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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

Mount Batur in Bali is an active volcano located in the middle of two concentric calderas northwest of Mount Agung. According to Hindu belief, Mount Batur is one of the sacred mountains in Bali. This mountain stand at 1717m above sea level. The beauty of Mount Batur sunrise trekking is famous among nature lovers because it offers a truly unique morning view. The trip will start by pick up at your hotel between 1:30 – 2:30 am, depending of location where are you staying in Bali. At around 3:30 am, you will be arrive at our base camp, then 3:45 am began our hike to reach sunrise point by 1.5 – 2 hours hike.

At around 5:45 am, you will be arrive on the sunrise point 1,717 m above sea level, you will see beautiful sunrise, amazing view of Caldera, Lake, Mount Abang, Mount Agung and sometime if clear weather can see Mount Rinjani. After sunrise and having breakfast, you will continue your trip surrounding the main crater. Then around 8 – 9 am will be back to car park. There are some option after hike go to Hot Spring and then visit coffee Plantation during on the way back to the hotel. Estimate you will be back to the hotel 10 am – 12 pm.

A. Being above the Bali clouds

Get ready to fasten your shoelaces and watch the golden sun gracefully illuminate the horizon with deep blue Lake Batur, Mount Abang, and Mount Agung stretching all around you. On a clear day, you can even see Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok. When you reach the first stop, you’ll be rewarded with a well-deserved hot drink while gazing at the horizon waiting for the sun to rise.

B. Batur Natural Hot Spring

It is an option to climb up to the highest peak. However, we recommend this activity only for fit hikers. If you are an outdoor person, then Mount Batur sunrise trekking is a must. After disembarking, we will take you to relax and refresh yourself in the beautiful hot spring bath, which is famous for its natural healing mineral water, and views overlooking Lake Batur. This is 16 kilometer wide lake is considered sacred by the Balinese people. Because is forbidden to swim in it.

The Interesting Facts of Trekking Sunrise Batur Bali?

The water in Batur baths has a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, flowing without being treated from a spring located 500 meters below the surface. This place is famous for its therapeutic benefits for curing stiff muscles, rheumatism, fatigue, neuralgia and many others.

Bali is said to have the largest number of spas in the world.
Batur is believed to be sacred by the Hindu community and the abode of Lord Brahma. The locals hold ceremonies and bring offerings here every month to balance God, man and nature.
Since Batur is a sacred place, the locals go to great lengths to keep the place “pristine”. For example, if an accident occurs, or a pregnant woman or even a woman who is menstruating enters the place, it is necessary to hold a ceremony to restore its cleanliness.
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