Bali - Ijen - Alas Purwo tour ( 4 D 3 N )

Trip to Banyuwangi by crossing bali strait by ferry from Bali to enjoy climbing to Ijen crater and including visiting Alas Purwo National Park

Day 01; Bali/Denpasar - Ferry Port - Banyuwangi
Start from Bali/Denpasar then drive to most western tip of Bali Island to reach Gilimanuk harbour for about 3 hours, then just across the narrow Bali strait by ferry for about 1 hour to reach Ketapang ferry port in the most eastern tip of Java Island. The trip goes through the rural landscapes of West Bali. Lunch will be served at local restaurant on the way. Upon arrival in Ketapang Ferry port then We will proceed for a short city tour in Banyuwangi, for visiting the kampongs in the city, traditional market and an old Chinese temple. End of the afternoon drive up to Hotel for stay over night and having dinner before we can enjoy Ijen tours and rain forest adventure in Ijen crater area.(L,D)

Day 02; Ijen Crater – Alas Purwo National Park

Early wake-up call and having Breakfast box from your Hotel, our Ijen Discovery vehicle will carry you to Ijen Crater. Lush vegetations, clove and coffee plantation precede the rainforest where humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover this 2468 ha nature reserve. From the Park Ranger post starts the 90-minutes hike to Ijen Crater. The stunning unveils at 2383 meters altitude. The lake eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create the landscape desolate, barren and vibrantly alive. Sulfur miners emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of ores in bamboo basket on their shoulders, climbing up along the treacherous path. After exploring Ijen Crater, We will drive down back to Banyuwangi Town for short city tour then directly drive to Alas Purwo National Park for observing wildlife in this area. Lunch will be served at local restaurant on the way. Alas Purwo National Park is a wild life reserve at the Blambangan Peninsula is also known as “Alas Purwo”. Alas means forest or jungle and Purwo is the beginning of everything. The width of Alas Purwo is 42 hectares square which is completed by many kind of wild animals, especially the species of banteng (Bos javanicus), deers, wild pigs, and peacocks. There are many caves in the forest which are blanketed by many kinds of plantations. We will escort you to Guest House for stay overnight (B,L,D)

Day 03; Alas Purwo National Park - Sukamade Turtle Beach continue to drive to Sukamade Turtle Beach, We will stop in Pesanggaran village to change vehicle to be off road vehicle to cross rivers, rain forest, beach and traditional village before reach Sukamade Turtle beach. It's place to protect Green Turtles. Sukamade Beash is a wild 3 kilometers sand strip on the Indian Ocean where 5 species of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Stay at the lodge nearby and return to the beach at night for turtle spotting. Conditions here are very basic, but more often than not visitors are lucky enough to come back with an experience that is both unique and bound to become exceedingly rare. Stay overnight and take dinner at the LODGE or Guest House in Sukamade (B,L,D)

Day 04; Banyuwangi - Ferry Port - Bali Island
After breakfast in Sukamade turtle beach area then spend the morning for exploring the surroundings of Sukamade. This is an area virtually void of people. Go and take a dip in crystal clear waters of the nearby river. Afterward,We will escort you back to Bali Island with same route (B,L)

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Price is USD/PERSON & included:
- Pick up service from Bali & transfer out to Bali
- 1N Stay at Hotel of Ijen Crater area/Hotel Banyuwangi area
- 1N Stay at Alas Purwo National Park (Guest House)
- 1N stay at Sukamade Turtle Beach (Guest House)
- Land transportation with driver and fuel
- 4WD for mount bromo sunrise tours & ijen crater tour
- 3X Breakfast, 4X Lunch & 3X Dinner
- Mineral water and local snacks
- All entrance tickets, English speaking guide
- Return ferry cost from Bali to Banyuwangi (Ketapang Ferry Port)

Price is not included:
- Airport tax, Travel Insurance
- Bar, Laundry, Phone call, Internet, Tipping and other personal expenses

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