Ijen Crater Hiking Experience from Surabaya and Malang

The driver will pick you up at your hotel in a five-seater sedan. In mid-April, the temperature at Ijen Volcano in the early morning is around 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). You can wear a short-sleeved shirt and a light, warm jacket. The mountain road is steep, and you'll likely sweat a lot during the climb. You can take breaks in stages, depending on your stamina. From the entrance at 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) above sea level, you'll ascend to the summit at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet). There may be an occasional pungent sulfur smell; you can choose whether to rent a gas mask before departing. The sunrise and sea of clouds are incredibly beautiful. However, since the sulfur minerals are owned by an energy company, and workers are employed to mine and extinguish fires, you won't be able to see large areas of blue flame. Nevertheless, the burning sulfur is an unprecedented and stunning sight. We recommend arranging this trip separately from Mount Bromo, allowing for rest before continuing. A two-day/one-night or three-day/two-night trip involves a significant physical load.

I had a lot of fun thanks to the guide Dino and driver Febri. They fetched me from my hotel in Surabaya at 6pm before we start our road trip to Ijen🙃The journey took 6 hours and thanks to Febri amazing driving skill we arrived safely and on time. The actual hike starts only at 2am since that is the allowed time for visitors to enter the area. So we all eat at the restaurant there to kill time. It was very cold🥶but you’ll be sweating along the hike. The jacket will be useful once you reach the peak and waiting for the sunrise. The trail is good and easy to manage although you need to be quite fit to finish the hike. The gas mask help a lot once you’re at the top but the sulfur irritated my eyes so i skip the blue fire. The whole experience was fun. Many thanks to Dino for the guide and help along the hike. We managed to nab a good spot for sunrise view. It was foggy the whole time we were there so we have to wait for a while before the turquoise lake is visible from the top. It finally shows itself just before i start my descend. It was so pretty! Definitely worth the hike.

We had a pleasant experience despite the persistent drizzle throughout the night. Our guide Sony was awesome in making sure we were safe and comfortable. Although we didnt get to see the blue flames due to the rain, Sony brought us down to see where the sulfur and smoke came from and we were able to see it upclose. It wouldnt have been possible if there wasnt any rain so i might return for a second trip in a better season (May-July). The tour was well organised and planned and everything went smoothly except the jam which caused our journey to be doubled. Atleast we were able to get a good rest by bringing pillows from the hotel onto the car ride as its the same car that drives us back too

what an amazing experience. the driver took good care of us and brought us to and from safely. would recommend!

Driver IKHSAN drove 14 hours round trip from Malang to Ijen Volcano. The car was comfortable and I slept well. Even though it was a long time, I was tired and was able to fall asleep well. The mountain was slippery due to volcanic ash, but the guide continued to take care of us so that we could hike safely.

Our trip to Ijen Volcano was absolutely unforgettable, thanks to our amazing driver Rully and our fantastic guide Yudi. Rully was punctual, professional, and always ensured we were comfortable and safe throughout the journey. Yudi was not only knowledgeable about the volcano and its unique blue flame, but also incredibly warm and attentive. He helped us capture stunning photos, shared fascinating stories about the region, and made sure we understood everything by translating when needed. Their combined efforts made this adventure smooth, memorable, and truly special. We couldn’t have asked for a better team — thank you both for such a wonderful experience!

Although many reviews said that never expected the magnificient of ijen’s crater blue fire, we had a wonderful experience to climb Ijen for more than three hours back and forth. The organiser team equipped us with lights and masks and gave us useful information before we climbed. Overall it was exhausted but fun! Thanks!

The tour contacted very soon after booking to clarify timing / date. Our car from Surabaya to Ijen broke down on highway but thankfully the driver had safety first in mind, he quickly coordinated for towtruck and replacement car to ensure we could continue our journey in time. The replacement driver and local tour guide are both nice and welcoming as well. Thou the trip was exhausting, it was rewarding

The trip organiser is Fun Adventure, the allocated driver, Tori and guide, Warno is helpful and professional. It is a 6 hours drive from Malang to Mount Ijen, throughtout the trip, you could request stop for meal and toilet breaks. The climb down the crater is challenging but fun in many ways, furthermore, the sight of the blue fire is amazing. Definitely recommend the trip to any beginner hikers.

Fun Adventure service is very good and professional. the guide is very experience and helpful. have enjoyed the trip very much though a bit tough for us the seniors.😁