9 Banyuwangi Tours in Indonesia to Build a Day Around

1.From Banyuwangi or Bali Sunrise Ijen Vulcano Hiking All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $33Our pick

Set out from Banyuwangi with guides such as Qim Qim or Kiki for a pre-dawn Mount Ijen hike. You’ll use a headlamp and gas mask, seek the famous blue fire, watch sunrise above the acidic crater lake, and return by air-conditioned vehicle.

“A truly once in a lifetime experience, made even better by our amazing, crazy and informative guide, Qim Qim!! The hike takes some determination to complete but the blue flame, acid lake, seeing the miners ply their trade, and all the brilliant Read more”

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2.Ijen Blue Fire Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $69

This private, eight-hour trip from Banyuwangi begins at 12:30 am with guide support, hotel, port, or airport pickup, and a climb to Ijen Crater. You’ll seek the blue fire, watch sunrise over the turquoise acid lake, and meet sulfur miners, with transport, gear, drinks, and insurance included.

“we actually did 2 different private tours with this company, a great experience, we had a lot of fun, amazing places. the driver and guides were great and went beyond to help us and give us the best photos and tips. i really recommend it.”

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3.Ijen Crater Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Leave Banyuwangi around midnight for a private Ijen Crater hike with guides such as Ekshal, Yoga, Jee, or Pebri. Walk to the rim for blue fire views and the turquoise lake, then return for breakfast and transport to Ketapang Harbour or your hotel.

“Very exhilarating trip, lots to see. An amazing landscape, but too many people! The guide was great and informative”

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4.2 Days Private Tour Ijen and Bromo from Banyuwangi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $225

This private two-day trip takes you from Banyuwangi to Ijen’s acidic crater lake and Bromo’s sunrise viewpoints. You’ll hike at night, ride a 4WD jeep across Bromo’s sea of sand, stay one night, and receive two breakfasts. Guides such as Rizal, Rafy, Abel, Agus, and Nido have led recent departures.

“One of the best trips we have ever done, so well organised, our driver Rizal was great with getting us everywhere we needed in plenty of time, both Bromo and Ijen were amazing with great views - highly recommend! Thank you Rizal!”

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5.Sukamade Turtle Land Beach (2D1N)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $165

Travel by 4WD from Banyuwangi into Meru Betiri National Park for a private overnight trip to Sukamade Beach. A local ranger and English-speaking guide lead the night turtle watch, followed by a morning hatchling release, park meals, and a stop at Rajegwesi Beach.

“Het was een unieke ervaring die we iedereen zouden aanraden! Met een jeep door de jungle rijden en apen spotten, schildpad 's avonds laat eieren zien leggen op het strand, baby schildpadden uitzetten, ontbijten aan de rivier, langs allerlei plantages, allemaal goed geregeld door onze enthousiaste chauffeur en gids!”

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6.Kawah Ijen Midnight Tour (1 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $61

Leave Banyuwangi at 12:30 am with a private guide and driver for Kawah Ijen. Walk by flashlight to see the blue sulfur flame, descend toward the crater, watch sunrise, and learn about sulfur carriers. Deden, John, Tickin, or another assigned guide may lead your group.

“Deden was good guide. Showed ous the best places. He was very helpful during climbing down through the dark narrow stony path.”

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7.Kawah Ijen Blue Fire Tour – Share Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $62

You leave Banyuwangi around 12:30 a.m. for Paltuding, then hike about 1.5 hours to Kawah Ijen with a guide and included gas mask. See the blue fire, sunrise, and sulfur mining before returning. Optional stops include Kalibendo coffee plantation and Jagir Waterfall.

“Le partage de la randonné avec le guide plus voir les flammes bleue magnifique parcours je suis resté émerveillé devant ça”

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8.Ijen Blue Fire & Sunrise Sharing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60

Meet your driver at 11:30 pm in Banyuwangi for an overnight hike into Ijen Crater. You will seek the rare blue fire, see traditional sulfur mining, then climb to the rim for sunrise. A local guide, bottled water, and return transfers are included, with groups capped at 20.

“Although we have to climb up and down the mountain for a few hours, the scenery we can see from the point where we see sunrise was wonderful!”

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9.Ijen Crater Sharing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $38

Start around midnight at Banyuwangi Train Station for a guided climb to Ijen Crater. You’ll hike toward sulfur mines, use a spotlight and gas mask, and may see blue fire before sunrise. The tour includes park admission, transport, and return drop-off, with paid pickups outside Banyuwangi subdistrict.

“This is an amazing experience regardless of whether you’re lucky enough to see the blue fire. Blue for visibility depends on volcanic activity and sometimes that makes it impossible to see. Either way the views from the top of Ijen crater are amazing and worth the trip evRead more”

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