This was truly an experience that will never be forgotten! It was extremely challenging but once you got to the top, you'll be left with breathtaking views that will guarantee... read more you'll forget the pain you may have endured during the hike (at one point I...More

  We started out with a little stumble out of our beds as we were late for the pickup. But our driver was very patient and asked us to take our... read more time to get ready. We reached a coffee hut at 3.20am for coffee and banana crepe. It was getting cold as we were closer to the peak. We met up with Wayan Suar, our guide and set off at 3.40am. It was a gradual hike at first. Until we reach a steeper point where it's loose rocks and gravels. A stick would be good to help with stamina and balance. After 1 hour 40 minutes, we reached the peak of Mount Batur. Wayan guided us to a hut that was installed at the peak and we had hot coffee and breakfast there while waiting for the sunrise. The view was breathtaking and we were above a sea of clouds! We moved higher towards the crater rim of the mountain to get beautiful pictures. Wayan has many creative ways to take photos and also explained to us about the terrain of the mountain. He also showed us the natural gas steaming out from the side of the mountain. Wayan decided we could take the medium track back and we were so happy to walk along the crater rim to see the different sites of the area. We could also see a slightly smoking Mount Agung and Mount Rinjani from where we... We started out with a little stumble out of our beds as we were late for the pickup. But our driver was very patient and asked us to take our time to get ready. We reached a coffee hut at 3.20am for coffee and banana crepe. It was getting cold as we were closer to the peak. We met up with Wayan Suar, our guide and set off at 3.40am. It was a gradual hike at first. Until we reach a steeper point where it's loose rocks and gravels. A stick would be good to help with stamina and balance.

After 1 hour 40 minutes, we reached the peak of Mount Batur. Wayan guided us to a hut that was installed at the peak and we had hot coffee and breakfast there while waiting for the sunrise. The view was breathtaking and we were above a sea of clouds! We moved higher towards the crater rim of the mountain to get beautiful pictures. Wayan has many creative ways to take photos and also explained to us about the terrain of the mountain. He also showed us the natural gas steaming out from the side of the mountain.

Wayan decided we could take the medium track back and we were so happy to walk along the crater rim to see the different sites of the area. We could also see a slightly smoking Mount Agung and Mount Rinjani from where we stood. The sky was very clear that day!

As we descend we came upon the gravel loose rocks again and Wayan helped to "slide down" without tripping. We passed a forest and down to tomato, spring onion and chilli plantations! The view was spectacular! We also saw a pigsty at the side.

We reached the car park at 9am and we really appreciate the guidance given by Wayan. We bid our goodbyes and went to Sekumpul Waterfall.

It took us about 1.5 hours to reach the place as it is up north. The place was secluded and we were greeted by a young man who lived in the village. He guided us the way down, all 230 steps to the waterfall. The waterfall is 90 meters drop, and there's about 4 waterfalls at the same area. The view is unobstructed and amazing!

As we didn't bring our swimwear or sandals, we took off our shoes and just waddle and wash up at the shallow streams. But it would be nice to swim as it is only about 1 meter deep. We came back up for lunch at 12.30pm and bid our goodbyes to the young guide and head back to Kuta.

It took about 2 plus hours to get back to Kuta. Our driver was very kind to bring us chilli hunting at local supermarket, and we managed to find the small red and green chillies!

It was a very enjoyable trip for us and thank you for all the arrangements made! More

  Amazing guide, perfect organization, very lovely people, I enjoyed my time. Very well recommended. Drive came on time. They were very helpful.

  Everything was organized. Pick up and drop of at the hotel on time. Friendly and experienced trekking guide. Highly recommended.

  We asked to organize a sunrise trek only a few days in advance and were contacted right away. Everyone was super helpful and the private tour was done at the... read more right speed that suited everyone (we were picked up at our accommodation, paused when someone...More

  Highly recommended tour guide, Mangku. We were told by the driver early in the morning that we will have the most popular guide of the company for the hike. This... read more made us so excited and indeed it was true. Mangku, a person who is very friendly, caring, patient, talkative and professional. Also, he took awesome pictures of us too. We had a really wonderful hiking experience under his guidance. He is by far the BEST tour guide I have ever met in all my hiking trips.

  We had an amazing time with Wayan this morning! He was very attentive and supportive. Hiking up in the “night” was incredible and we are so glad we went. Highly... read more recommend hiking with Wayan Suar!

  So happy we decided to brave the 1:30am start to witness this beautiful sunrise! The trek up was steep and required a high level of fitness. Our guide Mangku was... read more so lovely. Very attentive and told us many facts about the area etc. made us all very comfortable at the peak whilst waiting for the sunrise. Good grip on your runners will help! Highly recommend this geeky!

  We had a great hike up Mount Batur and saw a stunning sunrise. The hike was more exhausting than I expected, but definitely worth it. The pick up, breakfast and... read more guide were perfectly organized and we did not have to worry about anything. The guide...More