IJEN CRATER CLIMBING OPEN HOURS I OPEN AT 02:00

The policy on opening hours at the Ijen Crater Natural Tourism Park will change at 02.00 a.m. from the previous one which opened at 03.00 a.m. This policy will start on April 30 2022, this decision is based on a circular letter from the East Java BKSDA Center.

The climb to the crater opens at 02.00 am and closes at 12.00 am. Tourists climb early in the morning to see the Blue Fire which can only be seen until 05.00. Approaching the peak, tourists are advised to wear a mask because the sulfur fumes are quite stinging.

When tourists choose to hike during the day, along the way they can see beautiful views typical of the mountains. Mountain Fir and Edelweiss grow around the slopes. The appearance of several mountains such as Mount Raung which is majestic makes this place even more exotic.

Info on climbing the Ijen Crater | Mount Ijen is an active volcano located in East Java, this mountain has a world-famous natural beauty, namely the Blue Fire or what is known by the world community as Blue Fire. Mount Ijen is located at an altitude of 2,443 meters above sea level, located between two districts, namely Bondowoso and Banyuwangi. The following is important information before going to the Ijen crater

The latest ascent conditions

1. Hours of climbing Mount Ijen | Ijen Crater climbing info

Mount Ijen is highly recommended to visit at night. Because you can see the blue flames in the crater. Ascent to the Ijen Crater currently opens at 02.00 in the morning and closes at 12 noon.

2. Ticket prices for Mount Ijen | Ijen Crater climbing info

Entrance tickets to the Ijen Crater mountain area are very cheap, this is the cheapest tourist area entry ticket in the world. Ticket prices are set the same for all days and there is no difference in terms of age. Only foreign tourists have to pay more expenses.

Mount Ijen Natural Tourism Park Entrance Ticket

Local Tourists Ordinary Day Rp. 5,000

Local Tourists Holiday Rp. 7,500

Foreign Tourists Ordinary Day Rp. 100,000

Foreign Tourists Holiday Rp. 150,000

Vehicle Parking Ticket

Motorcycle Parking Ticket Rp. 5,000

Car Parking Ticket Rp. 10,000

Some conditions that must be followed when you want to visit Ijen Crater in the New Normal Era | Ijen Crater climbing info :

1. Purchase tickets online

If under normal circumstances, tourists who want to visit the Ijen Crater Nature Park area purchase entrance tickets directly, but currently purchasing tickets to enter the Ijen Crater TWA Area is only done online. before coming to the Ijen Crater Natural Tourism Park Area all visitors are required to book in advance along with the link for booking Ijen Crater tickets https://tiket.bbksdajatim.org/#/location/1

For booking online ticket please click picture above!

In addition, the management will also limit the number of tourists each day. This aims to prevent a buildup of tourists in these natural tourist destinations.

2. It is mandatory to wear a mask

Just like other tourist attractions, tourists visiting Ijen are also required to always wear a mask. In addition to minimizing the spread of the coronavirus, this method also aims to prevent tourists from inhaling the sulfur fumes coming out of the crater.

3. Checking body temperature and implementing social distancing

tourists visiting Ijen Crater will also have their body temperature checked and are required to practice social distancing. Not only that, tourists who will climb to the top of the crater are also required to wash their hands first in the sink that has been provided at the start of the climb.

4. Show the vaccine card

visitors must show a vaccine card at least the first dose

4. Do not litter

In order to maintain the preservation of the Ijen Crater Nature Park area, all visitors are urged not to litter,

Tips for Climbing Ijen Crater Climbing Info Ijen Crater | The latest ascent conditions

For those of you who can't stand the cold like me and have never climbed a mountain, you must listen to the following important tips:

Physical training a few days beforehand so as not to be surprised while there

Wear layered clothing and thick jackets

Use shoes that have serrated soles or special mountain shoes

Thick socks for sure

Use a scarf and hat to protect you from the piercing cold air of the early morning.

Just bring things as needed

Before starting trekking, make sure you have gone to the toilet first.

If you are afraid of hunger, try to eat only food

Flashlight. Along the way to Ijen Crater, the only sight that can be seen is pitch black.

Masks are very important while there.

UV Glasses.

Finally, for those of you who have made pretty good preparations but are still not strong enough to trek to Ijen Crater, don't worry because there are human motorcycle taxis ready to help you get to the top of Mount Ijen by using a cart. The rate per person using the services of a human taxi to the peak is IDR 800,000 and the fare going down from the peak to the initial meeting point is IDR 600,000 per person. It's fantastic, but what's interesting is that you get to the top consisting of 4 to 6 people depending on the size of the passengers.

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