What to Expect from Bali Hiking Mount Batur?

Currently, a thousand of tourists are more attracted to Mount Batur trekking than Kuta Beach. It shows how tourists, domestic or overseas, have a change of interest in Bali tourism. So, before you joining the thousand of former visitors in Mount Batur trekking, it is good to know more about this trekking.

Mount Batur is considered as one of the sacred mountains by the Balinese. This active volcano has a height of 1717 meters above sea levels and sits in Batur village, Kintamani District. Mount Batur trekking is the easiest of all available trekking tours. This trekking is recommended for those who like outdoor activities, possess an average level of fitness, act as a hobbyist/ professional nature photographer or are simply curious about the adventure and nature of the real Bali. 

One of the most frequently asked questions around Bali Hiking Mount Batur is whether a visitor needs a local guide in an organized tour. The answer depends on your readiness in so many factors that may influence the safety and comfort of your trekking. Most of times, being guided by a local makes things easier and simpler like that s/he will do the registration for you, or s/he will carry your food and drink for you. The price for a Mount Batur trip in an organized tour is around IDR 800.000 for three people. The cost includes the registration fee, private transfer, and guide. The guide will make you take a few breaks before the summit and, if you wish, s/he will share information about the place. However, as like everything else, not all guides are worth the money.

Finding a good tour guide is not an easy task. You need to provide some time making a little research to know some candidates for your prospective guide. There are many ways to get good information about good candidates; one of them is through hotels that have tour desks. At times, you can rely on the small street agencies; but, you must be very careful because they often hire used guides from the third parties. So, make sure you know their reputation before deciding to pay for their services. To check their reputation, you can check TripAdvisor, Facebook groups or other social media platforms. Or, you can see through their official website to give an idea of how serious they take the business. A good agency will warn the visitors about their dependability on weather conditions because they concern about your comfort and safety.

Mount Batur trekking is a really visually pleasing experience you can gain in Bali. During the trekking, you can see the Lake Batur and the starlit sky. You can feel the real Bali through the beautiful walk, fresh air, the silence of the jungle and the whole trip. And to make sure the joy of the trip, you need to prepare footwear, clothings, torch, camera, and food.  If you hire a guide, you have to organize a tour before hand and clearly state your request to the agency. For more information, visit yourbalitrekkingtour.com.