Magical trip to Ijen Valcano Crater

#2024mapped #travel #travelindonesia #eastjavatrip #hikingtrip The magical Ijen Valcano Crater located in East Java Indonesia. It is a popular for its blue fire phenomenon, acidic crater lake and sulfur mining activity. The complete journey to discover this beautiful crater might take 9.7km out-and-back and can considered as quite challenging route due to the steep climbs, rocky path and slippery descent. The best time to start the hike is at 2-3 am, to catch the blue flames before sunrise. Tips for the hiking 1. Hiking shoes - the trail is slippery and rocky path 2. Jacket and fleece - temperature can drop to 1-10 degrees, especially during dry and rainy seasons 3. Mask/gas mask - toxic sulfur fumes 4. Hiking pole - will be useful during slippery descent 5. Headlamp - compulsory for a night hike 6. Food/water - it is definitely as one of the tiring hiking trip (588meter elevation gain) 7. Extra cash ( if you require a trolley service from local people, to bring you up and down the hill)