Ting å gjøre i Banyuwangi

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. 💯💯

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.

Hvis du tenker på Ijen, bør du slutte å tenke og bare gjøre det! Det er et veldig fint sted med flott utsikt. Den blå lavaen er ikke så stor, men fortsatt fin å se. Turen var også tung, men med litt styrke klarer du det. Det er 5 sjekkpunkter hvor du kan ta en pause.

Fantastisk opplevelse med Blue Shark Adventures! Utrolig mye ble dekket på kort tid. Var et flott innblikk i Java! Takk til Ruly og alle andre sjåfører! Anbefales på det sterkeste!

Vår 4 dager/3 netter tur til Bromo, Ijen Blue Flame og Tumpak Sewu-fossen var helt perfekt! Overnattingsstedene som ble arrangert var utmerkede og svært komfortable, noe som gjorde at vi fikk god hvile etter hver fysisk krevende dag. Vi vil spesielt takke vår guide Anam og vår sjåfør. Sjåføren kjørte så jevnt at vi kunne hvile komfortabelt under de lange kjøreturene. Vår guide Anam var utrolig profesjonell og dedikert; han introduserte oss grundig for den lokale javanesiske kulturen og historien underveis, noe som ga oss en mye rikere forståelse av stedene vi besøkte. Enten han veiledet oss gjennom midnattsturen for å se Ijen Blue Flame eller utforsket fossen, prioriterte Anam alltid vår sikkerhet. I tillegg er han en fantastisk fotograf! Han hjalp oss med å ta så mange fantastiske bilder, noe som skapte uforglemmelige minner. Anbefaler dette teamet på det sterkeste, en 5-stjerners opplevelse!

Our three-day, two-night East Java volcano tour truly exceeded our family's expectations! We learned after booking that the Ijen crater was closed. The travel agency not only promptly informed us but also actively helped us adjust our itinerary, even adding the Madakaripura Waterfall, which turned out to be the most surprising and memorable part of our trip. The three-day, two-night private tour was absolutely worth it! We had a dedicated guide and driver with us the entire time. Our guide, Jiaxin, is a native Indonesian but speaks fluent Chinese, so communication was seamless. Along the way, he shared many stories about the volcanoes, culture, and local life, and he also took excellent care of our family of four. During the trip, my husband, who suffers from severe sleep apnea, had a very strong reaction to the high altitude. Jiaxin meticulously looked after him, especially during the climb up Mount Ijen, where he accompanied and supported him almost the entire way. This allowed me to focus on caring for our two children without having to juggle responsibilities between family members. His attentiveness and sense of responsibility truly touched us. (And we even saw the beautiful artificial blue fire at the volcano!) Throughout the journey, Jiaxin also adjusted the pace according to our family's condition, arranging timely breaks, helping us take photos, and recommending local delicacies, making the entire trip very relaxed and comfortable. At Mount Bromo, when we were delayed and missed breakfast, he quietly arranged for the hotel to save meal boxes for us, so we had food waiting as soon as we returned to the hotel – truly thoughtful. I must also commend our driver, Agus Botak. Every day involved long drives of over four hours, often on winding mountain roads in East Java, and sometimes even starting in the early morning. Yet, he was always energetic and drove smoothly, allowing us to rest comfortably in the car. For families traveling with children, a safe and reliable driver is incredibly important. What touched us most was that they didn't treat this job as a routine task; they genuinely cared for every traveler. These three days brought us not only beautiful scenery but also heartwarming human connection. This was the best travel experience I've had in Southeast Asia to date, which is why I'm writing this review so earnestly, hoping it can serve as a reference for others. From the travel agency's arrangements and the guide's professionalism to the driver's attentiveness, they left me with a wonderful impression of Indonesia. I will definitely recommend them to my friends and family. I also want to add that the cost of this private tour includes one meal, local guides for Madakaripura Waterfall and Ijen Volcano, all entrance fees, and necessary equipment, so there's no need to worry about additional expenses – it's truly worth it! ❤️

transport options: Our driver Dosi was very friendly and made our transfer to each location very smooth. itinerary: Prepare for irregular sleeping hours as we needed to wake up at 12am to drive to the location for sunrise. But it was worth it. tour guide: Each attraction had its guide. Shout out to our waterfall guide, Edi. He went above and beyond by constantly helping us take instagrammable photos and videos even though we didn't ask. At the end of the attraction, he even helped us to compile it into a ready to post video and sent us all 100+ photos and videos. attractions: Not for the faint of heart. There were steep hikes involved and was more adventurous than we had expected. Definitely watch some YouTube vlogs to get a sense of the fitness level required. accomodation options: Fluctuating quality. One of them was amazing as it was a business hotel. The other 2 had a good outside view of nature but also had bugs (which probably can't be helped since it's near nature)

Yanto, guiden vår, samt sjåførene våre Hendra og Dewa var fantastiske! De snakket utmerket engelsk og var veldig entusiastiske, noe som gjorde opplevelsen fantastisk. Yanto var veldig proaktiv med å hjelpe oss med å bestige Ijen, hjalp oss over vanskeligere terreng og fant til og med den blå flammen for oss selv om han ikke hadde gassmaske selv, og han kjøpte stekt banan og tauhu isi til oss med egne penger! Sjåførene var også fantastiske, de kjørte trygt, stoppet når vi trengte en toalettpause/lunsjpause, og det var ingen røyking i bilen i det hele tatt, noe som var et stort pluss for meg. Alt i alt en fantastisk opplevelse, og vi kunne ikke takke lokalbefolkningen nok.

Sjåfør henter og bringer til hotellet i en femsesongsbil. Ijen-vulkanen har en temperatur på rundt 15 grader i midten av april om morgenen, så det holder med en kortermet t-skjorte og en lett, varm jakke. Veien opp er bratt, og man svetter mye under klatringen. Man kan ta pauser i etapper basert på egen fysisk form. Fra inngangen på 1800 meter over havet klatrer man til toppen på 2300 meter. Det kan av og til være en stikkende svovellukt, og man kan velge å leie gassmaske før avreise. Soloppgangen og skyhavet er utrolig vakkert. Svovelmineralene eies imidlertid av et energiselskap, og arbeidere utvinner mineraler og slukker branner, så man får ikke se store områder med blå flammer. Men det brennende svovelet er enestående og veldig imponerende. Det anbefales å planlegge dette separat fra Bromo-vulkanen, og dra videre etter en hvilepause. En tur på to dager/én natt eller tre dager/to netter er fysisk svært krevende.