Maldives? Nope, it's Derawan Hi Hidden Paradise seeker.. Do you know where is Indonesia is? When You say Indonesia is Bali you are totally wrong, and you must check Hidden Paradise. Because this is the 5th time I travel with you to Hidden Paradise in Indonesia. In this section I will take a trip with you to Maldives. Maldives is in Indonesia? since when? I mean it's Derawan or should I call Indonesia's Maldives.. This one is also "the world heritage" destination. Before we go, this is our trip previously : - The World Heritage of Waerebo - The Dancing Blue Fire - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - Last Dinosaurs on the earth - Adventure in Mt. Bromo . So, let's go traveling... Maldives of Indonesia - Derawan Did you know about Maldives Island? Maldives Island it's so famous now. Of course because the beautiful and romantic place as a honeymoon place. But you must spend more money if you want to take a trip there. Hmm.. If you love diving or snorkeling but doesn't have more money to go Maldives, I want to give you an information about one place that looks like Maldives in Indonesia. That was Derawan Islands in Borneo( the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia). They include Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Panjang, and Samama Island and submerged reefs and islets. They are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan (2°17′N - 118°13′E). The islands are part of the Berau Regency. The Derawan islands in Indonesia offer spectacular diving, golden beaches and tranquility, but with ambitious plans for tourism they may not stay sleepy for long Destination? Check this! Stingless jely fish Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the Derawan Islands feature 872 species of reef fishes, 507 species of coral, and invertebrates, including protected species (5 giants clam species, 2 sea turtles, coconut crab, etc.). Some of the islands harbor the heavily exploited turtle eggs and yet the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia. Derawan Islands have at least two ponds contain unpoisoned jellyfish, one in Kakaban Island and the other in Maratua Island with Haji Buang Pond. Kakaban is more famous than the second which is also more difficult to access. Indonesia at least have 7 ponds with unpoisoned jellyfish, the others are 3 ponds in Raja Ampat, West Papua, one in Togean Island, Central Sulawesi and one in Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara. There are two inhabited islands, namely Derawan (1 village of 1,259 people) and Maratua (4 villages of 2,704 people).Fishing is an important income-generating activity for the community. Since the early 1990s, people have caught livegroupers, napoleon wrasse, and lobsters, to fill high demand. Labuan Cermin "The lake with 2 flavour" Have you ever heard about the lake which have 2 tastes and really clear just like a mirror? Sounds pretty cool huh? When you visit Derawan you must visit here too, cause it's like a miracle! just imagine the salt water and unsalted water is here in Labuan Cermin they remain separate but side by side and make really unsightly. yup just like a mirror. Labuan Cermin is located in labuan kelambu village in biduk-biduk of east borneo that can reached by road about 6 to 7 hours from capital of Berau regency, tanjung redeb. Green turtle traffic Maratua island with clean white sand and crystal-clear water. Beside of the blue water, you will be amaze by the view of coral reefs with many fish and sea turtles crossing every day, and you can see it when you still in your resort. Indeed, Maratua is known as a green turtle traffic, along of Maratua island is famous as the site of the largest spawning grounds for this kind of turtle. Hundreds of turtles lay their eggs on the island each year. in fact, this is the hometown of green turtles because so many green turtles visit Maratua island. The secreet lagoon It's Hide, it's secret, yup it's secret lagoon in Derawan. It's only a few people know this place, In addition to having access is fairly limited, this secret lagoon is hidden by the hill. But don't worry however there is always a way to get there. The limited access is not cause by people don't know how to get there, but it cause you must get there in the right time. Yup, in evening or when sea level rise you can't go there, why? it because you must through the cave that will full of water when sea level rising. This image will explain :D This called adventure yeah!!! By the way this still located in Maratua Island. just ask them to get there. Dive with Manta ray Manta ray the big brother of stingray fish. yup there is a manta point where you can see the Manta ray here's some place in Sangalaki Island that usually you can see the Manta Ray Cleanning Station, Manta Parade and Manta Run point The friendly whale shark You can also find whale shark in here, but it's really really really reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyy limited access. Why I say like that? because it's still hide from public and only limited people can access there, including me. But I'm really sorry that can't tell you right now. As my apology I'll give you to enjoy this video. hope you like it :) Okay, this is the end of our trip. I hope sometime we can meet and make our journey together I will take you to any-hidden Paradise in Indonesia. I think That's all about Indonesia's maldives or Derawan Island. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more. So, keep calm and stay with us. Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously : - The World Heritage of Waerebo - The Dancing Blue Fire - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - Last Dinosaurs on the earth - Adventure in Mt. Bromo

Hi Hidden Paradise seeker..

Do you know where is Indonesia is? When You say Indonesia is Bali you are totally wrong, and you must check Hidden Paradise.

Because this is the 5th time I travel with you to Hidden Paradise in Indonesia.

In this section I will take a trip with you to Maldives. Maldives is in Indonesia? since when? I mean it's Derawan or should I call Indonesia's Maldives.. This one is also "the world heritage" destination.
Before we go, this is our trip previously :
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- The Dancing Blue Fire
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- Last Dinosaurs on the earth
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo
.
So, let's go traveling...

Maldives of Indonesia - Derawan

Did you know about Maldives Island? Maldives Island it's so famous now. Of course because the beautiful and romantic place as a honeymoon place. But you must spend more money if you want to take a trip there. Hmm.. If you love diving or snorkeling but doesn't have more money to go Maldives, I want to give you an information about one place that looks like Maldives in Indonesia. That was Derawan Islands in Borneo( the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia).

They include Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Panjang, and Samama Island and submerged reefs and islets. They are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan (2°17′N - 118°13′E). The islands are part of the Berau Regency.

The Derawan islands in Indonesia offer spectacular diving, golden beaches and tranquility, but with ambitious plans for tourism they may not stay sleepy for long

Destination? Check this!

Stingless jely fish

Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the Derawan Islands feature 872 species of reef fishes, 507 species of coral, and invertebrates, including protected species (5 giants clam species, 2 sea turtles, coconut crab, etc.). Some of the islands harbor the heavily exploited turtle eggs and yet the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia.

Derawan Islands have at least two ponds contain unpoisoned jellyfish, one in Kakaban Island and the other in Maratua Island with Haji Buang Pond. Kakaban is more famous than the second which is also more difficult to access. Indonesia at least have 7 ponds with unpoisoned jellyfish, the others are 3 ponds in Raja Ampat, West Papua, one in Togean Island, Central Sulawesi and one in Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara.

There are two inhabited islands, namely Derawan (1 village of 1,259 people) and Maratua (4 villages of 2,704 people).Fishing is an important income-generating activity for the community. Since the early 1990s, people have caught livegroupers, napoleon wrasse, and lobsters, to fill high demand.

Labuan Cermin "The lake with 2 flavour"

 Have you ever heard about the lake which have 2 tastes and really clear just like a mirror? Sounds pretty cool huh?

 When you visit Derawan you must visit here too, cause it's like a miracle! just imagine the salt water and unsalted water is here in Labuan Cermin they remain separate but side by side and make really unsightly. yup just like a mirror.

 Labuan Cermin is located in labuan kelambu village in biduk-biduk of east borneo that can reached by road about 6 to 7 hours from capital of Berau regency, tanjung redeb.

Green turtle traffic

 Maratua island with clean white sand and crystal-clear water. Beside of the blue water, you will be amaze by the view of coral reefs with many fish and sea turtles crossing every day, and you can see it when you still in your resort.

 Indeed, Maratua is known as a green turtle traffic, along of Maratua island is famous as the site of the largest spawning grounds for this kind of turtle. Hundreds of turtles lay their eggs on the island each year. in fact, this is the hometown of green turtles because so many green turtles visit Maratua island.

The secreet lagoon

 It's Hide, it's secret, yup it's secret lagoon in Derawan. It's only a few people know this place, In addition to having access is fairly limited, this secret lagoon is hidden by the hill. But don't worry however there is always a way to get there. The limited access is not cause by people don't know how to get there, but it cause you must get there in the right time. Yup, in evening or when sea level rise you can't go there, why? it because you must through the cave that will full of water when sea level rising.

 This image will explain :D

This called adventure yeah!!!

  By the way this still located in Maratua Island. just ask them to get there.

Dive with Manta ray

  Manta ray the big brother of stingray fish. yup there is a manta point where you can see the Manta ray here's some place in Sangalaki Island that usually you can see the Manta Ray Cleanning Station, Manta Parade and Manta Run point

The friendly whale shark

  You can also find whale shark in here, but it's really really really reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyy limited access. Why I say like that? because it's still hide from public and only limited people can access there, including me. But I'm really sorry that can't tell you right now.

As my apology I'll give you to enjoy this video. hope you like it :)

 Okay, this is the end of our trip. I hope sometime we can meet and make our journey together I will take you to any-hidden Paradise in Indonesia.
 I think That's all about Indonesia's maldives or Derawan Island. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more.
So, keep calm and stay with us.

Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously :
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- The Dancing Blue Fire
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- Last Dinosaurs on the earth
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo

The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater Hi Hidden Paradise seeker meet me agin :) Previously I'm already explain to you what is Indonesia and take your first Adventure in Mt. Bromo then I Explained about mystery and unique fact that Borobudur Temple The 7 Wonders has, And get lost to The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island that make you say woooohooo!!!. This time we take our journey to the most incredible thing that can only found in Hidden Place in Indonesia.. yup as the title said The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. This is Paradise that you only see with a limited time, but it's really worth. Trust me! Before we go, this is our trip previously : - Indonesia's Maldives - The World Heritage of Waerebo - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - Last Dinosaurs on the earth - Adventure in Mt. Bromo . Ijen Crater is located in... wait wait wait wait? are you have ever heard about Ijen? When you said No, You should Read this till end of this post. Okay let's go... Ijen Crater or Kawah Ijen is another volcanic tourism attraction in Banyuwangi, East java, Indonesia. Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) is a famous tourism object, which has been known by the domestic and foreign tourists because of the beautiful and charming nature. It is 5,466 hectares, 2,386 meters high from the depth of the sea, with a 92 hectares tourism forest. Its temperature is between 2 to 8 degree centigrade and the crater area lies at 2.386 meters above sea level (mdpl). There are many beautiful species of plants that can be found there, such as; the edelweiss flower and the Casuarina Junghu (cemara gunung), etc. Various animals can also be seen in the area like jungle fowl (ayam hutan) and porcupine (landak). The Ijen Crater lies about 68km from the town center. There are some of facilities here such as: a campground, a shelter and Tourist Information Center (TIC) etc. The Best Time to see Blue fire of Ijen Crater The best time to enjoy the crater scenery is at morning ( about 4-5am), when the yellow sunlight glows the yellow water and shines the surrounding mountain like mount Merapi, the sister of Mount Ijen. The Dangerous Track Acrid sulfur gas (sulfur dioxide) is very dangerous to health. High temperature near the pipes from which sulfur flows is a life-threatening. It was very difficult to breathe, and your eyes will filled with tears because of the smoke and sulfur gas. So be really carefully when when you going down to the crater. Deadly lake but Lovely view Sitting in the heart of the Ijen crater is a sky-blue lake approximately one kilometre across. The colours of the lake contrast with the sterile moonscape of the rest of the crater, and at first glimpse you might think this a beautiful scene. In reality, the lake has the pH of car battery acid and will quickly turn a metal can into nothing but a fizzing, bubbling memory. Around the edges of the lake is a series of vents where the volcanic gases escape. Local miners have placed ceramic pipes over these vents and as the gases travel down the pipes, they condense and turn into liquid sulphur. This quickly cools and solidifies. This bright yellow residue, used in cosmetics and medicines, is harvested by miners using only the most basic of tools. Track To Ijen In order to reach the famous lake, you must first climb to the top and then descend into the crater. The way from the ticket office to the top takes about 3 km, the altitude difference is 500 m. If you do not hurry up, the road is rather simple. It’s steeper at the beginning and almost flat after a cafe halfway. Typically an entrance to the crater opens at 1am. But in case of a high activity of the volcano this time can be shifted to the morning or even prohibited for tourists. Road Back From Ijen The road back is very beautiful. Mountain peaks of volcanic complex, a fog and clouds shrouding slopes, scorched trees and dense vegetation of forests and fields are on the way. How to reach Ijen Crater? To reach Ijen, take the train from Yogyakarta or Surabaya to Karangasem station or, alternatively, the ferry from Bali to Ketapang. Due to the danger involved in entering the crater, hiring a guide is highly advisable. Entrance to the park costs Rp. 100,000 as of August 2014 (Rp. 150,000 on public holidays), which does not include a Rp. 30,000 camera fee. I think That's all about Ijen Crater. Here's some tips if you went there.. - If you can, try to avoid the holidays and long weekends, because a lot of people will be along the trail leading from the base camp to the crater rim during those periods. Go during the dry season (May to September/October) Trek during the night if you want to see the blue fire. It will be gone at 5 am in the morning. - If you have any existing breathing conditions (asthma, panic easily when breathing anything other than oxygen, etc.) and/or have extremely sensitive eyes, then I would strongly recommend you don’t try to get into the Caldera. - You do NOT need to have a climbing experience, or an extraordinary level of fitness, but if you already get out of breath going up a fly of staircase, then you will be a little frustrated, but just a little. - I'm highly recommended start your journey from Yogyakarta then to Mt. Bromo then to Ijen Crater then to Bali or reverse of that That's all about The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more. So, keep calm and stay with us. Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously : - Indonesia's Maldives - The World Heritage of Waerebo - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - Last Dinosaurs on the earth - Adventure in Mt. Bromo

Hi Hidden Paradise seeker meet me agin :)

Previously I'm already explain to you what is Indonesia and take your first Adventure in Mt. Bromo then I Explained about mystery and unique fact that Borobudur Temple The 7 Wonders  has, And get lost to The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island that make you say woooohooo!!!. This time we take our journey to the most incredible thing that can only found in Hidden Place in Indonesia.. yup as the title said The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. This is Paradise that you only see with a limited time, but it's really worth. Trust me!

Before we go, this is our trip previously :
- Indonesia's Maldives
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- Last Dinosaurs on the earth
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo
  .

Ijen Crater is located in... wait wait wait wait? are you have ever heard about Ijen? When you said No, You should Read this till end of this post.

Okay let's go...

Ijen Crater or Kawah Ijen is another volcanic tourism attraction in Banyuwangi, East java, Indonesia. Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) is a famous tourism object, which has been known by the domestic and foreign tourists because of the beautiful and charming nature. It is 5,466 hectares, 2,386 meters high from the depth of the sea, with a 92 hectares tourism forest. Its temperature is between 2 to 8 degree centigrade and the crater area lies at 2.386 meters above sea level (mdpl). 

There are many beautiful species of plants that can be found there, such as; the edelweiss flower and the Casuarina Junghu (cemara gunung), etc. Various animals can also be seen in the area like jungle fowl (ayam hutan) and porcupine (landak).

The Ijen Crater lies about 68km from the town center. There are some of facilities here such as: a campground, a shelter and Tourist Information Center (TIC) etc.

The Best Time to see Blue fire of Ijen Crater

The best time to enjoy the crater scenery is at morning ( about 4-5am), when the yellow sunlight glows the yellow water and shines the surrounding mountain like mount Merapi, the sister of Mount Ijen.

The Dangerous Track

Acrid sulfur gas (sulfur dioxide) is very dangerous to health. High temperature near the pipes from which sulfur flows is a life-threatening. It was very difficult to breathe, and your eyes will filled with tears because of the smoke and sulfur gas. So be really carefully when when you going down to the crater.

Deadly lake but Lovely view

Sitting in the heart of the Ijen crater is a sky-blue lake approximately one kilometre across. The colours of the lake contrast with the sterile moonscape of the rest of the crater, and at first glimpse you might think this a beautiful scene. In reality, the lake has the pH of car battery acid and will quickly turn a metal can into nothing but a fizzing, bubbling memory.

Around the edges of the lake is a series of vents where the volcanic gases escape. Local miners have placed ceramic pipes over these vents and as the gases travel down the pipes, they condense and turn into liquid sulphur. This quickly cools and solidifies. This bright yellow residue, used in cosmetics and medicines, is harvested by miners using only the most basic of tools.

Track To Ijen

In order to reach the famous lake, you must first climb to the top and then descend into the crater. The way from the ticket office to the top takes about 3 km, the altitude difference is 500 m. If you do not hurry up, the road is rather simple. It’s steeper at the beginning and almost flat after a cafe halfway.

Typically an entrance to the crater opens at 1am. But in case of a high activity of the volcano this time can be shifted to the morning or even prohibited for tourists.

Road Back From Ijen

The road back is very beautiful. Mountain peaks of volcanic complex, a fog and clouds shrouding slopes, scorched trees and dense vegetation of forests and fields are on the way.

How to reach Ijen Crater?

To reach Ijen, take the train from Yogyakarta or Surabaya to Karangasem station or, alternatively, the ferry from Bali to Ketapang. Due to the danger involved in entering the crater, hiring a guide is highly advisable. Entrance to the park costs Rp. 100,000 as of August 2014 (Rp. 150,000 on public holidays), which does not include a Rp. 30,000 camera fee.

I think That's all about Ijen Crater. Here's some tips if you went there..

- If you can, try to avoid the holidays and long weekends, because a lot of people will be along the trail leading from the base camp to the crater rim during those periods.

Go during the dry season (May to September/October)

Trek during the night if you want to see the blue fire. It will be gone at 5 am in the morning.

- If you have any existing breathing conditions (asthma, panic easily when breathing anything other than oxygen, etc.) and/or have extremely sensitive eyes, then I would strongly recommend you don’t try to get into the Caldera.

- You do NOT need to have a climbing experience, or an extraordinary level of fitness, but if you already get out of breath going up a fly of staircase, then you will be a little frustrated, but just a little.

- I'm highly recommended start your journey from Yogyakarta then to Mt. Bromo then to Ijen Crater then to Bali or reverse of that

That's all about The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more.
So, keep calm and stay with us.
Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously :
- Indonesia's Maldives
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- Last Dinosaurs on the earth
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo

The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater Hi Hidden Paradise seeker meet me agin :) Previously I'm already explain to you what is Indonesia and take your first Adventure in Mt. Bromo then I Explained about mystery and unique fact that Borobudur Temple The 7 Wonders has, And get lost to The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island that make you say woooohooo!!!. This time we take our journey to the most incredible thing that can only found in Hidden Place in Indonesia.. yup as the title said The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. This is Paradise that you only see with a limited time, but it's really worth. Trust me! Before we go, this is our trip previously : - Indonesia's Maldives - The World Heritage of Waerebo - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - Last Dinosaurs on the earth - Adventure in Mt. Bromo Ijen Crater is located in... wait wait wait wait? are you have ever heard about Ijen? When you said No, You should Read this till end of this post. Okay let's go... Ijen Crater or Kawah Ijen is another volcanic tourism attraction in Banyuwangi, East java, Indonesia. Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) is a famous tourism object, which has been known by the domestic and foreign tourists because of the beautiful and charming nature. It is 5,466 hectares, 2,386 meters high from the depth of the sea, with a 92 hectares tourism forest. Its temperature is between 2 to 8 degree centigrade and the crater area lies at 2.386 meters above sea level (mdpl). There are many beautiful species of plants that can be found there, such as; the edelweiss flower and the Casuarina Junghu (cemara gunung), etc. Various animals can also be seen in the area like jungle fowl (ayam hutan) and porcupine (landak). The Ijen Crater lies about 68km from the town center. There are some of facilities here such as: a campground, a shelter and Tourist Information Center (TIC) etc. The Best Time to see Blue fire of Ijen Crater The best time to enjoy the crater scenery is at morning ( about 4-5am), when the yellow sunlight glows the yellow water and shines the surrounding mountain like mount Merapi, the sister of Mount Ijen. The Dangerous Track Acrid sulfur gas (sulfur dioxide) is very dangerous to health. High temperature near the pipes from which sulfur flows is a life-threatening. It was very difficult to breathe, and your eyes will filled with tears because of the smoke and sulfur gas. So be really carefully when when you going down to the crater. Deadly lake but Lovely view Sitting in the heart of the Ijen crater is a sky-blue lake approximately one kilometre across. The colours of the lake contrast with the sterile moonscape of the rest of the crater, and at first glimpse you might think this a beautiful scene. In reality, the lake has the pH of car battery acid and will quickly turn a metal can into nothing but a fizzing, bubbling memory. Around the edges of the lake is a series of vents where the volcanic gases escape. Local miners have placed ceramic pipes over these vents and as the gases travel down the pipes, they condense and turn into liquid sulphur. This quickly cools and solidifies. This bright yellow residue, used in cosmetics and medicines, is harvested by miners using only the most basic of tools. Track To Ijen In order to reach the famous lake, you must first climb to the top and then descend into the crater. The way from the ticket office to the top takes about 3 km, the altitude difference is 500 m. If you do not hurry up, the road is rather simple. It’s steeper at the beginning and almost flat after a cafe halfway. Typically an entrance to the crater opens at 1am. But in case of a high activity of the volcano this time can be shifted to the morning or even prohibited for tourists. Road Back From Ijen The road back is very beautiful. Mountain peaks of volcanic complex, a fog and clouds shrouding slopes, scorched trees and dense vegetation of forests and fields are on the way. How to reach Ijen Crater? To reach Ijen, take the train from Yogyakarta or Surabaya to Karangasem station or, alternatively, the ferry from Bali to Ketapang. Due to the danger involved in entering the crater, hiring a guide is highly advisable. Entrance to the park costs Rp. 100,000 as of August 2014 (Rp. 150,000 on public holidays), which does not include a Rp. 30,000 camera fee. I think That's all about Ijen Crater. Here's some tips if you went there.. - If you can, try to avoid the holidays and long weekends, because a lot of people will be along the trail leading from the base camp to the crater rim during those periods. Go during the dry season (May to September/October) Trek during the night if you want to see the blue fire. It will be gone at 5 am in the morning. - If you have any existing breathing conditions (asthma, panic easily when breathing anything other than oxygen, etc.) and/or have extremely sensitive eyes, then I would strongly recommend you don’t try to get into the Caldera. - You do NOT need to have a climbing experience, or an extraordinary level of fitness, but if you already get out of breath going up a fly of staircase, then you will be a little frustrated, but just a little. - I'm highly recommended start your journey from Yogyakarta then to Mt. Bromo then to Ijen Crater then to Bali or reverse of that That's all about The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more. So, keep calm and stay with us. Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously : - Indonesia's Maldives - The World Heritage of Waerebo - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - Last Dinosaurs on the earth - Adventure in Mt. Bromo

Hi Hidden Paradise seeker meet me agin :)

Previously I'm already explain to you what is Indonesia and take your first Adventure in Mt. Bromo then I Explained about mystery and unique fact that Borobudur Temple The 7 Wonders  has, And get lost to The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island that make you say woooohooo!!!. This time we take our journey to the most incredible thing that can only found in Hidden Place in Indonesia.. yup as the title said The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. This is Paradise that you only see with a limited time, but it's really worth. Trust me!

Before we go, this is our trip previously :
- Indonesia's Maldives
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- Last Dinosaurs on the earth
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo

Ijen Crater is located in... wait wait wait wait? are you have ever heard about Ijen? When you said No, You should Read this till end of this post.

Okay let's go...

Ijen Crater or Kawah Ijen is another volcanic tourism attraction in Banyuwangi, East java, Indonesia. Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) is a famous tourism object, which has been known by the domestic and foreign tourists because of the beautiful and charming nature. It is 5,466 hectares, 2,386 meters high from the depth of the sea, with a 92 hectares tourism forest. Its temperature is between 2 to 8 degree centigrade and the crater area lies at 2.386 meters above sea level (mdpl). 

There are many beautiful species of plants that can be found there, such as; the edelweiss flower and the Casuarina Junghu (cemara gunung), etc. Various animals can also be seen in the area like jungle fowl (ayam hutan) and porcupine (landak).

The Ijen Crater lies about 68km from the town center. There are some of facilities here such as: a campground, a shelter and Tourist Information Center (TIC) etc.

The Best Time to see Blue fire of Ijen Crater

The best time to enjoy the crater scenery is at morning ( about 4-5am), when the yellow sunlight glows the yellow water and shines the surrounding mountain like mount Merapi, the sister of Mount Ijen.

The Dangerous Track

Acrid sulfur gas (sulfur dioxide) is very dangerous to health. High temperature near the pipes from which sulfur flows is a life-threatening. It was very difficult to breathe, and your eyes will filled with tears because of the smoke and sulfur gas. So be really carefully when when you going down to the crater.

Deadly lake but Lovely view

Sitting in the heart of the Ijen crater is a sky-blue lake approximately one kilometre across. The colours of the lake contrast with the sterile moonscape of the rest of the crater, and at first glimpse you might think this a beautiful scene. In reality, the lake has the pH of car battery acid and will quickly turn a metal can into nothing but a fizzing, bubbling memory.

Around the edges of the lake is a series of vents where the volcanic gases escape. Local miners have placed ceramic pipes over these vents and as the gases travel down the pipes, they condense and turn into liquid sulphur. This quickly cools and solidifies. This bright yellow residue, used in cosmetics and medicines, is harvested by miners using only the most basic of tools.

Track To Ijen

In order to reach the famous lake, you must first climb to the top and then descend into the crater. The way from the ticket office to the top takes about 3 km, the altitude difference is 500 m. If you do not hurry up, the road is rather simple. It’s steeper at the beginning and almost flat after a cafe halfway.

Typically an entrance to the crater opens at 1am. But in case of a high activity of the volcano this time can be shifted to the morning or even prohibited for tourists.

Road Back From Ijen

The road back is very beautiful. Mountain peaks of volcanic complex, a fog and clouds shrouding slopes, scorched trees and dense vegetation of forests and fields are on the way.

How to reach Ijen Crater?

To reach Ijen, take the train from Yogyakarta or Surabaya to Karangasem station or, alternatively, the ferry from Bali to Ketapang. Due to the danger involved in entering the crater, hiring a guide is highly advisable. Entrance to the park costs Rp. 100,000 as of August 2014 (Rp. 150,000 on public holidays), which does not include a Rp. 30,000 camera fee.

I think That's all about Ijen Crater. Here's some tips if you went there..

- If you can, try to avoid the holidays and long weekends, because a lot of people will be along the trail leading from the base camp to the crater rim during those periods.

Go during the dry season (May to September/October)

Trek during the night if you want to see the blue fire. It will be gone at 5 am in the morning.

- If you have any existing breathing conditions (asthma, panic easily when breathing anything other than oxygen, etc.) and/or have extremely sensitive eyes, then I would strongly recommend you don’t try to get into the Caldera.

- You do NOT need to have a climbing experience, or an extraordinary level of fitness, but if you already get out of breath going up a fly of staircase, then you will be a little frustrated, but just a little.

- I'm highly recommended start your journey from Yogyakarta then to Mt. Bromo then to Ijen Crater then to Bali or reverse of that

That's all about The Dancing Blue Fire of Ijen Crater. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more.
So, keep calm and stay with us.
Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously :
- Indonesia's Maldives
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- Last Dinosaurs on the earth
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo

The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island Indonesia Hi Hidden Paradise seeker meet me agin :) Previously I'm already explain to you what is Indonesia and take your first Adventure in Mt. Bromo then I Explained about mystery and unique fact that Borobudur Temple has. This time I will take you to go to see The last Dinosaurs on the earth that will make you say "whooooohoooo....!!! This is dinosaurs man! the last dinosaur on the earth!" Exactly in our beloved Indonesia. I'm too excited to explain about komodo, I don't even know where I must begin to explain it. how about Where is komodo island is? hmmm.. pretty clever. Before we go, this is our trip previously : - Indonesia's Maldives - The Dancing Blue Fire - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - The World Heritage of Waerebo - Adventure in Mt. Bromo So here we go again.. Komodo is one of the 13.466 islands that compose the Indonesia Archipelago. Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological importance. The island is particularly notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth or The last dinosaurs on the earth, which is named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 390 square kilometres and a human population of over two thousand. The people of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed with Bugis from Sulawesi. The people are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu congregations. Position of Komodo Island Komodo Dragon can growing to a maximum length of 3 metres (10 ft) in rare cases and weighing up to approximately 70 kilograms (150 lb) and I think this Dinosaurs is really lazy ( when your friend is lazy, call them komodo) they dont make a lot of moves, but when they in hunting mode they can run up to 20km/h(about 13mph) so be aware when they are in hunting mode. there's one komodo that you must be aware when you meet him, his name is "kolor ijo". This komodo raises one victim every year, so people colored their tail with green color so he can recognized by the visitor. But don't be afraid of them, you will covered/protected by the Power Ranger I mean local ranger/guide then you'll be safe after all. Look they're really lazy right? When in Hunting mode they can chase you! Komodo Power Ranger I mean Ranger Gate of Jurassic Park I mean Komodo National Park The interested thing is not only about komodo dragon, but also the landscape of view make us feels like in Paradise. It's really refresh your mind, your eyes, and your soul. You can Live On Board(LOB) or sailing hotel. ugh wow ahhhh!! with pretty complete facility, this boat won't make you bored and you can see good view. We called this "kapal phinisi" or "phinisi boat" I can't explain about the view, just let's this video explain it.. This video include this destination : - Bidadari Island - Kelor Island - Gili Lawa - Manta point - Kanawa Island - Labuan Bajo - Batu Cermin - Bukit Cinta - Rinca Island - Kalong Rinca - 9 Island - Padar Island - Komodo Island - Pink Beach That's all about The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more. So, keep calm and stay with us. Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously : - Indonesia's Maldives - The Dancing Blue Fire - The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple - The World Heritage of Waerebo - Adventure in Mt. Bromo

Hi Hidden Paradise seeker meet me agin :)

Previously I'm already explain to you what is Indonesia and take your first Adventure in Mt. Bromo then I Explained about mystery and unique fact that Borobudur Temple has.  This time I will take you to go to see The last Dinosaurs on the earth that will make you say "whooooohoooo....!!! This is dinosaurs man! the last dinosaur on the earth!" Exactly in our beloved Indonesia.

I'm too excited to explain about komodo, I don't even know where I must begin to explain it.
how about Where is komodo island is? hmmm.. pretty clever.

Before we go, this is our trip previously :
- Indonesia's Maldives
- The Dancing Blue Fire
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo

So here we go again..

Komodo is one of the 13.466 islands that compose the Indonesia Archipelago. Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological importance. The island is particularly notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth or The last dinosaurs on the earth, which is named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 390 square kilometres and a human population of over two thousand. The people of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed with Bugis from Sulawesi. The people are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu congregations.

Position of Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon can growing to a maximum length of 3 metres (10 ft) in rare cases and weighing up to approximately 70 kilograms (150 lb) and I think this Dinosaurs is really lazy ( when your friend is lazy, call them komodo) they dont make a lot of moves, but when they in hunting mode they can run up to 20km/h(about 13mph) so be aware when they are in hunting mode. there's one komodo that you must be aware when you meet him, his name is "kolor ijo". This komodo raises one victim every year, so people colored their tail with green color so he can recognized by the visitor. But don't be afraid of them, you will covered/protected by the Power Ranger I mean local ranger/guide then you'll be safe after all.

Look they're really lazy right?

When in Hunting mode they can chase you!

Komodo Power Ranger I mean Ranger

Gate of Jurassic Park I mean Komodo National Park

The interested thing is not only about komodo dragon, but also the landscape of view make us feels like in Paradise. It's really refresh your mind, your eyes, and your soul.

You can Live On Board(LOB) or sailing hotel. ugh wow ahhhh!! 

with pretty complete facility, this boat won't make you bored and you can see good view.

We called this "kapal phinisi" or "phinisi boat"

I can't explain about the view, just let's this video explain it..

This video include this destination :

- Bidadari Island

- Kelor Island

- Gili Lawa

- Manta point

- Kanawa Island

- Labuan Bajo

- Batu Cermin

- Bukit Cinta

- Rinca Island

- Kalong Rinca

- 9 Island

- Padar Island

- Komodo Island

- Pink Beach

That's all about The last Dinosaurs on the earth in Komodo Island. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more.

So, keep calm and stay with us.

Still want to explore Indonesia? this our trip previously :
- Indonesia's Maldives
- The Dancing Blue Fire
- The 7 wonders of the world Borobudur Temple
- The World Heritage of Waerebo
- Adventure in Mt. Bromo

Adventure in Mt. Bromo "Work fill your Pocket and Travel fill your Soul" This what I mean when you take a Trip and Adventure in Mt. Bromo. Now you know what is Indonesia that's really wonderful place, isn't it? and from now on I will take you to one of Indonesia's hidden paradise. Bromo? yes, Bromo! it's a good place to take your adventure. Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, Malang, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The name of Bromo derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god. Sulfur is collected from inside the caldera by workers. You can Flight from Jakarta to Malang and take any land transportation to Bromo. (I'm highly recommended to arrive in there at 5AM.) Once you arrived there you can walk (that's realy dark and far enough), horsing, by jeep, or by offroad bike to go to top of the Mt. bromo. You can see sunrise, and sunset also from here and I guarantee that was awesome. Or maybe you can explore somewhere in here with offroad bike like pasir berbisik, bukit teletubies searching girlfriend maybe :) I can't say any word to describe how beautiful is this place. this place is the destination you must go before you die. here's some pict that taken from Mt. Bromo Feel the adventure Horsing to the Top of Mt. Bromo Look small from up here Riding up the volcano Pasir Berbisik / Whispering sands Hmm,, Pretty cool You can search more in google or see our gallery to see our pict collection of hidden paradise in Indonesia. By The Way there's a nice place to visit when you're in Malang : - Coban Rondo waterfall - Museum Angkut - Inggil Museum Resto - Alun-alun Malang - Sipelot Beach - Ngeliyep Beach - Sempu Island - D’Topeng Museum - Museum Malang Tempo Doeloe - and many more That's all about adventure in Mt. Bromo. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more. So, keep calm and stay with us.

"Work fill your Pocket and  Travel fill your Soul"

This what I mean when you take a Trip and Adventure in Mt. Bromo. 

Now you know what is Indonesia that's really wonderful place, isn't it? and from now on I will take you to one of Indonesia's hidden paradise. Bromo? yes, Bromo! it's a good place to take your adventure.

Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, Malang, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The name of Bromo derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god. Sulfur is collected from inside the caldera by workers.

You can Flight from Jakarta to Malang and take any land transportation to Bromo. (I'm highly recommended to arrive in there at 5AM.)

Once you arrived there you can walk (that's realy dark and far enough), horsing, by jeep, or by offroad bike to go to top of the Mt. bromo.

You can see sunrise, and sunset also from here and I guarantee that was awesome. Or maybe you can explore somewhere in here with offroad bike like pasir berbisik, bukit teletubies searching girlfriend maybe :)

I can't say any word to describe how beautiful is this place. this place is the destination you must go before you die.

here's some pict that taken from Mt. Bromo

Feel the adventure

Horsing to the Top of Mt. Bromo

Look small from up here

Riding up the volcano

Pasir Berbisik / Whispering sands

Hmm,, Pretty cool

You can search more in google or see our gallery to see our pict collection of hidden paradise in Indonesia.

By The Way there's a nice place to visit when you're in Malang :

 - Coban Rondo waterfall

 - Museum Angkut

 - Inggil Museum Resto

 - Alun-alun Malang

 - Sipelot Beach

 - Ngeliyep Beach

 - Sempu Island

 - D’Topeng Museum

 - Museum Malang Tempo Doeloe

 - and many more

That's all about adventure in Mt. Bromo. Stay with us and I will share many more to you about the wonderful of Indonesia, the culture, hidden paradise, wonderful place and many more.
So, keep calm and stay with us.