Giorno 2 — Kawah Ijen → Mt Bromo
Wake up in the middle of the night at 4:00 am, have breakfast and depart for Paltuding, where the adventure to reach the caldera of Mount Ijen begins. You will pass through rural villages, coffee and clove plantations in the rainforest of Java. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns, and tall trees cover the mountain slope (a two-hour uphill trek, so it is suggested to wear a sweater). At an altitude of 2,883m, the reward for the effort is a breathtaking view of the morning, and during good weather, you can see the large sulfur lake. After admiring the lake and the local sulfur extraction activities, the downhill trek begins, followed by a long transfer to the Bromo area (approximately 8/9 hours by minibus). Lunch will be served at a local restaurant along the way.
Please note: visits to Mount Ijen are mandatory with special and experienced local guides who speak English., Upon arrival, accommodation in a hotel will be arranged., dinner free ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (see supplements)
Optional: the experience of seeing the famous Blue Fires of the Ijen volcano is available at an additional cost.
The supplement includes: early transfer from your accommodation to the base of Ijen, approximately between 1:00 and 1:30 a.m., depending on weather conditions; an expert local guide who accompanies guests during the night trek to the Blue Fire observation point, a special protective mask to get closer to the area where the sulphur fumes are most intense, additional safety measures and coordination necessary for night-time access to the crater area.
In case of poor visibility of the Blue Fire, guests will still enjoy the anticipated trek to the crater, with a quieter and less crowded experience, a visit to the Ijen crater, and observation of the sunrise over the volcano.
However, visibility cannot be guaranteed, as it depends on natural factors such as sulphuric gas activity, wind and weather conditions. The supplement will still apply even if visibility is poor.,