Banyuwangi

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Banyuwangi (Banyuwangi) is a small town on the eastern outskirts of the island of Java in Indonesia (Banyuwangi on the map). First of all, it is known as a transit point between the island of Java and Bali, since it is from here that the ferry connecting the two islands departs. Although to be more precise, the ferry and the railway station are located in the village of Ketapang, 8 kilometers north of the city, but in all timetables and guidebooks the transfer point is Banyuwangi.

But not just one ferry to Bali, it is important and interesting for tourists. This is the closest point with a more or less developed infrastructure to the famous Ijen volcano, and it is from here that it is easiest and cheapest to get to the starting point of the ascent in the Pos Paltuding camp. Also from here you can visit the national parks Baluran National Park, Meru Betiri National Park and Alas Purwo National Park, a popular worldwide surf camp G-Land (Grajagan Beach). In the city itself you can see the local museum, and even relax on one of the local beaches. But about everything in order.

There is all the necessary infrastructure to stop tourists in Banyuwangi. There are many hotels and guest houses in the city, cafes and restaurants are open, there are even nightclubs, and tours to the Ijen volcano are offered everywhere. If you prefer to move around on your own, you can rent a motorcycle here for a reasonable price, and not at prices that are almost twice as high as in Bondovoso.

Banyuwangi can not be called an exemplary beach resort, but still there is a place to sunbathe and swim. There are several beaches, all long, with gray volcanic sand. Here are the most popular:

  • Pantai Boom Beach. The main city beach, which can be reached on foot from the center (beach on the map). It is very wide, there is a fortified promenade, sun loungers and umbrellas are offered for rent.
  • Pantai Cacalan Beach. The most equipped, clean and beautiful beach is also located within the city and can be reached on foot from the center (beach on the map). There is even a beach hotel for family holidays.
  • Pantai Sobo Beach. It is also located within the city limits, very long (beach on the map) . There are sun loungers and umbrellas in some places, even individual bungalows, but in general the beach is unkempt for a longer length, dirty.
  • Pantai Cemara Beach. A remote and deserted beach (beach on the map). There is no tourist infrastructure, only a few cafes for locals. The beach is not cleaned, most of the time dirty. You can only get there by taxi or rented transport.
  • Pantai Tabuhan Beach. Pulau Tabuhan Island beach (beach on the map). To get here, you need to hire a boat and then you will find yourself on a small island only 300 meters in size, surrounded by sandy beaches of white and yellow sand. The beach is quite dirty because of the garbage brought by the sea. Here you can dive with a mask or scuba gear.

You can stay here in one of several dozen hotels or guest houses, the prices are very good, much lower than in Bondovoso, through which they also get to Ijen. The location of the hotels can be divided into two zones: the city center and the suburb of Licin. In Licin, you should choose a hotel only if you came only to climb the Ijen volcano, and the rest does not interest you.

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How to get to Banyuwangi

Banyuwangi is an important transport hub through which passenger traffic to the island of Bali passes via ferry. Therefore, there is an airport, a railway, a bus connection to other cities of the island of Java and Bali.

  • By plane

    Near Banyuwangi there is a small airport Banyuwangi Airport (airport code – BWX, airport on the map). It is served by flights from Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and from Surabaya by local airlines Garuda, Citilink, Wings Air, Nam Air. The airport is located 9 kilometers from the city center, and there is no public transport, you can only get there by taxi for 100,000 rupees or cheaper if you bargain.

  • By train

    By train you can get from Yogyakarta (12-13 hours), Surabaya (6 hours), Probolingo (4.5 hours), Jember (3 hours), Malang (7-8 hours) and other cities in this part of Java. To get from Jakarta, you need to make a train change in Yogyakarta and Surabaya. There are a lot of trains, several flights a day. Learn more about train schedules in Indonesia, how and where to buy tickets here.

    There are two railway stations here:

    • Banyuwangi Baru (BW). This is the nearest station to the ferry to Bali Island, 5 minutes walk to the pier (railway station on the map). If you do not plan to stay in the city, then buy a ticket directly to it.
    • Karangasem (code – KNE). Located closest to the city center (railway station on the map). From it to the hotel can be reached on foot or by taxi.

  • By bus

    You can get here by bus from Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Probolingo, as well as from Denpasar to Bali with a ferry crossing. Unfortunately, as such, there is no exact timetable for the departure of buses, so you will have to navigate on the spot when buying tickets. If in general, the buses depart in the daytime every hour or two, so you can safely come to the departure station and wait for the next flight to depart.

    Long-distance buses arrive at the Sritanjung bus station 11 kilometers from the city (station on the map), and 3 kilometers from the ferry pier in Bali. From the station to the pier or the city center can be reached by taxi or yellow bemo minibuses for 10,000 rupees. At this station there are scammers who sell tickets at inflated prices at times, try to buy them only inside the bus directly from the driver, and refuse the help of all kinds of intermediaries. There are no ticket offices here.

    Some buses from Denpasar arrive and depart directly from the ferry pier, the cost is 100,000 rupees (see the currency of Indonesia and its exchange rate).

    Schedule for a landmark:

    • Buses from Probolingo, Surabaya, Djebera arrive/depart in the afternoon from 6 to 22 o'clock every 1-2 hours, 7 hours on the way, cost from 105,000 rupees.
    • Buses from Yogyakarta arrive/depart in the afternoon from 11 to 18 o'clock every hour, 15 hours on the way, cost from 250,000 rupees.
    • Buses from Denpasar (Bali) arrive/depart in the afternoon from 6 to 18 o'clock every 1-2 hours, 5 hours on the way, cost from 100,000 rupees.
    Another Brawijaya station is located on the outskirts of Banyuwangi (station on the map). From here, suburban minibuses depart/arrive from Jember.

  • By ferry

    Ferry service to the island of Bali operates around the clock, ferries depart every 30 minutes, 45 minutes on the way. The ferry pier is located two kilometers north of the city (marina on the map). Here, within walking distance, is the railway station Banyuwangi Baru. You can get to the center from here by yellow route taxis for 10,000 rupees.

    It is possible to cross not only for passengers, but also for transport. But keep in mind that to cross from island to island by rented transport, you must have a special permit from the rental company.

    The cost of the crossing:

    • Passenger – 8000 rupees (0.6 US dollars)
    • Motorcycle – 25,000 rupees ($2)
    • A car with passengers – 148 000 rupees ($11)

Attractions in Banyuwangi, what to see

There's not much to see in the city itself. There is a provincial museum and gallery, several temples and mosques. The main interesting places are located outside the city and are visited in the form of excursions or independently on rented transport. Here is their description with the cost, opening hours and ways to get there:

  • Ijen Volcano

    One of the most famous and tourist-visited natural attractions in Indonesia is the Ijen volcano (Kawah Ijen, Kawah Ijen), located on the Ijen plateau of the same name, 40 kilometers from the city center. It is an active volcano, but the last active eruption was in 1936.

    Tourists come here at night to see the fascinating blue flame of burning sulfur, the world's largest acid lake, and to meet the dawn on the crest of the crater. Another of the attractions is the sulfur miners. For a mere penny by our standards, but a good salary for this part of Indonesia, ruining their health without any protective masks, they extract sulfur from the volcano using a homemade condensation system from barrels, and lower it down in baskets, carrying up to 80 kilograms on their shoulders at one time.

    Ijen volcano is a place so popular and famous all over the world that people come here on purpose even from other countries, and if you find yourself in Indonesia on the island of Java or Bali, then be sure to try to get to it. Learn more about Ijen volcano and how to visit it here...

    🕐 Working hours: around the clock, it is better to visit at night and at sunrise

    💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: access to the volcano costs 100,000 rupees on weekdays (US$7.4), 150,000 rupees on weekends (US$11)

    🚶 How to get there: Ijen on the map. An easy path leads to the top, which can be overcome for 1-2 hours. The place of ascent, the Pos Paltuding camp can be reached by rented transport or hire a driver with a car.

  • Pulau Tabuhan Island

    The small island of Pulau Tabuhan, measuring only 300 meters, is located in the middle between Bali and Java. To get here, you need to hire a boat.

    The island is surrounded by the perimeter of the Pantai Tabuhan sandy beaches of white and yellow sand. However, the beach is quite dirty because of the garbage thrown ashore by the waves. But on the other hand, the water is very clear, and you can dive with a mask or scuba near the shore, there is underwater life here. You can set up a tent camp here.

    🚶 How to get there: The island is located 25 kilometers north of Banyuwangi(island on the map). To get here, you need to take a taxi or a motorcycle taxi to Rumah Apung Pier, where you can hire a boat to the island for 500,000 rupees or cheaper if you bargain.

  • Meru Betiri National Park

    Meru Betiri National Park is one of the most beautiful and inaccessible national parks of the island of Java in Indonesia. The territory of 50,000 hectares is almost completely covered with dense jungle, in which bulls, wild boars, leopards, muntjaks, Javanese deer, pythons, giant squirrels and countless monkeys are found. But the most important treasure of this park is hidden in the sand of Sukamade Beach. On this beach, four species of sea turtles lay eggs every night all year round, burying them deep in the sand. And visitors to the park can watch this, help the turtles get to the water, or together with the park rangers get eggs from the clutch to then put them in the incubator. Learn more about the national park and how to visit it here...

    🕐 Working hours: it is best to visit the park during the dry season from April to November.

    💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: A permit to stay in the park costs 150,000 rupees per day on weekdays ($11), and 250,000 rupees per day on weekends ($18). In addition, you will have to pay for accompanying a guide on the beach (from 150,000) and visiting the jungle (from 100,000 rupees). Renting a car with a driver from Banyuwangi will cost from 800,000 rupees ($60).

    🚶 How to get there: The national park is located in east Java (national park on the map). You can get here in the dry season by yourself on a rented motorcycle or SUV, or hire a guide/driver on an SUV in Bonyuwangi or Jember.

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