Everyone will be agreeing that Bali is the island of adventure. But, have you ever tried one adventure that only works in the early of the day? think about witnessing an epic view from mount Batur sunrise trekking.  Most people who have been through this experience will say this is the most unforgettable morning in their life.

There are many volcanos throughout Bali, but mount Batur is the most active one in Bali. You might think that it’s too hard to wake up in the early morning on your vacation. You might be those who don’t have great energy to hike when it’s still dark.

But, once you watch the sunrise, you will be thankful that you have decided to pass through those painful process. Trust us, the view of sunrise at mount Batur is really worth the struggle. And, here is what you should know about mount Batur sunrise trekking tours.

Mount Batur Location

Mount Batur is located at Batur village, Kintamani district, Bali. The mountain has altitude 1.717 meters above the sea level. Due to the high temperature in the day, it’s best to climb it during the early morning. Not only you’ll get your body exercise, but you will also be able to catch the magnificent view.

How Do You Get to Mount Batur

If you wish for mount Batur sunrise trekking, it will be better if you staying in Ubud as it is only 30 miles to the volcano. You will likely need to transport for one hour and 20 minutes. Or, you can stay in Kuta, another beach town. Though it will be farther to mount Batur which is 49 miles away and about 2 hours transporting.

It is actually possible if you want to face the challenge and rent a motorbike to drive yourself. However, as you know nothing about the area and it will be dark the entire way, this idea could be really bad. Furthermore, there are many locals and dog at 3 am. You really have to weave the way through all obstacles. Taking a taxi is also possible, but it won’t be significantly cheaper if you book a sunrise trek which has included transportation and tour guide above all.

The easiest and safest way for mount Batur sunrise trekking is by having the service of Bali Trekking Trip. It is one of the most experienced trekking companies in Bali which has served for 10 years. The company will pick you up at the hotel and the price will vary depending on your pickup location.

Bali Trekking Trip offers you 3 different packages for Batur Sunrise Trek. The first package is a short plan where you will be dropped back to your hotel after finishing the trek. Meanwhile, the other two packages will let you relax and enjoy the mount Batur natural hot springs after climbing.

You will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Batur for 2 hours before heading back to your hotel. The only thing that differentiates the second and third package is lunch. If you want to have lunch while enjoying the lake view, then you should take the third package of mount Batur sunrise trekking.

Best Time for Hiking Mount Batur

The best time to hike mount Batur is for the period of the dry season in Indonesia which could be May through September. If you trek on a cloudy and rainy day, the area will be slippery and you couldn’t see much.

How Hard is Mount Batur Trekking

It actually depends on your personal physical ability. But, most people even those who are usually lazy about exercising should be fine. Mount Batur sunrise trekking will be started in a completely dark hour and you are going to climb up 2,296 feet. Usually, you will take 2 hours to arrive at the summit. It’s better to wear layers for trekking. You will start at dark and a little bit cold, so you want to wear warm clothes. But, as you are taking your way up to the volcano, it’ll be getting hot, so that you want to take a layer off.

MOUNT BATUR SUNRISE TREKKING TOUR ITINERARY :

• 01.15 – 03.00 Pick up at your hotel,
• 03.15 Coffee break service
• 04.00 Arrive at Mt Batur trekking start point and trip to the top of mt Batur is beginning,
• 05.30 – 06.00 Arrived at the top of mount Batur,
• 06.15 During seen the sunrise we will served your breakfast package. Breakfast included : Banana Sandwich, cookies, biscuits, fruits, steam eggs & hot  drinks.