Kawah Ijen Crater

Mount Ijen Crater (or commonly abbreviated to Ijen Crater) is an active volcano in East Java. This mountain is part of the National Park Alas Purwo, located in Banyuwangi, East Java. However, administratively, crater divided into two districts, Bondowoso and Banyuwangi regency, East Java.

Mount Ijen crater has a height of about 2443 meters above sea level (asl) and has erupted several times, in 1796, 1817, 1913, and 1936. As a result of explosions, a wide-gaping crater lake with miracle sulfur (sulfur) in it. Perhaps, because of the vastness and water capacity of sulfur in the crater, the crater is one of the largest crater lake in the world. 

Ijen Crater

From top of Ijen

From top Ijen_2

Sulphur Miners

 Feature

Sightseeing trip to the crater is quite impressive journey. When departing from Bondowoso City, travelers can witness the beautiful coffee plantation on the slopes of Mount Ijen. Coffee farms here produce superior quality coffee exports. Not only that, before reaching the crater, the vehicle can be parked briefly to watch the beautiful Waterfall Banyupahit. Named banyupahit because spring water is derived from the crater which contains sulfur, so that the water tastes bitter and green in color . In addition the visitors can also breathe in cool air from pine forests that lined neatly around the location of this waterfall.
After quite satisfied with the sensation of these natural attractions, tourists can continue the journey toward the crater. To reach the lip of the crater, climbing is required as far as 2-3 miles. Although quite tiring, but the fatigue that will pay off when the eyes are pampered by stunning natural scenery. Mount Ijen crater has a crater with a long line of + 911 meters and 600 meters wide. Inside the crater there is a "puddle" green water containing sulfur covering about 54 hectares, or about 40 million cubic meters. From the edge of the crater, sticking a concentrated sulfur-scented smoke. As a precaution, travelers should bring a mask to protect the lungs from respiratory irritants.

Tourists relax the crater can also watch the miners sulfur or sulfur. The miners are climbing a steep ridge, then down the slope of the crater toward the walls of sulfur which will they brought using traditional equipment. Lumps sulfur yellow greenish were transported using a bamboo basket. Tourists who climb to the crater will be met them. The miners in a day, can go back and forth up and down as much as three times . One carry the basket of sulfur weighs between 85-120 pounds, a number of amazing figures for weight are carried as far as 1 km to the appropriate shelter.

Other privileges can be enjoyed between the months of August to September, because in this period the view of Mount Ijen crater more lively with the growth of perennial flowers and yellow or white edelweiss that are blooming. 

Location 

Crater tourist area is divided into two districts and two districts, district Licin, Banyuwangi regency, and district Sempol located in the Bondowoso regency, East Java, Indonesia.

Access

To reach the crater recreation areas, travelers can head Bondowoso City using public transportation (buses and angkotan cities) as well as private vehicles. From the north (Situbondo), travelers can go to District Sempol, Bondowoso, with a travel time of about 2.5 to 3 hours, passing smoothly paved road as far as + 90 km. From Village Sempol, travelers can hire a public vehicle or motorcycle taxi to the Post Paltuding which is about 15 km from the village of Sempol.

If the journey starts from the south (Banyuwangi), the traveler takes about 30 minutes (+ 15 km) to arrive in the District of slippery, Banyuwangi, and then continued on to post Paltuding 18 km. From Licin towards Post Paltuding, tourists are advised to use (rented) vehicle type jeep double axle because the contour of the road quite steep and often damaged by rain and every day passed by trucks transporting sulfur.

Post Paltuding is the last post before tourists make the climb. From Post Paltuding, tourists can make the climb to the crater as far as 2-3 km. The climb should be done in the morning to avoid pekatnya sulfur smoke. At 14:00 pm, usually climbing lane is closed for security reasons, because it was feared the wind that contain sulfur leading to a tourist route so dangerous.

Ticket:

Domestic tourist Rp2000+Rp2000(insurance)

Foreign Tourist Rp15000

Baluran National Park

Some time ago I visited the National Park Baluran. Located between Situbondo-Banyuwangi, exactly in Sumberwaru village, Banyuwangi district(on the east border of Java Island). This park is a forest preservation covered area about 25,000 hectares on the north coast of East Java. In this location you can enjoy the panorama of savannah and mount Baluran (inactive volcano) in the center of the area. Baluran is habitat of many exotic animals Such as wild pigs, deer, peacocks, wild chicken, Some species of monkeys and Also bulls as the protected animals in the area.

From the entrance Baluran, Bekol is 12 km, with broken road. And Bama coast, from Bekol is about 3 km, with rockroad access. To enter the Baluran, everyone charges Rp2500 per people, it is not include costs outside the vehicle entrance fee. When down the street toward the Bekol, we meet a lot of butterflies were moving around everywhere. Sometimes i see partridge, who immediately flew when I approached. In addition, we can meet the monkeys in the streets, quiet the monkeys are tame. But unfortunately for the bull, deer, buffalo, very difficult to find.

After nearly 30 minutes past the potholed roads, I arrived at Bekol. First impression when I saw these savannas as if we were in Africa. Therefore some say that this Baluran is "Africa van Java" Africa from Java. In this Bekol , there are towers that can see 75% of the national park. It is very beautiful scenery we can looked from the tower Baluran. Once satisfied to enjoy Baluran of heights, I go down and get ready to go to Bama Beach.

On the Bama Beach we can see the sunrise, because the beach is facing east. But I did not get to see the sunrise in this beach, because I just stop by . In Bama, you can still see mangrove forests. Also on this beach, there are many monkeys around, be carefull from them, because when we are careless, they were quick to steal our things. Facilities in Bama, as in Bekol, are adequate; rooms, public toilets are available here. If you intend to stay, you can rent a lodging in Bekol.

Fascination
There are installments activities That you can do in this park, Such as: - Safari Forest – Forest Adventure - Diving and snorkeling - Mountain hiking and mount climbing - Hill walking – Beach adventure to watch the Fishermen's daily activities and seed seekers - canoeing, rowing or Boating Until you the Fresh Water Gulf, Gulf and chamber Sejile Beach.

Some conducting scientific researching (with prior permission).

Facillities
If you prefer to safari to Baluran National Park, there are cottages Some Madurese Designed in the style and operated by the Environmental Education Center. There is Also a main lodge That you will from serving European and Indonesian cuisine.

Villas and Lodges, you cans Rent Them with your group members (about 20 persons capacity) and the

Also Provide a Praying room and a canteen.

There are two guesthouses by the beach, but you Should have prior reservation.

Baluran Information Centre and a small museum installments That has preserved animals by the main entrance operated by the Forestry Conservation Region Office.

The visitor can do many activities, Such as: Diving, Swimming, Boating, snorkeling

Playground
A beautiful camping area is located in. That Sumberwaru village (outside of the forest preservation area) Watching Towers That Are Used usually by rangers to watch or to Observe the animals' behaviors and the Surrounding Region (cans you bring a pair of Binoculars or telescope to have a better look at the beautiful panorama)

Try to Consider the wide ranges of this area, you will from some better visit Baluran by your car or rent a car from Denpasar or Surabaya. Also You can rent a car at Pasir Putih tourist resort or Situbondo. There is public transportation Motorbike Also called "motorcycles" in the main entrance That earnest take you to Bama Beach (with Negotiated cost)

Cave of Japan (Japan Cave)

In Baluran National Park, you can see a historical place called "Cave of Japan" (Japan Cave). Japanese Cave is one of the historical witness That in this place (Baluran National Park) was Happened Between Indonesian army battle against Japanese army. Because unequal power, there are a lot of Indonesian army WHO That Died in battle, so this place Also Called Bar. Japanese Cave has wide That contains about 12 km in 2 chambers. The north chamber was Used to save the weapon, while the south chamber was Used as a fissure to see an enemy.

Bekol Savannah

Beside the Cave of Japan, in the Baluran National Park, Also you can see Bekol savannah habitat. It's about 12 km from the entrance Baluran National park. You will of see a flock of deer, bulls, etc, in the morning and in the afternoon (Pls the sun goes down) to do Their activity. Also you can see Their activity and behavior of those animals from the height.

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. Beside That you can see the mangrove forest, Bama source and Mantingan source. One of special moments here Is That you can see with the long tail monkey (Macaca fascicularis) That fishing crabs with Their long tail. If you like go on food, cans you pass the truck and you can see the beautiful panorama of Bama Beach on the height. Just with 15.000 Rupiahs per person you cans Spend the night in Bama Beach to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view at night here.

Access

o If you take a car, it takes 5 hours from Surabaya and 4 hours from Denpasar, Bali.

Ticket:

Rp2500 per people

Papuma Beach

Have you ever heard of Watu Ulo beach, or Papuma?. Surely there are still many who do not know. Most of us are more familiar with Kuta, Bali.

 Watu Ulo and Papuma is located on the south coast of Jember, East Java. This beach can be reached within 1 hour drive from Jember. Public access to the beach is rather difficult due to lack public transportation to this area. Watu Ulo Beach itself is a long beach with a wide beach, is administratively managed by the Government of Jember district.The beach itself is actually very beautiful, but it is not accompanied with adequate facilities, ranging from lack of cleanliness, up to a makeshift parking vehicles. As a result the beach like no one care, quite a lot of garbage strewn on the beach. To visit this beach, you have to pay Rp4000, quite cheap ya.

Watu Ulo

Hose 1 km from Watu Ulo, we arrive at Tanjung Papuma. Administratively, the beach is managed by Perhutani. Therefore, we must to pay money again. This beach is a beach is incredibly beautiful. The beach itself is a combination of white sand beaches and coral beaches. Corals on the beach is very remarkable, big tall tower, it felt very exotic. Compared to her Bali, the beach is still much better (my opinion). Like the south coast, waves were very vicious, very large, it is strictly forbidden to swim in this beach. But there are still many other things to do but swim. We can explore coral reefs, see the beach from a height, and enjoy the beautiful sunset at this beach. The atmosphere is very romantic.

Papuma

Besides its natural beauty, beaches Papuma also rich in fauna such as Komodo, Chicken , the birds with a variety of species, Warthog, Deer, Hedgehogs and the Aardvark.
To further add to the perfection of the scenery, in Papuma provided lodging and restaurants that provide foods of Indonesia and the food Fish Typical Fuel Papuma.

• LOCATION: Village Lojejer Wuluhan District (West of Tourism Watu Ulo)
• distance to the LOCATION: ± 45 km from the city of Jember
• AIR TEMPERATURE: The average 25 ° C - 32 ° C
FASCINATION: 

- PANORAMA OF NATURAL natural beauty Papuma Beach with a mix of forest, sea, and the group of islands Gods (Krishna, Tone, and Bathara teacher)
- SAND WHITE: an attraction for tourists and habits of foreign tourists in the summer is sunbathing on white sand - Siti Hinggil: Siti Hinggil of location at an altitude 100m/dpl, tourists can enjoy the beauty of the southern ocean and the island of Nusa Barong
- CAVE Lawa: have a depth of + 30 m that can be achieved at low tide (according to legend, this location is a dwelling place of Lord of the South Sea Princess "Dewi Sri Wulan" and the imprisoned Kyai Mataram)

FACILITIES :
- Road Asphalt
- Parking Area
- Road Traffic and Ascent
- Rest Area / Hall
- Campgrounds - Food Kiosk
- Souvenir Kiosk
- Shelter
- Gazebo
- Playground
- MCK
- Electricity / Water
- Musholla


TICKETS:

Watu Ulo: Rp4000
Papuma: Rp7000

A Little About Indonesia..

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia, which is crossed by the equator and located between the continents of Asia and Australia as well as between the Pacific and Indian Ocean. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country consisting around 17,508 islands, therefore Indonesia is called also as the Nusantara (Archipelago Between). Indonesia has a huge population and number 4 as country's largest population in the world with a population around 250 millions peoples.Indonesia has 5 main islands; Sumatra, Jawa(Java), Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. Jakarta is capital city of Indonesia located in Jawa. 

History of Indonesia heavily influenced by other nations. The Indonesian archipelago became an important trade region since at least since the 7th century, when the Srivijaya Kingdom of religion and trade relations with China and India. Hindu kingdoms and Buddhism has grown in the early centuries AD, followed by the traders who brought Islam, and various European powers fought each other to monopolize the spice trade in the Moluccas during the era of ocean exploration. After about 350 years of Dutch rule, Indonesia declared its independence at the end of World War II. Furthermore, Indonesia has received challenges from natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process and the period of rapid economic change.

From Sabang(city in west country) to Merauke(city in east country), Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic and religious differences. The Javanese are the largest ethnic group and most politically dominant. Indonesia's national motto, "Unity in Diversity" ("Different but one "), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Besides having a large population and a dense region, Indonesia has a natural area that supports the level of biodiversity in the world's second largest.

Why Travel to Indonesia

Indonesia as mentioned above have a very unique different culture, language, and ethnicity. Indonesia is like a europe but in one nation. Because of Indonesia located in equator, and of course, has sun every year, you can find many beautiful beaches, wild tropical forest, volcano, and many sophisticated places. If you're interested in culture, Indonesia has many traditional culture like ngaben in Bali, traditional dances, and many more. If you're interested in traditional music, Indonesia has many traditional instrument, and the sound of that instruments is unique, you can not find in any other places, the instruments are angklung, made by bamboo, gendang(like percussion made by skin of animal usually cow skin), kecapi (string instrument), gong, and many more.

Come to Indonesia, and you'll see the truly asia...