A picture-perfect experience with a guide as friend - This might have been the most picturesque view we have had in Bali so far. The hike up Mount Batur started early on, accompanied by our excellent guide Gede. His... read more gentle and kind energy kept us warm. He kept us entertained, easily adjusted his pace to us, and brought us to one of the best sights (with fewer people). The included breakfast and coffee was the icing on the cake, allowing us to unwind in great serenity after the 2-hour climb. We were greeted with an incredible sunsrise, illuminating the foggy valleys of Kintamani, with rays of beaming sunlight breaking through the countless of beautiful onion paddies. Our guide proved to be multi-talented, pointing out a few nice optional places to take photos (and assuming the mantle of camera-man as well).

All in all, great experience!

  Best experience at Bali! - We had amazing time doing this tour! We did the hike with Carik and then the waterfall view with Mang, and both of them were brilliant! They told us many... read more things about Balinese culture and showed us the love for their country. The hike wasn't as challenging as expected, even if we had to wake up so early. A must have experience at Bali!

  amazing  - Getting up early in the middle of the night is worth it! At around 4 a.m., equipped with a headlamp and water, our guide Carik led us safely to the... read more top of the volcano. He adjusted his pace at any time, pointed out possible dangers when hiking and took appropriate breaks or not if requested ;) When we reached the top, a bench and a hot drink awaited us with a fantastic view of the sunrise! Absolutely worth it!!! We started from the quieter starting point, so there was little going on on the way - even the bench was a few meters below the top. The view is the same but much quieter and more “private”. After the sunrise, we were amazed at the masses of people at the top. The path is steep (sometimes more or less), sometimes “sandy”, a bit slippery or rocky - but that’s how it is in nature and with a volcano! Sensible footwear is a given. A (warming) jacket and long trousers are recommended!

  Me and a friend spent a month moving around in Bali, and enjoyed this trek the most. Camping enabled us to see the sunset as well as the sunrise, which... read more we actually preferred as there were very few people. Our guide Manjku was a great guy, chilled out and very patient. This will be one to remember.

  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

  Me and my friends went to see the sunset on moun Batur. Our guide, gede, was awesome. He took the greatest photos of us ever

  The hike to see the sunrise on top of Mt. Batur was one of the best experiences yet! Right from the very beginning of the trip, everything was very organized... read more and timely. Our driver picked us up from our hotel all the way down in Kuta right on time, and drove us safely to every destination point. The early morning snack (banana pancake) before the hike was very delicious too!

We were so lucky to have an amazing guide, Mangku. He was so attentive, kind, and patient with all of us, always asking if we were okay and needed a break. He even worked wonders on my ankle when I sprained it while going down the trail! He assisted me when going down very steep and slippery paths and made sure that I wasn’t in any pain. Thank you so much for that!

The view from the top of the mountain was unbelievably amazing. Once we reached the top, we had an ample amount of time to rest, stay warm, and take pictures. Mangku took us to the highest peak where it wasn’t so crowded, and he knew where the hot spots are to have a really good view of the sunrise and scenery. He also had amazing photography skills! While waiting for the sunrise, we were provided with breakfast and tea. Thank you Mangku for being so patient and kind to us, and making sure that we made it to the top and bottom safely!

After Mount Batur, we hiked Sekumpul Waterfall with a guide. The view at the waterfall was amazing as well. Our tour guide was also excellent and made sure we climbed down and back up from the waterfall safely. Later during the trip, the tour company arranged for us an amazing lunch with a local restaurant. The mie goreng we had was very delicious!

I highly recommend this tour and company if you are in Bali and planning a trip to see the sunrise and waterfall. The view was incredible and nothing I’ve ever seen before. It was so worth waking up at 1am for this! Thank you very much for the amazing experience!

  Highly recommended, we just have spent a perfect evening and night with a great guide !! Spending the night on top will allow you to enjoy sunset and... read more sunrise and feel privileged !! And the night view on the valley is amazing !

  Just a quick note to thank Wayan suar for the fantastic tour. Even though a bit cloudy the tour was great, avoided as much as possible other groups and showed... read more the best of the volcano. Thanks so much (and sorry for the delay on posting!)...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