Ijen Crater & Traditional Osing Village 2D1N from Bali

Discover the heritage of Banyuwangi in a traditional Osing village, visit Jagir waterfall, and climb Mount Ijen for the magical midnight blue fire and sunrise.

Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
Location: Banyuwangi · Ijen · Bali
Trip Type: Private Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Season: Year-round (dry season April – October ideal)

Itinerary

The journey

Day 01
Bali to Banyuwangi | Osing Village Cultural Experience & Jagir Waterfall
07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Bali (Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Denpasar). 07:00–11:00 AM: Scenic drive towards Gilimanuk Harbour. 11:00 AM: Ferry crossing from Bali to Java. 12:30–01:00 PM: Arrival at Ketapang Harbour, Banyuwangi. 01:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant. 01:30–04:00 PM: Visit traditional Osing village (explore local culture, see how traditional palm sugar is made) and visit Jagir Waterfall. 04:30 PM: Transfer to hotel in Banyuwangi. 05:00 PM: Hotel check-in and time to relax. 06:00 PM: Dinner and preparation for the midnight adventure.
Day 02
Ijen Blue Fire & Sunrise Trekking | Return to Bali
01:00 AM: Drive to Paltuding basecamp. 01:30 AM: Arrive at Paltuding and briefing. 02:00 AM: Start trekking towards Ijen Crater. 03:30 AM: Witness blue fire phenomenon (subject to access and conditions). 05:00 AM: Enjoy sunrise and panoramic crater lake views. 06:00 AM: Explore crater viewpoint and surrounding landscape. 07:00 AM: Start descending to Paltuding. 08:00 AM: Arrive at basecamp. 09:00 AM: Breakfast and prepare to check out. 10:00 AM: Drive to Ketapang Harbour. 11:00 AM: Ferry crossing back to Bali. 12:00–04:00 PM: Transfer and drop-off at your hotel in Bali.

What's included

Private transportation between locations from Bali and return
Return ferry tickets Bali – Java
1 night accommodation in Banyuwangi
Licensed English-speaking volcano guide for Ijen
Ijen Crater entrance tickets
Visit to traditional Osing village & Jagir Waterfall
Protective gas mask & climbing headlamp
Light snack on the volcano & breakfast

What's not included

Meals (lunch and dinner)
Personal expenses
Photo and video shooting (drone permits)
Health certificate (approx. Rp 50.000)
Tips for driver & guide

What to bring

Warm jacket and warm layers for Ijen midnight climb
Comfortable trekking shoes
Small backpack
Personal medication

Travel notes

Blue fire observation is subject to weather, volcanic gas activity, and park authority regulations.
Bali is 1 hour ahead of Java (GMT+8 vs GMT+7).

Meeting / pickup information

Pick-up from your hotel in Bali at 07:00 AM on Day 1, returning to Bali between 12:00–04:00 PM on Day 2.