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(1) this adventure is really great, we had to wake up around 12:30 AM so they will pick us up at 1 am, then we had to drive for like two hours, then we took a breakfast, and then start climbing for 2 or 3 hours, till we arrive to the top of the volcano
(2) The view is amazing. You get to eat buffet lunch by the Volcano. It was my first and it was a wonderful experience. Food prices can be discounted. Do not forget to haggle. I brought it down to more then 60% of the asking price. :-)
(3) 2 hours trek to reach the top of the volcanic mountain for sunrise\nPros:\n1. Great view of sunrise. Nearby villages look very picturesque from top\n2. A fun trek in dark, moderately difficult (descend requires more energy)\nCons:\n1. For first time visitors, guide is recommended who was very costly\n2. The place was crowded when we visited (a Sunday in July 2016)\nOverall, highly recommended for the view
(4) We dined as we enjoyed the views of this volcano. There are very fertile areas, areas of black volcanic sand and a fantastic looking lake. The views are well worg visiting for.
(5) Lots of tours for sunrise, bike riding lots of activities. All well run .\nBe prepared to climb it's very very challenging.. I certainly underestimated how difficult it would be and I'm of reasonable fitness.\n
(6) I didn't sleep at all and got picked up at 1am from Kuta and went straight to the meeting point with our tour guide. It took me 2 hrs to hike to the top and less than 1 hr to go down yet more challenging.( Thanks to my guide help otherwise i would fall numerous times on the way down..it was scary ). Luckily it wasn't raining and the mountain was covered by clouds after 30' I arrived so I was able to catch the sunrise. Well, the view was so so so so stunning it was beyond my imagination. I have never seen anything like this before. The hike was tough but its worth it. I highly recommend for those who had a little bit of hiking experience and don't forget to wear proper hiking shoes !!!
(7) Well, This is my first review in my vacation, I am not really sure I can write well in word what actually experienced. For my friend thank so much getting in touch with Jezzn and his team arranging our trek to mount Batur lately. It was totally wroth it!! Bali has beautiful places but Jezzn and team made our trip memorable one. Me and 5 of my   had nest time in Bali. His WhatApps is +6281904082208.\nThis is my experienced during my trip On Batur volcano, Jezzn and Putu was in time picked up at our hotel in Canggu, it too about 2 hours to reach the base of volcano, Jezzn and Made was our guide trekking guide. Around 03.40 Am we started off, it was drizzle but lucky Jezzn prepared us RAINCOAT. Initially the trek was easy half way but later on it was more steep and slippery, it not really difficult.\nIn every single step, jezzn and Made care about us, took our own break. Jezzn really understand about our condition, we are beginner young and have no experienced trek yet so they didn't hurry us at all they gave us our time. Jezzn and Made really knowledgeable, they explain all about volcano and the area of it in more detail. We are amazed after reaching the trek, views was breathtaking, stunning well. Sceni of Lake Batur, seeing a live crater, live volcanic kitchen, wonderful sunrise and the amazing breakfast on top of the hill while enjoying views. This is places must you visit if travel to Bali for sure.\nI was lear few of Balinese word from Jezzn and Made, one I remember is MATU SUKSME, Thank you, NGADJENG, Eat, and TRENE, Love. Jezzn and Made is the best guide ever, they knows how to treat their costumers and they know what we want they deliver well. They very friendly, punctual, respect, hard work and always in time. For sure if you are visiting Bali I and my   highly recommended Jezzn and Made for your trekking guide. If you need any assistant or asking about them do not hesitate to contact us via TripAdvisor account.
(8) Mount Batur tour is one of the must visited sights seeing activities in bali. We took lunch at the amora, Bali restaurant which has a wonderful view to the volcano. Worth the long journey from kuta beach area.
(9) Cool volcano. We missed sunrise due to the cloud. It is a slow climb, not because it is hard but because the amount of people. It is more of a queue to the top. The crater is worth a see.
(10) I am 20 years old and don't often exercise. I'm not very fit and I found the way up so challenging. My boyfriend on the other hand enjoyed it! At many points I wanted to give up, our guide Made was amazing. He helped me by holding my hand almost the whole way and allowed me to take as many breaks as possible (I needed a bunch). He kept pushing me and let me walk slow. Eventually we made it to the first point and once the sunrise started I forgot all the pain I was in!! Incredibly beautiful. I enjoyed the way down and seeing the views. Way down does require balance and I would suggest bringing some snacks and a lot of water!! Thank you Made!! Absolute highlight of our trip.
(11) This is my second time visiting Mt Batur. We had lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking Mt and Lake batur and it was beautiful, peaceful and serene. Highly recommended :)
(12) Great hike up Mt Batur in the darkness to see the sunrise from the top. We had a great young guide, Jero, from Bali Volcano Tours. The tour was reasonably priced, and included transport to Kintamani, the services of Jero to urge us on and give us a helping hand up the steep bits of the volcano, then later a lunch at the hot springs before the drive back. A magical view from the top as we watched the sun break through the dawn. Take sturdy walking shoes though, and a walking stick too! Well worth a visit. Gwen and Nancy from Namibia
(13) Dormant volcano amidst a beautiful lake…have a meal or sip coffee in one of the restaurants overlooking Mount Batur and watch the scenery in awe…
(14) I did the tour to the top of Mount Agung in mid April to experience the sunrise from up above.\n\nIt was absolutely phenomenal and the hike in the middle of the night was more than worth it. Therefore, I would recommend everybody who is physically healthy to do it!\n\nRegarding the hike itself:\nI got picked up at my hotel on midnight. Then we started off at 2 am in the morning. After a short prayer at the temple the first hour of the hike is done in the jungle. The second hour of hiking will lead you up to the end of the vegetation line. Then you'll have another two hours of hiking bare rock. The last part of the hike was challenging since it's about 40 degrees steep and eventually you will need to use your hands as well. The way downhill will mostly put stress on your knees but is relatively easy.\n\nAs an experienced hiker (grew up in the Swiss Alps) I would say the hike to the top of Mount Agung was of medium difficulty. Anybody who isn't afraid of height, is physically healthy and at least a bit conditioned (7 hours of hiking in total) can do it! However, being prepared is highly recommendable (see bottom part of the review)\n\nRegarding the organization of the hike: Since having a guide is mandatory DON'T book the tour with your hotel or some agency.\nI booked a local tour guide called Wayan Dartha directly via Whatsapp (google him and check his page). Not only can you support the local people there, but also you will receive many advantages as compared to tours booked through other channels:\n- It's cheaper (I payed 140$ which isn't that cheap, but I was alone. The more people you are the cheaper it gets obviously. My hotel wanted 200$!!)\n- you can easily book the tour via WhatsApp (responsiveness of Wayan was great)\n- pickup from and drop-off at the hotel is included\n- he lives directly beneath the mountain and will tell you about the weather conditions two hours before pickup time. In case of bad conditions the tour can be rescheduled without any extra charge (this is extremely valuable since you don't want to do the hike when it's raining)\n- food for the hike plus breakfast with tea and coffee on the summit is included\n- flashlight and stick will be provided by Wayan\n- lastly Wayan is an outgoing and really cool dude. I had a great time and he can answer basically any question related to Bali (since he's also a normal tour guide is knowledge is huge!)\n- he's a good singer :-) (had sung some balinesian music every now and then which was fun)\n\nGeneral recommendations/hints regarding equipment:\n- long pants\n- hiking shoes or a good running shoe (did it with a Nike Free)\n- warm clothes (at the top it's super cold prior to sunrise)\n- raining jacket
(15) It was a bit hard climbing to the top at night, but in the end it was really worth it. The view is stunning when the sun goes up.
(16) As a singapore citizen (a metropolis with no mountains) i didn't have any experience with mountain trekking and what to expect. Albeit, it turned out to be an incredible experience - challenging but definitely worth it.\n\nWe hired a tour guide online (there are many companies online ranging around the same price) to guide us through our journey. I paid about 88 SGD (inclusive of transport, breakfast and hot springs thereafter).\n\nThe drivers picked us up from our villa at about 2am - please ensure that you are wearing long pants, proper trekking shoes and pullover/windbreaker. Our tour guides provided us with sufficient water which was great. We arrived at the starting point at about 4.30am. It was pitch dark with no man-made lights around. Our tour guides handed us long wooden canes and torches for the trekking. Do take note that there is no toilet at the the peak of the mountain so it would be best for you to use the lavatory before you start your journey (especially for women).\n\nThereafter we started trekking. As Singaporeans and first timers we were definitely taken aback when we realized there were no visible guided paths up the mountain. To my fellow co-culture  , please do some warm-ups and basic exercises to prep yourselves for the climb. The second half of the trek was pretty challenging as it got really steep and sandy (minimum solid surface to get a good foothold). There are no safety gears so if you are on the heavy side, be prepared to have some slips and falls (hence the recommendation to wear long pants). Do not rush up the climb. Take your time and follow the pace of the tour guide. We stopped about 4 - 5 times during our 2.5 hours of journey to catch our breathe and drink water. Our tour guide was immensely accommodating - constantly helping and encouraging us. In all honesty, it wasn't a long journey but it was definitely taxing on the legs. If you are familiar with trekking, this should be a easy one to conquer.\n\nWhen we got to the top, it was about 6 - 6.30am and we got to enjoy the magnificent view of the sun rising over the horizon. There were quite a number of people around but it didn't bother us because there was so much to see, admire and take in. The peak of mount batur is truly a picturesque paradise so be prepared to whip out your cameras and snap away. Or you could just sit over on the benches and appreciate the beauty of mother nature at 1717m high.\n\nBreakfast: Tea, half boiled (steamed naturally in the mountains) eggs and bread with banana slices. I think it would be inappropriate to expect a fancy breakfast at a place supposedly meant to be natural. So, try not to be fussy.\n\nOverall, this was an experience of a lifetime for my   and I. Highly recommend young adults to embark on this adventure when they visit bali.\n\nThe trip back down was not easy feat especially since we were all exhausted from the morning climb. But it gets easier if you keep moving at a consistent speed.\n\nOur tour guides brought us to the hot springs which was part of the package we bought. Personally didn't enjoy the hot springs because i felt that it was very poorly maintained. Especially the amount of bees and insects flying around. But some of my   were pretty fearless about such things and enjoyed the warm springs which overlooks the surrounding mountains. I guess this will depend on the individual's preference.
(17) We'd heard so much about how great Batur was, so we were willing to do the 2AM start. The experience was a total let down though, and we regretted going.\n\nIssues:\n-Start time: After being picked up at 2AM, we stopped on the way to Batur for \breakfast\", which was a kind of crepe. While being fed can be nice, we all would have preferred an extra half hour of sleep over this.\n-It's not really a traditional \"hike\": Getting to the top does require going vertical, but it doesn't feel like a hike. As you approach the mountain's base, you can see a steady stream of headlamps leading all the way to top. The entire way up, you're essentially in a line, taking a step when the person in front of you does as well. That being said, part of the reason that it's so slow is that tons of people come in totally inadequate clothing. You're going over volcanic soil, you need real shoes.\n-The guide doesn't offer anything: You're required to hire a guide to go up Batur. Due to the above point, the guide does play any role in navigating you up the mountain. Ours was actually out of shape and kept requesting breaks on the way up. We didn't get any information about the mountain or its importance from our guide either. On the way down (which is a less intuitive path), our guide actually ran ahead of us, out of sight!\n-Breakfast on top of the mountain: Though you've already stopped for a 2:30 AM crepe, you're promised breakfast on top of the mountain too. When we got to the top, our guide instructed us to take a seat and said he would be back with our food. 45 minutes later he returned with breakfast: two untoasted pieces of white bread and a hard boiled egg. From members of the group who had gone searching for him, we learned that he and other guides had spent that time sitting in a shack with a heater.\n-There is no guarantee of a view: This bit was expected. No person controls the weather, and higher altitudes are certainly subject to more cloud cover than the beaches. The clouds did not break one bit for us, but again, we knew that was a possibility. If we had understood the overall negatives of the \"tour\" as a whole, we wouldn't have make the trip knowing that a sunrise was not for sure.\n-It is wayyyy overpriced: Not just overpriced by Bali standards. $50-100 USD would have been too much to pay for that experience in the US.\n-It's hard to get the most out of the rest of the day: We got back and were super tired from the early morning. Much of that day became a lost cause.\n\nPositive: There are some monkeys that you can see on the way down"
(18) This is a huge tourist trap. We went on a tour as it seems to be impossible without one due to the mafia. The walk up was not too hard, it is a straight forward path. However a few generally unfit/smokers did struggle. The walk however was hugely ruined by the amount of people. You are head to toe with the person in front. Everyone has to go at the same speed as there are so many people. The guide said about 1000 people do it everyday. It is ridiculous. At the top the view was average especially for Indonesia. We have seen far better sights. The breakfast was not as described, no cooking food in volcanoes etc just some eggs, banana and bread. It’s also horrific going back as all the tourists go at once. It takes forever to get back to Ubud. Ijen/Bromo/Berastagi are far better. Don’t waste your money and support the mafia guides.
(19) One of the most impressive natural sights you will ever see. Standing at the edge of one massive volcano and looking at another one that is inside the caledra surrounded by a lake - breathtaking. We drove around the lake through the villages. The locals are friendly and the place doesn't have a commercialised feel. The locals keep pushing you to see some local cemetery. We didn't go as we didn't feel like observing their deceased relatives hanging in the trees. The whole place gets a bit scary in the evening actually. But its totally worth the trip!
(20) The hike up to Mount Batur was kind of challenging especially when you encountered steep slopes and you do not have anything to hold onto except walking stick provided by your tour guide. The view was simply amazing & we were really lucky to see the sun rise. The weather was foggy at first but it was cleared later on.\n\nThe tour guide was kind n helpful. The guide will take care of you and help you whenever you needed help. It's definitely a must go when you are in BALI !!
(21) i went to kintamani and then visit this site of batur mountain.\nfor me, the view its not too amazing. but its ok. because we can have lunch in front of batur mountain. around kintamani there's alot of restaurant to choose. i reckon choose for the restaurant that have an amazing view to see batur mountain. dont worry about the food, because for me all the restaurant have an avergare taste of food. not bad as long we can sit down and enjoyed the view. that's the important thing, i guess. dont forget to bring your camera. :) *cheers
(22) It was my first experience trekking/hiking. I am generally fit (although not a gym person). It's not an easy trek for me. It's generally quite steep for incline. but my guide helped me through some slippery and steep rocky parts. Left our hotel @ seminyak at 2am. Reached there around 4am and started the hike. Took us 1hr40mins to get to the top, we stopped about 5 times along the way to catch our breathe. We didn't reach the summit but only the second part. Our guide said it would take another 45mins for us to get to summit and by the time, the sun would have risen. So we just waited at the second part for the sunrise. It was a good view from there as well. You can buy a hot drink (IDR 30,000) up there. It's windy and cold up there so bring a jacket, wouldnt need it while climbing though.\nThe way down was easy and really effort-less for me. Just be careful of slippery rocks. there're parts where you literally have to \ rock-ski \" or \"rock-slide\" . But nothing dangerous.\nOverall, a very nice experience and a must-try!"
(23) This was the highlight of our trip to Bali.\n\nWe had wrestled with the cost and it did end up being fairly expensive, even after negotiations. In the end we did it all, and were very happy.\n\nFrom Seminyak our driver was waiting in the lobby well before we arrived, was very pleasant, there were not demands for money etc, he arrived at the start point in great time, giving us plenty of information about what was happening, local entrance tolls were paid from his pocket, we climbed the mountain with the exceptionally patient Bazir who then left us to enjoy our peaceful surrounds while ensuring breakfast was done. The breakfast while simple was not stingy and the hot boiled eggs were 'gold' and warm banana sandwiches a memorable touch.\n\nAfterward a wonderful sunrise and plenty of pictures and monkeys, Bazir explained the eruption history of the volcano and we returned to the waiting car.\n\nI had arranged a package of hot springs and coffee plantation visit and our driver walked us through these, paying the entry price (hot springs) end waiting patiently. The hot (warm) springs was a nice recouperation after the climb and we had some lunch here, although don't expect to much!\n\nThe coffee plantation was exceptional, offering free samples of there Many coffees and teas and a great education into the many plants they have and use on the property. Prices of anything you buy from the shop more than compensate for their time and efforts though.\n\nFurther notes: Reviews are how these folks make their contacts, so they are very keen for good reviews, this keeps everyone honest and that's why I've left this review.\nI contacted Bazir directly on whatsapp on +6288760381082 and he responded very quickly.\nHe uses his dad as the driver so you know there's no miscommunication here.\nBazir is not keen on adding extras to your package as he gets paid for guiding you up the mountain, everything else is just to keep you happy, so you can be assured he's not trying to package deal you into greater profits.\nThere are 2 hot springs side-by-side, we went to the cheaper one, your call.
(24) Beautiful view of the lake and the volcano.! Have seen more scenic hills and lake, but I was excited because it was my first visit to a \volcano\".!!!\nWe took a day long taxi ride from Kuta to Mount Batur (including Ubud, Temple Besakih etc.) on 24th April, 2016\nI regret not doing the trek to the top. Publicity about the trek is less in Kuta.\nInformation about the volcano itself is hard to get from locals at Kintamani. Year of last eruption was varying from person to person."
(25) First off I'll premise this with the fact that I am not an experienced hiker - However, my partner loves it and when we decided to go to Bali, it's something that she really wanted to do so I agreed.\n\nIt completely exceeded my expectations. The hike is by no means difficult, and the view is spectacular. Left our hotel at 1:30am from Canggu and saw sunset. It was cloudy, however we managed to get a 2 minute window where the cloud cleared and we got some pretty amazing photos.\n\nMake sure you bring a jacket, it is freezing.
(26) its a long drive but its worth it. The view of the caldera is mesmerizing. Ask a tour guide to point out the village where the first balinese people came from and about the fragrant trees that only grow in that area. Also eat a great buffet meal at the restaurant perched on top, at the far right of the village. it has exterior balconies and the view is outstanding
(27) Just kick yourself out of the bed and go for it, if you think you are reasonably fit. I was pretty nervous when on a previous day we met a dutch couple and the guy told that the trek is extremely challenging, its more of rock climbing. I actually visualised climbing a rock with the use of gear. Ok, its not. Moreover I was worried to sacrifice my sweet sleep.\n\nWe were picked up at 01:30 AM sharp from our hotel in Kuta. With one and half hour drive we reached at the base of mountain, locally known as Kintamani while Batur is the village name. We were surprised to see hordes of tourists gathered at the base to take the trek. Within minutes we started with torch given in our hand. Only two of us and the guide who accompanied. The guide was decent chap , talking to us continuously - probably keeping us awake. The early morning air was crisp and chill. The early part of walk crossed thru tomato, onion fields. The climb got harder within no time. Basically its quite uneven and steep, making us exert. I am moderately active thru out the week. What I could notice is the sand/ dust over there does not carry normal brown colour; but looks more like ash left out after the wild fire. No wonder you are walking thru volcano hit region. My friend slipped twice and hand injury. The guide was quick enough to lend first aid. Around 05:15 we reached the top and immediately secured a perfect seat for sunrise view. There were tonnes of people waiting eagerly for the moment. As we glimpsed down the mountain, we could see serpentine queue holding torch lights making their way to the top. It was damn windy so a good pullover or something to cover your ears is a must. The sunrise view is spectacular so is the batur lake view. After sunrise we visited the crater where you can still see the steam coming out of creavisis!\n\nWalk down is a different route and interesting as it passes thru thick tall greenery. We did tip-off the guide who was good companion for those 5 hours.
(28) Getting up early to brave the drive up to this magnificent location was well worth the trip & made memorable moments. There is a way to beat the long human queue - that is getting up early. You may even be rewarded with a stunning background of Mighty Mt Agung getting tinged with the rising sunlight to fill your photos & memories of Bali.
(29) Had a great day tour with a private driver who took us to various sites and mt batur and lake batur. We view the volcano and lake from the restaurant we stopped at for lunch. There had been some rain and low cloud when we got there but not long after the cloud lifted and we had a magnificent view. If you only do this trip once it is worth it. It is a lovely drive through the villages and you get to see the real Bali not all the touristy areas..the vendors outside the restaurant are pretty persistent.. one of the women admired my lipStick and wanted me to give it to her as a gift!! Tried to barter a t shirt in exchange but she wasn't up for that so no lippy for her!!!
(30) We hiked up to the summit from Pasar Agung with our nearly 12 year old. Didn't do much research, and in retrospect I am glad, because sometimes ignorance really is a bliss. Hiking in the darkness is a good thing, because you do not realize what you are doing. I think our daughter would've been discouraged if she had seen the mammoth task ahead as we inched our way up.\n\nThe intensity of the hike up came as a surprise to all of us, although we are all pretty fit. The whole trek is at a steady incline from the get-go, and gets steeper and more challenging every step of the way. I would not attempt it without a guide.\n\nOur daughter shed a few tears of exhaustion at some point, but she pushed on and now says the experience was one of her all time favorites. I would not bring a child under the age of 10, and even then only a sporty kid who truly enjoys hiking, physical effort & challenges, and isn't scared of heights.\n\nNo matter how hard the climb, the sunrise and views from the top are completely worth it, as is the feeling of achievement. We had a fantastic weather with no wind and clear skies.
(31) We did the 3AM hike to the very top peak, which is further uphill from the sunrise deck. It was physically challenging (and I am an avid runner), and mentally challenging as the path was very steep, too close to the edge for my comfort, and a bit unstable with loose soil and rocks. I'm lucky the uphill portion was too dark to see b/c if I would have seen how close we were to the edge I probably wouldn't have continued. But, the feeling you get as the sunrises over the mountains with the mist on the lake and the ocean in the backdrop, made it all worth it. A few things I wish I would've planned ahead for... bringing your own flashlight, because your guide will offer one but they end up charging you afterwards. Dress in layers, it was quite chilly on the climb up, but once the sun is up the Bali humidity sets in. Pants are better than shorts b/c of all the brush/close rocks. Pack your own water and snacks, they will sell it on the hike but not until you are 3/4ths of the way up and it's quite expensive. Our guide was wonderful, and it looked like others on the hike were enjoying their guides as well. I'm glad we did this, and definitely recommend it for anyone who is up for a challenging and rewarding morning.
(32) My pickup was perfectly on time, and the trip north is fast and with a Bali driving specialist. After you receive your food and safety awareness speech with an introduction to your guides, off you go. Be prepared for pure hike. The guides are aware of everyone in the group and make sure that it all goes well for each and every skill level. I assure you that the outcome at the top is worth the time. I recommend a thin shirt for the climb, a long sleeve for the time on top, and another thin shirt for the descent. Bring a lot of water and keep it in your hand. We were lucky to be able to have an amazing, very knowledgeable guide. I also had the fortune to mix with many other groups on the way up and was able to speak to many guides. They all seemed very friendly and many of them were singing. Bring an extra banana, if you want to make a new friend at the top.
(33) I did a less common trip, which was the combined Sunset and Sunrise tour on AirB&B.\n\nThe trek up was done at the much more respectable time of 2.30pm in daylight. It is not an easy trek, but even though I'm not exactly the fittest person around, I made it in about 3 hours. This allowed plenty of time to have a drink and snack at the top, get the camera gear out and find the best spot for sunset photos. At this time, there were about 20 people up the volcano, all there for the sunset and to see the thermal vents, which are very cool (not in e temperature way though).\n\nCamping over night, there were 6 others plus guides and the food was great - fresh fish from the lake below the volcano.\n\nIn the morning, I left my tent 30 minutes before sunrise and it was cloudy. However this didn't stop me noticing the several hundred (my guide estimated a \usual\" 500) people who had trekked up for the sunrise. Being that the top was far to crowded, especially with Instagrammers doing fish pouts and V signs, I wandered back to my tent, about 10ft blow them and got some shots of the sun when the cloud eventually cleared.\n\nWe waited for the crowds to move on to the thermal vents and take their turn whilst we make our way back down the volcano in peace an quiet and in much less time than it took to get up it.\n\nTotally worth doing. Unfortunately my guide was not a weather god, and cloud is a big risk, but in between the clouds, the views are spectacular, you just have to bear with it and keep your fingers crossed."
(34) We were all above 40 and 50 with teens around 17/18. Unfortunately we got late to get there and missed the sunrise but our kids enjoyed it.\nThis isn't an easy climb if you aren't a regular at the gym or in great physical form.\nMost of us had aches and pains the next day and some walked funny too :)\nIt's a must do if you are supremely fit or young. Starts at 2 am from Nusa Dua and ends around at 12 noon at your hotel. Volcanic boiled eggs are served with bread and hot tea or coffee.\nThis was our first active volcano trek and it was an awesome experience. We could see the steam coming out of the craters and the lake around it is simply pristine\nSo go enjoy it while in Bali.
(35) We booked the trek through our villa and I am glad we did. Talking to a few people at the top, it sounded like they took the cheap option and that is exactly what they got! Our guide picked us up from the villa and then we drove to the base of the volcano. It was early in the morning and was a little fresh so when they say to bring a jacket this is definitely a good idea. For my partner and I (who I would say are of average fitness) this trek was quite easy. We did notice that many groups were stopping along the way so they do allow for all fitness levels, but we pretty much powered from the top to the bottom in around an hour. It is dark so you do need a torch but the walk itself isn't too dangerous. From what I understand it is packed year round so getting up the top first is your best bet for a good seat to experience the view. Again, it is cold once you reach the top so that jacket comes in handy. Most tours offer some breakfast, but don't expect anything too fancy as many people ended up with dry bread and a boiled egg! When the sun rises it is worth the early morning start but if it wasn't a clear morning it wouldn't be as beautiful. Again the walk down is relatively easy, but we took off before the crowd so you don't get stuck behind the slower people. Enjoy the additional experience of the monkeys that come out once the sun comes up and the dogs that walk along with you as you trek to the top.
(36) Me and my friend went for this mount batur trekking, it was surreal and such an amazing experience. Our trekking guide is very helpful and he is very sweet his name is karma, he always make sure that we safe. So thanks to him we had really really great experience and enjoyed the magnificent sunrise view. Very recommended to do this trip when u come to Bali.
(37) I’m an avid smoker and lover of the booze and it was a very chilled hike.\nAfter reading previous reviews I was under the impression I would be facing something that would give Mt Kilimanjaro a run for its money.\nBut it was much easier than I thought, the pace is slow because of the amount of people which made the hike even easier.\nIt gets steep but I’ve climbed stair cases that are more tiring.\nYou’ll be fine 👌🏻\n
(38) Mafia aside, people who complain there were clouds (really??) aside, this trek was very underwhelming.\n\nIn my head I envision a tranquil spot where I could have a good think and view of the sunrise. Not the case. Hundreds of people are herded up the mountain like cattle. Hard to find a quiet spot at the top. Locals were being so loud in the huts and some people even trying to sell things.\n\nI should have researched this first but I was sad to see there was visibly no lava in this active volcano ... Just a little warm mist.\n\nTrail is VERY slippery even when not wet due to many many many small loose rocks. Many people with minor cuts and scrapes. I bailed once too and I'm a seasoned hiker.\n\nIf you have hiked before then I don't recommend this tour. So many better spots to see a sunrise.\n\nTip: it's really cold at the top don't forget a jacket and a warm hat if u have one (trust me I'm Canadian and I was really happy I brought my hat)\n\nOur guide and driver were lovely but I just can't get over how many humans were there as well as the unexciting volcano. Underwhelming. Surprised more people didn't feel this way according to these stellar reviews
(39) I went on this trek with three friends of mine who were of varying degrees of fitness. The least was someone who has not exercised regularly at all, however they are in ok physical shape. You start in the early early morning and the terrain is not easy, however nor is it challenging. It is very steep at points and whilst it is several hours of steep hiking/climbing - it can be done at a very slow pace. As was demonstrated by several rather obese members in other groups. Once at the top, there is a stunning view of the surrounding and the sunrise is lovely.\n\nThe only thing worth noting is the descent is not very easy, a bit treacherous but nothing that cannot be done at a slow pace and safely. I would recommend this for anyone, however for those very very out of shape (wheezing after running 100 metres) or afraid of heights and would panic if descending very steeply and slipping.
(40) Mount Batur is another one of the great must see's for tourists visiting Bali. One of the highest peaks on the island, it gives you wonderful views. There is also a nice lake, Lake Batur, that you can visit. Highly recommended!
(41) Amazing view with Agung mountain located in the east side of Bali island very nice place for take a picture
(42) This was a truly nice experience, the entry fee is very cheap and the forest scenery is quite nice!\nThe whole trekking will take you less than 1 hour and the location is very good too.
(43) I had climbed Mount Rinjani 6 mths prior to Agung. And I have to say its a pretty tough mountain. Unable to climb from Besakih due to a religious ceremony festival going on, I took the other alternative route which is via Dukuh Village with an overnight camp at base camp 2 at approx 1900m. It was a dry and hot season in early Oct so apply sunscreen here and then to avoid getting sunburn like I do. Was told by my guide, Wayan from Mudigoestothemountain,com that Agung is not as popular as Batur due to Batur having a nicer view (caldera) and natural mountain water. So, bring along lots of water and dehydrate yourself.\n\nAnyway, unlike rinjani who has a lot of climbers, the 4 of us are the only climbers on that day. So, its pretty calm and peaceful yet lonely on the other hand. Its true when they say its a tough climb. And I decided to end the climb at sunrise point 2, 300m prior to summit. And Im glad I did that decision cause my knees are getting jelly like, especially when going down is my weakness rather than going up. But still, the view is priceless! One can never get enough of it!
(44) Don't bother if not going to be a clear at the top. Got with a tour agency, get picked up early (2am) at hotel and drive to nearby mt batur and have breakfast and given water then drive on to the start point (Have to pay a little to use the gross toilets). Have a guide up the mountain who gives you a torch. Apparently this is low season but the path was packed beyond the point of enjoyment at times literally single file queue to the top. Takes about 2hrs up and the same back down. The views are worth it and lovely to watch the sunrise. Also given egg on bread at the top. Then walk down and our particular tour went to coffee tasting and the rice terraces on the way back to Ubud.
(45) Gunung Batur, located in Kintamani area, just direct your google map \Parkir Gunung Batur\" because if you didn't they will just direct you to a random place close to the mountain. You will have to pay IDR 120.000/person to climb the mountain\nIt is advised for you to arrive here at least on 4am so you can be on time for the sunrise.. We were a little too late, yet the view is still amazing\n\nYou can avoid over priced tour by just renting the car and go to the location by yourself"
(46) I really enjoyed this trek. You would only have to be seriously unfit to be unable to complete it. Even if you are not that fit, with a little self motivation and regular stops you will reach the top in 2 hours. The first part is easy and then it become a steep incline to get to the top. We did it as a sunrise trek and were fortunate with the weather to have relatively clear views at the top. It was worth doing but I have seen better views than the one at the top. There are no toilets at the top either. Plenty of monkeys there too to take pictures of. Be careful on decending as there are a lot of loose rocks and it is easy to lose your balance even if you are being careful. I recommend this experience.
(47) A family member who had climbed Mt Batur before and spent a year in Indonesia, urged us to make the trip to Kintamani and climb. We stayed overnight in the village and woke around 3:00 am. Hotels in the area overpriced, and the local guide service imposes a monopoly on the climb, so you are making a substantial contribution to the local economy. Climbing a volcano in the dark involves a lot of loose rock and becomes precipitous near the top but our guide (who in addition to the three of us had four others to chaperone) watched us like a hawk and was ready to offer a hand. We reached the top shortly before sunrise and it was chilly and crowded. We were seated on a blanket and served a banana sandwich on that peculiar green bread sold in Indonesia and a boiled egg. Hot tea was extra, which seemed odd. We had a glimpse of the neighboring volcano, enough to guess that on a clear morning it would be a spectacular view. The descent passed a steaming caldera, monkeys, and an old temple - scenic backdrop for photos. It was a memorable experience although there may be a bit of cognitive dissonance at play here: if you pay the fee, sacrifice sleep and huff and puff up the mountain , you tend to feel in retrospect that it must have been worth it.
(48) I did not do the hike, just viewed from the buffet restaurant. It was a nice view and good photo opportunities. Buffet was good food, too. Glad I made the stop to see this.
(49) My husband and myself went on this trek. It was wonderfully organised. We were picked up from our hotel right on 2:30 like we were told. Drove for an hour in a nice car with pillows. Once we arrived we were greeted by our guide who took us for our trip. My husband didn’t find this trek at all difficult, however he is quite fit.\n\nI on the other hand am not the fittest person and it really tested me climbing to the top. But the guide was amazing. He let me stop when I wanted to and he pushed me to get to the summit for the sunrise which I was very thankful for.\n\nThe view was worth every step ( The most stunning sunrise I have ever witnessed)\n\nOnce we arrived to the summit our guide cooked us breakfast which consisted of boiled eggs from the lava steam and banana sandwiches. He was even thoughtful enough to get TimTams (We are Australian) he then took us around the main crater and took photos of us.\n\nThe hike down, I found was the easiest part of my trip but it is very slippery and rocky. That being said we were able to run the whole way down.\n\nOverall, despite my lack of fitness, I would never trade the experience for anything.
(50) It was beautiful. The guides didn't offer much information about the volcano because they barely spoke English. But the views spoke for themselves.
(51) It was a challenging climb and I may have been a bit hungover from my birthday - probably not the best combination. The couple we climbed with and our guide were very tolerant of my slow and not so gracious climb to the top. It is fairly steep with not many places to rest. Reaching the top to watch sunrise through the clouds however was worth the pain I was going through. There was a lot of people at the top and it was freezing cold. Definitely a place to visit.
(52) I have been living in Bali for 3 months now and this was by far my favourite trip. The guides were super friendly and I loved the trip. The hike up takes only 1 1/2 hours (including water stops) To Be up for ☀️rise U should be at the parking around 4am. We didn't stay near the mountain we drove from ubud (takes about 1 hour and 15 mins). ☀️️rise was spectacular really nice clouds. And the the steam from the rocks had a super smell. Monkey were very friendly and tidak agressive.\n\nI was very surprised to see so many negative reviews on mt.batur.\n\nHighly recommended tours/guide company: gusti Bali tours.\n\nWe had a day trip including:\n\nMt.Batur\nBreakfast\nHot springs\nCoffee plantation\nWaterfall\nTemple\nLunch\n\nFor only 750'000 per adult.\n\nLovely trip!
(53) As with most if not all tours you leave your Ubud accommodation at around 2-2:30am. Our driver was late but this seems to be a common occurrence and there is plenty of time to get to the mountain. We had a stop off at a tea/coffee house for complimentary tea and coffee and a cold banana pancake. The stop seemed to serve little purpose and the toilets were local style (remember to bring your own toilet tissue and hand sanitizer, this is also important for the toilets at the base of the mountain). After this stop we continued our journey arriving at the start and meeting our guides, who were very pleasant and attentive.\nThe trek itself is definitely not 'easy' although this is subjective. If the pace is fast it will seem like torture. We had a guide at the front and rear of our party and quickly (after the 1st kilometre) the younger taller members of the group strode off with the lead guide, the rear guide stayed with us. The route is very steep in parts to the point of scrambling and there are a lot of loose rocks under foot, the incline and pace can make for quite an unrelenting journey. At least 2.5k of the ascent is on this loose ground and a reason why decent footwear should be worn. I saw at least one hiker wearing shower shoes, in fairness at the top, but I wouldn't recommend this. Even people in running trainers struggled due to the small loose rocks.\nWe had no sunrise unfortunately due to the clouds not clearing but the view was nonetheless spectacular.\nWalk down was tough as this was an equally relentless downhill slog, again without proper shoes this would have been very tough on the feet and unpleasant.\nTours from Ubud are around 300-350 rupees pp, we paid 300. I've seen some tours as high as 550-600 rupees pp, I'm not what you get for this as everyone seems to be offering the same format.\nThis review is not about any single tour operator as the issues are specifically related to the location not the operators.
(54) The hike is long, there is no way of getting around that. But if you are in pretty good physical shape, you will be ok. Wear shoes, NOT FLIP FLOPS!!!! There are sooooo many people that you stop a ton on the way up to wait for the slow pokes. We were quite annoyed with how poorly everything is communicated between organizing companies and staff. We stop in Ubud for some coffee, tea and a single pretty meh pancake. We stopped a few more times to pick things up and got two more people thrown in our van. It all seemed so unorganized considering this is a tour that cost a lot and happens every single day. Our tour guides were nice but didn't give us any information about what we were doing, where we were or history of the mountain. I guess we'll just have to google it to learn something about it. Definitely worth the trip!!!
(55) Climbing up in the dark was challenging and tough, but fun. The reward was reaching the top just as the sun appeared over the horizon - amazing. You get volcanic sand everywhere, but it is pretty interesting seeing the craters and actually feeling the heat of the volcano. Watch out for the monkeys.
(56) You set off at 1.30am and climb through forest and up vertical rock faces in the pitch black without any safety equipment for 4 hours till you reach the top! The top is unbelievably incredible, the views are breathtaking, but it's very physically demanding and dangerous. Whatever the other reviews say you HAVE to be physically very fit and strong! You are climbing 3500ft with just your bare hands and legs. One slip and\nthat's it!
(57) I went with Pineh tours, it cost me 500 000 rupiahs in July. Pineh's staff came to pick me up from my homestay in Amed the afternoon before the night's trek. Convenient and friendly ride through a beautiful forest. The driver even gave me a free (!!) tour around lake Batur - amazing temple by (almost in) the lake -, hot springs... I also got free accommodation until we all started off to the hike at about 3 am. After a classic banana pancake breakfast, we headed to the started point, like another 300 people ^_^\nFor the 4-hours hike up, I recommend that you wear hiking sandals or shoes, or at least something with some kind of grip. The guides wear simple running shoes but they do that every day. A girl in my group tried with Converse shoes, slipped many times and fell. Nothing major, but unpleasant for her. I had trekking sandals, OK for the grip but the path is very sandy and I had the feeling the whole mountain's gravels inside my shoes :). Was not too bad though.\nWhen we got to the top at about 6:30, I also was happy to have a wind-proof jacket with a hood.\nOne surprise too: after getting to the top, I naturally wanted to walk around the crater, but was told it was another hike with another fee. After some discussion, we convinced our guide to take us for a little extra money, but he was apparently not allowed to do so. Did not have time to investigate afterwards if it was true or not, but I certainly did not regret the tip I gave him afterwards.\nEnjoy :)
(58) We did the 4 hour hike up and down the mountain. It was 2 hours each way and it was much easier coming down than up (of course). I can't lie, I was not fully prepared for it. I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but about half way up I wanted to throw myself , or push one of my   (lol), off the side. Once we made it up, it was all good. We used Budaya Tours Bali and the guides were most helpful. We were fed breakfast and when dawn came, it was all worth it. The cost was about $70/person which seems a bit high, but considering they picked us up from the hotel, dropped us off, water throughout the trek, and breakfast, I think it was well worth it. They were even willing to go up a bit higher if you wanted to trek a bit more, which I declined.
(59) We took the Bali Eco Cycling Tour in Ubud and we were driven to a restaurant overlooking the Mt. Batur . It was a clear day and the view was spectacular ! After the breakfast , our guide spent at least 20 minutes providing us with info. and data about the geology of the area , the history of the eruptions and the impact of the volcano on the culture and ways of living of the people .\nA great way to see this part of Bali !
(60) Mt. Batur was one amazing hike. With the six of us (including the guide you get) it took about four and a half hours to hike. I recommend doing it at around five in the morning so you can get the sunrise and also because it is cooler. The walk was very hot which made the trip harder but we managed. It was worth it though. The view was breathtaking and you could see the inside of the volcano which was steaming a little. It is dormant though. I'd suggest this hike to teenagers and adults rather then kids.