Explore Bali’s Volcano Route: Complete Travel and Visa Application Guide
Regret not being able to capture the starry sky over the volcano🌠
Before setting off, I was dreaming of a thrilling mission to conquer two volcanoes. However, after my adventure at Ijen, I had to skip the second one and catch up on some much-needed sleep [Sweating Emoji]. The journey from Ijen to Bromo takes about 6 hours by car, and then it’s another long haul back to Bali. With such a short holiday, I had to make the tough decision to give up.
I highly recommend reserving three days for the dual volcano route, followed by a few more days to relax by the sea. This would make your trip around 7 days in total. If you’re not planning to unwind by the beach, I suggest at least five days to fully enjoy the experience.
[Sweating Emoji] Ijen Volcano Route: Start from Bali → Gilimanuk Port (about 1 hour by boat) → Ketapang → About 2 hours by car to the starting point of the volcano → Hike for about 2 hours to reach the crater.
[Light Skin Tone Emoji] The best time to visit Ijen Volcano is between 2 AM and 5 AM.
🏠 Homestays at the foot of the mountain are available for around 200, while hotels range from around 500.
🚗 For short distances, use Grab for motorcycle rides, and hire a car for longer trips (about 300 RMB/day).
🍚 Don’t miss out on Indonesian fried rice, dirty duck (which tastes similar to smoked duck 🤔 but with unique seasoning), and fresh seafood🦞. Be sure to try some grilled food by the seaside for an unforgettable dining experience.
⚠️ A gas mask is essential to see the blue fire (avoid staying too long in areas with thick smoke, as it’s pungent and toxic; I even saw someone faint [Sweating Emoji]).
⚠️ Always apply sunscreen by the sea! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Without it, you might end up with a sunburn that rivals the locals’ skin tone [Disapproval Emoji].
[List Emoji] Visa Processing
Since traveling abroad isn’t a frequent activity, we got our e-visas processed in advance before departure, which was incredibly convenient and saved us from any visa-related worries.
[One Emoji] For the Indonesian e-visa, contact [Right Arrow Emoji] Kuaima Visa
[Right Arrow Emoji] WeChat: Kuaima Visa Information [Thumbs Up Emoji]
[Two Emoji] On-arrival visa, as we arrived in Surabaya late at night, there were few people, and the process was quick.
[Three Emoji] Apply for an e-landing visa on the official website. There are many tutorials online, so ensure your passport information is correct! Beware of fake third-party websites.
The prices are all pretty much the same [Sweating Emoji], with only a small difference.
Personally, I prefer the hassle-free option, and I highly recommend [Right Arrow Emoji] Kuaima Visa.
