12:00 AM (Midnight) - Wake up call, check out from the hotel, and depart for the Ijen Crater area.
02:00 AM - Arrive at Paltuding (Basecamp). Meet your local guide and enjoy a short briefing over a warm cup of coffee or tea.
02:15 AM - Begin the midnight hike to reach the crater rim.
03:30 AM - Blue Fire Viewing Experience:
Please note regarding the Ijen Blue Flame situation:
The Blue Flame spot at the bottom of the crater is currently closed until further notice due to an internal management issue from the Mount Ijen Park Authority.
As an alternative, the Blue Flame inspection will be substituted with a Blue Flame illustration presentation at the top of the mountain, conducted by our local guide.
04:30 AM - Reach the Summit of Mt. Ijen to witness the stunning turquoise acid lake and a spectacular sunrise over the sulfur clouds.
06:30 AM - Begin the descent back to the Paltuding basecamp.
07:30 AM - Arrive at the basecamp, enjoy a short rest, and refresh.
08:30 AM - Depart from Mt. Ijen. You can choose to return to Surabaya or continue your journey to Bali.
09:30 AM - Arrive at Ketapang Ferry Port, Banyuwangi.
10:00 AM - Board the ferry for a 1-hour crossing to Bali.
11:30 AM (Bali Time) - Arrive at Gilimanuk Port, Bali (Note: Bali is 1 hour ahead of Java).
04:00 PM - Estimated arrival at your hotel in the Ubud / Kuta / Seminyak area.