1 / 5Bali: Mount Agung Hiking Tour
About this activity
This adrenaline & extreme is one of the standout things to do in , Indonesia. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €40 per person. <p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Set off around midnight for a pre-dawn guided trek up Mt Agung, Bali’s highest mountain. The active volcano, which towers 10,308 feet (3,142 meters) above sea level, holds great spiritual significance to the Balinese people. You’re driven by coach to Pasar Agung Temple, the starting point for your 4- to 5-hour ascent. On arrival near the summit, enjoy extraordinary views in all directions, most dramatically to the east where the sun rises above Mt Rinjani on Lombok. After breakfast and morning tea, make the approx. 3.5-hour trek down.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">After a convenient pick-up from your Bali hotel, your adventurous climb up Mount Agung begins at the temple of Pura Pasar Agung around 2:30 am. Here, you will start your ascent with the goal of reaching the peak before sunrise. The temple is in the village of Selat, on the road from Rendang to Karangasem. The first four to five hours of the hike will take you through a forest on a dusty path. The rest of the hike takes you first over broken rocks and then over solidified lava until you reach a peak about just below the summit, where there are excellent views of the area and you can even peer into the volcano’s crater. You’ll arrive at the top of the volcano around 6 am and have an hour and a half to watch the sunrise, enjoy breakfast and take pictures. After descending, you’ll arrive back to Pura Pasar Agung around 11 am and be driven back to your hotel. </p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The best time to climb Mount Agung is from April to October, when the weather is dry. Hiking during January and February is not advised as there can be flooding and landslides in the area. </p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Climate: At lower elevations it remains tropical but becomes distinctly cold and often very windy on the high bare rock slopes. Hikers should come prepared with hiking shoes, a jacket, pants and a hand glove for the journey, which can get cold as you reach higher elevations. </p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Mount Agung Hiking Itinerary (Approximate Hiking Time 5 Hours) : pick up at your hotel, depend on where are you stay in Bali. • 01:45 am : Arrival at Pasar Agung Temple starting point. • 01:45 am : Begin our trek to the summit and sunrise point. • 06:00 am : Arrival at the summit, where we witness the spectacular view and sunrise. • 07:30 am : Begin our descent to finishing point of our trek. • 11:00 am : Arrival at starting point and boarding car Returning to your hotel.</p>
Set off around midnight for a pre-dawn guided trek up Mt Agung, Bali’s highest mountain. The active volcano, which towers 10,308 feet (3,142 meters) above sea level, holds great spiritual significance to the Balinese people. You’re driven by coach to Pasar Agung Temple, the starting point for your 4- to 5-hour ascent. On arrival near the summit, enjoy extraordinary views in all directions, most dramatically to the east where the sun rises above Mt Rinjani on Lombok. After breakfast and morning tea, make the approx. 3.5-hour trek down.
After a convenient pick-up from your Bali hotel, your adventurous climb up Mount Agung begins at the temple of Pura Pasar Agung around 2:30 am. Here, you will start your ascent with the goal of reaching the peak before sunrise. The temple is in the village of Selat, on the road from Rendang to Karangasem. The first four to five hours of the hike will take you through a forest on a dusty path. The rest of the hike takes you first over broken rocks and then over solidified lava until you reach a peak about just below the summit, where there are excellent views of the area and you can even peer into the volcano’s crater. You’ll arrive at the top of the volcano around 6 am and have an hour and a half to watch the sunrise, enjoy breakfast and take pictures. After descending, you’ll arrive back to Pura Pasar Agung around 11 am and be driven back to your hotel.
The best time to climb Mount Agung is from April to October, when the weather is dry. Hiking during January and February is not advised as there can be flooding and landslides in the area.
Climate: At lower elevations it remains tropical but becomes distinctly cold and often very windy on the high bare rock slopes. Hikers should come prepared with hiking shoes, a jacket, pants and a hand glove for the journey, which can get cold as you reach higher elevations.
Mount Agung Hiking Itinerary (Approximate Hiking Time 5 Hours) : pick up at your hotel, depend on where are you stay in Bali. • 01:45 am : Arrival at Pasar Agung Temple starting point. • 01:45 am : Begin our trek to the summit and sunrise point. • 06:00 am : Arrival at the summit, where we witness the spectacular view and sunrise. • 07:30 am : Begin our descent to finishing point of our trek. • 11:00 am : Arrival at starting point and boarding car Returning to your hotel.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 12 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular adrenaline & extreme slots in sell out.
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