06:00 PM (Bali Time) – Pick up from your hotel in South Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, or surrounding areas). Begin a 4-hour comfortable drive to West Bali.
10:00 PM – Arrival at Gilimanuk Harbor, Bali. Your ferry tickets are provided.
10:30 PM – Board the ferry for a 1-hour crossing to Java Island.
11:00 PM (Java Time) – Estimated arrival at Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi. Meet our local guide and transfer to the Ijen Basecamp. (Note: Java is 1 hour behind Bali).
12:00 AM (Midnight) – Arrival at the Ijen Basecamp (Paltuding). Short rest and preparation.
01:30 AM – Safety briefing session conducted by your professional local guide.
02:00 AM – Start the midnight hike to reach the crater rim of Mt. Ijen.
03:30 AM – Blue Fire Viewing Experience: Witness the rare electric blue flames at the crater floor. (Subject to supportive weather & volcanic activity).
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.
04:00 AM – Move to the Sunrise Point to enjoy the breathtaking morning views over the acid lake.
06:30 AM – Begin the descent back to the Paltuding basecamp.
08:00 AM – Arrive back at the start point.
Note on Refreshments: Due to the early hour, a proper breakfast is not available. We provide a Fruit Box, Tea, and Coffee. We highly recommend preparing your own extra snacks/meals before departure.
08:30 AM – Proceed back to Ketapang Ferry Port.
10:00 AM – Board the ferry for the return journey to Bali.
12:00 PM (Bali Time) – Arrive back in Bali. Our Bali driver will be ready to take you back to the Ubud area.
05:00 PM – Estimated arrival back at your hotel in Ubud. Trip ends