Kawah Ijen Crater Trek
A pre-dawn hike to see Ijen's electric-blue sulfur flames and turquoise crater lake.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Indonesia
- Country
- South & Southeast Asia
- Biome
- Indonesian volcano (800–2,799 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Indonesian volcano (800–2,799 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A pre-dawn hike to see Ijen's electric-blue sulfur flames and turquoise crater lake.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Indonesian volcano (800–2,799 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Kawah Ijen Crater Trek trip tools
Popular pursuits at Kawah Ijen Crater Trek
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
