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Jakarta –

The closure of tourist climbing at the Ijen Crater only lasted a few days. Not even a week has passed, the East Java KSDA Center has reopened this weekend.

Precisely on Saturday, January 6 2024, Ijen Crater can be climbed by travelers. However, there are new requirements that must be met.

“The following are the latest requirements for tourist visitors to the Ijen Crater Nature Tourism Park (TWA) conservation area which will be implemented starting January 6 2024,” said the East Java Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA), quoted Thursday (4/1/2024) from its official Instagram.

There are several highlights in the terms and conditions for the latest 2024 tourist climb to the Ijen Crater. Travelers criticize the first and second points which are considered burdensome.

“This TWA won a lot, if there was no insurance on the ticket,” said one traveler.

“Recently around Ijen there was an impromptu pharmacy for health certificates hahaha,” said another.

“Can anyone explain why there is no insurance on tickets and if an accident occurs it is not BBKSDA’s responsibility?” asked another.

There are at least five conditions that travelers must fulfill in the latest regulations. The following

SBB is expecting an increased volume of passengers over the Easter period – especially on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. It is therefore offering passengers between German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino 49 extra trains and a total of 49,000 additional seats. In addition, various regular trains will be extended with additional carriages or train units, including EuroCity trains traveling as far as Italy.

Seat reservation necessary

Following the derailment of a goods train on 10 August 2023, capacity through the Gotthard Base Tunnel is limited. The majority of trains run via the Gotthard Base Tunnel, some via the panoramic route.

SBB recommends that travelers make a seat reservation for all connections. For safety reasons, overcrowded trains cannot travel through the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Supersaver tickets are available for all trains traveling on the panoramic route during peak travel times. Despite these measures, SBB cannot rule out the possibility of high frequencies on individual trains in individual cases or in the event of disruption and asks for your understanding.

To meet the increased demand for trips to Italy, two additional TILO RE80 connections will be offered from Locarno to Milano Centrale on Good Friday. The additional connections will not run