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(1) My husband and I are both physically fit people, and the climb was challenging, especially descending the mountain. We were picked up from Seminyak at 1:00am and started our climb around 3am. We reached the summit about 2 hours later. You will need a guide, the pricing depends on your path of choice. We took the one circling the crater, it costs 500,000IDR per person. Flashlight and so-so breakfast is included, you can buy drinks at the top but the price is jacked up high, so bring your own. The path is rocky, sandy but obvious. First half of the journey is not that bad, it's like walking on a long foot path with a small incline. The second half of the journey was the tougher one, as it became very steep all of a sudden. Train yourself with some squat exercises before climbing this mountain, you will appreciate it. Some parts of the summit are very narrow, one slip of the foot and that's the end of you. Yes, this attraction is crowded. Expect about a hundred people on top. It can get quite noisy, which is frustrating, because it would be nice to have some peace and quiet at the summit. Bring a warm blanket and wear wind breaker, it gets very cold and windy at the top. The view is amazing, really, pictures cannot do it justice. Our guide was very soft spoken but was very serious when it came to our safety. If you are considering to go and this would be your first time, I would recommend it. You need to be prepared and be physically and mentally fit to conquer this mountain.
(2) We left home at 7 am and drove up to view Mount Batur.\nWe organised a taxi driver to take us for the day- aprox $50.\nWe got there early and did not pay entry fee.\nWe arrived at the small village that looks onto the volcano.\nThe restaurants all back onto the volcano and have stunning views.\nHeaps of restaurants to choose from.\nIt was a great introduction to the mountain- perhaps next time Ill trek up it.
(3) We went up and are at the restaurant the an amazing whole view of the mountain and lake, ate on the tables looking out aswell, the mountain is amazing and we wish we could of had time to do a sunrise climb, hopefully next time
(4) The beauty of the volcano has been spoilt by the littering and dirtiness at the top. The walk up is not enjoyable due to the constant stream of motorbikes going up and down pestering walkers to jump on for a ride - at a cost of course! The dust they kicked up is hard on the eyes and lungs, especially if you're walking up in the dark to catch the sunrise.\nIt costs $$ to use the toilet which is appalling given you cannot traverse the volcano on your own - you must use and pay for a guide.
(5) See my review on the sunrise tour of this mountain for my full views. Its a hike but the end results are well worth it
(6) I, my wife and 1.5 year old visited the kintamani point today. The view from the local restaurant is absolutely fantastic. It was our first time ever to see an active volcano in person so we were really thrilled. The local restaurant has a buffet which we opted for. The food and spread is okay nothing too great but food is not the main reason for the visit anyway. They have a lot of vegetarian options as well. If the sunrise trek to the summit of mount batur is not in your itinerary then a visit to the view point in kintamani village is a must.
(7) Beautiful day out and can only recommend to try for yourself. I had a lovely knowledgeable guide which made all the difference
(8) About a two hour hike up, Mount Batur was achievable even for someone like me who lacks stamina. This was my first hike ever so as challenging as it was at times, this is a really good hike for beginners.\n\nThe first half of the climb was not too bad. The challenging part was the second half of the climb which is a lot more steep than the first. I would highly recommend getting proper hiking shoes with a good grip. Another thing to note is that once you get to the peak, it gets really chilly so bring a jacket! The challenging part of the climb up is actually stamina. I did not train for this at all so I had to take a few breaks but the guides there are usually very accommodating and will ask you to inform them anytime you need rest.\n\nSpeaking of guides, be sure to get a local guide for the hike up. I read some reviews about the locals being quite hostile when you don't have a local guide but I can't confirm that. However, seeing that everyone had a local guide, it might be true.\n\nOnce you get to the peak, it's so so worth it especially if you get there before sunrise. There are locals selling hot drinks up at the peak. A cup of hot tea in the cold, watching the sunrise, and a splendid view of Mount Abang and Mount Agung. There's nothing like it. It can get pretty crowded up the peak but the view is just too amazing to care about everything else.\n\nThe challenge on the way back down was not so much the stamina, but balance. If you're not too keen on heights, it may be daunting because the way down is pretty narrow (like walking at the edge of the cliff half of the way down) and slippery if you don't have proper shoes with grip.\n\nAnyway, I contacted a guy \Jero\" from Bali Trekking whose name is reflected over and over again in the reviews via whatsapp at ‪+62 819‑0408‑2208‬. He replied almost immediately and within a few minutes, I confirmed my booking for the hike up Mount Batur.\n\n55 USD per person includes transport to and from the hotel (a nice 4 wheel drive), a local guide for the hike up, a nice breakfast on the peak, equipment such as torchlights and hiking sticks provided, and a visit to the coffee plantation on the way back to the hotel.\n\nWe stayed in Seminyak and pick up was at 1.30am by a nice lad by the name of Koma. Jero's uncle was our local guide for the hiking bit and he was so patient and friendly, and helped me out (weak ankles and bad stamina) at the tougher bits of the climb. At the peak, he gave us tea and 2 whole trays of breakfast which included eggs that were cooked with the steam from the volcano. One of the girls (not in my group) who had her own guide slipped and fell and our guide immediately assisted her. He apologized for making us wait but we were happy to take a breather and were glad to see how caring he was to everyone around him. He has 20 years of experience and we felt really safe around him. When we were done with the hike, Jero was nice enough to meet us and ask us about the trip. I didn't have USD on me so I asked him how much it would be in rupiahs and he told me to just use the online currency converter so it's fair. You don't get these kind of sincerity and trust easily nowadays. I'm really glad I contacted Jero for this trip and I highly recommend him!"
(9) Worth the hike but be warned, it is not for the light hearted. I think (?) there are different paths ... in the pitch black and armed with our torches, the first half of the path we took was a mix of goat track and narrow bitumen road. The second half, up the mountain, was a series of washed out ruts and landslides loosely termed a path. It was hard, black and long (2 hours up, 1 and half hours down). The sunset was beautiful (with about 100 other people). Absolutely worth doing ... once ...
(10) This tour was amazing. Our guide was Katut, who was a part time guide who was also a uni student, and he was so full of life. He was really professional, friendly, and not to mention really fun to be around. I chanced upon this company when Jezznh replied to my question on tripadvisor. He/she was really very helpful, and provided me all the information I needed as a advisor, instead of a tour company. The tour just was 4 of us and our guide, with walking sticks and a very comfortable car ride. After doing more research, it seems like there are a few peaks, and we went to the peak that served us eggs cooked with the volcano. We had a hearty breakfast at the summit and the weather was perfect. Katut was also knowledgable. He was able to give us clear background of Mount batur, and its surrounding areas. The best part was.. Katut is an amazing photographer. He helped us to take many great photos.. photos don’t lie – so just check out my photos.\n\nThe sunrise tour was amazing! Would definitely recommend to anyone who fancies trekking to a magnificent sunrise and taking beautiful photos.\n\nTip: have a pair of hiking shoes/sports shoes with really good grip. Have walking sticks.
(11) My. Batur is a place for beginners for volcano trekking , a bit challenge, but fits for everyone, it has spectacular view on the top, and also have some wild monkeys , so remember to bring some fruits if you want to play with monkey (but be careful your items , they might steal them)
(12) I joined group tour (15 people)for cost 350k rupiah/person. It is cheap and had poor quality service. The guide didn't speak English at all, not one word. He didn't need it though, he just walked and we followed. When you get to the top we spread out and somehow not able to find our guide.\n\nThe views are without a doubt beautiful but my god what a climb.The second half is very steep and a lot harder than I was expecting some people really struggled and only just made it to the end of the sunrise.\n\nWatch out for the monkeys! When you're on top of the mountain, be sure to walk around the crater, it's the best part. The walk down is very long and slippery, so take it easy.
(13) If you visit Bali a trip to the top of of the volcano Mount Batur can be warmly recommended. Our trip started 02 a.m., when we were picked up at our hotel.\nWhen we arrived at the foot of the volcano, we were handed at pocket-torch and a bottle of water, and last but not least we were introduced to our guide Teknik AdiRama.\nThe walk takes place in total darkness, in the warm night and in the rather steep and difficult rocky terrain. Had it not been for our very nice, kind, patient and helpfull Teknik, I would not have been able to make the climb.\nThe reward waited for us when we arrived at the top, where we experienced the fantastic Bali-sunrise. So do not miss this experience - but mind you: Only if you have good legs and will-power.\n\nMerete Hougaard\nDenmark\n
(14) Can't remember what your company we booked with but was £100 for the two of us. We was the only people in the private jeep. They provided us with breakfast and lunch. And for a little extra took us to the hot springs at the bottom of the mountain-which are lovely with the amazing view of the lake (lake bataur and mt bataur). Had our own private guide up the mountain. She was very good, her English was good and she boiled eggs for us in the steam outlets of the volcanoe.The trek at night is hard and you definitely have to have stamina as it's steep with sharp rock edges. You only have a torch to see in front of you. The stars are amazing at night, seriously breathtaking!!!\n\nYou get to the mountain before sunrise and then order a hot beverage (not paid for) and we brought some biscuits with us-lucky us. It is cold up the top Of the mountain but with a cuddle and hot drink the chill is forgotten as you watch a fabulous sunrise. Definitely worth the trek!!! Would do it everyday if I could!
(15) It was really hard for me with mine i'll legs, but it was worth it. Trekking Have took 4 hours for my healthy friend and 6 hours for me. Great view, if you want to try trekking and sure in your strength, it's the best choice at Bali island.
(16) I did the hike through Bali Trekking and would recommend them. While you probably can hike without a guide (I think it is allowed) it was much easier with a guide to show us where to go when a path split, and to help us gauge how far we were. While you can do the hike without a high level of fitness, it is fairly steep and hiking experience is different. It can be done in about 80 minutes if hiking at a good speed, or 2 hours if less fit. The top is very cold (and you are sweaty) so I would recommend a good warm jacket while waiting for sunrise. Amazing sunrise views and one of those moments were I thanked God I actually got to be in this moment and experience it. The hike down was a bit slow going with a lot of people and slippery dusty paths, but still a lot of fun. I really enjoyed this hike.
(17) Just being here I could have just stayed here all day. Total bliss. The air up there and the view surrounding us, was all I needed. I think I was almost the highest point and from where I sat, looking out at the volcano it was just breath taking. The feeling I got being there was indescribable. Our driver took us here, unknown to us and we welcomed the visit with open arms. We had lunch on the balcony of the restaurant Amora, overlooking the volcano. Beautiful and breathtaking. The food here from the buffet was ok. Although burners were under each food, it tasted cold. I must say, the service here was that of a 5* restaurant. I did try “fried spinach” for the very first time. They were full of information and just wanted us to know all that they had to offer. Very attentive and very polite and accommodating. The feeling was so exhilarating. I loved being here and the surprise visit was one I’ll always remember 🥰🥰
(18) My partner and I manage to get Wayan (our local guide) to arrange the hike for us. His team of local Balinese are excellent guides who would ensure the safety of everyone throughout the hike. He picked us up at 10.30pm from our hotel lobby, we started the hike at 2am due to rain, the hike would take 4 hours (recommended for first timers) up the peak. You will not regret pushing yourself up the steep hill to see the end results. Hence, it would be good if you are physically fit and well.\n\nA few tips for first-time climbers to Mount Agung based on personal experience:\n- Get enough rest the day before the climb\n- Eat a small meal before the climb as your stomach would not be able to keep the food while climbing.\n- Go to the restroom before the start of the hike\n- Take short breaks if you need to throughout the hike.\n- Equipment is provided by the guide and his team (Breakfast is also available after you reach the top of Mount Agung) It consist of Eggs, Banana, bread, Tea or Coffee.\n\nOur guide is really kind to provide us with another alternative to see the Sunrise at Mount Batu when one of us couldn't make it to the top. However, the view and experience are much more different. After the hike, we went to the local Balinese coffee plantation to try out the famous Luwak coffee, we also visited the Rice field and Holy Spring Temple, which is around the area. We ended our day at around 2pm. My partner and I were very grateful for Wayan's kindness in sharing interesting Balinese culture and making sure that we receive the best service he could give.
(19) Getting up at 0130 sounds crazy but after a smooth travel over the island at the middle of the night the climb to Mount Batur starts at 0330 and even if it is a strenuous hiking , the experience with sunrise and view from up there is worth every sweat.. Go for it , it's just amazing
(20) If you visit Bali I cannot stress how much of a must do this is!! You are collected from your hostel/hotel in the morning around 1am and taken to the destination to begin the climb. We had two guides in our group and they are lovely. The climb up takes approx 2 hours and the same for the climb down. It is without a doubt the hardest thing I’ve had to do but the view at the top for sunrise is amazing!!! It is very very tiring but so worth it. Definitely do this if you are in the area you will not regret it. Ps wear suitable/comfortable trainers.
(21) You can easily do the 90 minutes treck up the volcano without a guide. There are some accommodations near by. We started at 4:00 am and were on the top around 30 minutes before sunrise. Check the weather forecast, we were really unlucky and did not see a thing because it was very cloudy.\nTake a flashlight to see where you are going. The beginning of the trail is easy to find because there is a big parking area where about 300 other people mainly with guides are beginning the treck. You cannot get lost because it is a line of people walking up. If you like a remote place don't go. If you want to do a short hike with an amazing view and don't mind the crowds you will enjoy it.
(22) My boyfriend and I weren't too sure about doing this hike, especially that it was in the middle of the night and that we read some very negative stories about tourists getting jumped and so on... This was one of the best experiences of my life!! Yes the hike is a little tough but it is really not that bad (i am a person who loves to walk though), however the view is so gorgeous and simply breath taking !\nJust do it and I promise you not regret it for a second.\nPS: You will sweat a lot going up so bring a dry clothes with you so you can change (which we didn't think of) , btw it will be cold on the way up there since you are hiking in the middle of the night.
(23) At first we were staying in Kuta and Mount Batur was far from there like 60 kms and on top of that you got to leave the hotel at 2 am in the morning to reach there by 3:30 am. The trekking starts as soon as you reach there. We hired a personal guide. The complete cost with transit was 1400000 Indonasian Rupiah. The trekk is quite hard and steep with sand and gravel which mskes it more tough to grip the grounds. Make sure you choose a right pair of shoe to avoind slipping. The treck starts easy and gets tough as you move ahead. There are 2 ways in between one is easy one and other one is hard one. The hard one is very hard as we took that route in return and the easy one was also a bit hard and steep. The Trekking goes through the forest and lava rocks. But when you are 20 minutes away from the top you start getting mesmerizing views which was the biggest motivation for me. There are motor bikes available in the easy route if you give up at any point, but believe me do not take those bikes because you wont get the feeling of hardwork when you get on top. The views at the top are mesmerizing.the clouds are below you and you get that blissful vibe when you reach up there. A bit tiring but a must do thing in Bali. Prefer doing it when you stay in Ubud.
(24) I was exhausted when i hiked up to the mount. I was gonna give up but i didnt and it pay up. The view was perfect.
(25) The sunrise was fantastic over Lake Batur with Mount Agung in the background. It did feel like queuing up the mountain however as it really is that popular. Whilst guides are all extremely friendly and helpful and the path not too challenging it didn't quite feel like a 'trek' which was a bit disappointing.
(26) wonderful but a steep trek up mt batur at 4 am to a beautiful sunrise on a volcanic peak is a must on a trip to bali...dont miss it\n\na guide will take you there for a breakfast with a view...2 hrs uphill and 1 hr on the way down is totally worth.
(27) The best location for trekking Mt Batur is Kintamani. We stayed at Mapa Lake View Bungalow and the owner arrange a guide for us. The guide picked us up at 3:30 am. It took us nearly two hours to get to the top. It is very steep and rocky path. I would say this trek is a moderate physical activity. You can go at your own pace but at the same time you want to get to the top to see the sunrise, because thats the main point of this trekk. The sunrise is spectacular!!\n\nOn the top there were lots of other tourists with guides. Guides make you breakfast coocked in the hot vulcanic soil. Definifety an experience!\n\nTOP TIPS:\n* Wear good shoes - trainers etc. Dont wear flip flops as the terrain is very hard and you can slip easily.\n* Make sure you are somehow fit - I saw many people making it to the top after the sunrise which is a shame. You definitelly want to see the sunrise from the top!\n* Take a light snack with you or eat before. We had only a cup of coffee before we set off and I hugly felt a lack of energy.\n* Have some money with you as you can purchase a hot bevarage on the top.\n* It can get quite cold on the top so have a jacket with you.\n*There are dogs and monkeys on the top which are trying to take your food.\n\nOverall, This was one of the best experience in Bali!!!\n
(28) We booked our tour directly from our Airbnb Host who has contacts with agencies. It was our first ever hike on a volcano and it was tiring for us as we are not very fit people - my Husband has just recovered from cancer and he wanted to try something different from our daily lives which was one reason we decided to trek Mount Batur. We only managed to climb to the midpoint (where the temple that is undergoing renovation was at) seeing that we were already tired halfway, we decided to take the motor-x (mountain bike) that was offered to us which to be honest for people like us who are not fit, would really appreciate it - of course at a fee.\n\nThe sunrise was gorgeous at the top(ish), and we had breakfast there. We did not climb to the peak as we felt it was too dangerous for us as it was very steep. Going down was easier for me but not so much for my Husband. It gets slippery at paths with smaller rocks, thankfully we had an awesome and patient guide who was very caring. We slipped a few times but not once did our guide ignore us and he made sure we were okay and do not have any injuries. Overall we had a great and fun (although tiring) hike at Mount Batur!
(29) First it was an amazing adventurous experience ! Very beautiful sunrise and amayzing weather and its not that cold on the top too , its a must do adventure and its a medium level hiking not easy and not hard .\n\nNow to the entrance and guide part :D\nGovernment dosent require any money for entrance !! The locals there are only trying to force people to pay ! Very high prices starting from 300 k pp up to 700k pp so why to pay when you can do it for free ! use Google maps as your guide we walked from the hotel to the mountain its better to stay in a guest house close to the mountain and then start your trip at 3am take a flash light , water , soft drinks with you and a hiking stick .. for us we took a tree stick! It really helped !\n\nWe started our trip at 3am in morning we went visa Google maps through the jungle while we were on the way a lot of local people with bikes tried to tell us ( we have to pay and we will not let you in and we are controlling the full mountain ! ) But we didnt care about what they say we went on our way with Google map through the jungle and we did it in 2 hours with a 15 mins rest tell the top ! we had the most beautiful sunrise and a beautiful pictures and we went down at 10 am having the most beautiful adventure because we did it for frew and in our way :)\n
(30) My wife and I’s travel agent booked us onto the Mt. Batur Hiking trip as part of our honeymoon activities. We left Ubud at about 2.30am and arrived at the base of the trip around 3.30am, from there we hiked up the volcano, which took about 2hrs (depending on fitness level). Once at the top we were treated to a beautiful sunrise above the distant mountains, which was accompanied by breakfast. Breakfast included some eggs which were cooked in the boiling hot steam coming from inside the volcano. One word of warning is that if you’re expecting this to be an easy walk, it isn’t. We passed a number of people who looked to be struggling and even we (who are regular gym-goers) found it far from easy. It is however a great experience and assuming the weather is good will be well worth the climb.
(31) I am not really into hiking and found the hike up Mt Batur to be fairly challenging but not impossible (make sure you wear good, comfortable shoes!). The view from the top is amazing and well worth dragging yourself out of bed at 1am for. It can be pretty cold as well.\n\nI went as part of a group and we were informed by our hostel who arranged the trip that a guide would be 350,000Rp for the four of us. However when we got there they tried to charge us that amount each! We got them down to 200,000Rp each in the end. Make sure you know how much it will cost before you go as there is nothing worse than standing around in the freezing cold at 2am haggling. This was the only part I wasn't pleased with. Our guide was very helpful and informative.\n\nIt was hard work but I'm so pleased I put in the effort to see Mt Batur. It really is amazing.
(32) We went to Mount Batur with a rented car. You have to pay per person for entering the area around 30000 rp and also for the car. I thinking it was 5000 rp. We thouht that we could find the place from where to trekk by our selfs with help from Google Maps but it was very difficult. There is a guide organisation there. They don't like people trekk by them selfs. It is very difficult to convince them and they also threathed us and said that they should give us problem if we went by our self. Therefore we took a guide for 500000 rp for two persons. We went to the top and around the crater. It was a marvellous view from the top. It was steep up to the top and a little bit difficult to trekk down because of stones and sand. It took us around 3 hour a return trip.
(33) We booked the trip as a group of 4 who all have a high fitness level, we managed it but there was no advice on the physical demands that are expected and the route down was quite challenging.\nWe also thought it would be a handful of groups going up the mountain at 3am instead we was faced with thousands of others and was in a queue from the bottom all the way up the top with a one person track. Breakfast was also a bit of a let down, two sliced of plain bread and a boiled egg given at the start to carry up with you.\nThe views were amazing but it wasn’t worth the crowds.
(34) Mountain hiking isn't easy especially to Mount Batur which stands at 1717m above sea level. That means, a hiker would have to expect 2km of walking up to the crater and another 2km down. Based on my experience, Mt Batur hiking is not for the unfit, this includes overweight individuals, old folks, kids. In fact, those without proper shoes with traction will tend to wear out fast and will quit before reaching the top. However, if I can make it, so can you, and many Westerners who made it easily.\n\nThis brings me to...\n\nWHAT TO SEE ON TOP?\nSunrise, and it's beautiful. What you can expect to see is a good view of the sunrise and beautiful view of the plains of Mt Batur below. But it is the journey through the tough terrains of Batur that makes your hiking trip something to be proud to finish the hiking (at least for me bcos I made it after 6 times I felt want to quit). At the peak of Mt Batur, there's a retreat camp where visitors get to sit and rest with chairs and tables, some outdoor wooden stools to admire the beauty of nature's sunrise (we may not see it in 10 years time due to global warming). Some guests get to have breakfast as part of their hiking package, some simply enjoy the view with their SLR cameras. For me, I enjoy the view, the photography, the breakfast and best of all, the feeling of successfully made it after a strong determination of defeating the evil part of me that tells me to quit.\n\nHOW MUCH DOES IT COST?\nI had a driver guide who drove me from Tuban to the foothills of Mt Batur, and later to return to Tuban for 350,000 rp in the 1 day trip with visits later to Jimbaran and Uluwatu. However I was too tired after the hiking that I had to cancel Jimbaran and Uluwatu and straight back to the hotel in Tuban. I paid him 200,000 rp. He graciously accepted knowing that I got too tired.\nI also paid the guide 450,000 rp per person for the hiking trip. It's quite expensive bcos I heard from hotel guides that it cost only USD$20 to get a hiking guide. Anyway, considering that for 2 persons, total price is 900,000rp includes breakfast at Mt Batur and later lunch at the hotspring resort (Lake Batur Resort) and I also have 2 guides (one of them is his assistant). So...in a way, it is like 1 to 1. I know I gonna need it bcos the steepness of the mountain will need someone to pull you up.\n\nDETAILS ABOUT THE HIKING\nAbout the trekking to Mount Batur, it is NOT FOR AMATEURS and UNFIT. I started off from the hotel in Tuban at 2am with my driver guide. He drove off passing by Ubud and Kintamani before reaching the carpark where most visitors will start their hiking. It was cold at 15'C. Why the chill temperature? I have no idea. Was told to bring a jacket to keep warm.\nAt 4am, I started the walk with the guide. The sky was superbly clear, can see the sky painted with stars (like the song by Enya \Paint the sky with stars\". The temperature then was very cold at 15'C because of the morning cool I guess. As I keep walking about almost 1km before reaching the slope, that was where I started panting. The walk is about 2 hours, it should be 1 km flat walk, 1km slope walk. The slope walk was the killer, I stopped 6 times with heavy breath and had almost 6 times to quit and felt like want to return to the base camp at the foothill. The guide asked me to rest. I know every rest is useful for unfit fellas like me in order to continue to finish the trekking to the top. I counted, I stopped 6 times, each climb was very steep and every thigh muscle you pull, it will take your muscle to move an 87kg body upwards to lift to another step. As far as my memory recalls, I had even small tip toe steps to continue the hike. At one time, my body was completely flacid, losing strength to even hold my grip. I had to rest and rest every 5 mins. Every time when rested, every step I climb was heavy breath.\nThe guide was encouraging me that we are almost there pointing upwards. When I look upward, it was another 10 storeys high. Those who made it, had good stamina, able to control their breath and maintain metabolism. It was tough for me but upon some screams from my wife who was already at the top that she is there and it's just a few steps, I hustle up and I made it, panting the way through and was glad to reach the top (I wouldn't do it a 2nd time).\n\nWAS IT WORTH THE HIKING?\nThe sunrise was nice, it was actually the wait for the sunrise which was the good part, and the sigh of relief after a strenous trek of 2kms (2 hours of walking). In my opinion this trekking is for fit people, not for any tourist without preparation. After the hiking, I had breakfast of boiled eggs and bread with steam banana. Taking a pee would have to pay 5000rp. Tea will cost you 10000rp. A coke will cost you 25000rp. It makes sense to bring 1litre of water to get up there. I was having only a 500ml water and it wasn't enough. Was it worth the sweat, the trouble of getting up there? Yes it is, it's a test of will, a test of your body and mind. I'm a very unfit person and it was the will of determination that I pull myself up, telling my lower limbs that this is the test where you can lift yourself. Other than the sunrise which is the resulting goal, I do agree that another great view is the sky with the stars. I've never seen such bright stars in the night sky before. That was something awesome for those who knew what I meant. At the top, the guide also brought us to visit the crater which I think is very dangerous, one fall, you'll never see life again. There is a plain up the crater which looks over Lombok, Mt Agung and the lake below. It was beautiful there.\n\nHIKING DOWN IS ANOTHER PROBLEM\nWalking up the volcano and down to the foothill has a different problem...you use your muscle to pull yourself up, and you use your muscle to brake when walking down. I had near muscle cramps after almost 1.5 hours of braking when going down slope. My advise is always wear tracking shoe with good traction and gripping, never wear sandals. I saw a girl who was wearing sandals and I pity her, if she ever had foot cramps or blisters later. The problem of walking down the slopes is always the thigh muscles that have to brake to support your weight which stress your muscle and will go into injury if continuous stress to the muscle goes on. It happened to me...near cramps and I knew...I had to go slow. Pls be advised, never test yourself when you have near cramps....cos when u have cramps, you cant proceed anymore for at least half an hour. The entire camp will hate you for that. Walk slowly, prevent cramps, time is not running out when it comes to Mt Batur, unless the volcano unleashes it's lava flow.\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS\nYes."
(35) I booked the sunrise trek online and paid US$60 per person but regret the amount paid because our driver guide in bali could have gotten it for less than half price for us.\n\nOtherwise, the trek was hard for me personally as I was not very fit but I still made it up the volcano with all the steep rocks, but along the way i could turn around and see the sky full of stars and the horizon gradually turning many different colours as a backdrop against the mountain and lake, it was beautiful~ The trek down was even harder but I am glad I made the trek! =)
(36) While taking extra lessons with Kadek Local Bali Tours, we went to Mt Batur 😎 If you're in Bali, make an effort to visit Mt Batur. The place will be quiet after 5pm. Cheapest place to get souvenirs ! Bargain to get best price and not to buy on first offer because as you walk away, you will be given more quantity for same price !! There's decent restaurants even offering Halal food with amazing views of Mt Batur & the Amazing Lake ! Highly recommended..
(37) When we woke up at 2am we were wondering what we had gotten ourselves into, but we were all so glad we pushed through with the trip to the Volcano and the climb. The sunrise was stunning and the views from the top were almost as if they were straight out of a movie. Our guide took us down the mountain the long way and we saw plenty of cool stuff, like where the most recent eruption took place and the lava trails left behind. It was also good fun seeing and feeling the steam coming out of various craters. Well-worth doing!
(38) Mount batur is a Tourist trap. It felt like every person we can in to contact with spun a lie about journey and cost.\n\nWe were totally ripped off...\nIf you really want to go then make sure you don't spend more than 200'000 Indonesian rupia to travel there and climb!
(39) Cons:\nhave to wake up in the middle of the night for pick up at 2am.\n2hrs drive from semiyak which we are staying.\nhave to trek in the dark with a torchlight for coming to 2hrs before u reach the top to see the sunrise.\nit can be slippery if it happen to rain the night before.\nPros:\nA good treking trail if you are a beginner with adventurous attitude.\nWorth the trip to see the sunrise and beautiful view.\nA better understanding of how Mt Batur came about.\n\n
(40) I have just come back from travelling Bali Indonesia. First time travelling and first time somewhere so exotic and far away. Went with a friend and used a company to help organise the trip. One of our exertions was climbing mount Agung. For 2 people who have only climbed stairs in their life we weren't quite sure what to expect.\nOur tour guide picked us up from the hotel we were staying at at about 1.30am and drove us to the mountain. As we organised this activity through a company we did not take any necessities, i.e. backpack, head torch, mountain shoes or trousers. Luckily our mountains guide was very well organised and has obviously had people like us in the past and provided us with all the equipment we would need to climb the mountain.\n\nIt is a very difficult mountain reaching 3.142 meters high. We started in pitch black and could not see the extent of the mountain (which actually was in our favour) it took us 4 hours to get to the top and about the same to get down again. Our guide was called Ketut, he was absolutely brilliant, keeping our moral up when we were struggling with the climb with very steep areas quite regularly. Had our safety and our needs in his hands and really took care of us giving us biscuits and sugary snacks along the way to reboot our energy levels.\n\nOn our way up we would regularly see the locals climbing the mountain to do prayer at the top, some of which were in sandals and flip flops. Some of the locals had boxes on their heads while climbing and carrying very heavy objects which made us feel a little bit silly as we were struggling just carrying our own body weight.\n\nObviously when you reach the top of the mountain (hopefully at sunrise) it is beautiful. Ketut provided us with breakfast, either tea or coffee, a sandwich and fruit.\n\nHe always made conversation and really tried to engage during the climb and descent. Was happy to take many pictures of us at the top of the mountain.\n\nIt was the pinnacle of our trip and really was an amazing thing to accomplish. Hard but satisfying reaching the top and seeing the whole South of the island.\n\nMost definatly recommend using tour guide Ketut Bawa
(41) The top of the volcano is a fantastic place to see the sun rise well worth the hike 😁\nA organised trip from the hotel with transportation and a very reliable guide well worth the the trip
(42) Check the weather before you go as tour companies will still go ahead with the trek if raining. I didn't see any sunrise. It was white clouds. It was also slippery and wet with the rain. Wear good shoes with grip. Rocky and sandy so lots of slips on the way down. Hike was tough but I'm sure the sunrise would've been beautiful and worth it.
(43) We were there In the morning. No body but us around so it was great... Our guide was kind and well spoken... Cheap entry and guide all up was $10 for 2 of us
(44) beautiful sunrise, good trekk, beautiful nature !\nwhat I didn't like : the plastic bags that some people leave in the nature
(45) For full disclosure I didn't get the opportunity to climb Mt. Batur, I simply viewed it from an observation deck during lunch. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the restaurant where my group ate, but it's apparently very popular with the tourists. The food is served buffet style and there is quite a bit of variety. It was raining as we arrived for lunch and the mountain peak was obscured with lots of clouds. The clouds started to lift but quickly descended again. You definitely want to take as many photos as possible when the opportunity presents itself. The mountain itself was so beautiful to simply look at I can't imagine how cool it would have been to experience a hike.
(46) They pick you up from your hotel, drive you to the volcano, feed you breakfast and you start your climb at 3:30am in the dark.\n\nThe actual climb is a bit challenging. Most people just wear running shoes but some rocks and sand do slip out from beneath you along the way and if you arent fit or well equipped, you'll probably fall down a couple of times.\n\nThe walk can sometimes be slow going as the trail is narrow only allowing 1 person through at a time and there are about 500 people climbing it so if you get stuck behind a large person or some moron in flip flops, you often have to move at a snails pace until they decide to let you go by.\n\nFor us it wasn't massively spectacular as we booked to climb and see the sunrise but it was so cloudy you couldn't see anything!\n\nOur guide was good and helped people who were having trouble.\n\nBe sure to use the toilet at the bottom before climbing as it is a 5 hour trek all together.\n\nYou'll need about 750ml of water per person.\n\n
(47) When we travel we prefer activities like trekking or riding a bike. So the Sunrise trekking sounds like a good idea, right?\nWell, I wouldn't recommend it the same way all the people do it.\n\n1. As others already said, it's like getting the cows up to the alp (\Almauftrieb\", we call it).\n\n2. When we arrived, our driver told us to wait inside the car. Hmm?\nGuides rush to the arriving cars. It guess it would end in an aggressive situation if tourists and guides meet directly. Our driver arranged for us a female guide with lots of energy, her english was not sufficient.\n\n3. Don't expect much information about the (for me) interesting volcano. Only a few dates of last erruptions.\n\n4. When going up either you feel pushed, or forced to take a break. You might never be walking the speed, you prefer.\n\nI PERSONALLY recommend:\n\n1. Take a map, look for a beach with a view direction east and enjoy your own more private sunrise. Or west for a sunset, eg. at Jimbaran. It's just a hype with Batur and sunrise.\n\n2. If interested in the Batur volcanic activities and the view, go up there yourself. Start early in the morning (dawn), when temperatures are lower. Bring trekking shoes, no flip flops or sneakers. There is a nice view indeed and an informative table with graphics, figures and text. In english too.\n\n3. Go in groups of 4, fill that car, even better bus. Otherwise, what should be an eco tourism tour ends up in an several hour car drive and fuel consumption.\n\n"
(48) Must visit place in Ubud to Enjoy Natural views of Mount batur and lake batur. you should try to reach in morning so the weather is cool and have lunch in one of the restaurants opposite to the mountain to enjoy views of Mount Batur
(49) This trek is not for the weak hearted, mentally or physically. If you are fit and have treking or serious hiking experience this one is not to be missed. The night hike up is peaceful and sureal working your way up the trail. Then the trail dissapears and you are left with rock and a climb. It is difficult, wear good shoes, a good hiking coat, and if you have them gloves (though they are not needed, the would have been nice). When you reach the top it is a tight fit but waiting for the sun to light up the crater was worth all the work. The sunrise was nice, but for us it was seeing the crater come to life in the darkness. What a great sense of accomplishment when we were finished. Oh yea, for those who think you can do it without a guide, you would be wrong, it is easy to get lost on the rocks.
(50) This is on of the things you would like to do if you are in Bali to find yourself or you want to start a new life and get rid of all the negative stuff that is holding you back. You come to Bali to get in touch with your heart and soul. The walk is an metaphoric for an spiritual changes we make they are often difficult we need all of our strength and willingness, the drive is that we will get to fell better be happier and lovelier. On your way up feel the feed your power and throw all the trash from your head and embrace the beauty you will see on the top as the Divine beauty you will find inside of you .
(51) Definitely a challenge and not for faint hearted. Can't recommend our guide enough. Very careful, attentive and knowledgable. Contact: Nyoman.mukti@yahoo.com 085238548412\nTom Brussels, Belgium
(52) We hired the driver who took us from the airport to our hotel at Ubud for a Kintamani lunch daytrip. In hindsight we wished we had booked an official tour trip as the driver drove too fast and I was car-sick. Our guide had limited English so was not very informative throughout the day trip. The restaurant we were taken to for Buffet lunch was lacking in cleanliness, the flies plentiful and the stairs leading to the downstairs toilet were very steep and unsafe. Luckily we had visited this venue twice before on previous holidays, so were not too disappointed. Mount Batur volcano, with it/s panoramic view, is still a definite must -see.\nWe recommend choosing a reputable Tour Company to take you there.
(53) I ate at a restaurant just opposite to mount batur. IT was very pleasant to enjoy the view and weather.
(54) Once I arrived here my heart was shaking since I can see the giant magnificant volcano through my eyes. Prise the Lord!!\nI just stop by to one of restaurant around there which have direct view to the mount. It was a little bit overprice but it doesnt matter if you can get amazing view.
(55) This trek up to the crater of Mount Batur was quite amazing. It starts of rather easy amidst the various vegetable and rice/corn fields and one starts at around 4 am in the morning in order to get to the crater well in time for sunrise. It gets slightly challenging towards the last 30-40 minutes. However, the views of the crater juxtaposed against Mount Agung and the lake during the sunrise are simply worth every bit of the effort getting up there. We had an amazing female guide from the local village. We just booked this trek the night before we intended to do it at one of the several tourist stalls on the Monkey Forest Road in Ubud. Although we were a bit wary of the quality of the actual trip initially, it worked out seamlessly and the experience was amazing.
(56) Hey!\nFirst thing I'd like to say is that if you want to do a special tour like their sunrise trek then having a guide is much more important. That being said, climbing the mountain in the middle of the day DOES NOT REQUIRE A GUIDE. The locals are pretty much all in on a scam, making up all sorts of reasons you 'need' a guide, but as you ask them questions you find out the only reason they say so is because they want to squeeze you ass for cash. Here are a few things to know about going guideless\n1. Do it early in the morning when the path is lit yet the sun hasn't had enough time to brew rain like in the afternoon\n2. Follow the path since 1000s of people have made the way up super easy for a hiker with almost any experience\n3. Don't listen to the locals unless if they bring their price down to reasonable numbers like a few dollars. They don't really offer much in terms of safety or guidance, paying them is more if you're into stories and giving them a livelihood donation. I say donation because the people living near the volcano do just fine. My biggest problem with the whole situation is that it comes off as a big scam that everyone's in on. They say it's a matter of respect and conservation while they don't respect you enough to offer reasonable prices and don't keep the mountain clear of trash. The mountain isn't super trashy which is why they could easily do a better job of it by offering an incentive like $1 off if you pick up a piece of trash along the way.\n4. Watch your step. This is basically rule #1 with hiking;however, the context here is that rocks are a bit more sharp than usual since they're volcanic. This makes it easier to find solid footholds and more damaging for stumbles.\n5. An extension of don't deviate from the path - don't go into the crater. The volcano is technically active which having the guide doesn't really do anything extra for saftey other than keeping you away from obvious hazards like going into the crater where steam is released at certain spots. This process of releasing pressure and heat is good for the volcano to stay chill, but don't push your luck by jumping into a steam vent. You don't need a guide to know that.\n6. Don't mess with the monkeys at the top too much. They're pretty entitled because everyone gives them food. They'll basically ignore you, but if you pull out any food they assume it's for them. Don't let them push you around, bring healthy snacks, and avoid intimidating the males with prolonged eye contact and the mothers by getting near their babies.\n7. Bring a friend - this is pretty much rule #2 for hiking. It makes the experience more fun and gives you an out if you trip and hurt yourself.\n\nThat pretty much does it for Mount Batur. If you don't care about the sunrise experience, rent a motorbike & head there earlyish in the morning. The hike is pretty chill with stunning views and funny monkeys. Don't pay the locals a dime until they bring their prices down from outrageous to reasonable. Probably the worst part about the whole experience is how much of a hassle they can be about letting you go along your way.
(57) I climbed Agung on 6th/7th October, starting from Besakih Temple. Was a little nervous having read the reviews here and it was as tough as described! You do have to be quite fit and very determined, but experience of marathons, altitude trekking, Iron Man etc. not necessary! I must admit that in the first couple of hours I was doubting whether I would be able to make it up, but once we'd passed the half-way mark, it became mentally easier, if not physically.\n\nAll the guides work hard and do a great job, but I can highly recommend my guide, Wayan Botak Ajus (see contact details below). Having read very positive reviews about Wayan Widiyasa, I contacted him to ask if he would guide me. However, due to an unusually long trek the night before, he was unable to and so Wayan Botak stood in. As a lone female, I was a bit apprehensive at the thought of disappearing up a mountain at 11pm with a guide I'd never met before but I needn't have worried - Wayan's friendly and professional manner immediately put me at ease. He was attentive to my safety and comfort and adjusted to my pace whilst keeping the momentum going. His English is excellent and he was very knowledgeable about Agung and Bali in general. All the guides seem to be friends and most do not have an email account, so you can contact them via Wayan Widiyasa: wayan.idguides@gmail.com, +628113883812.\n\nAdvice in other reviews about clothing is sensible. I actually only wore a T-shirt and trousers until we reached the campfire, about 3/4 of the way up. However, from that point on it was much cooler, and the summit was freezing! It may have been particularly cold because there was quite a strong wind at the time, but hoods/hats/gloves were definitely in order and a coat is essential. I happened to have some cheap 'equestrian' gloves - stretchy material with a rubber palm. I've never worn them before but they were ideal as most of the trek could be described as a scramble, making use of tree roots and rocks to pull yourself onwards. I wore hiking boots and would probably have sprained my ankle on one occasion near the top if I had been in trainers. The guides also have walking poles they can lend you if you ask in advance, and I would definitely recommend taking one (probably better than 2, because it leaves one hand free for gripping onto roots etc.).\n\nIf you wear glasses, contact lenses are good because they give you a wider field of vision. However, at the moment at least, the track is very dusty due to recent dry weather and it is easy to get dust/dirt in your eyes. It is therefore worth bringing your glasses along (and something to clean your hands with) in case you need to remove your lenses.\n\nWayan had plenty of snacks and I also took a few. He also brought hot water for tea/coffee. I took 3.5L of water with me but only drank about 2L (and poor Wayan carried 1 of those all the way to the top and back for me - sorry Wayan!) The advice to leave some of your water half-way up is a good tip.\n\nSo, in summary, it is a gruelling trek, but I think that just adds to the sense of achievement and camaraderie. Just keep a steady pace and take frequent but brief rests, and you'll be rewarded with some spectacular views and an almost spiritual experience.\n\nLastly, it isn't something I would recommend doing without planning ahead - the clothes/equipment you bring for a beach holiday in Bali are not sufficient, and we met a few people who weren't able to complete the climb and looked pretty miserable because of the cold. Respect the mountain (more than twice the height of Ben Nevis, and also a holy place for the Balinese), and respect the guides who know it well and do such a good job.
(58) Wow!!! What a great experience. The bus picked us up at 1:30am from Seminyak, it was quite, air conditioned, comfortable and dark so we got an extra hour of sleep on the way. When we got there we were met by Wynan who spoke decent English, he told us to make sure we went to the bathroom as there would be no toilets available until our return. We were provided with a torch and the hike started out pretty relaxing looking at the different fruit and vegetables growing around the bottom. By the time we got half way we were already covered in sweat and ready for a drink break, but this is the easy bit, the next half of the trip was hard work, climbing large rocks all by torch light. Our guide never left our side helping us get over the difficulties that were ahead. Once we reached the top it was about 45mins until the sun started to rise. In that time Wynan cooked us some eggs in the steam pools and gave us a fresh bottle of water, bananas and bread. Once the sun came up (which was amazing) the monkeys came out, we feed them bananas and watched them jump back and forward from our shoulders. The hike down was equally as hard so make sure you wear good shoes with ankle support. The coffee plantation was fun, we talked the lady into letting us have a cuddle with a baby luwak. I recommend this trip 100% its hard work and you won't get much done the next day but well worth it!!
(59) We only stopped to take photos of the scenery but next year we definitely are going to hike to the top the surroundings are beautiful.
(60) Mount Batur was a great day trip. We arrived with clouds and fog, but by the end of lunch the weather broke and we had a great view of the mountain and a beautiful lake. Highly recommend this experience and if you can trek the mountain too I would have loved to do that.