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Mount Batur, Lava Trekking

Mount Batur is an active mountain located in Kintamani district Bangli regency Bali province. This mountain is one of the most interesting mount not only in Bali but also across the sea. The existence of Mount Batur inside the big crater (Batur Caldera) makes its no higher than the road that circles the Batur caldera. Around this mount is lying an amazing volcanic landscape formed from volcanic activity approximately 29.300 and 20.150 years ago. This Volcanic region has unique geological structure combine with beautiful natural scenery. The existence of indigenous peoples who inhabit the surrounding is still linked to the original Balinese Hindu culture. This is why this trek will provide you such a unique adventure ever.   UNESCO assign the Batur caldera area as world geopark network due to the uniqueness of its geological formation. The crater of Mount Batur is located at an altitude of 1.717 meters above sea level and appear exactly in the middle of the...

Kintamani

The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan provide a great view of the still active Mount Batur and its fantastic lake. Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, Batur caldera is simply astounding. From Penelokan, take the road Kedisan on the shores of the lake where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan. The spectacular mountainous region around Kintamani with its deep Crater Lake and bubbling hot springs, make this region a must to visit. Batur Lake is the largest lake in Bali and the region offers some of the most spectacular views to be found anywhere on the island. Batur Lake also provides water for an underground network of streams and springs across the southern slopes of the mountain. Kintamani is really great for day trips, trekking or simply for getting away from it all for a few days. The district is the earliest known kingdom in Bali, dating from the tenth century. The evenings get cool up here but it's well worth the stay overnight to climb the volc...