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Ijen Resort and Villas
Ijen Plateau

Along a rural, bumpy road you’ll pass beautiful green and lush rice terraces, rolling away into the vista and up the hills, creating a valley so pretty and tranquil you feel like you’ve walked through a secret passage to a hidden world! This is the single road that leads to Ijen Resort & Villas, and the views from this hotel are breathtaking. There’s rainforest, volcanoes, rice terraces and tropical flowers as far as the eye can see. Most rooms in the hotel have a clear unobstructed view of the valley, and the best rooms back directly on to it. The rooms are minimalist in style and comforting with colourful furnishings. The hotel also provides a private dinner suite and a heli-pad for those special occasions.

Ijen Resort & Villas’ location is what really sets it apart, and it is the perfect place if you are looking to trek to the crater of Mount Ijen; the spectacular active volcano with its bright yellow sulphuric ore that burns blue at night, and its turquoise lake of acid. Ijen Resort & Villas is just over an hours’ drive from the summit. For slightly less vigorous tours, there are plenty of hiking and cycling trails in the area that take you into local towns and though rice terraces, where you will see farmers and rice planters at work.

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- Jaime Benitez, South India
We really enjoyed the trip and were happy that we squeezed so much into a few short days. The Burmese people were lovely and the sites were fantastic. We really enjoyed the balloon ride and would highly suggest it to others in the future. The trip went super smoothly and a good time plus learning happened for all. Yangon was nice as the Strand was quite amazing and we of course loved the giant gold temple. Many thanks for all of your help and look forward to future travel with you.
- Wallace Family, Burma
So many highlights to choose from! The hotels were amazing but Maya Villa was a highlight… I loved just hanging out in the hammock reading my book and watching the peacocks chase the cows!
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Everything you did for us whilst we were away was hugely appreciated, and Ampersand has been exemplary in every way. I'll always recommend you!
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka
We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
- Redmayne family, Phuket
Difficult to articulate just how good the service from you and your team really was. We know you will continue to do well and hope we have the chance to seek your assistance again before long.
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
I had a very lovely time and was looked after splendidly. My first visit to India could not have been better, save for being longer! But I shall return at some point and I shall look to you to make the arrangements.
- Matthew Nicklin, North India
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- Mr David Wallace, North India
I barely know where to begin... though a sincere 'thank you' would be the best. You have organised this trip perfectly. May was an inspiring and delightful companion in Myanmar – thoroughly professional and friendly at the same time. My accommodation throughout has been superb, especially The Governor's Residence and The Mandarin Oriental. The view from the cottage at Inle Lake was beautiful and I loved every moment of being there. And here I am now on the last leg of this extended holiday at my favourite place. I could stay here for ever, the peace, silence and surroundings all amazing, plus the people and the whole aura of Vana. Thank you for much, and I look forward to speaking to you on my return.
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