Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Batur Volcano Trekking

Batur Volcano Trekking is the best trekking in Bali. It takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to get the top to see the real Bali and great view from the top of the volcano, ie Lake Batur, Mt. Abang, Mt. Agung, few villages, caldera line, ocean, Lombok island and its Mt. Rinjani on Lombik Island, black lava, a few craters and active smoking and more. Along the way, you will see volcanic sands and lava.
As an active volcano, it is not easy to know where is the safe and strong rock you can step. So that an experienced trekking guide will accompany you to head up and give you explanation or information about the area.

The best trekking is to see sunrise in the morning. We may start from  trekking starting point at around 4.00 am. So we must start from hotel as bellows:
  1. From Ubud, start at 3.00 am.
  2. From Sanur, start at 2.30 am.
  3. From Kuta, Seminyak and Nusa Dua, start at 2.15 am.
  4. From Candidasa, start at 2.30 am.
  5. From Lovina, start at 2.00 am
It is very good exercise and you will see beautiful view of the real Bali, why you don't do once.

Mt. Batur Volcano Sunrise Trekking Costs:

I. Volcano Sunrise Trekking:
Price USD 60.00 per Person (min 2 persons)

Price Includes:
  • Return Transport (A/C car, English Speaking Driver, Fuel and Parking fee)
  • Legal Experienced Trekking Guide (from Mt. Batur Trekking Guide Association - P3GB)
  • Flash Light
  • Breakfast (Bread, Egg, Banana and Bottled Water)
Trip Itinerary:
  • 02.00 - 03.00: Pick up at hotel (depend on where you're staying)
  • 03.45 - 03.50: Arrive at Pura Jati Trekking Starting Point (introduction & Safety Procedure)
  • 04.00 - 04.15: Start Hiking
  • 05.50 - 06.10: Arrive at the crater summit (see beautiful panorama, sunrise and have breakfast)
  • 07.00 - 07.15: Continue hiking around the entire crater
  • 07.15 - 07.30: Descent to Finish Point
  • 08.30 - 09.00: Arrive at Finish Point
  • 09.00 - 09.15: Shower/Swim at Toyabungkah natural volcanic hot spring
  • 10.30 - 11.00: Coffee & Spice Plantation (try drinking Bali Luwak Coffee)
  • 13.00 - 14.00: Back to hotel
 What to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes
  • Jacket
  • Long pants
  • Camera/Video recorder
  • Extra cloth and swim wear
  • Raincoat (when rainy season)
Note:
  1. Bring only what you need, the rest you may leave at hotel!
  2. Bring some cash for for tipping the trekking guide & driver (recommended), for enter and swim/shower at hot spring and for buying Bali Luwak coffee!
II. 2D/1N Batur Volcano Sunrise Trekking Tour:
Package Price for 2 persons: USD 230.00
Package Price for 4 persons: USD 275.00

Price Includes:
  • Transport (A/C car, English Speaking Driver, Fuel and Parking fee)
  • One night stay at a hotel near Volcano/Lake Batur
  • Legal Experienced Trekking Guide (from Mt. Batur Trekking Guide Association - P3GB)
  • Flash Light
  • Breakfast (Bread, Egg, Banana and Bottled Water)
Trip Itinerary:

Day 1:
  • 09.00 - 10.00: Pick up at hotel (depend on where you stay - Nusa Dua/Jimbaran/Kuta/Seminyak/Sanur)
  • 10.00 - 11.00: Batuan Temple, Ubud Art Villages & Monkey forest
  • 12.00 - 12.30: Tegallalang Rice Terraces
  • 13.00 - 13.30: Tirta Empul Temple
  • 14.00 - 14.30: Kintamani (Lunch)
  • 15.30 - 16.00: Check in hotel near Volcano/Lake Batur
Day 2:
  • 03.45: Pick up at hotel near Volcano/Lake Batur
  • 04.00: Arrive at Toyabungkah Starting Point
  • 06.00 - 06.10: Arrive at the volcano crater summit (see beautiful panorama, sunrise and have breakfast)
  • 07.00 - 07.15: Continue hiking around the entire crater
  • 07.15 - 07.30: Descent to Toyabungkah Finishing Point
  • 08.30 - 09.00: Arrive at Toyabungkah Finishing Point
  • 08.45 - 09.15: Back to Hotel near Volcano/Lake Batur (check out)
  • 10.15 - 10.30: Shower/Swim at Toyabungkah natural volcanic hot spring
  • 11.30 - 12.00: Coffee & Spice Plantation (try drinking Bali Luwak Coffee)
  • 14.00 - 15.00: Back to/Check in next hotel

What to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes
  • Jacket
  • Long pants
  • Camera/Video recorder
  • Luggage includes swim wear
  • Raincoat (when rainy season)
Note:
  1. Bring only what you need, the rest you may leave at hotel!
  2. Bring some cash for for tipping the trekking guide & driver (recommended), for enter and swim/shower at hot spring and for buying Bali Luwak coffee!