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Top 7 nature & wildlife things to do in Banyuwangi

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Banyuwangi that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Discover East Java De Djawatan Ijen Bromo and Tumpak Sewu 4D3N, Banyuwangi1

    1. Discover East Java De Djawatan Ijen Bromo and Tumpak Sewu 4D3N

    · 4 days

    This tour uniquely combines four of East Java’s most iconic and contrasting destinations into one seamless, well-paced adventure. From the mystical atmosphere of De Djawatan Forest, the only forest of its kind in Indonesia, to the otherworldly blue fire and acid lake of Ijen Crater, we bring you face-to-face with rare natural phenomena. Witness the legendary sunrise at Mount Bromo, crossing volcanic deserts in a 4WD jeep, and end with a thrilling jungle trek to the base of Tumpak Sewu, often called the Niagara of Java. What sets us apart is the variety of landscapes—enchanted forest, volcanoes, highland deserts, and hiddten waterfalls—combined with comfortable transport, local insights, all-inclusive meals, and accommodation. It’s not just a sightseeing trip—it’s a complete East Java experience designed for those who crave both beauty and adventure in one unforgettable journey. The start point of the tour can be changed, whether in Surabaya, Malang, and Banyuwangi.

  2. 2 Days Private Tour Ijen and Bromo from Banyuwangi, Banyuwangi2

    2. 2 Days Private Tour Ijen and Bromo from Banyuwangi

    5.0· 31 reviews· 2 days

    The tour begins at 12.00 AM (midnight tour) from the hotel in Banyuwangi or Ketapang Harbor. then driving to reach Paltuding (Ijen Parking lot) and it takes about 1.5hrs. Hiking begins at 02.00 AM to reach the Ijen Summit within 3 Km long of the road step. Along the hike, tourist will meet the sulfur miner who carry up on their shoulder of sulfur and its weight around 90Kg. Reach the summit as soon as better when its still dark because tourist are able to see the blue fire from the Ijen rim. When its bright, tourist are able to enjoy the one of he biggest acidic lake on earth with its beauty turquoise color. After Ijen then driving to Bromo area. Overnight at the hotel and the tour begins the next day. Enjoy the beauty panoramic of Bromo while eruption and the highest mountaint in Java called Semeru as the background. All safety equipment are available on location, so tourist should not be worry to visit Ijen.

  3. Kawah Ijen Midnight Blue Flame Tour Package, Banyuwangi3

    3. Kawah Ijen Midnight Blue Flame Tour Package

    5.0· 23 reviews

    Take in the views of the rainforest on a beautiful 90-minute ride from your hotel to the ijen parking area. With a private vehicle, then head to the top of the volcano for the blue fire on foot for about 1 hour and down to the crater 30 minutes to the place where the blue flame exist and the ijen miners are do their activities, Having satisfied enjoy the blue flame and take a photo we back to the top towards to the sunrise spot .You will pass through the crater scenery in the morning with the green lake of toska and the ijen miners working on sulfur, before returning to the parking area, on the way back to the hotel you will pass through coffee plantation and waterfall.

  1. Daily Ijen Blue Fire Tour, Banyuwangi4

    4. Daily Ijen Blue Fire Tour

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Ijen located on 2368m above sea level on mountain top, This is the world's largest acidic crater lake with approximately 200m in depth and width reaches 5.4666 hectares. The crater is part of Ijen National Park that serves also a tourism site. " Every person hikes on Ijen will always have a great memories and will surely miss them " Witness the beautiful sunrise and turquoise lake in the crater filles with six million litres of acid solution. Also greet amazing sulphur miner. Yet nothing more breathtaking than blue flame phenomenon. It is a rare sight to behold because the other place with this kind of natural wonder is Iceland. Come before the morning breaks and be awed with glorious blue flame.

  2. Ijen Blue Fire Tour from Banyuwangi, Banyuwangi5

    5. Ijen Blue Fire Tour from Banyuwangi

    5.0· 88 reviews· 10 hours

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Mount Ijen, home to one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in Indonesia. Hike under a starry night sky to witness the world-famous Blue Fire, a rare phenomenon found in only a few places on Earth. As dawn breaks, be rewarded with breathtaking views of the turquoise crater lake, surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs and rising sulfur smoke. Led by experienced local guides, this tour combines adventure, natural beauty, and cultural discovery, offering a glimpse into the lives of local sulfur miners and the raw power of nature. Perfect for travelers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience in East Java’s most iconic volcanic landscape.

  3. Sukamade Turtle Land Beach (2D1N), Banyuwangi6

    6. Sukamade Turtle Land Beach (2D1N)

    4.9· 18 reviews· 2 days

    Overview Be ready adventure! Explore Meru Betiri National Park to see wild life of sea turtle at night. The iconic turtle for this place is gigantic green turtle. it suitable place for you if you love hide away from crowd, stay inside national park hostel would be great experience. Hunt the turtle that come ashore to lay their egg with the national park ranger and see the hatchery of green turtle on the spot location. The hunting turtle come ashore begins at 19:00 p.m. all the participants go to the sea and leaded by national park ranger. Early morning joining program releasing turtle babies back to the see. Witness these creatures following their instinct to the sea. Wait for the wave grab them and gone.

  4. Baluran Trip, Banyuwangi7

    7. Baluran Trip

    4.0· 1 reviews

    (Japan Cave) You can see a historical place called “Gua Jepang” (Japan Cave) is one of historical witness that in this place was happened battle between Indonesia army against Japanese army. Because unequal power, there are a lot of Indonesia army who died in that battle, also called Batangan, has wide about 12 km that contains in 2 chambers. North of chamber was used to save the weapon, south chamber was used as a fissure to see an enemy. Bekol Savannah You also can see Bekol savannah. It's about 12 km from the entrance, you will see a flock of deer, bulls, etc, in the morning and in the afternoon to do their activity. Bama Beach Bama beach is located in the east of Baluran National Park. You can see the original beach and the fantastic panorama in here and can see the mangrove forest, Bama source and Mantingan source. One of special moment here is you can see monkey with the long tail (Macaca fascicularis) that fishing crabs with their long tail.

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