Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking

 

Agung Volcano Trek is one of best way to explore paradise of Bali, it can doing by trekking to the summit of Mount Agung (biggest volcano in Bali), it will provide a lot of valuable experiences.Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking is favored by foreign and domestic tourists who visit the Island of Bali. There are two common starting points that climbing to the highest mountain in Bali which is start via Pasar Agung temple and via Besakih Temple. Pasar Agung Temple precisely located in Sebudi village, east side of Mount Agung and Besakih Temple nested in the southern slope of the volcano.

While the shorts hike to Mount Agung today is from South path of the volcano (especially for less challenging), this is the route through to the rim crater which altitude around 2.900 meter above sea level (bellow around 100 meters from actual summit). To be able enjoying spectacular sunrise from this point, the climbers must began hike around 02.00 am, estimate reaching the summit before 06.00 am because sunrise between 06.15 am to 06.30 am. The ascent of Mount Agung Trekking via Pasar Agung takes about 4 hours going up and 4 hours going down, total of approximately 8 hours. If you are stay in the area of Kuta,Canggu,Sanur,Ubud,Seminyak Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Tanjung Benoa the pick-up time will be 23.30 Pm

While the famous and the challenging climbing to the highest peak of Mount Agung is via Besakih Temple through the southern slope of the mountain which the end altitude of 3,031 meters (the highest point of Bali) it takes approximate 5-6 hours ascent and 5 hours descent. All climbers must began hike from 11.00 pm, estimate reaching the summit before 06.00 am because sunrise between 06.15 am to 06.30 am. From this summit can see 360 degree view point and via Pasar Agung Temple can see 180 degrees wide viewpoint, but no less spectacular if compare from Besakih temple. If you are stay in the area of Kuta, Seminyak Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Tanjung Benoa the pick-up time will be 08.30 pm. To conquering this volcano takes extra effort, physical and mental readiness, stamina should really fit.

Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking Itinerary

Day 1

- 21:30-22:00 Pick up participants at the hotel where they are staying

- 22:00-22:15 Briefing on safety procedures and introduction of the route/field before the start of the climb/

- 22.15-22.30 Start climbing to the top of Mount Agung guided by an experienced tour guide.

Day 2

- 05:45-06:00 Participants arrive at the highest peak of Mount Agung getting ready to enjoy the stunning sunrise view

- 06:15-07:00 Enjoy the sunrise view and have breakfast

- 07:30-14:30 The journey back to the start point of the climb then participants are escorted back to the hotel/inn

What to bring when climbing Mount Agung;

1. Jacket.

2. Headlamp

3. Sports shoes.

4. Mineral Water 2 litters of drinking water and food for breakfast

5. Trekking Poles (if needed)