Two mountains, two different questions

We can help arrange a trek on Mount Batur or Mount Agung. They are different places, so the first thing to tell us is which mountain you have in mind, and what kind of walk you are hoping for.

Mount Batur

Mount Batur is part of the Batur UNESCO Global Geopark, which UNESCO describes as a caldera and lake setting in the Kintamani area. Trekking Batur is a walk on the mountain, which is not the same as sightseeing around Kintamani by car. If you would prefer viewpoints and a drive, see our Kintamani driver tours.

Mount Agung

Indonesia Travel describes Mount Agung as a sacred volcano and an active one. Please do not assume there is one easy route, or one advanced route, that suits everyone. Routes, conditions and permissions can differ, and the right choice depends on the route offered by the operator and your own fitness. For a car visit to Besakih on Agung’s slopes instead of a climb, see our East Bali temple trips.

Comparing a trek

Whichever mountain you choose, ask about:

The route. Which route is used, and how are ascent and descent handled?
Effort. How demanding is it, and for how long?
Underfoot. What is the ground like, and what footwear is expected?
Start time. If the proposed start is before daylight, ask exactly when you would be collected and how the walking is handled in the dark.
Transport. How do you get to the start, and back to where you are staying?
Equipment. What is supplied, and what should you bring?

Agree the inclusions and the price before you book. Everything is quoted individually.

Access, notices and safety

Current access must be checked before you commit to a trek. We cannot promise a sunrise view, that a climb is open, or that there are no entry requirements. Weather, volcanic activity and official decisions can change access at short notice.

Before booking and again before departure, check current official notices and permissions. The Bali Provincial Environment Agency has advised against Agung climbs in extreme weather, and volcano status is published by MAGMA Indonesia. Please follow the instructions of local authorities and local religious guidance, particularly at sacred sites. Ask the operator about their fitness and health requirements, and check your own insurance policy covers trekking.

Questions to ask any operator

Is the climb currently open, and how do you check?
What happens if access changes or the weather turns?
Who leads the group, and how large is it?
What exactly is included in the price?

Common questions

Which mountain should I ask about?

Start with what you want from the day. If you are not sure, tell us your fitness, your group and your dates, and we will talk it through with you.

Is a Batur trek the same as visiting Kintamani?

No. Trekking is a walk up the mountain. Kintamani sightseeing is a car trip with viewpoints.

Ask us to arrange it

Message us with the mountain, your dates, group size and where you are staying. You can also read our Bali volcanoes visitor guide, see other outdoor activities, or use our contact page.

Mount Batur and Mount Agung Trekking in Bali