Banyuwangi

Wonders of East Java — volcanic craters, hidden islands, and savanna safari

Ijen Crater blue fire and turquoise sulfuric lakeMenjangan Island diving and snorkelingBaluran National Park savanna safariSukamade turtle release at Meru BetiriDjawatan Forest and its towering trembesi treesTabuhan Island snorkeling

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Top places to visit in Banyuwangi

Ijen Crater

An active volcano famous for the blue fire phenomenon visible between 02:00 and 04:00 AM, when sulfuric gas ignites as it escapes the crater wall in incandescent streams. Sunrise reveals a jaw-dropping turquoise acid lake at the summit and the surreal sight of sulfur miners hauling 70kg loads on their shoulders up from the basin floor.

Menjangan Island

A coral-fringed island within Bali Barat National Park, reached from the Banyuwangi side via the Gilimanuk–Wedi crossing. Calm, protected waters, dramatic drop-off walls starting at 3 meters, and frequent reef shark sightings make it one of the best dive and snorkel sites in East Java.

Baluran National Park

Known as 'Africa van Java' for its open savanna landscapes and large herds of banteng (wild cattle), deer, peacocks, and — if you're early enough — leopard cat sightings. The Bekol savanna viewpoint at sunrise is one of the most underrated wildlife experiences in Java.

Sukamade Beach

A remote black-sand beach deep inside Meru Betiri National Park where green and leatherback turtles nest year-round, with September through March as peak season. The night patrol and release ritual — watching hatchlings make their first scramble to the sea — is one of the most affecting wildlife experiences in Indonesia.

Tabuhan Island

A small uninhabited island in the Bali Strait with crystal-clear water and healthy coral reefs rarely visited beyond local fishermen and snorkel day-trippers from Banyuwangi town. The water is calmer than the open-ocean sites, making it ideal for beginners.

Djawatan Forest

A surreal plantation grove of centuries-old trembesi trees with enormous aerial root systems that create a cathedral-like canopy. The mist that sometimes settles between trunks in the early morning has made this a cult photography destination, though it's easy to visit without the crowds by arriving at 06:30 AM.

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Aerial view of Kawah Ijen's turquoise crater lake at dawn

Aerial of a jeep crossing the river valley into Meru Betiri's jungle

Overland Journey

Adventure Banyuwangi 3D2N

Up to 10 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From $216.00 / person

The cathedral-like rain-tree avenue of De Djawatan forest

Canopy of century-old trembesi trees at De Djawatan

Camping

Banyuwangi Intimate Camping 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $177.00 / person

Aerial of Wedi Ireng's turquoise twin bay

Secluded jungle-backed beach at Wedi Ireng

City Sightseeing

Bedil & Wedi Ireng Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $81.00 / person

City Sightseeing

Djawatan & Baluran Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $55.00 / person

Volcano Trekking

Djawatan, Baluran & Ijen Crater 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $126.00 / person

Boardwalk lookout over Green Island's headlands and turquoise bays

Panorama of Green Island's forested islets and clear sea

City Sightseeing

Green Island Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $74.00 / person

Pulau Merah's red island silhouetted in a mirror-still sunset

A lone figure walking the sunset shore at Pulau Merah

Overland Journey

Honeymoon Banyuwangi 3D2N

Up to 2 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From $239.00 / person

Kawah Ijen crater lake from above with surrounding volcanic cones

Volcano Trekking

Ijen & Wurung Crater Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $68.00 / person

Volcano Trekking

Ijen + Baluran National Park Combo

2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $31.00 / person

Savanna road at Baluran with sun rays breaking over the volcano

Volcano Trekking

Ijen Crater & Baluran 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $100.00 / person

Volcano Trekking

Ijen Crater Blue Fire Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $58.00 / person

Aerial view of Kawah Ijen's turquoise crater lake and sulphur steam at dawn

Volcano Trekking

Kawah Ijen Blue Fire Trekking

1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $19.00 / person

Overland Journey

Memandang Banyuwangi 3D2N

Up to 12 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From $229.00 / person

Aerial of Tabuhan Island, a teardrop sandbar ringed by turquoise shallows

Calm turquoise shallows and mountain backdrop at Menjangan Island

City Sightseeing

Menjangan & Tabuhan Island Day Trip

Up to 13 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $58.00 / person

Snorkelling over the hard-coral gardens of Menjangan

Healthy hard coral on the Menjangan reef

Snorkeling

Menjangan & Tabuhan Island Snorkeling

1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $89.00 / person

City Sightseeing

Menjangan, Tabuhan & Baluran Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $106.00 / person

Volcano Trekking

Menjangan, Tabuhan & Ijen Crater 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $148.00 / person

City Sightseeing

Menjangan, Tabuhan, Baluran & Djawatan 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $155.00 / person

City Sightseeing

Menjangan, Tabuhan, Djawatan & Teluk Hijau 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $161.00 / person

Sunrise panorama over a sea of clouds from Puncak Megasari

First light over the mountains from Puncak Megasari

City Sightseeing

Puncak Megasari & Taman Galuh Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $102.00 / person

Lone acacia and grazing deer on the Baluran savanna

Overland Journey

Safari Camp Banyuwangi 3D2N

Up to 10 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From $290.00 / person

A green sea-turtle hatchling on Sukamade beach

Wildlife Safari

Sukamade Meru Betiri National Park 2D1N

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $161.00 / person

Wildlife Safari

Sukamade Turtle Beach Eco-Tour

2D1N·Banyuwangi

From $165.00 / person

View over Tabuhan Island's forest to the sea and distant volcanoes

City Sightseeing

Tabuhan & TN Baluran Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $94.00 / person

Wildflower meadow and mountains at Taman Galuh

Rolling green hills and wildflowers at Taman Galuh

City Sightseeing

Taman Galuh Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $85.00 / person

Overland Journey

Voyage of Banyuwangi 3D2N

Up to 12 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From $206.00 / person

Overland Journey

Wonders of Banyuwangi 3D2N

Up to 12 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From $239.00 / person

Misty rolling green hills of Kawah Wurung crater meadow

The emerald savanna hills of Kawah Wurung under a clouded sky

Volcano Trekking

Wurung Crater & Baluran Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $63.00 / person

Open grassland of Kawah Wurung backed by misty mountains

Volcano Trekking

Wurung Crater & Taman Galuh Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $98.00 / person

Volcano Trekking

Wurung Crater Day Trip

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From $58.00 / person

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Quick Facts — Banyuwangi

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baluran

Area: 25.000 hectaressumber
Distance: 35–40 km northsumber

kawah ijen

Altitude: 2.799 msumber
Trek Length: 3 km
Distance: 35–45 km westsumber
Entry Fee (domestic): Rp20.000–Rp30.000sumber
Entry Fee (foreign): Rp150.000

Cara ke Banyuwangi

Dari Bali: tidak ada penerbangan langsung
Dari Jakarta: ~105 menit (pesawat)
Via Ketapang: ~45 menit (feri)
Dari Surabaya: ~6 jam (kereta)

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Baluran National Park: Africa van Java 2026 — Savanna, Wildlife & Beaches

> **At a glance** > - Getting there: Train from Surabaya (~6h). Ferry Ketapang–Gilimanuk (~45min). Flight from Jakarta (~1h45m). No direct flight from Bali. No direct flight from Surabaya.

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Why the Blue Fire Matters — and Why It's Harder Than It Looks

"Planning your Ijen Crater blue fire trek?" The phenomenon happens year-round, but timing, fitness, and gas-mask discipline make the difference between a memorable predawn hike and a choking scramble down volcanic scree.

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First Time in Banyuwangi: Practical Info for 2026

Planning your first trip to Banyuwangi? Here's what to know before you go—from when to come and what to pack, to how the main attractions connect and how to move between them.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Banyuwangi (2026)

"Planning your East Java escape? Here are 10 things we'd actually do in Banyuwangi—and why."

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