2 Day Bali Adventure: Bedugul, Mt Ljen Blue Fire Trek, Menjangan Island Snorkeling

Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trekking and Snorkeling at Menjangan Island

<p>You will be told the day before of the start time for this day which can be anytime from 00.00.</p> <p>You will be picked up from your Banyuwangi Accommodation by your driver and driven to Mount Ijen start point which will take 1 hours.</p> <p>When you arrive at the parking area, you will then be given a briefing and your safety equipment including a torchlight and gas mask. On this Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trekking Tour, see an eternal blue flame like no other. You will trek the popular Mount Ijen and see the magnificent blue fire in Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi. This is the only place in South East Asia and one of only two places in the world where you can see this natural phenomenon. You can only see the fire during the night, and afterwards you will be able to have excellent views of the fantastic landscape of the largest acid lake in Java, the Ijen Crater.</p> <p>Bring your camera to capture the moment, enjoy the beauty and challenge yourself by hiking to the crater. You will also be able to interact with the local miners. The fire came out from the belly of the mountain, and because of the chemical reaction between the gas temperature and Sulphur, this creates a blue fire.</p> <p>The route is approximately 3 kilometres which is divided into 3 parts being 800 meters slightly uphill, 1 kilometre uphill and then 1.2 kilometres flat. During your trek, you can meet some of the strongest men in the world who are sulphur miners. These minors carry the sulphur which weighs around 60 to 80 kilograms with bamboo's sticks in their shoulder.</p> <p>Upon arrival at the summit, if the weather is clear, you can see the blue fire and also the Milky Way. You will be guided down to see the blue fire for the best photographs depending on the weather conditions and wind direction as your safety is paramount. From the viewing points, you can take photos of Ijen blue fire, and also the mining activity with the traditional technique using iron sticks and no safety tools for the miner. Before you head back down, enjoy a light breakfast on top of Mountain Ijen or you can have the breakfast box after arriving in the parking lot.</p> <p>You will then get to see the largest acid lake on Java Island, Ijen Crater. It will take around 1 hour to get back down to the bottom.</p> <p>The tour continues to visit Menjangan island where you can enjoy snorkelling.</p> <p>After some time spent Relaxing and snorkelling on the shore , ride back with your driver to your Bali hotel</p>