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    Trekking Mount Batur Volcano

    avatarBy vinja12/06/20166 Comments5 Mins Read
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    Trekking Mount Batur Volcano /// Vinjatek
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    Experiencing the short but tough above-the-clouds trek up the active volcano of Mount Batur in Indonesia was worth a lifetime of adventures.

    *MOUNT BATUR VOLCANO | -BALI, INDONESIA

    The volcano is still active today as Balinese all over the island who still remember the great eruption of 1917 will testify. It claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples… “The year when the world shook”.

    As a vagabond and world traveler, I frequently get asked “What’s your favorite country?”. I don’t have one, yet. But one of my favorite cities is Bali.

    I’ve been there 5 different times and have finally trekked Mount Batur. Now it’s personally the most spectacular place I’ve been to, up there with Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Egypt’s The Great Pyramids.

    Mount Batur w/ TAD Raptor Hoodie /// Vinjatek

    Elevation: 1,717 Meters | Duration: 2am – 2pm

    I’m a self proclaimed professional traveler and adventurer, but that doesn’t mean I won’t take guided tours or avoid popular destinations.

    So we booked a sunrise Mount Batur tour for $50 a head at a local agency. This includes transportation, breakfast(s) and a local but English-speaking guide.

    We were picked up at our villa in Sanur (a quiet neighborhood of Bali) at 2 in the morning and took about an hour and a half to reach the base of the volcano.

    Mount Batur Map /// Vinjabond

    Pitch black and lightly raining with just a few clustered areas of light in view from distant villages, we get out of our van and are greeted by our guide, Jen.

    At just 20 years old and weighing no more than 100lbs., we were surprised to hear that she hikes up Mount Batur 6 days a week for work like clockwork.

    She hands each of us flashlights but I decline as I have my more powerful SOG Dark Energy torch.

    The first 20 minutes is uneventful as it seems like we’re entering into a forest, then suddenly the ground becomes concrete. Worried that this “trek” will be more like a walk on the street, I keep my thoughts to myself and keep moving… and sweating in the Bali heat.

    Finally, the path becomes less obvious and more mountainous. But the thunder gets closer.

    Most of the way to the peak of Mount Batur is rocky and treacherous, especially with the heavy rain bombarding us. But this I like and wanted.

    My Raptor Hoodie Jacket keeps me dry the whole time. I was reluctant to bring this as it hits at least 90 or more degrees everyday in Bali. But as we got closer to the peak and to above the clouds, we may have escaped the rain but the temperature dropped to more than half.

    Peak of Mount Bature, Seconds Before Sunrise /// Vinjabond

    With just seconds away from the sun rising from across the horizon, the sky turns from black to blacker than black shades of blue. I climb to the roof of a cabin and humbly watch our world wake up.

    As if a higher being manually adjusted a light dimmer switch quickly upon on the earth, the darkness is snuffed out by the giant floating ball of fire.

    Our sun has risen and it is magnificent.

    It makes its presence known to Mount Batur and to as far as the eye can see in its golden embrace.

    It’s fascinating how sunrises, a most common event that has always and always will occur for as long as the earth and sun harmoniously rotate is so fascinating.

    Mount Batur, seconds after sunrise /// Vinjabond

    Monkey Sunrise over Mount Batur /// Vinjabond

    Mount Batur with Friends at Sunrise /// Vinjabond

    Playful Monkey on Mount Batur /// Vinjabond

    Curious Monkey on Mount Batur /// Vinjabond

    When viewed from the top of Mount Batur and while above the clouds, it’s no ordinary event. The best sunrise I’ve ever witnessed, and I’ve been around.

    While admiring in awe of the clearly apparent movement of the sun, I suddenly noticed that everyone’s looking the opposite direction. I turn and I’m in more awe…

    Mount Batur Sunrise Trek in Bali, Indonesia /// Vinjatek

    Directly across from the sun is the moon, seconds from setting. As if the sun was chasing the moon away from its territory. I’ve never seen anything like it before.

    The sun, just moments after it’s risen and the moon, just moments before setting – sharing the same sky.

    Mount Batur Moon Set in Bali, Indonesia /// Vinjatek

    With the sun warming us up in the 50 something degree climate, we ate our breakfasts; Nutella pancakes, boiled eggs and tea. Then our guide reaches into her pocket and surprises us with something special.

    She looks around to see if anyone’s around then presents a perfectly rolled cone spliff. Being doused in the sun’s morning beam, it makes it look like the joint is made out of gold. She sparks it…

    After that a bit of chillin’, we move on to the volcano crater. While active, Mount Batur hasn’t erupted since 2000 but random steam and smoke expulsion is ever-present. As well as the extremely high population of mischievous if not friendly monkeys.

    Mount Batur Peak Sign /// Vinjabond

    Monkeys at Mount Batur /// Vinjabond

    Again, it’s as if the sun’s presence is pushing elements of the sky by force, this time it’s the clouds below us that’s being chased way, unveiling Lake Batur.

    Lake Batur Selfie /// Vinjabond

    Lake Batur at sunrise /// Vinjabond

    Mount Batur Viewpoint /// Vinjabond

    Mount Batur descent /// Vinjabond

    Descending Mount Batur, like any climb, is harder on the way down. The Bali heat rising, our energy fading but we’re treated to spectacular views with every step.

    Views we previously passed but were unaware of because of our pitch black ascension hours ago. It’s like experiencing 2 different mountains in 1.

    Once we make it to the base, we ate our second breakfast with a nice and nasty warm Bingtang beers.

    Mount Batur During Sunrise /// Vinjatek

    If I could recommend only 1 big thing to do or adventure in Bali, it’s to trek Mount Batur for sunrise.

    Trekking Mount Batur Volcano ///

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      6 Comments

      1. avatar
        Lori Zabel on 12/06/2016 11:30 AM

        Amazing photos and experience! On my list!!!

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      2. avatar
        Jwo on 12/06/2016 11:42 AM

        Take me with you!!!!!

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        Kyle NYC on 12/06/2016 11:51 AM

        I would love to do this and I will when I get to Bali, thanks for the writeup, very inspirational.

        Reply
      4. avatar
        Plaken Wander on 12/06/2016 1:44 PM

        I’ve had my eye on Mount Batur for a long time. I think its bout time I do this. Wonderful pics man.

        Reply
      5. avatar
        Dave Ortega on 13/06/2016 5:23 AM

        Dude you take some epic shots and go to epic places, one day I’ll be doing what your doing, thanks for the inspiration!

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        Specialist Zero on 15/06/2016 12:04 AM

        I’ve done Mount Batur and it was indeed an amazing experience. Have you done Rinjani in Lombok, that other volcano you can see from the top of Batur?

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