Mount Batur (Batur Volcano): Trekking & Seeing the Sunrise at the Top of Mount Batur

Forget the Bali beaches and enjoy the nature and sunrise in Mount Batur. Mount Batur or Batur Volcano is one of Bali a destination that you must visit for different experiences during your vacation in Bali. It offers you the natural atmosphere of Lake vie with the Batur Volcano as the backdrop, or if you want to go for some adventure, you can try to Batur Volcano trekking and watch the mesmerizing view of the sunrise at the peak of Batur Volcano.

Hiking Batur volcano for the sunrise has become a popular activity lately since it offers you great experiences, it also only takes 2 until 2,5 hours to reach the peak to watch the sunrise with the view of Mount Abang as the backdrop. So, it is also suitable for the armatures to hike Batur Volcano. You can also combine Mount Batur trekking activities with soaking activities in natural hot springs at the foot of Mount Batur. this will be the perfect activity for you.

Batur Volcano is located in Kintamani District. It takes around 2 hours from Denpasar to reach Kintamani. In Kintamani, you can see the view of Lake Batur with Batur Volcano as the backdrop. You can enjoy the view in the area that has been built by the government, or you can enjoy the view while having your lunch around the restaurants near Batur Lake.

Going to Kintamani is not only about Lake Batur or Mount Batur. There are several tourist destinations you can visit in Kintamani, like Trunyan the ancient Village or the natural hot springs Toya Bungkah. Since that you can visit several places, it is also better for you to spend some nights around Kintamani, and if you dare, you can try to catch the sunrise at the peak of Batur Volcano.

Catching the sunrise at the peak of Batur The volcano does not need a lot of time. It only takes around 2 until 2.5 hours to reach the peak of the Batur Volcano. If it is your first time hiking a mountain, you can hire a local guide to accompany you during your hike and become your personal photographer if needed. The sunrise usually starts around 6 in the morning, but some people prefer to arrive at the peak earlier to see the night view, the sky full of stars above and the lights of the city below.

At the peak of Batur volcano, you will see the sunrise with the view of Mount Abang as the backdrop. But do not forget the other side of the mountain, at your back, you can see the view of the up and down green hills. So, you get a mesmerizing view from every side of Batur Volcano. Hiking the Batur Volcano and catching the sunrise there will be a great experience during your stay in Bali. So, you better put it on your to-do list for Bali vacation.