Coses a fer a Ijen

El trasllat del conductor a l'hotel és en un cotxe de cinc places. A mitjans d'abril, la temperatura a la matinada al volcà Ijen és d'uns 15 graus, així que n'hi ha prou amb una samarreta de màniga curta i una jaqueta lleugera i càlida. El camí de muntanya és costerut i la pujada fa suar molt, així que es pot descansar per etapes segons la resistència personal. Des de l'entrada, a 1800 metres d'altitud, es puja fins al cim, a 2300 metres. De vegades hi ha una forta olor de sofre. Abans de sortir, es pot triar si es vol llogar una màscara de gas. La sortida del sol i el mar de núvols són molt bonics. Tot i que els minerals de sofre pertanyen a una empresa energètica que contracta treballadors per extreure'ls i apagar focs, no es pot veure una gran àrea de foc blau, però el sofre cremant és una cosa mai vista i molt sorprenent. Es recomana planificar-ho per separat del volcà Bromo, i sortir després de descansar. Un viatge de dues nits i tres dies o de tres nits i quatre dies suposa un gran esforç físic.

It was one of the most memorable trip I have been to with lots of experience and flavors. Even though our trip to Kawah Ijen got canceled due to wildfires, we were offered alternative options and we chose Tabuhan island where we could ride a boat, enjoy our lunch and break time on the beach before we continued to go snorkeling. We also got a chance to get our footages while snorkeling to keep as a memory. Especially, our tour guide and driver Mr. Ruly was very funny and energetic to be around. Moreover, his driving skill was so admirable which we do not have to worry much as he drove us from one place to the other very safely. Overall, I would recommend to book this shared multiday tour to experience the most of Bromo and East Java. 💯💯

if you think about IJen, you should stop thinking and doing:)! it’s very nice place and view. the blue lava is nog so big but still nice to see. also the hike was heavy but with every strength you can do this. there are 5 checkpoint where you can take a break.

El nostre guia Yanto, així com els nostres conductors Hendra i Dewa, van ser fantàstics! Parlaven un anglès excel·lent i eren molt entusiastes, cosa que va fer que l'experiència fos meravellosa. Yanto va ser molt proactiu ajudant-nos a pujar a Ijen, assistint-nos en alguns terrenys més difícils i fins i tot trobant el foc blau per a nosaltres quan ell mateix ni tan sols tenia una màscara de gas, i ens va comprar plàtan fregit i tauhu isi amb els seus propis diners! Els conductors també van ser fantàstics, van conduir amb seguretat, parant quan necessitàvem una pausa per anar al lavabo/dinar, i no es va fumar gens al cotxe, cosa que va ser un gran avantatge per a mi. En general, una experiència fantàstica i no podríem agrair més als locals.

As my first solo trip,I was scared and doubtfull. The schedule somehow similar to the package,with some changes. Day 1: Tumpak Sewu Driver Andika was punctual and nice.Guide Widodo was helpful and good photographer!He stayed when I struggled climbing up. We stayed at Jamilah H’stay,far from town.The room wasn’t soundproof and the shared toilet was small. But the receptionist was very helpful. Day 2: Seruni Viewpoint Driver Frankie was friendly.We took a jeep near Seruni VP and had no guide, but everything went smoothly.Breakfast was prepared before continue to Kawah Ijen. Day 3: Kawah Ijen Our driver was skillful despite the long journey from Bromo.Hadi Homestay was spacious with better facilities.At 12:30 AM, we started the hike.Our guide Iqbal,was very helpful.Toughest hike,but he brought us to see the blue fire and lake without pressuring.We followed our own pace and made it! Going down,I took the “Lamborghini” for 500k—worth every penny! Tips: Stretch and warm up before hiking!

Thanks to Fauzi and Fredy we had a very good time even though ijen was closed due to unexpected circumstances but they able to arrange and customise the trip for us. Both of them are very friendly, hardworking and committed to their job with full of passion which make our trip wonderful. They deserve a raise and praise.

fantastic experience with Blue Shark Adventures! huge amount of ground covered within a short amount of time. was a great insight into Java! Thank you Ruly and all other drivers! highly recommend!

This volcano and waterfall tour was absolutely worth it. Thank you, Dasi and Nandu, for giving us such pleasant memories. I strongly advise everyone to visit the waterfall, and it's crucial to hire a guide – it's a matter of life and death, so definitely get one!

Nabil, our sweet and kind tour guide, has made it an amazing trip for us to Bromo and Madakirapura Waterfall! Overall the trip was very well-organised. The time spent on each activity was precisely calculated, allowing us to have enough time to catch a break after each eventful adventure. Nabil took care of everything. After a light meal before sunrise he guided us to a spot where most people would have missed, giving us the advantage of having a clear view of bromo at dawn. He was also very thoughtful, providing us with cushions while waiting. The view was spectacular and breathtaking, absolutely worth the wait. Nabil was loquacious and knowledgeable, a decent quality for a tour guide, about the history and culture of each spot, telling us interesting stories and explaining things in detail. He also helped us to take a lot of nice pictures, making our journey even more memorable. He’s a friend of us now!