Ijen Crater closes for Ijen Rijik on 6 November 2026

Ijen Crater will close for the Ijen Rijik conservation programme on 6 November 2026 in Banyuwangi, Indonesia. The scheduled closure concerns tourism activities at the nature park, also known locally as Ijen, while the area is cleaned and maintained.

Ijen Rijik brings a full visitor closure on 6 November

The East Java Natural Resources Conservation Agency, known as BBKSDA East Java, lists 6 November 2026 among the park's scheduled closure dates. The programme is described as routine environmental conservation and area cleaning, rather than a weather-related or volcanic emergency. The official visitor notice also lists 4 December 2026 as the next scheduled closure.

The 6 November date falls within the current travel-planning period and affects the main tourism area itself. The official 2026 closure schedule says that tourism activities are temporarily suspended during Ijen Rijik. Outside the listed dates, the same notice allows further closures because of weather, volcanic activity, field conditions or management decisions.

The closure concerns a protected volcanic landscape

Ijen Crater Nature Tourism Park is a conservation area managed by BBKSDA East Java. It lies across Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency, with Tamansari Village in Licin District on the Banyuwangi side and Kalianyar Village in Ijen District on the Bondowoso side.

The protected area covers approximately 306.330 hectares. Its named attractions include a turquoise crater lake, summit viewpoints, traditional sulphur mining and views towards Mount Ranti and Mount Raung. That combination gives the November cleaning day a direct connection to the visitor experience: the date temporarily removes access to the landscape and its hiking route while the managing authority carries out conservation work. A report from the conservation authority and closure context also identifies BBKSDA East Java as the agency responsible for the site.

What the November date changes for access

• The scheduled closure applies on 6 November 2026, when tourism activities at Ijen Crater are suspended for Ijen Rijik.
• Visitors planning the hiking route should not treat the date as a normal access day. The park can also impose separate closures when conditions or official management decisions require them.
• The named ticket-counter location is Paltuding, while the protected area extends across Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies.
• The site is a volcanic hiking landscape containing a crater lake and summit area, so access involves walking through a natural conservation area rather than visiting an enclosed attraction.
• Visitors are required to bring a health certificate issued no more than three days before the visit, and the park lists anti-slip shoes, warm clothing and masks among its safety requirements.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Ijen Crater

When does Ijen Rijik take place at Ijen Crater?

The scheduled closure takes place on 6 November 2026, with another listed closure on 4 December 2026.

What changes for visitors on 6 November 2026?

Tourism activities are temporarily suspended while the conservation and area-cleaning programme takes place.

Where is Ijen Crater and how do you get there?

The site lies across Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies in East Java, with Paltuding named as the ticket-counter location.