater and caldera. Pickup from your Bali hotel is included. You can arrange drop-off in Bali, Surabaya or Malang.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Bali to Mount Ijen Trek

• Pick up from Bali area
• Transfer to Gilimanuk port
• Cross to Java island
• Meet tour guide in Java
• Drive to Paltuding camping ground
• Trek to Mount Ijen
• See sulphuric blue lake
• View blue flame phenomena
• Overnight stay in Bromo area

Day 2: Mount Bromo Sunrise Experience

• Drive from Ijen to Mount Bromo area
• Rest at hotel
• Early wake up
• Enjoy Mount Bromo sunrise
• View Mount Bromo landscape

The experience

You start with pickup from your Bali area hotel in a private 4WD jeep. The driver takes you to Gilimanuk port on the west coast, where you board the ferry to Java. Once across, your guide meets you and drives to the Paltuding camping ground at the base of Mount Ijen. The trek up happens at night. You'll climb with a headlamp to reach the crater rim where the blue flame burns, a sulfuric phenomenon that glows brightest in darkness and is surrounded by the crater's acidic lake. This is the only time the flame is visible, which is why the timing matters.

After the trek, you head to the Mount Bromo area and sleep at one of the included hotels: Cafe Lava, Lava Hill or Grand Whiz. The second day starts very early. You drive to a viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan or a similar vantage, arriving before sunrise to watch the light break over Mount Bromo's crater and the surrounding sand sea. The landscape shifts from dark to gold as the sun rises. The scale of the caldera becomes clear in daylight. Breakfast is included, and you have the option to ride a horse up the crater rim itself for an extra cost if you want to get closer.

The tour ends with a drive back to Bali for drop-off at your hotel, or you can arrange to finish in Surabaya or Malang instead. The jeep is air-conditioned, the guide is experienced, and the inclusions cover the ferry, gas mask for the sulfur at Ijen, parking, tolls, fuel and insurance, so there are no surprise costs once you're on the road.

What’s included

• Private 4WD jeep for both days.
• pickup from your Bali hotel and drop-off in Bali, Surabaya or Malang.
• English-speaking guide.
• one night hotel accommodation in the Bromo area.
• breakfast on day two.
• bottled water.
• gas mask and headlamp for the Ijen trek.
• all park entrance fees, parking, tolls and fuel.
• round-trip ferry tickets between Bali and Java.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 1.68

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bromo Vacation

Is this one for you?The early starts and night trek demand a moderate level of fitness and comfort with darkness and sulfur fumes, which is what puts you at the crater for the blue flame and positions you for the sunrise. Two moments you cannot see any other way on a single volcano tour.

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Top questions

What exactly is the blue fire at Mount Ijen?

The blue flame is burning sulfuric gas that rises from cracks in the crater floor and ignites when it meets the air. It glows brightest at night, which is why the trek happens after dark. During the day the flame is invisible against the sunlight. The crater also holds an acidic sulfur lake, and the combination of the flame and the lake surrounded by steep crater walls is what makes Ijen distinctive among Indonesian volcanoes.

How difficult is the trek to Mount Ijen's crater?

The climb is moderate and takes roughly two hours to reach the rim. You'll be walking uphill on a volcanic trail at night with a headlamp, so a reasonable level of fitness helps. The air gets thinner as you climb, and sulfur fumes are present near the crater, which is why a gas mask is provided and included in the tour.

What time do I wake up on day two for Mount Bromo?

You'll have an early wake-up to reach the viewpoint before sunrise. The exact time depends on the season and where the sun rises, but expect to leave the hotel around 3 or 4 a.m. to be in position when light breaks over the crater.

Is the horse ride up Mount Bromo included?

No, horse riding is optional and costs an extra 300,000 Indonesian rupiah if you want to do it. The tour includes the jeep ride to the viewpoint and the sunrise viewing from there. The horse option is only if you want to go higher up the crater rim itself.

Where does the tour end, and how do I get back to my hotel?

The jeep returns you to Bali and drops you at your hotel. Alternatively, you can arrange to finish in Surabaya or Malang instead if that suits your onward travel plans. The drop-off location is your choice at booking.