Do you have a plan to hike Mount Batur and enjoy the sunrise at the top? Before you do that, read our mount batur trekking review here first. Hopefully, our review will give you clear information about what you will face and what you need to prepare to have successful Mount Batur sunrise trekking.
By the way, this blog is story about our last costumers who use Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking service:
The Ascending
We used the Mount Batur Trekking Tour Guide package from Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking service. This service only provides the tour guide from the starting point to the peak and also guide for the descending part. We rented a car from the area where we stay during our vacation in Bali. Actually, this service also provides pickup service with an air-conditioned car. But, this time we only need their guide.
The first thing we do that time was telling the meeting point where we will meet our guide. If you use this service, you must tell the meeting place at least a day before the trekking day. We have to admit that this company is one of the best mount batur trekking companies you can find. They are kinds and very helpful. So, we can easily decide the meeting location as well as the time.
In order to catch the sunrise, we decide the 3 a.m. in the morning for meeting our guide. After we met our guide, we prepare everything and we get some briefing about safety trekking. Then, we went to the starting point at the foot of Mount Batur. It takes around 30 minutes, so we start the mount batur sunrise trekking ubud at 4 a.m.
This is our first time, so Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking guide is really big help. They are really skillful and know the trekking route very well. We would be able to reach the top without the guide help. The funny thing is we thought that we try the mount batur sunrise trek without guide firstly. Our adventurer spirit sees it as a very fun and challenging plan.
However, the condition in the field is totally different than our imagination. At 4 a.m. the condition is still dark. And, the sun shows its light right at 6 a.m. Therefore, we are very lucky to find this service and use their guide. We won’t be able to reach the top in the dark without help from their guide. So, it was a good decision. So, if you plan to have mount batur solo trek, please reconsider it. It’s too risky.
Our guide is very friendly. Plus, he also can speak English quite fluently. Basically, we can easily communicate with him and his guide and instruction are easy to follow. We think this is one of the benefits you can get from using this service guide. You can really stay away from problem and danger with their guide’s help.
The ascending process is quite challenging. It needs about 1.5 hours to reach the peak from the starting point. We arrived at the peak right at 5.30 a.m. So, we just need to wait for 30 minutes, before we can see the beautiful sunrise from the peak of Mount Batur.
The waiting part maybe is one of the best parts that we would like to tell you in this mount batur trekking review. We can rest a bit, plus our guide also helps us by providing breakfast. It’s not extravagant. We get a banana sandwich, boiled egg, and hot drinks. But, that’s enough to satisfy our stomach and relieve our body from fatigue. Moreover, we enjoy this delicacy while enjoying the sunrise that slowly shows up on the horizon. What a paradise.
We are very lucky because, at that time, the mount batur weather was really good. We can see clearly the sunrise. Then half hour later, we and our guide started to go down and return to the final point of Mount Batur trekking.
The Descending
The good weather was really a blessing. Our guide takes us to the crater and enjoys one of the amazing scenery in this area. We can see a beautiful rock formation. And, there are also monkeys here. So, you need to be careful. They are a wild monkey. It seems our guide used to them, but we try to avoid having contact with these cute animals because we want to stay away from the problem.
We walked for around 1.5 hours. The weather is good, so we didn’t meet any obstacle. Then, at 8:30 a.m. we arrived at the final point of the Mount Batur trekking. Our guide was finished his service and we were really satisfying. From this point, actually, we can do anything. But, this sunrise trek bali package is enough for us. So, we return to our hotel and get enough rest.
Things to Remember
If you use Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking service, you will get equipment that you need, such as headlight, hiking pole, a meal like we mentioned above, drinking water, and you also need to pay an entrance fee to Mount Batur (all inclued). However, you also need to prepare several things by yourself.
You need to bring sun cream, comfortable clothes, and a jacket because it’s really cold up there. A camera is also important to capture the Mount Batur scenery, and money, if you want to buy food or use the toilet. That’s all. Hopefully, our mount batur trekking review helps you to have a great time in Mount Batur. And, do not hesitate to use Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking service for the best experience in challenging Mount Batur.
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Excellent
Based on 1778 reviews
MicahGoulart
2024-08-28
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An epic hike up a dormant volcano
An unforgettable adventure hiking up a dormant volcano, where the sunrise will take your breath away! This is truly one of the most awe-inspiring sunrises you'll ever witness. There’s a shimmering lake, with hundreds of rice paddies sparkling as the sunlight streams in. It's a magical experience perfect for couples seeking romance or a group looking to share an extraordinary moment.
vladi p
2024-08-28
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Loved it so much!
This was so amazing, our tour guide names YON took us on top of mount Batur it was a nice experince and was very kind and we talked a lot about bali and life i very liked that he was always smiling and i went with only a t shirt ( bad idea so he gave me his own hoodie what a amazong guy,We had some breakfest on top of the mountain and he sunrise was so beautifull. You just need to do this! After the mountain we al so went rafting in ubud with the same company and that was al so wauww.
Sami
2024-08-26
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Alba con la Jeep + black sand + terme + piantagione di caffè
In perfetto orario (ore 3) il nostro bravissimo driver ci ha prelevato dal nostro hotel a canggu e ci siamo diretti verso il monte batur. Li ci atteneva la nostra guida/pilota di jeep Gooddai che ci ha portato sul monte batur per vedere l’alba. Colazione con the dolci e uova. Oltre che autista, è stato un fotografo incredibile : ci ha fatto alcuni scatti davvero stupendi ! Dopo il sorgere del sole ci ha portati con la jeep sulle dune di sabbia nera e da lì al parcheggio dove il driver ci ha portato alle sorgenti termali ed ad una piantagione di caffè. Drop off al nostro hotel ad ubud ! Tutto perfetto! Grazie mille!
Megan A
2024-08-26
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Amazing
Tana was amazing with me and my mum, extremely calm, made our experience amazing, im not the best at walking but he cheered me on the whole time. Had breakfast at the top and the sunset was perfect ! Thank you Tana
Léo T
2024-08-23
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Amazing sunset hiking
The tour was really nice for this mount batur jeep and hile, we did trully enjoy doing it with my partner, everything went smooth and Gede Adnyana was a carrying guide for us from the start to the end, I highly recommend them !
scubagirlNYC
2024-08-23
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A hike of a lifetime
The sunrise trek exceeded all expectations - it was spectacular to see the first breaks of light of the sun as we climbed higher and higher. We saw the sun come up as we reached the summit and it was incredible! We went as a family with three kids, aged 7 and 10. Our kids have done many hikes but we weren’t sure how this would go so we opted for the jeep/trek combo. The trek itself was challenging - the first half is gravel, lava rocks and sand with steep inclines - but our guide, Adi was amazing and encouraged and motivated us. One of our kids needed extra cheering on, and Adi helped us boost her so she felt like a true mountain girl when she reached the top. There were lots of places to stop and rest and Adi provided headlamps, trekking poles and lots of water. He really looked after us and we are so grateful to have had him as our guide. At the top, we could take in the beautiful scenery and watch the sun come up over the crater lake. Adi brought us coffee and hot chocolate along with sandwiches, chocolates, fruit and boiled eggs. After our hike down, we took the jeeps back to the parking lot where we took a short ride to the hot springs. The water slides were a bonus for the kids! The whole experience was so memorable - we are so happy we did it! We absolutely would recommend this adventure with this outfit.
Elliot
2024-08-21
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Amazing views, amazing guide, amazing memories
The 1:30 taxi pickup filled us with dread, but the minute we began walking we realised how special this morning would be. We seamlessly were connected to our guide Jata and began walking through the forest. Although one of us was scared of potential bugs, there were thankfully none to be seen on the path, none at all! We kept following the trail of head torches up to the top where we stopped after around 2 hours (about 5 o’clock) in the best seats in the house. Tip: bring a hoody/fleese we were freezing in T-shirts! During and after the spectacular sunrise our guide took some amazing photos on our phones we were blown away. He cooked a breakfast of eggs and banana sandwiches and took us into the steaming volcano, then we began our descent back down. This was when we were able to talk to our guide more and find out more about what life was like living in rural Bali, and he was really knowledgable about the local wildlife and area. We got back to the car, exchanged details with Jata and travelled the long journey back to Nusa Dua with an amazing story to tell our family and friends. I could not recommend this morning for able-bodied travellers enough: perfect!!!
Tourist20457485753
2024-08-20
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Must do trip in Bali
Trekking was such a great experience. Difficult hike however there were options for if you couldn’t make it all the way to the top. It was very worth it when the sun came up, so beautiful and magical. It was a seamless itinerary, planned appropriately for the sunrise. With food and trekking guide included. Our guide Donnn was amazing organising transfers to the top of for 2 members of our group. Also teaching us about the Balinese culture and nature also taking photos when needed. We throughly appreciate Donnns services. The sunrise was incredible! Must do trip in Bali!
MeeMorRis
2024-08-20
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Amazing experience, loved every second
Thoroughly enjoyed our trek - the hike up was worth the stunning views at the top! Jata our guide was so friendly and warm, and we really enjoyed doing it with him. Also loved the addition of food and tea at the top. Jata also took some stunning pictures of us that we will cherish forever. Thank you Jata!!
Beer Traveller
2024-08-20
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Great company to take you sunrise watching
We booked a sunrise Jeep tour with black sand and lava before arriving to Bali. Teh communication was great, price was very fair. We were picked up on the day when we were told. Relaxing driver to the parking lot, transferred to a jeep and taken to the viewing spot. Also got a small breakfast - sandwiches, tea, fruit and candy. Later we were taken to black sand and lava field where we were explained some things by our driver. Taken back to teh parkin gand trasferred to a car to be dropped off at the hotel. A great experience with the company. The only thing that I was let down by was the sunrise itself - nothing extremelly special, really.