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Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) - Kintamani
Best time to visit
Sunrise offers dramatic light and cooler hiking conditions for the steep climb. Dry season, April to October, generally provides the clearest views and fewer clouds.
Budget tips
Expect a local guide fee for sunrise treks, typically 300–600k IDR per group, plus small parking or entrance charges around 20–50k IDR per person; share a guide and transport to lower per-person cost.
Recommended for
Early risers, Photography enthusiasts, Active hikers, Nature lovers
Plan your visit
3-4 hours
About
快速信息: Steam rises from a dramatic caldera at dawn, rewarding hikers with a warm glow and sweeping views across layered volcanic ridges. Rich ash soils feed terraced farms and fumaroles occasionally scent the air with sulfur, while jagged lava flows carve stark cliffs that feel otherworldly.
亮点: At 1,717 meters the crater rim opens into a milky, steam-filled caldera with a bright lake at the bottom, and guides commonly start 3:00 AM hikes of about 1.5 to 2 hours so you reach sunrise as plumes of steam curl across scorched black rock. Local guides will hand you an egg boiled in a geothermal vent, the shell mottled grey and the yolk carrying a faint sulfur tang, while villagers still bring woven coconut-leaf offerings to the rim before dawn to bless the climb.
Insider tips
- Wear layered clothing and sturdy trail shoes because summit temperatures are much cooler than the base.
- Bring a headlamp for the pre-dawn ascent and a lightweight windproof jacket for the rim.
- Avoid the busiest official viewpoint after sunrise, walk 10–15 minutes along the ridge for cleaner lake and Mount Agung shots.
- Book a weekday sunrise tour or join a later small group to reduce crowds on the trail.
Practical info
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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