My driver Aris picked me up perfectly on time at my hostel in Ubud and drove me safely to the starting point of the trip, where I met Ali, my local tour guide. She was so nice with me and she explained me a lot about Indonesian culture while we were walking on the top of the mountain. I shared the tour with two people that I didn't know and Ali let me go up with another guy because I was faster than the others. The sunrise from the top was amazing, but the place was so crowded. Anyway I really appreciated the trip and I would like to say thank you again to Aris and Ali for the fantastic job they did with me.

Interessante!

Il trekking al monte Batur richiede un minimo di preparazione fisica se non si vogliono fare molte soste lungo il percorso. La fatica viene però ripagata dallo spettacolo. Peccato ci siamo centinaia di persone in cima a spezzare il silenzio dell'alba. La colazione è banale ma accettabile, avrei evitato le acque Termali, nulla di che. Comunque raccomandato.

Hike was amazing!! I think some people underestimated the activity, it's not an hard one (1 h and 1/2) but you need to be prepared for it (good resistance and and trekking shoes). The guides helped the ones who were more in need. Before leaving they gave us a bottle of water and a flashlight, you can ask for a trekking pole as well. Our guide Niko was very nice and helped a girl in our group during all the path. During the hike he told us about the volcano and some local traditions, it was very interesting and he took photos of us. When we reach the top it was very cold so I suggest to bring an heavy jacket. We were able to see the dawn which was amazing but not the cratere because it was cloudy. Our driver Aris contacted us via WhatsApp the day before. It was really easy to communicate with him and he arrived perfectly on time. During the transfers he explained about the places we where passing through and he was always making sure we were ok and asked if we need anything.