Elevation	1,240 m (4,068 ft); Prominence: 1,xxx m
Province	Jawa Timur (East Java)
Ribu Category	Kurang Tinggi
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Bagging It!

The relatively small dormant volcano of Baluran is located in Baluran National Park at the eastern tip of Java island – an area which has an African savanna atmosphere. From Banyuwangi it is just one hour by car to reach the park office in Batangan where you can obtain information, arrange a permit and possibly a guide. The permit is apparently also available at an office in Banyuwangi. Despite being a National Park and a relatively small mountain, the peak is only climbed once or twice a year so you have to make arrangements well in advance. Good luck – communicating with park authorities is troublesome as there are multiple websites and email addresses from which replies are less than forthcoming.

The route to the summit starts in the west at approximately 230m on the main road north towards Sumberwaru, about 20 minutes by car from the park office in Batangan. The allegedly overgrown and faint trail leads through teak wood plantation and then up through dense forest to the crater rim. Apparently it requires a whole day to reach the summit because of how infrequently it is climbed therefore camping is probably essential. Although the peak is not particularly high, in clear weather you can see the islands of Madura and Bali during the trek.