You have to visit Banyuwangi to see these eight beautiful spots by yourself. Check this out!
- Blue Fire Crater
At the base of Kawah Ijen is the sulphuric crater, where you have the possibility of seeing the amazing ‘Red Fire.’ It’s a natural phenomenon where sulphuric gas is triggered because it comes out and will create substantial blue fires up to five meters high. It is not guaranteed, and sadly, on my trip, we did not have to find it, but you win some, and you get rid of some – ideally, you will be a bit luckier! It takes approximately 45 minutes to hike to the floor (and of course, 45 minutes straight up), so make sure that you leave yourself enough time to get down there and back up to the very top in time for sunrise. You’ll also probably find the miners walking down on this route. Make sure you give them space, and you may read more about them here.
- Kalipahit waterfall
This waterfall is just a 10-minute drive away from Mount Ijen and can easily be seen straight after you finish the climb. However, it is more of a quick sight to see on your way back into Banyuwangi, and that I wouldn’t recommend spending an excessive amount of time. Fun fact: the name means Bitter River as it’s a sulphuric waterfall!
- Kawah Ijen Sunrise
The sunrise on the top of Kawah Ijen (Mount Ijen) is among the most amazing you can see in all of East Java. This is only one of the main things people come to Banyuwangi for, and it is something not to overlook. The rise to the top is about 2 hours, so make sure that you leave yourself sufficient time to create it for sunrise. It’s somewhat steep in parts but not too hard, and anyone with a reasonable level of fitness is likely to make it to the surface.
- Pulau Merah Sunset
The sunset at Pulau Merah is just nothing short of spectacular. It is the optimal shore setting for a stunning evening, and it is delivered grandly. Hire yourself a beach bed for 50,000 IDR and see as the waves roll with a golden sunset behind. You might also become young coconuts, smoothies, Bintangs, along with some other ordinary shore beverages you want while awaiting the sunset.
- Wedi Ireng Beach
A short boat rides away from Mustika Beach is the secluded hideaway shore of Wedi Ireng. This was probably my favorite out of all the beaches we visited, and it felt like your very own hidden paradise. You’ve got to have a local boat to take you around the bay, and then the beach will reveal itself to you. If you’re looking for a paradise beach on your own, then this is likely it. You can spend the majority of the day before heading straight to Pulau Merah for your sunset.
- De Djawatan Forest
This forest feels like it Ought to Be a place in Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones. It’s an epic atmosphere that made me feel like I was not even in Indonesia, just about anymore. It has gotten quite famous among leopards, and you’ll be able to see a whole lot of people coming here for their selfies and perhaps jazzy videos. You will find even selfie channels set around the forest to get a unique Instagram photo if that is what you are into. This is a great stop away on the way to the beautiful beaches that I’m going to get into next!
- Mustika Beach
Mustika Beach is an enormous bay with hardly anyone on it. It reminded me of Kuta Beach in Bali, except with the people trying to hassle you to purchase something! However, it’s still another gorgeous beach with hardly any tourists, and it’s also a gateway to the incredible Wedi Ireng secret beach and connects to the famed Pulau Merah.
- Jagir Waterfall
Jagir Waterfall may be seen on the way back from Kawah Ijen into Banyuwangi and will be a fantastic waterfall on its right, which you can also swim in! So have a pair of swimming shorts or your bikini beside you and cool off here after the tough climb you did in the daytime.
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