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(1) Climbing alone and didn't hire a guide ahead? No worries!\n\nI came at 15:00 to pura besakih and wanted to climb for sunrise yet that day.\n\nI asked for a guide at the temple and got him easily. I got prise 650.000 having my own equipment and food. I was offered to sleep at the guides place for free and actually got some food for dinner. Moreover, I got a chance to see a chicken fight in a local fighting area. It was very interesting, because it was just me and locals, no turists around.\n\nClimbing: We took the more difficult route from besakih temple.\nTIME: 4:20 ascending, 2hours descending. Depends on ur fitness level. So in other words, if u don't do any sports, u woun't make it as other groups I met. If u perform sports regularely and u like to hike, u will enjoy it very much.\n\nThe guides always want to start too early, around midnight, so If know u are fast, start 01:30.\n\nThe view is great, u see Rinjani, Bromo, Batu and the see. Take a good camera, I had just mobile and coudn't capture the beatiful colours of sunrise.\n\nNever go raining season!\n\n
(2) Went to climb with my cousins at midnight. Arranged a tour guide to help with the trail.\n\nIts worth the climb and tired-ness for the experience. But its not for lazy people.\n\nThere are a lot of loose rocks along the path, so bring a hiking cane to help with the climb.\n\nOnly managed to go halfway due to low sugar in my blood, but the view is still amazing.\n\nThe air up there is very fresh as well, and its cold too, but u will sweat when you start to climb further in.\n\nOverall, its a good experience for people to be close to the nature, but don’t push yourself too much if you really can climb any further. You will need the energy to climb down.
(3) This hike really tested our will power and determination... focus, good communication, encouragement and most of all the camaraderie that we shared during this hike made all that hard work worthwhile and get rewarded with the most beautiful sunrise that we had ever seen... truly humbling
(4) Well,\nLet's go from Starting.\n\nFirstly find a good group. If you don't have a good group to climb and you are sharing your package with a treking company please ask them to adjust you with your age group of people. I by mistake got stuck with an old lady and her mom and another girl who haven't done trek ever. So due to that we were at the last climbing the mountain. So when sharing it's better to get the same fitness level of trekkers or atleast same age cause guide will not leave the group and let you go alone. And taking guide is must.\n\nDriver comes to pick you up at the hotel by 1am-1:30am. You reach a restaurant for your 1st breakfast by 3am and after breakfast the starting point is just 15 mins drive.\n\n1st breakfast like simple pancake and coffee/tea which is included in the trekking package. Use washroom here cause washroom at starting point is chargeable.\n\nThey will even pack bread and boiled eggs for you which your guide will give you on the top of Mt. Batur after the climb.\n\nNow there is a good road till the base of the mountain so it's better to pay extra to ask your driver to drop you till the base from where actual climbing starts. Going on good proper road is good but still it will exhaust you rather you can use that energy on the real track.\n\nNow from the place the real track starts it's risky so take proper light or light with head strap is good so that your hands are free to hold in case of fall.\n\nThere are lot of small rocks and volcanic ash which makes the track lot slippery so good treking shoes is recommended and full pants and jacket (jacket should not be heavy coz while coming down that same jacket will be heavy as when the sun comes up its get hot)\n\nNow, climb takes approx 1.5 hours but since its crowded on the starting so will take lot of time to climb. So it will take 2 hours max even if you are slow.\n\nYes dont forget to ask the guide the sunrise time so that you climb before that.\n\nYes there is option to go on top till the 1st summit by dirt bike and vijeta charge somewhere from 250k to 300k IDR\n\nAnd from 1st summit its another half an hour till the top which is very very slippery due to volcanic ash.\n\nNow after reaching on the top they will give you two slice of bread and one boiled egg but after sunrise and after resting and relaxing for 30-45 mins. Guides will even try to sell you water and drinks on the top but at very costly price so it's better to carry water and drinks you want to.\n\nNow climbing down is easier and faster but you will find lot of people and it's slows your pace. Still it will not take more than to reach the base. On the way you can stop at the cater and this cater is also visible from the top.\n\nOnce you reach the base you can ask your driver to come back to pick you up.\n\nTipping the guide is good even though you have paid for their fees but they are very greedy (sorry to say).\n\nAfter trek you can visit Batur hot water spring which is only 10 mins drive from the starting point. But mention about this to your trekking company before hand only. They charge 200K IDR extra which includes ticket inside the hot water spa. Ticket costs 190k IDR.\n\nYou get towel and locker facility inside with one welcome drink in the package.\n\nHot water spring relaxes you fully and you can spend good 30-60mins there\n\nOn the way back to your hotel in Kuta/Semiyank have a nice sleep in the car ☺️ as the drive is for 2 hours due to traffic.\n\nEssentials:\n\n1) Light jacket\n2) Full Pants\n3) Torch / Headlight\n4) Water and energy drink.\n5) Good shoes\n6) Don't buy water drinks on the top as it's very costly so only if needed.\n\nAll the best\n\nDo reply to this comment if my review was helpful.\n\nThank you.
(5) We went there with my husband this morning. We arrived around 7am and decided to hike by ourselves as it is an easy trek. As we were almost at the top of the volcano, a guide with a motorbike asked us if we had a guide, we answered no and told him that it is ok we do not need one. He started to be very angry and aggressive, then he jumped on his motorbike, and rode on me and my husband trying to make us fall into the ravine. After, he stopped 50 meters away, waiting for us and screaming, so with my husband we decided to climb off road to be safe. He waited 15min and as he did not see us he went back on his path, and then stopped again waiting for us. Finally after 20 min, he was still waiting for us (we were sitting off road on the mountain waiting for him to leave as we were afraid) and he started to threaten us, he screamed twice \YOU WILL DIE IN THE FOREST\". We finally found a group to go down of the mountain, but their guide was laughing when we told him the story. When we arrived in the forest we paid 2 guys to bring us back to our motorbike (they were aggressive till we paid them).\n\nSo to conclude, the mountain is nice but we had the worst experience ever, we never faced this issue before in Bali. Guides are useless as the treck is easy but they just want to take your money and if you resist they are very very aggressive."
(6) Would this scenery have been I Switzerland or any other country with many mountains, you would just confirm that you'd seen another big thing and then moved on. However, here in Bali there aren't that many big things, so mount Batur stands out. I wouldn't go all the way up there to see it, but if you're already nearby it's a nice scenery.
(7) The best activity we did in Bali. The views were sensational , wear good hiking shoes and if you have a go pro definitely use it. Was really hard getting up there but so WORTH IT. Take some paracetamol because your legs will ache.
(8) We visited Mount Batur, a majestic volcano in Indonesia. You must arrive early to trek the volcano and will need to engage a guide. It takes about two hours and the trek begins early in the morning, around 4 am.It takes about two hours to reach the top of the volcano where you can view a spectacular sunrise and even cook your breakfast using the steam from the volcano. The cost is around 65 USD per person.\n\nA couple of items to think about when visiting Bali include the $25 USD per person visa which can be quickly obtained upon arrival at the airport. Also, there is an exit tax of $18 USD. You will save a few dollars if you already have enough of the Indonesia Rupiah instead of using USD. Also, the low cost carrier, Asia Air is great way to get to Bali. Asia Air is clean, efficient,and very low cost compared to other airlines such as Malaysia Air.
(9) We booked this as a trekking/hiking experience.\n\nBasically car picks you up at around 2:30am. Have a tea and a snack\nU get to location 1:30hrs later.\nThey provide torches.\nMale sure to wear warm cloths and shoes.\nThe hike starts at night\nOne hour on asphalte and one hour rocky steep way.\nYou always have a guide with you\nIt costs us 600.000 IDR\nWith transport and guides and torches.\nYou can book with those streets tours kiosks ;)\nPerfect to watch sunrise.\nBut not easy for more than 30yrs :)
(10) We were a little prepared but could have been better. This is not a walk but more like rock climbing in the dark alongside 50ft plus drops (although we did not know this till the way down after the sun was up). You will need a heavier jacket at the top as its pretty cold and definitely opt in for the hot coffee and bring some breakfast snacks or food. Not what we were expecting but made it to the highest peak. Some mentioned they would never do this again. The views were pretty spectacular though.
(11) Makes sure u go on a good good good day, or else its gona be spoiled. We went on a rainy day but had no control since we were on a tour. the view of the mountain is scenic and very romantic. its even more romantic when its sunset or sunrise.
(12) We booked a private hiking tour from Klook at Mount Batur.\n\nThe hike was very tough for us as we are not sporty people. Started our hike from around 4am and reached at the peak at close to 6am.\n\nFirst of all the weather is pretty chilly at the mountain so cover up, it’s around 15 degrees. Rental of jackets are available at 50K IDR.\n\nWe had an awesome guide to watch over us throughout and making sure that we are alright. We hiked to mid point and decided to get transport up to the peak. Motorcycle rides are available at 350K IDR per pax to bring you up to peak from mid point with very experienced Drivers.\n\nDefinitely a once in a lifetime experience, challenging but worth it. Having a good rest and massage is a must after the hike. :)
(13) Views from the top of the mountain were just breathtaking and definitely worth the 2am departure from our hotel.\n\nThis is a must for anyone wanting a stunning start to the day.\n\nThere were 10 or so in our group and a couple of guides who made sure we all made it up in plenty of time for the sunrise.\n\nWe booked it from our hotel the day before we wanted to go and there didn't seem to be any issues with availability.\n\nA word of advice would be to bring some snacks and additional water. The 3am breakfast of banana pancake just turned out to be a slice of banana cake and a small bottle of mineral water which isn't much sustenance when you're spending the best part of two hours trekking uphill, working up a bit of an appetite. Trekking downhill once the sun has risen is also thirsty work.\n\nWe were back at the hotel by 11am which gave us plenty of time to do other things in Ubud for the day/
(14) I want to start out by saying that I am not an avid hiker, and this was my first \mountain\" climb. I am hooked! It was definitely a challenging hike for me, but it was so rewarding and absolutely stunning once I got to the top. I highly recommend continuing the trek around the lip of the volcano. I got to play with monkeys, run down the volcanic sand, and experience absolutely beautiful views.\n\nIf I had to choose, I would say this was my favorite experience while I was in Bali."
(15) I took the trek from besekih temple to the summit and it's crazy.\n\nIf you want to make it to the top, you need huge lungs, tough legs, and a gigantic dose of guts.\n\nIf you're aren't extremely fit, you will probably give up halfway or even less. It's not surprising when my guide (who has guided people up the mountain over 200 times) told me that probably close to 50% of climbers turn back before reaching the top.\n\nWhen the reviewers here on tripadvisor say the route is a steep incline all the way, it IS steep inclined ALL the way, unlike many other hills and mountains where you can stumble across flat land at various points. No, the bersekih temple route is so consistently inclined that even at \resting points\", it will still be on steep slippery narrow inclination. No joke.\n\nNext, this route is dangerous (and I don't mean in a good way) whether you're a newbie or experienced climber. Why? The answer is simple. There are at least a dozen spots where if you just accidentally tripped (over your own shoe lace, kicked a root, or slide on the gravel path) or took a mis-step, you will plunge down the mountain. 100% focus is needed if you don't want to die or get hurt extremely bad.\n\nThen, on your way to the top (and down), expect to fill your lungs with the sand/dust/volcanic ash you kick up into the air with every step. It's not pleasant at all. Certainly terrible for the lungs. This dust is also slippery, which makes the climb even more dangerous and unpleasant. A good pair of trekking shoes will help, but not much, you're still going to slide all over the place, and instead want to crawl on all fours.\n\nAll in all, I feel the need to add the following section for YOUR (the reader's) safety, so you don't get hurt bad, break a leg, or worse still, lose your life. And this applies to the bersikeh route to summit since it was the route I personally took:\n\n- Make sure you're very fit. This means having very good stamina/cardio, and having strong legs that can help you walk up a slippery steeply inclined slopes for literally hours on end. (something you've probably never done in your life)\n\n- 2 x 1.5L of water is sufficient. (3 x 1.5L would be ideal in my opinion)\n\n- Wear good grip shoes/boots. High cut is important if you don't want to fill your shoes with rocks and gravel.\n\n- Have enough rest before the climb, so you're mentally fresh and prepared.\n\n- Use a walking stick on the way down. This is HUGE for so many reasons. (Knees, balance, safety etc.)\n\n- It's pretty cold at the starting point itself, and much colder at the top. Bring a windbreaker or jacket for this.\n\n- Gloves are a lifesaver.\n\n- Most important of all, get the best guide you can because your life might just depend on it. He will share his experience with you, guide you every step of the way, hold your hand if necessary, and point out all the \"danger spots\" as he pretty much knows every single step of the route. I was so lucky to have such a capable and compassionate guide, perhaps the most experienced guide in all of Bali as he has scaled Mount Agung over 200 times. And I can't imagine having done the trek without him. He communicates excellent in english too, and is as friendly as you can get. Truly a godsend for anyone wanting to climb mount agung. His name is Nengah, and he works for the Wayan Darma team, which you can contact at darmono2003@gmail.com\n\nFinally, I would just like to advise you not to underestimate the bersakih route if you're thinking of climbing mount agung. It's tough, relentlessly steep uphill, and dusty/slippery as hell. I found the experience memorable, but hardly enjoyable (mainly due to inhaling volcanic ash/dust the entire route, and unnecessary dangers of the route itself).\n\nPlease feel free to contact me should you have any questions regarding the climb."
(16) Got a package deal in Ubud for 300,000IDR/p.p. (if 2 people) without to much haggling.\nIf 4 pers. 200,000 each.\nIncl: pick up at hotel at 02:30 drive to Batur, Guide and drive back.\nStarted walking at 03;30 slow and easy 1h 20min to sunrise point then 20min to the top.\nwatched sunrise then walked round the rim and back down.\nBack in Ubud at 10:00.\nGuide spoke good english.\nBring water/breakfast,can buy at warungs on the mt but expensive.\nCan easily climb/walk without guide-just follow the trail of flashlights.
(17) The view at the top is pretty! Really beautiful to be that far above the clouds and see the sun coming up.\nThe climb itself was really hard (even though we are young, fit, used to heavy excersices and not quickly afraid), both physicially as mentally. The 'path' is very steep with many loose stones and sand. Actually we don't think the mountain is really ment for climbing up and down.\nIf you do go climb Agung we advice you to bring some fitness gloves with you, since you need both your feet as hands for the climb amdcthe rocks start hurting after a while. A reliable guide, head lamp, walking sticks and food and drinks are also definetly needed.\nIf we knew in advance how steep and dangerous the climb was actually going to be we wouldn't have gone up to see the sunrise. There are other, probably even more beautiful, sunrises.
(18) 6 of us were picked up at 2am from Seminyak for the 2 hour journey to the base of Mt. Batur. It was a first climbing experience for 4 in the group.\nStarted at 4 am and the altitude was around 1,000m from the starting point. The journey to the summit is approximately 5km and around 2 hours.\nI was glad I used my hiking boots (after reading reviews that it's recommended) and trekking poles. The poles were useful for balance when going downhill. But there is no need to buy a pair of boots just for this hike. Sneakers will do as well.\nIt's chilly at the summit, so a light jacket is recommended. But I was over heated from the climb and didn't bother to put on my jacket.\nBring your own water and some extra snacks as food is expensive at the summit.
(19) Hired a driver for the day this was one of our stops.\nDidnt to the early morning breakfast trek but will next time.\nThe journey driving out of Kuta and through lovely villages along the way was stunning.\nSeeing the twin peaks of the volcanoes was exciting they are pretty cool.\nWe stopped at a rustic old cafe opposite volcanoes where we enjoyed a cold drink and enjoyed the view which we could even see the lava flow line from previous eruptions.\nNice to see.\n
(20) We climbed mount Batur with batur trekking and an amazing guide called Raida. The ascent took around 2.5 hours (as I am not very fit and had to take quite a few brief stops. Lots of people were trekking up at the same time. We started the trek at 3.30am and reached the top for a beautiful sunrise over mount agung and the mountains in Java. You can see the craters of mount batur and see the steam vents which were fascinating and very hot. We would definitely recommend a climb to see the amazing view as even someone like me (obese and unfit) was able to do it with some help and a lot of determination!
(21) Went to Kintamani for the Mt Batur view...had lunch at one of the restaurant and with scenic view overlooking Mt Batur.\nWatching the lake just beneath the Mt Batur..awesome!\nCool fresh air surrounding the highland.. hmmm so refreshing!
(22) Did this hike this morning and the sunrise and view from the top was incredible. You also see the super imposing Mt Agung and another beautiful mountain on the island of Lombok.
(23) Mt. Batur is a wonderful hike, there is a lot of people, but it is still enjoyable to trek up and the view from the top is amazing… you may get lucky/unlucky regarding the clouds but it’s worth it no matter what…\n\nRelatively easy and anyone should be able to manage, at a few places however it can be steep or have slippery rocks, gravel, sand.. so the elderly should allow more time to climb and be weary as they go..
(24) I visited as part of a tour by car. The scenery is lovely and the size of the crater was an eye opener. However, based on this experience, and reading other reviews, my strong guess is that you appreciate it more if you get off the road and into the hinterland. I had a sense that I had missed something by just looking at it from one of the towns where you have to cope with the usual traffic & hawkers etc (plus my lunch, from one of the restaurants overlooking the valley, was far from great). I'm jealous of those who go for the trek although I'm not sure if I could do that so if I visited again I'd look at other alternatives to really get into it.
(25) We arrived 2 days ago in toya bunkah near the lake batur. Just minutes after our arrival in our guesthouse (volcano II) the owner said that one guy would come in 1 hour to give us free information about climbing the mount batur. Unfortunately no one came and we decided to ask the locals about the way to the top. A very friendly woman of the volcano I restaurant described us the path and said, if we want to go on ourselfs we should ignore the people that want to charge you money because the climbing is free and there is no entance fee. We also read the description of the way in the guide book. We started around 5:20am the next day. As we passed the official trekking office (the one with orange letters on the panel) in the mainroad near the parking some guys shouted very loud where we want to go. We ignored them and after 20 meters some guys with motorbikes followed us and blocked the mainroad. The only thing I said was: \I want to take some pictures of the lake\". At this time more than 4 guys surrounded me and separated me from my girlfriend. They shouted very loud and said that I have to give them money. As a I said no they began to push me several times very hard against my chest and said to me that I will have big problems if we would continue the road and that they would phone more guys. At that time it was enough for us and we decided to move away in the other direction for taking some pictures. On every path leading to gunung batur are little shelters with guys waiting for tourists and its impossible to go up without beeing followed. At around 6:30am we decided to leave this place. This village could be a paradise but sometimes its definitely hell.\nPlease note:\n\nWe are travelling long time in more than 7 different countries all over Asia and for us this kind of rude behaviour was the very first time. I don't know the reason for this because no one would hire a guide that shoved you one minute ago. We talked to local people in penelokan and they heared similar stories. We know the danger of climbing alone because we are mountaineers and rock climbers and we know how to rescue someone who has problems on a mountain. These guys didn't looked like professionals. They looked more than bare knukkle fighters. If you want to go on our own, make your tour arround 2 pm because at this time there will be no one waiting.\nGreets, Alex from Germany"
(26) Reading about this climb I found it difficult to gauge people's advice on how tough it would be without knowing their experience level. So, my background is as a keen amateur hiker - I've climbed Kilimanjaro and done the GR20 across Corsica and would say I'm fit, but not very fit. I like climbing mountains and know it involves getting a bit out of breath and having glowing legs, but I'm not a fitness fanatic by any means.\n\nReading about this climb there was a lot of mixed signals, people saying it was extremely tough or not saying much leaving you to wonder if they were being brave. I'll explain my experience of the mountain, and then my experience of the tour operator I used.\n\nI climbed to the intermediate peak, as I was told the summit took 8 hours each way to climb and didn't fancy 8 hours of downhill. I'll say straight away, the climb was not too tough. It's admittedly a decent slog uphill, but with reasonable ground underfoot, and a few rest stops on the way, it took me 2.5 hours to climb. The view at the top, of sunrise, was great, but actually not as spectacular as the Mt Batur sunrise had been - but then being above everything gives a different, more peaceful experience which is also wonderful. It took 2 hours to descend and the path through the jungle is fantastic, as is the vendor selling cold beer at the bottom. So, not too tough a climb if you know what you're doing, but yes, if you've not climbed a mountain before, this will be tough.\n\nI used Balihiking.com and although they'd been great for our Mt Batur trip a couple of days earlier, they really let me down with this trip. My guide was late (but made up for it by being absolutely lovely and a fantastic guide) - but it was the driver who I struggled with most. He spoke pretty good english but insisted on telling me nothing about why my guide was over an hour late or what was happening, and got pretty aggressive when I asked to talk with his senior about paying, and being left in the dark and cold for an hour! Having been told this was a 4 hour-each-way hike, I felt it was very expensive for the 4.5 hours total hike I made and explained this to the manager, eventually, when I was allowed to speak to him. To be fair to the manager, he offered a $20 discount, but at $180 this was still very expensive.\n\nIf you're a decent walker, and if I had my time again, I'd elect for the apparently less-steep but longer summit route. This costs the same but would give more bang for your buck. I'd be careful of using balihiking.com - I'm afraid they only had a 50% success rate in satisfaction from this customer.
(27) Took a tour for the sunrise trek, was picked up at our hotel in Kuta around 1.45am.\n\nThe driver will buy some bread and stuff along the way to be brought up along with you during the trek to enjoy your breakfast at the peak.\n\nAfterwards, he will drop you at the starting point where there's a carpark. Over here, there will be locals selling/renting warm jackets (cannot confirm if its selling or renting since I brought my own).\n\nThere, I was handed over to my guide Maltir (might be incorrect spelling) and the trek begins.\n\nDisclaimer: I honestly do not recommend children and elderly to climb Mt. Batur because the trek is rather tiring if you're not used to physical exertion.\n\nMy buddy was suffering quite a bit during the hike because he's overweight and not in the best physical condition so we had to take frequent breaks while scaling the mountain.\n\nThere will be motorbikes ferrying people up and down the mountain that have given up on climbing. When I asked my guide, he mentioned that it's about 300k IDR from the starting point to the top and 200k if you decide to ride somewhere in the middle of the trek.\n\nThere will also be local aunts that will trek along with you selling various snacks and drinks. Drinks are about 40k IDR and we decided to get one each since the aunt that followed us all the way from the bottom was amiable and we didn't want her to return empty handed.\n\nFor me, i only needed the jacket when I was at the peak of the Mountain. Anywhere else, I was working up a sweat while my buddy didn't even need one even while the wind was hella cold. I would recommend you to have one with you at the top so that you can enjoy your time at the top instead of shivering.\n\nThe guide prepared a simple breakfast for us which was bread with cooked bananas? Not entirely sure how to put it but I would recommend telling the guide to separate the banana and the bread while you buy a can of tuna to spread at the peak.\n\nThere will be monkeys stealing your food so please take care of your belongings. In addition, they say not to smile at monkeys because showing teeth is apparently a sign of aggression for them.\n\nHighly recommended for you to wear proper comfortable shoes that have a good grip else you'll be having a hard time trekking. There were one or two who fell due to losing their foothold so please wear proper shoes.\n\nIn addition, i think the trek might be twice as challenging if it rained (thankfully it didn't for me even though it was the rainy season). Because of this rainy season, coming to Mt Batur is December might be hit or miss due to the clouds blocking the sun rise. For ours was partially blocked by the clouds.\n\nI highly recommend that you go all the way to the peak before you sit down to enjoy your breakfast because the morning fog will engulf everything you see one hour after the sun rises.\n\nThe guide also mentioned that the peak periods are normally in August where 700 people come while in Dec, maybe 100 or so only. So it's up to you to decide if the clear sun rise's worth the crowd.\n\nGetting up took us about 2 hours while getting down took about 45 mins (we were quite fast so an est of 1 hour should be good for others).\n\nHighly recommended.
(28) Had buffet lunch at a super busy restaurant. Cost IDR100.00 (plus additional tax of 21%). Food selection was bad, and tasted horrible. Drinks were as bad. An obvious tourist trap. The view of Mt Batur and the lake was average, nothing too impressive. However, the drive up was quite a joy, with lots of greeneries and fruit plantations along the way.
(29) Leaving our Sebatu hotel at 3 am was a blessing as many people leave much earlier from places like Seminyak or Sanur. You arrive in a parking lot at the base where there are a multitude of guides. Our guide Envy have myself and my wife our torches and of we set. We were a private tour and there were only two of us. There were many hundreds of other doing the climb. The climb itself is steep in places on then volcanic rocks which can move under your feet my wife was helped our guide and her trip up was safe. You see a snake line of torchlight ahead and behind you. At the top the view is sensational. The Sunrise indescribable as we had a very clear morning with a layer of cloud over Lake Batur. Highly recommend.
(30) We went here on a rainy evening around 4 pm and the view was absolutely superb. Well this volcano last erupted in 1996 so its pretty much a dormant volcano. What was surprising was there was civilization very near to the spot and you can see it from a hike. Small shops and cafe take full advantage of this spot as its a tourist spot and everything is a little overpriced but its ok!\n\nThe spot is famous for hiking but due to weather conditions we could no do it but its a sight which is not to be missed!
(31) Mount Batur is so beautiful even when it's raining it's still stunning. This time we ventured down the bottom and you can see where the lava has been when the volcano erupted. The soil at the bottom is so rich the age grows so many crops in ransom spots
(32) One of my best experience in Bali was the hiking and night at the top of gulung bathur. Sleeping under a star in a confort camping. Contact guide \Bazir Bawak\" on facebook, he is Nice, speak english and know a lot of stories!!!"
(33) Organised a car for the four of us at $400 rph pp. Picked up from hotel at 2 am in the morning. Arrived at base of mountain at approx 3.30. Met out guide and started our trek. I wouldn't call myself an experienced trekker but would consider myself to be fairly fit and healthy. Don't be fooled, this is a real hard climb. The first hour was at a fairly good speed with most of the trail fairly uneven and rocky. The guide provided us with torches which were definitely needed. At 4am in the morning you can't see anything without the torches.\nThe next 30-40 minutes was all uphill. Uneven steps, gravel, rocks and dirt. At times I needed to use my hands to get up the next step so that I would not fall over. Finally made it up to the top and was absolutely exhausted, out of breath and tired. Stopped for a few minutes to catch my breath and then had a chance to look at the view. WOW it was amazing. Made the climb worth it. While admiring the view and sunrise our guide organised breakfast which was eggs and banana sandwiches. We were lucky to get a perfect sunrise. Spectacular is all I can say.\nOur decent was equally as challenging. Uneven surfaces and quite slippery in places. Definitely wear good shoes. I saw many people slipping over and all were wearing inappropriate shoes e.g. sandals/converse/vans.\nTrek was finished by approx 8.30 then back to the hotel.
(34) It’s absolutely worthful adventure! Our trip started at 3:30, our guide was arranged by the hotel owner.There is 2 hour treking up to hill, is good for all physically healthy travelers, just need to be careful and have respect. We walked with our children 4 and 7 years old, they made it well and got standing ovation up on the top! The top is stunning - spectacular sunrise, hot steam comming out of the ground, walk around the caldera meet monkeys and listen to interesting stories about eruption in 1963. There were more travelers on the top, all of them quite the backpacker type, so the atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxing up there.\nYou can plan the trip just the day before. I recommend to take the longest trip as there is not so much difference in terms of effort between short,middle or long. Take good sporty shoes and dress, cane if you have some. I strongly recommend it to anyone who arrives this place!
(35) Definitely worth the 3am get up time. The hike is not too difficult but just be careful of loose rocks. Takes about two hours up to the very top. Amazing sunrise views. Try and get up quickly for the best views. Be aware of food at the top with the monkeys. Coming down a few people fell because of loose rocks and tiredness so just be careful
(36) It was a truly breathtaking experience. And the breakfast was yummy with the egg boiled inside the volcano. I have to say that I didn't feel I was physically 100% ready for the trekking activity- but reaching the summit was really worth it!
(37) The hike was more difficult than I'd expected but nothing I couldn't handle. The terrain was almost constantly steep, especially the last hour of scrambling. There was no platform whatsoever. Climbing in the dark was a bless, because once you start descending you wonder how you have gone up in the first place.\n\nIt was cloudy that day so we didn't see a full sunrise, but the sky cleared half an hour later and the 360 degree view started to unfold. We flew a DJI drone up to shoot a video. The climb is definitely worthwhile if you are fit and have good hiking shoes, otherwise it would be pretty painful.
(38) If you can handle the early morning and the physicality of climbing up (and down) then this is a must do when in Bali.\n\nDo your research and book with a good guide to avoid all the busy routes and crowds. We organised via our hotel (Capella Ubud) and luxed our with the five star tour including a picnic at the top with breakfast and coffee. We managed to avoid the main busy spots and had a private experience.\n\nPack good shoes and you’ll be hot when ascending, cold at the top and sweaty on the way down and by the end you’re drenched.\n\nThere is a new temple being built at the bottom that makes for some good photos too so don’t miss that!
(39) Mt Batur Sunrise Trek by Panji aka (Bali Safest Driver), got there early around 3-4am? Took around 1.5hrs to the top, was not an easy trek up. I STRONGLY suggest wearing PROPERY hiking shoes. My sports shoes did not have enough grip at the peak, constantly sliding down the ash... We made it to the top and were rewarded with AMAZING views. As a geography student, it was simply amazing, I saw so many volcanic landforms on my way up and down lols.
(40) It was semi difficult trekking. Need to make sure you have a good torch- best would be the one that can be attached to the head so hands can be free. Also ensure you have right shoes- there are many stones on the sand so it’s very easy to slip especially when you are trekking up in the dark! If higher you get then more difficult it becomes in my opinion.\nThere are people on motorbikes who offer a ride up but what is the point?\nYou can make as many stops as you want to catch the breath but be aware that sunrise is about 6:20 so need to make it up by then. It took us about 2.5h as a group of 6. There are many people climbing at the same time and some parts are very narrow so might get stuck behind someone for a bit.\nWhen you get to the top you will realise that the view was absolutely worth it!\nThe way down might be difficult too as you go downhill. Good thing is that is bright so can enjoy the beautiful views all the way down.
(41) I love this place. It's a must to do when in Bali. The view from the top of the mountain is just amazing. A lot of tourists but it's normal is a beautiful place. There is a parking, and the place is around 45min from legian if i do remember
(42) A great early morning adventure. We didn't find the walk too challenging and did the extended version around the crater. The guides all cooked us breakfast in a steaming hole in the crater which was a nice touch.
(43) We booked our Mt Batur sunrise climb through the owner of our homestay in Ubud. We were charged 300,000 Rupiah, which in hindsight is quite pricey, but I believe it is pretty standard (don't forget to factor in a tip for your guide as well). This included a pick-up from our accommodation at 2:30am and with no traffic we reached the mountain at 3:30am to begin the climb. We were introduced to our official guide when we arrived and weren't hassled by anyone at all while we were there.\n\nStarting the walk at 3:30 turned out to be a wonderful accident, as we felt like we were the only ones on the mountain. As we neared the top, we could see a (beautiful) stream of lights back down the path as other groups climbed up after us. It would've been nasty getting caught up in a chain of walkers and not being able to take a break when you wanted. It gets even busier in the dry season, so I'd really recommend starting as early as possible.\n\nRegarding the necessity of a guide - you're climbing an unknown mountain, in the dark, with a range of paths (none of which are marked), steep inclines and drops into volcanic craters. Use a guide! Besides, the Association of Mount Batur Trekking Guides has a monopoly on guides for the area and you're expected to use them or they get aggressive. That said, our guide Wayan was great - helpful, informative and set a good pace.\n\nRecommended items:\n- Hiking boots/sturdy shoes (of course)\n- A headlamp (our guide provided flashlights, but a hands-free light is always easier)\n- A warm layer for the summit, as it really does get quite chilly up there\n- Water (another no-brainer)\n- Breakfast (if not provided as part of your package. There is a small 'cafe' at the summit selling tea and coffee, but not much else. I have no idea where this restaurant is that is mentioned in the other reviews)\n- Toilet paper (just in case). The toilets at the bottom aren't in good shape.\n- A stick is very useful on the way down\n\nThe walk itself has two potential end points - the \sunrise place\" and the actual summit (another 20 minutes up). We took 2 hours to reach the summit, but stopped quite frequently. Allow for two hours but it could very well take less. Going all the way to the summit is definitely worth the climb. Great views, fewer people, and bonus monkeys on your way down. It was great seeing them in their natural habitat. Be careful with loose items - they stole (and punctured) a girl's water bottle - but otherwise they are quite harmless. I didn't feel the need to visit the Monkey Temple anymore after this trek!\n\nThe walk is pretty exhausting but not too difficult. The landscape changes as you climb over slippery gravel and sinking, sandy ash. It's definitely easy to go for a few slides as you descend, so bring a stick if you can (or your guide will get one for you). It's a hard enough trek to feel like you really achieved something, but not so awful that you can't make the top (and I'm terribly unfit).\n\nThe sunrise climb is worth the money and effort, and a great memory to have of Bali. Going in the wet season didn't hamper the sunrise and just meant fewer people on the track (although you could certainly get rained out, which would be bad luck). As you walk down in the light you discover you've been hiking through wildlife habitats, fertile vegie farms and cock-fighting arenas. It's a really interesting side of Bali to see and an awesome activity to have ticked off by 8:30 in the morning!"
(44) My nine year old son and I did this hike the other day. Getting up in the middle of the night? Active volcano? A headlamp? It all added up to cool and it was a time i will always remember.\nWe had a great guide. She was cheerful and told me about the local area, her children, education, history of the mountain, living conditions, etc.\nThe hike up is not overly difficult. Begin early and take as many breaks as you need. It took us one hour, and we took three breaks.\nDo take the time to stop and look back, and ahead. It is inspiring to see the snakelike path of light making it's way to the top of the volcano and knowing the top is your destination! At halfway, look down and see the bobbing lights, and be proud of what you have done so far!\nAt the top, we immediately headed to the second, higher, refuge, where we sat with a few other folks and chatted about where they were from, how much the tour had cost them, and hidden costs, as well as other \war stories\". Do bring that extra sweater, it is windy at the top, and as there is no sun, it is CHILLY. My son made with the black dog in the hut. We visited a crater. We ate banana sandwiches, ate volanco steamed boiled eggs, and drank hot tea and hot chocolate. And the sun started to rise.\nIt was a beautiful sunrise.\nAll the guides started explaining that Lombok is off to the right, but really, we just wanted to watch the grey becoming streaks of blue, which gave way to gasps of pink, before the darkness just seemed a memory, for morning had broken.\nWe explored again, putting hands over steam expelling from rocks, circling the crater.\nAnd then we descended.\nThis was the difficult part and took us longer than it took us to climb up. We were distracted by the beauty surrounding us, and lost our concentration at times, which caused a few slides!\nAll in all, it was a fantastic experience. I am so glad we did it. Not too hard for any child, but I would suggest that the guide stick to the child like glue and have a high experienced hiker to child ratio.\nHere are some \"lessons learned\"\n1) Bali Lines Tourist (as mentioned by Michaela, below) has the best price that I found. Pacific Tours was charging $95 USD pp.\n2) Bring your own water.\n3) Do not be intimidated. When we got out of our car, a man walked up to me and told me that the guide would do everything. He mentioned breakfast and told me to give the guide 100,000rupiah. I asked what was she buying, and he said breakfast. I asked what breakfast was, and he replied, \"bread, bananas, eggs and water\". I said that that was too much for a few items. He then said \"okay, 50,000 rupiah then\". I said I would buy the items. This displeased him very much. I understand markups in tourist areas, but not accounting for where the money goes makes me cross.\n4) do bring a warm long sleeved shirt. not for the hiking, for when you reach the top of mt batur.. a windbreaker would be better, you can rent them at the bottom, i believe.\n5) your guide will supply your torch, but a headlamp is very helpful because then you have both arms to swing free and hold as necessary.\n6) wander around the top. see the steam and rocks. it is really quite amazing.\n\ndefinitely a highlight of our trip."
(45) Warning: This is not for the faint-hearted, Acrophobia (those scared of heights), the unfit, or first time climbers.\n\nFacts: Above, 10,000 feet above sea level, #5 highest peak in Indonesia, #88 highest peak in the world. 6 hours from base to summit, and 6 hours descent (from the Besakih trail), 0 hours sleep. No technical climbing involved. Some parts of the mountain are more than 45 degree acute angles. Can be 10 degrees at summit (before wind chill), Many have died on the mountain.\n\nIf you've kept reading, then you're probably half way to the mountain summit already. Climbing is 50% mental. So if you can face your fears, have the will to overcome challenges, then this might be one of the most rewarding Bali experiences.\n\nThe greatest challenges come with the most inspirational and deserving rewards. Mount Agung certainly delivers on that. Climbing Agung was a great experience and very challenging, and it takes a lot of mental strength to get over the line.\n\nAdvice: Must have a guide, pack proper trekking shoes, pack gloves and warm gear, trekking pole, headlamp.
(46) Beautiful volcanic mountain in Bali island. I was almost trekking up to the peak but due to the weather we had to cancel and wait for 1 day. The next day we climbed up and it was worth of wait.
(47) we were really looking forward to this hike, as we love spending time in nature and we frequently do sunrise hikes back home, too. so we thought okay, why not in bali? might be a bit crowded, but we are only here once so lets do this.\nwell, we should have thought twice and read the bad reviews closely and taken them more seriously. THIS WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE EVER. there were literally THOUSANDS not hundreds of people. you hsd to queue to take your next step. guides were literlly carrying unfit visitors up the mountain. there were human excrements everywhere, to a point where it was just stinking on the way back down in the sun. we can handle a lot, but this exploitation of nature is just unbearable. don't go if you wanna keep your sanity walking up and down and if you dont wanna start hating every single tourist on bali.
(48) This is a fine walk but do not underestimate it! The walk up to the top from the temple will only take four or five hours depending on your fitness level (and if you got any sleep the day before: this is a night climb) but remember that although this is accessible, it is still a bona fide mountain.\nOK, this is nowhere near as testing as Mt Rinjani over on Lombok (which you can see once the sun crests the horizon) but it is far more than just a gentle stroll.\nAlso remember that this mountain is sacred to the Balinese so please, show a little respect and take your litter home with you.\nThe initial stages through the forest are warm and sticky as the humidity -even at night- is repressive. However, once on the higher slopes some people suffer from the cold so take a lightweight wind cheater. Also, trekking poles, whilst not essential, are certainly of great benefit.\nIf you put in the effort and hit the top just before dawn you will be awestruck by a beautiful sunrise gradually revealing more and more of Bali and beyond.\nComing down can be just as challenging but my friendly mountain guide had me in stitches of laughter by demonstrating the mountainside echoes with all sorts of comical noises. Remember to tip your guide generously, this is their livelihood.\nI booked through Bali Sunrise Tours and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.\nDo yourself a favour: have a night off the beer and make the effort. You won't be disappointed!
(49) They are from Germany , we went to mt.batur for trekking , Start departure from 1 am from the hotel till 2 pm it was really nice,,
(50) We climbed with a guide from wayan's group as many have previously. Our guide was awesome professional and caring. He offered us some black coffee his family grow and grind it. It is mightly powerful though! Our guide prayed on us and blessed us with water in Pasar Agung. We then climbed up in 3 1/2 hour, saw a breathtaking sunrise, froze almost to the bone on the top (high tech jacket + shirt + fleece not enough! !!), recovered with ready made noodles and started the descent. The descent was awful. We felt every step in our knees. Again our guide was amazing, he took my hand and drove me down quickly but firmly. We did it in 4 hours but without him I would have given up most surely. It takes stamina to get down because climbing up you have a goal, you're excited and motivated. But the descent is just endless and you are just worn out. Fortunately our guide took care of us, he found even the time time to help others and pick up the trash. He was so fast and competent on the mountain! Definitely recommend the wayan group! Finally I would comment on the hiking: it's not hiking it is climbing, at least the last part you will need both your hands to help lift you up. We did the easier and shorter part and the climbing itself is not only for pros but you need to be prepared (shoes and water and clothes) and medium-fit. Quadriceps will hurt couple of days. And most of all you will be fine if your guide is good.
(51) Two of us were on a budget so we decided to join a Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking group tour from one of the many tour operators in Ubud. At 2am we were picked up along with 4 other people but when you reach Mt Batur, a guide will be assigned to a group of 4 people max. Trek took about 2.5 hours up. Thought it'd be easy from what the tour operators said but my girlfriend had a pretty tough time climbing.\n\nOnce you reach the peak however, you'd find that every bit of effort to get up there was worth it. Stayed on at the peak for sunrise and light breakfast before we headed on back down. Our guide gave us 2 options, the conventional way down or the treacherous path with a view. Of course we chose the latter. No regrets. However after we got back to the starting point, we had to wait about 1.5hours for the remaining people to reach before our pickup could go. One of the bad things about being on group tours I guess.\n\nOverall, I'd say it's a good tour to go on if you're feeling adventurous and want something different to do on Christmas.
(52) This was one of the highlights of our trip. We booked through our hotel Batur Mountain View when we arrived and the trek was reasonably priced at 40 dollars each for pickup, hike and breakfast. We got up at 3.30 and began hiking at 4.30. We made it to the top at about 6 taking a few breaks. We are all health conscious but haven't done much sport for a few weeks because of traveling and flu and the climb was manageable. Two of us only had converse shoes. It was rally worthwhile. The views and experience were incredible. it was so exciting seeing everyone traipse up the mountain with torches and be part of it. The crater is amazing and the steam holes were fascinating. You cannot go to. Bali without doing this.
(53) We did not opt for trekking Mount Batur, but instead decided to get our driver to drive us up to Kintamani to watch the sunrise from there. We started at 2:30 am. It took a good 2.5 hours to get there along a narrow winding road. We reached around 5 am. We waited until 5:45 am when the sun started to first show its colors.\nIt was a bit chilly at the top (so be prepared with hats, scarves and jackets).\nThere was cloud cover so we didn't have a spectacular sunrise but we did get beautiful views of the three mountains, Mount Batur, Agung and Abang and we saw the early morning hikers making their way up Mount Batur - I don't think they had a better view than us and we were comfortably watching as we didn't have to hoof it up with all the other hikers. So this was a much more comfortable way to see the sunrise.\n\nAfter that we had a delicious buffet breakfast at the Amora (see separate review) where we had even more breathtaking views of the mountains.\n\nYou must go early though to see the mountains because by 11 am the fog sets in and obscures all views.
(54) There is Mount Batur on the one hand and Lake Batur on the other. Together, they create an extraordinary area with breathtaking views.\nI didn't trek or go near the lake, I just admired them from above and thought they were amazing. There are still some traces from the latest eruption and although the villages surrounding the mountain seem to have been quite affected by the lava, people continue to live in the area.\nI don't think it is very touristy, so here you can get some peace and quiet.
(55) Mt Batur sunrise tour cost Rp$350,000 per person. Not an easy trek but not too tough either. I find it moderate. Be mentally prepared to walk on volcanic sand and loose volcanic rocks which can be challenging as you do not have a firm footing. Wear good trekking shoes and a jacket which is both wind and water proof as it is cold up there especially while waiting for sunrise. Bring a T-shirt to change if you want to as you will perspire a lot. Toilet cost Rp$5,000 per entry. Bring your own torch or if you have those lights that can be strap around your forehead, it would be best. Don't forget sunblock and hat as there is no shade at all. While climbing in the dark (4am), do rest to catch your breath and enjoy the stars. Take it easy after the sunrise. You can choose the short, medium or long tour. I took the long tour which ended at 11am. Great scenery but quite a bit of walking. I am extremely grateful to the 2 Tegal Sari staff who carried fruit, sandwich, egg, water, coffee and tea for me all the way up. One staff is much more knowledgeable and professional than my guide. The other is climbing Mt Batur for the 1st time.
(56) We wanted to climb Mount Batur without a guide. The tours for at least 350k per person (from Ubud) including 2 slices of toast for breakfast didn't seem so tempting to us anyway. We went there by motorbike at 4am and were immediately received by a local guard asking us if we had a guide, where he is and so on. It seemed more like an examination. In the end he got pretty angry and wanted to see our booking bill which we didn't have. The situation was pretty tense. Finally we were brought to an office where someone gave us the option to either pay 600.000 IRP for a guide or to leave. We left, as the situation was quite uncomfortable and we think 600.000IRP is far too much for leading you on a path you can not fail, simply because of the masses of tourists walking up in line.\nIf one needs the transport to the Batur, booking the tour might be an option, but besides we think it is not okay to forbid access to the Batur without paying 600.000 IRP or more.
(57) Left Seminyak at 1.30am, reached the base of Mt Batur at 3.30am.\n\nThere are 2 routes up the mountain, our guide brought us to a easier but longer route as compared to where the majority of human traffic will climb. It is the same route as people use it when descending from the mountain.\n\nMy route is flat ground 3/4 of the time until the last point where I have to climb up the volcanic rocks.\n\nThe last 45mins to ascend to the mountain top was the torturous of all. The terrain is rocky, slippery and drains up all your strength. I am 5 feet tall and will require almost 45 degrees or higher of my knees to reach up to the next rock.\n\nI reached the 1000m at 6am and it was freezing cold.\nRequired a good windbreaker and trekking shoes.\nDo check the weather on iPhone prior to departure.\nI have checked that it will be cloudy and turns out to be true.\nNo sunrise at 7am as the fog was real bad.\n\nBe careful of the peddlers who will pass you bottled drinks into your hands when you reached the top. They will extort for r.p 50k for a bottle of Pocari sweat.\n\nI was dead exhausted even though I deem myself to be pretty fit but I couldn't make it for the next ascend of 700m up the 2nd peak. Anyway, it was too foggy and dangerous for other people to ascend thus majority had to turn back so I was lucky for not attempting. haha\n\nDescending the mountain was way tougher than climbing up. My legs were shaking uncontrollably as I tried to squat, bend or sit to take a step down. I slipped a few times and I saw a few injured people who got bruises & cuts on their limbs as well. Need a walking stick and good trekking shoes. My friend's safety boots were completely damaged and he had to walk barefooted down. Thus, do bring extra shoes for just in case.\n\nTook a lot of breaks before I was able to make it to the top and down the mountain. Thus, if you are not fit do not attempt.\nMy legs ache for several days before I am able to walk normally again.
(58) Many people climb Mt. Batur at all hours of the morning to see sunrise from the top. We began our climb at around 4:30AM, and it was plenty of time to make our way up at our own pace, and still have some time at the top before sunrise began.\nFirst, I will warn you that it is definitely not an easy hike. If you are in bad shape, or have any sort of injuries, I would recommend skipping this attraction. If you are in decent shape and are willing to give it a shot, then go for it!\nI suggest you bring some fairly warm clothes to wear on the hike because surprisingly, it is actually quite chilly around the mountain, and at the top in the dark as well. Keep in mind, however that it is Bali, so you want layers, and nothing too heavy to carry.\nIf you go with a guide (which I did), they provide flash lights, and they lead the way for you. At the top, they provided us with a breakfast of hard boiled eggs and a banana sandwich. It was really nice having a warm breakfast when we arrived at the top. If you choose to go on your own, I recommend bringing something to eat, as it is around breakfast time by the time you make it up. Also, definitely invest in a flash light. There are plenty of people walking up the mountain on the same path, so it won't be difficult to figure out where you are going.
(59) Nothing to say about the view that is very nice.\nWe did the day climbing arriving there at 9.30am. Once arrived they charged us 350k rupies (after negotiation only 50k saved) (MORE THAN 20 EUR PER PERSON) and giving us a very young guide that didn't know English and could not explain ANYTHING about the trip but just indicating the road that was already very clear. The mountain itself was not too bad but full of litters and garbages all around that in my opinion ruined the experience (in Italy such shameful ruined environment was not possible to find anywhere).\nThe question is : what you are offering with 20 euro ? NOTHING AND ITS A SHAME! The guide was literally running and during the descent was hard to follow her such that my girlfilrfend falled down and hurt herself ( the track si very slippery).\nPlease avoid wasting money and fueling this shameful experience. Its a theft, robbery organized by local and no respectful people.\nHoping that some people will use brain and not giving 5 stars just for a good foto on Instagram because this is not tourism it's just being stupid and cheated. The max I can do is giving 0 stars with the hope that someone will read this and understand.\nPLEASE STAY AWAY!
(60) We went there for lunch, its very nice to see the mountain.\nNice lunch, and not so many people\nWhen you do such a travel, you also see something of Bali