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Alas Purwo National Park

The Alas Purwo National Park in East Java is a complete package where you can explore the forest, beaches, caves, even savanna all at once. This park that is located at the southeast tip of Java Island stretches to 43,420 hectares. It is a peaceful home to endangered animals like green peafowls and also possesses a wide array of plants of various species such as leadwood. The Alas Purwo National Park has four zones: Sanctuary Zone, Wilderness Zone, Intensive Use Zone, and Buffer Zone. Due to its strategic location at the most eastern point of Java, this park has numerous beaches. Read More

Baluran National Park stretches across 25,000 hectares area and is home to endangered bull banteng, peafowls, and more. The locals refer to this place as the African van Java as the vast savanna and dry cracked earth is very similar to those in Africa. Baluran National Park has five zones: Main, Wilderness, Intensive Utilization, Specific Utilization, and Rehabilitation. The Wilderness Zone is the largest one that spreads across nearly 12,000 hectares which is almost half of the park’s territory. When you take the safari here you will see pastures of grass that changes its color depending on the season. It is green during the wet season and it is golden during the dry season. You will spot a parade of its wild inhabitants such as Javan mouse-deer, they usually are busy grazing or playing around in a group under the shady trees. You can also spot Sumatran wild dogs, Javan long-tailed primate lutung, even Javan leopards. The park has a total of 26 species of mammals and 155 species of birds and 44 kinds of trees and plants. Read More

Kawah Ijen is the world's largest acidic volcanic crater lake located at the Ijen volcano complex at the eastern end of Java. Kawah Ijen is filled with sulfur, when these sulfurous gases enter Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere they ignite as they burn with an electric blue flame. It is a spectacular sight to watch the blue flames burn and that view is only available at night. The flames disappear as soon as the sun comes up! The hike takes almost 2 hours one way and usually starts at 02:00 AM from the base. It is important that you take along a local guide as the path is unmarked and steep at a lot of places. Also, it is necessary to wear a high-quality gas mask that would protect you from the gas fumes and clouds. Please note, fumes from the lake can be highly irritating to eyes, nose, and throat—even worse when they’re absorbed into the mist.Carry warm clothes and gloves as it tends to get chilly up there.Tours are priced around IDR 150,000; this price may vary depending on the tour operator and inclusions offered. Read More

Known as the Red Beach, Pulau Merah has its own island which has red soil and green vegetation and is popular for its soft sandy beach and a long coastline. This beach is easily accessible from Banyuwangi’s city center. Pulau Merah lies about 60 kilometers south of the city and it will take about two and a half hours’ drive to reach this marvelous shoreline. It’s difficult to find public transport around there and hence it is recommended to hire a car while visiting this beach. Pulau Merah is a popular international surfing spot and has also hosted many pro surfing competitions. You’ll find a lot of people snorkeling along the coral reefs out to sea.The sunset at Pulau Merah is spectacular and you can hire yourself a beach bed for 50,000 IDR to relax and watch the waves roll with the stunning view of the golden sunset behind. Read More

Pulau Tabuhan is a small uninhabited island with beautiful untouched scenery, sandy beaches, and stunning underwater life. This secluded island can be accessed by taking a boat ride of 20-30 minutes from Bangsring beach. Pulau Tabuhan is considered as the best kitesurfing destination in Indonesia and one of the best in Asia due to its consistent wind speeds between 20-25 knots. The island also hosted the Professional Kiteboarding championship in August 2015. Apart from that, Pulau Tabuhan is popular for snorkeling and scuba diving because of the incredible marine life found there. The underwater beauty around the island is bright and multicolored making it popular with sub-marine photographers. Apart from that, Pulau Tabuhan is also home to protected endangered animals like hornbill and maleo bird. Read More

Situated behind the exotic Baluran National Park, near the Mushola Annur, Bama Beach is a beautiful coastline with white sand and clear water, perfect for tourists. The beach trail is about a 1.8 km loop that is great for running. The ticket for the beach is IDR 16,000 per person and IDR 10,000 for a car. The beach is known for having a lot of monkeys around so avoid carrying food bags around. The best part of the beach is the mangrove forest.

Jawatan Beculuk, known initially as De Djawatan, is situated deep in the forest and is about an hour's drive from Bayuwangi city. A beautiful and picturesque location for tourists is a must-visit when on a trip to the Indonesian city of Banyuwangi. There are a few stalls for tourists to pick up some souvenirs. The weather is warm, so it's perfect for visiting around November and December. It's an excellent way to unplug from the digital world and take a stroll in the woods while enjoying nature. It's advisable to wear shoes since there can be some unannounced sprinkling. Read More

Also known as Kampung Anyar, the twin waterfalls of Jagir Waterfall are situated in the village of Tamansuruh, Glagah, Banyuwangi's sub-district. The exquisite quality of the place is how one can simultaneously enjoy the scene of three waterfalls that emerges from the three springs on the top of a cliff. The weather is mostly on the cold side, and people can reach here in merely 20 minutes when driving from Banyuwangi. After parking the vehicles, walk down 100 meters to witness the beauty of the place. Read More

Situated in Pesanggaran District in the Sarongan village, Teluk Hijau is 90 km to the south of Banyuwangi town. The best way to reach here would be to follow the directions to Pesanggaran-Sarongan-Sukamade. Also known as the Green Bay, Teluk Hijau is a typical white sandy beach that is 8 meters high from the waterfall. There is a facility to park the vehicles near Rajagwesi beach, which is about a 2 km walk from the bay. If one is skeptical to walk the distance, there is parking near Green bay, but there might be space issues as the roads are small. Read More

Menjangan Island, a component of the Indonesian archipelago, is situated 5 miles to the northwest of Bali Island. The name was derived from the Indonesian word ‘Menjangan,’ meaning deer. The name was given by the locals as they noticed wild deer herds travelling almost 2 kilometres to the island each spring while bathing. The island is located on the eastern coast of Java, and the nearest airport is Banyuwangi International Airport. One can find activities like boating, snorkelling, and visiting temples near the island. Read More