1 Day Trip in Banyuwangi: where should we go

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Sometimes, taking a short break from our daily hustle is needed and you might want to have a short escape with a loved one, your friends, or family. As options, there is a three to four days trip, two days city break, or one day trip you can experience.

One of the best destinations for travelling is Banyuwangi. Banyuwangi is a city on the eastern tip of the island of Java, which has a beautiful stretch of sea, a series of mountains, waterfalls, and various tourist destinations. Banyuwangi is a great choice for having a holiday. Considering its area of 5,782 km², visiting all the tours in the city which is also known as 'The Sunrise of Java' is, of course, impossible. But to do a one-day trip and visit several destinations might be a possible.

In this article, we will recommend four tourist destinations in Banyuwangi that you can visit on a one-day vacation. The destinations listed will focus on northern part of Banyuwangi.

So, here you go!

Start Your Trip in Bangsring Underwater

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Bangsring underwater is a tourist destination that presents beautiful underwater views. You can relax in the gazebo near the beach, enjoy the sensation of Rumah Apung (a floating house), snorkel, and dive here. Because the major attraction is located underwater, snorkelling or diving is a must when visiting Bangsring. This allows you to discover a variety of coral reefs and colourful fish.

Bangsring underwater is ideally visited in the morning (if you follow this guide, we recommend you to be here around 06:00 AM), especially if you plan to snorkel here because the seawater is calm and clean in the morning. Some facilities are also provided for those of you who want to snorkel, such as a storage drawer and a set of snorkelling equipment such as a vest, diving mask, and snorkel. If you are a beginner, Bangsring Underwater serves you a guide service that will teach you how to snorkeling properly, from a guide to the use of snorkeling equipment, until taking you to the best spot of Bangsring Underwater.

To complement the tourist facilities, at Bangsring Underwater there is also a swimwear shop, a restaurant managed by local residents, a place to rinse your body, and also a prayer room.

Bangsring underwater is open from 6 AM to 6 PM. The entry ticket is relatively cheap, only 5 thousand rupiahs per person, and if you want to snorkel you can rent the snorkeling equipment which is only 30 thousand rupiahs per person. What is more, the Bangsring Underwater is always open and you can snorkel here without any seasonal limitations. In Banyuwangi, everyday is summer!

Grand Watu Dodol Beach

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In the same direction as Bangsring Underwater and Sun Osing Beach, there's nothing wrong if you stop by Grand Watu Dodol beach on the sidelines of your trip. With the entrance ticket starting from 5 thousand rupiahs per person, Grand Watu Dodol or GWD offers you a calming atmosphere, the waves are quite calm (you can play with water around the seashore too), and there is a line of coconut trees that create cool air. Even if you visit around 1-2 noon, the sun's heat doesn't really feel that way here.

At GWD, you can enjoy the sensation of riding a boat accompanied by fishermen to surround the seafront. Or, if you want to rest while enjoying lunch, you can use the gazebo that has been provided and buy merchandise from local residents who sell there. For the food, you can enjoy tahu walik, rujak soto, and a typical drink on the beach, young coconut ice being sold there.

Enjoy the Sunset at Sun Osing Beach

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If you follow the one-day trip plan, your third destination is Sun Osing Beach. Sun Osing Beach is a cafe and restaurant located on the beach, it offers an extremely peaceful atmosphere for visitors with its casual-themed interiors, coastal breezes, the clearly audible sound of waves, as well as the view of the Bali Strait and ships. Moreover, it presents enjoyable acoustic live music which is served on certain days.

This cafe and restaurant offer a variety of foods, from snacks to various processed seafood. The drinks served are also varied here. Moreover, the price is relatively cheap, starting from only 5 thousand rupiahs.

Enjoy the Night at Boom Beach

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Boom Beach is a beach in the city area. It is a popular tourist destination due to its beauty and strategic position.

With the entrance tickets starting from 5 thousand rupiah per person, Boom Beach presents many panoramas and exciting activities that you can enjoy. The operational hours is from 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM. So you can visit Boom Beach at night, where the ship dock area and the iconic spiral bridge are the best places to be. Moreover, the multicoloured lights on Boom Beach offer unique experience for travellers.

In addition to the beautiful night view, you can also enjoy a variety of exciting activities at boom beach such as playing a scooter, cycling, or driving an electric improvised car while exploring the beach area. The price is quite cheap starting from 25 thousand rupiahs for one rental for about 20 minutes of playing time.

Also, you don't have to worry about your stomach getting hungry if you're at Boom Beach because there are lots of street vendors selling various street food. You can also enjoy coffee at one of the small cafes near the pier. If you want to enjoy more luxurious dishes and a classy dining sensation, you can also eat various special dishes at the Banyuwangi Yacht Club on Boom Beach.

Final Thoughts

Those were 4 tourist destinations in northern part of Banyuwangi that you can visit on one day trip. The destinations that we have recommended for you are well organized from north to south, with the best visiting times you can get, such as snorkeling at Bangsring Underwater in the morning, enjoying the sunset at Sun Osing Beach, and panoramic lights on Boom Beach at night.

Sometimes, instead of recharging your energy, a one-day trip can make you feel tired, so try to get enough rest before going on a one-day trip. Plus, a day off the next day is also recommended to get you less tired.

Great! Have a good holiday readers!