Trekking Plan- Trekking trip to Mount Batur on 7-8 August 2011
- Highlights : Picture postcard view from Mount Batur's summit,Lake Batur, Mount Agung's view'
- For more info, please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Batur
- Cost : estimate SGD 50 (for 1 person include entrance fee + guide + pick up transportation)
- Difficulty : Medium
- Group size : 4 to 6 people
- We hope to hear from you if you are keen to take part together with us, on this expedition to exotic Bali!
- Who wish to join us to this exciting journey, you may contact info@truebalitours.com or truebalitours@yahoo.com
- Air ticket: Singapore - Bali - Singapore estimate SGD 250
- Hotel in Kuta area: SGD 80 per night
- Pick up at the hotel at very early morning at 01:30 AM
- Arrive in Mount Batur Area at around 3:30 AM
- Start trekking at 04:00 AM
- Finish trekking at around 09:00 PM
- Have lunch in a restaurant with the view from the mountain
- Back to hotel at around 13:00 PM
You will be picked up from lobby hotel early in morning around 0200 - 0230. Then drive to the starting point at the base of Mount Batur. The drives will take approximately 90 minutes.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by local guides who will check all the preparation (including providing you with a flashlight) then they will provide safety briefing and some explanation for the track. Under the starlit sky, you will start trekking. The first section is through a mixture of volcanic ash, sand and small rocks. The climb is mostly uphill but with plenty of opportunities to stop. After approximately two hours (2km) you will approach the top of the crater and the terrain changes to wind-swept pathways with very few rocks and vegetation. The guides will be alongside you to help you negotiate the terrain.
Around 0600, while sitting at the top (1717 meters), you will witness the sunrise over Mount Abang and Mount Agung. On clear days it is also possible to view Lombok's Mount Rinjani in the distance. While enjoying the sunrise you will have a simple breakfast (usually egg sandwich and bananas) and hot coffee or tea.
After watching the sun rise, continue on foot to another crater rim. You will then descend from the crater along the same path as you climbed in the dark- allowing this time for spectacular views of the surroundings. You will see the lava flows and the path of destruction from the two former eruptions as well as Lake Batur in the distance.
Note
I recommend wearing sport wear, jacket and sturdy shoes. Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen are also highly recommended.
