[Indonesia] Explore Ijen Crater, the sulfur volcano and more things to do in Banyuwangi
Ijen Crater - Banyuwangi
Trip of Wonders 2016 23 July - 1 August 2016
1. Ijen Crater
Have you tried hiking a volcano, especially one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes - Ijen Crater. It was one of my best experiences i was invited to visit and to hike this beautiful but dangerous mountain. I've recorded and edited one video clip of Ijen Mt. Let's check it together.
To be at the top of Ijen you have to hike 3 kilometres up the hill which is very steep and very dark. The trip started at midnight at the hotel lobby and it took us 2 hours drive to the base of Ijen and it took us 3 more hours of hiking to the top. I reached the edge of Ijen around 5.30 AM. and I felt very exhausted because of sulfur fumes that hurt my eyes and the smell of it made me breathe very heavily, even though I was wearing a 3M mask.
Banyuwangi is a place where you can find really nice viewpoint very easy. I took this video at the restaurant we stop for lunch on the way to Baluran National Park.
First thing I remember about this park is its super long entrance. It is about 1.30 hour from the main road by car. The park hosts 444 species of plants and 26 species of mammals, so there are many things to do at this park. For me, I enjoyed walking around and my friend was enjoying water colour painting.
I was very lucky to have chance to hangout with my friends to find the best sate shop in town for dinner. The shop was located in Banyuwangi city, just 10 minutes drive from Santika hotel where we stayed.
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itong2go: [Indonesia] Explore Ijen Crater, the sulfur volcano and more things to do in Banyuwangi
Ijen Crater - Banyuwangi Trip of Wonders 2016 23 July - 1 August 2016 1. Ijen Crater Have you tried hiking a volcano, especially on...
