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Kawah Ijen Crater Trek — Indonesia

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
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Indonesian volcano (800–2,799 m)
  • Best season: April – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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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.

Region
South & Southeast Asia
Biome
Indonesian volcano (800–2,799 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Kawah Ijen Crater Trek

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Last verified: 1970-01-01