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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Canopy of century-old trembesi trees at De Djawatan

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

City Sightseeing

1-Day Banyuwangi Land Tour: De Djawatan & Baluran

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 850.000 / person

1-Day Bondowoso 4x4 Trip: Megasari Sunrise & Taman Galuh

First light over the mountains from Puncak Megasari

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City Sightseeing

1-Day Bondowoso 4x4 Trip: Megasari Sunrise & Taman Galuh

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.575.000 / person

1-Day Menjangan & Tabuhan Snorkeling Tour: Bali & Java

Healthy hard coral on the Menjangan reef

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Snorkeling

1-Day Menjangan & Tabuhan Snorkeling Tour: Bali & Java

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.385.000 / person

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Aerial of the Taman Galuh highland meadows

Wildflower meadow and mountains at Taman Galuh

City Sightseeing

1-Day Taman Galuh 4x4 Sunrise Tour & Kalipahit

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.325.000 / person

Kawah Ijen crater lake from above with surrounding volcanic cones

Savanna road at Baluran with sun rays breaking over the volcano

Volcano Trekking

2-Day Banyuwangi Combo: Kawah Ijen Trek & Baluran Safari

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 487.500 / person

2-Day Banyuwangi Sea to Summit: Menjangan Snorkel & Ijen Trek

Volcano Trekking

2-Day Banyuwangi Sea to Summit: Menjangan Snorkel & Ijen Trek

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 2.300.000 / person

2-Day Banyuwangi Tour: Djawatan Forest, Baluran & Menjangan

City Sightseeing

2-Day Banyuwangi Tour: Djawatan Forest, Baluran & Menjangan

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 2.395.000 / person

2-Day Banyuwangi Tour: Menjangan Snorkeling & Teluk Hijau

Snorkelling over the hard-coral gardens of Menjangan

City Sightseeing

2-Day Banyuwangi Tour: Menjangan Snorkeling & Teluk Hijau

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 2.500.000 / person

2D1N Banyuwangi Land Tour: Ijen, Baluran & De Djawatan

Volcano Trekking

2D1N Banyuwangi Land Tour: Ijen, Baluran & De Djawatan

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.950.000 / person

Camping

2D1N Kawah Wurung Camping: Sunrise, BBQ & Kalipahit

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 2.750.000 / person

A green sea-turtle hatchling on Sukamade beach

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

Wildlife Safari

2D1N Sukamade Turtle Tour: 4x4 Jeep & Teluk Hijau

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 2.500.000 / person

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

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

Overland Journey

3-Day Banyuwangi Complete Tour: Menjangan, Baluran & Ijen

Up to 12 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 3.700.000 / person

Overland Journey

3-Day Banyuwangi Couple Tour: Menjangan & Baluran

Up to 2 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 3.700.000 / person

3-Day Banyuwangi Sea to Summit: Wedi Ireng & Ijen Trek

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

Overland Journey

3-Day Banyuwangi Sea to Summit: Wedi Ireng & Ijen Trek

Up to 12 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 3.550.000 / person

Lone acacia and grazing deer on the Baluran savanna

Overland Journey

3D2N Safari Camp Banyuwangi: Snorkeling, Savannah & Climb Kawah Ijen

Up to 10 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 4.500.000 / person

Banyuwangi 1-Day Tour: Ijen Sunrise & Kawah Wurung

The emerald savanna hills of Kawah Wurung under a clouded sky

Volcano Trekking

Banyuwangi 1-Day Tour: Ijen Sunrise & Kawah Wurung

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.050.000 / person

City Sightseeing

Banyuwangi Day Tour: Menjangan Snorkeling & Baluran Savannah

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.650.000 / person

Secluded jungle-backed beach at Wedi Ireng

Walking the tidal flats at Wedi Ireng beach

City Sightseeing

Banyuwangi South Coast Tour: De Djawatan & Wedi Ireng

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.250.000 / person

Banyuwangi Tour 3D2N: The Ultimate Blue Fire Voyage

Overland Journey

Banyuwangi Tour 3D2N: The Ultimate Blue Fire Voyage

Up to 12 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 3.200.000 / person

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Banyuwangi Wildlife Tour 3D2N: Sukamade Turtles & Ijen Crater

Overland Journey

Banyuwangi Wildlife Tour 3D2N: Sukamade Turtles & Ijen Crater

Up to 1 guests·3D2N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 3.350.000 / person

Budget Ijen & Baluran 2D1N: Midnight Trek & Safari

Volcano Trekking

Budget Ijen & Baluran 2D1N: Midnight Trek & Safari

Up to 10 guests·2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.555.000 / person

The Green Island viewpoint marker above the coast

Boardwalk lookout over Green Island's headlands and turquoise bays

City Sightseeing

Green Island Banyuwangi Day Trip: Mustika Beach & Bedil

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.150.000 / person

Golden-hour view across the Ijen caldera with distant peaks

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

Volcano Trekking

Kawah Ijen Blue Fire & Sunrise Trek: Midnight Crater Tour

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 300.000 / person

Kawah Ijen Blue Flame & Sunrise Tour: Midnight Crater Trek

Volcano Trekking

Kawah Ijen Blue Flame & Sunrise Tour: Midnight Crater Trek

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 895.000 / person

Kawah Wurung & Baluran Tour: Java's Africa in One Day

Wild deer in the grasslands of Baluran National Park

Volcano Trekking

Kawah Wurung & Baluran Tour: Java's Africa in One Day

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 975.000 / person

Kawah Wurung 4x4 Sunrise Safari & Kalipahit

Volcano Trekking

Kawah Wurung 4x4 Sunrise Safari & Kalipahit

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 900.000 / person

Calm turquoise shallows and mountain backdrop at Menjangan Island

City Sightseeing

Menjangan & Tabuhan Snorkeling Tour: Grand Watu Dodol Start

Up to 13 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 900.000 / person

Off-Road Bondowoso: Wurung, Galuh & Free Photographer

Volcano Trekking

Off-Road Bondowoso: Wurung, Galuh & Free Photographer

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.525.000 / person

Sea-turtle eggs collected for the Sukamade conservation hatchery

Wildlife Safari

Sukamade Turtle Beach Eco-Tour

2D1N·Banyuwangi

From Rp 2.557.500 / person

Tabuhan & Baluran Day Trip: Snorkel & Safari

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

City Sightseeing

Tabuhan & Baluran Day Trip: Snorkel & Safari

Up to 10 guests·1 Day·Banyuwangi

From Rp 1.450.000 / 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.