Bali Adventure

2 DAYS - Apocalypse Mountain Discovery (Ex-Bali)
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The volcanic cone of IJEN dominates the landscape at the eastern end of Java. The Kawah or Crater of Ijen is filled by a spectacular turquoise blue lake, its surface streaked in wind-blown patterns with of yellow sulphur. Almost sheer walls of white rock surround the lake., except where the wall has collapsed in the northwest. A dam has been built here to regulate the flow of water into the Banyu Pahit river. The lake has been known to boil over when volcanic activity increases. A volcanology post at Ungkup-Ungkup monitors volcanic activity all years round.

DAY 1
Departure from your Hotel in Bali in the morning, by minibus, take you through the beautiful western part of the island. Rice paddy fields and rustic villages spread all over the region. Stop on the way for taking pictures and refreshments. It is a two and a half hour drive to arrive in Gilimanuk, where are crossing by ferry takes place. Lunch is provided in a restaurant. Check-in at the hotel (a good two stars hotel with air conditioning, hot and a cold water and a swimming pool). An afternoon City tour of Banyuwangi will be arrange by Becak Pedicab too see some of the local life, visiting the market and the Chinese temple, dinner and overnight.

DAY 2
Early wake-up call. After breakfast at the hotel drive to the village of Licin and then in a four wheel drive vehicle to the slope of Mount Ijen, passing through plantations and tropical rainforest. This one the few dense forests left on the island of java with giant ferns and big trees. Pause at the park Ranger's Post, before hiking further up of the Crater. About one hour and a half is needed to ascend the rim of the crater along a shady track with amazing views. Take arrest on the edge of the crater at 2883 m altitude. The sulfuric lake reflects eery colours over the surrounding walls to give an apocalypse like impression. The view is stunning. Man seeking sulfur descend into the crater and climb back up along the dangerous rim with roads of up 80 kilos on their shoulders. The crater observation will take place at leisure. Afterwards drive back down to Banyuwangi. Lunch will be provided in a restaurant, then cross back by ferry to Bali. Arrive at your hotel in the evening.

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