Mountain hiking isn't easy especially to Mount Batur which stands at 1717m above sea level. That means, a hiker would have to expect 2km of walking up to the crater and another 2km down. Based on my experience, Mt Batur hiking is not for the unfit, this includes overweight individuals, old folks, kids. In fact, those without proper shoes with... more

Mt Batur sunrise tour cost Rp$350,000 per person. Not an easy trek but not too tough either. I find it moderate. Be mentally prepared to walk on volcanic sand and loose volcanic rocks which can be challenging as you do not have a firm footing. Wear good trekking shoes and a jacket which is both wind and water proof as... more

This is an active volcano open to tourist to scale. Not really a difficult climb even if you are not so fit. Pick up at hotel arnd 2.30am reach the bottom of mountain arnd 4.30am. Started climbing reach top just nice for the sunrise! It is a breathtaking scenery, sipping hot chocolate and having local banana bread. Way down was... more