Batur, Agung & Rinjani: the volcanic trio

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Bali – Ubud

  Arrival in Bali and transfer to Ubud. Free time at the end of the day. Overnight at the hotel in Ubud. 1 hour transfer Meals: –

• day 2

  Ubud – Batur

  Discovery day of Ubud and its surroundings. In Ubud, elegant temples and palaces with carved facades line the streets. During your city walk, you will discover Puri Saren and the details of its wooden doors, Puri Saraswati and the finesse of its ornamentations, Puri Puseh and its splendid sculptures, as well as many other museums and galleries. Another tourist attraction in Ubud, slightly set back from the city center, is the "monkey forest" temple. Walks and strolls outside Ubud, meanwhile, take you to places where the view of the surroundings is breathtaking, as the rural landscapes are so well preserved. Transfer to the caldera of Mount Batur, through a region dotted with orange trees. Stop near the lake, meet with fishermen and market gardeners. Overnight at the hotel. 2 hours of transfer Meals: Breakfast

• day 3

  Mount Batur – Sidemen

  At the end of the night, we begin the ascent of Mount Batur. A little before sunrise, we first reach the summit of the oldest crater, then start our descent by going around the adjacent craters and taking a break near (but at a safe distance from) the most recent and most active crater. After a well-deserved bath in the hot springs of the lake, transfer to Sidemen, one of the most beautiful valleys in Bali (numerous rice fields, salak plantations, and weaving workshops for the famous ikats...). Free time at the end of the afternoon and overnight at the hotel. 2 hours of transfer – 4 hours of walking Elevation gain (positive & negative): 600m Meals: Breakfast

• day 4

  Agung Volcano – Amed

  Very early in the night, short transfer to the Selat temple and start of the ascent... At dawn, we reach one of the edges of the crater, at 2850 m altitude. We are, in a way, at the fore-summit of Mount Agung. The highest and most revered mountain in Bali, Mount Agung dominates almost the entire south and east of the island with its imposing silhouette, often shrouded in a veil of clouds and mist. Although most books and maps give it a height of 3142 meters, some say that the summit did not withstand the 1963 eruption and that it is now only 3014 meters! Return then transfer to the Besakih temple, the most important temple on the island, which represents a religious complex of 22 separate temples, spread over seven terraces... Extraordinary views... Visit of the temples where sumptuous and colorful ceremonies often take place. Short drive to the beaches of Amed through the superb region of Tirtagangga. Relaxation on the most beautiful beaches of Bali. Overnight at the hotel. 2 hours of transfer – 6 hours of walking Elevation gain (positive & negative): 12000 m Meals: Breakfast

• day 5

  Amed – Padangbai – Lembar – Senaru

  First road transfer to the port of Padangbai (2h). Ferry to the island of Lombok (4h). Arrival at the port of Lembar. Road to Senaru (2h) along the beautiful west coast of Lombok. We may encounter wild monkeys and stop at a beach for a pleasant swim. Night in losmen. 8 hours of transfer Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

• day 6

  Senaru – RIM I – Segara Anak Lake at the foot of Mount Rinjani

  We begin our approach hike towards Mount Rinjani by heading to our campsite along the banks of Lake Segara Anak (2200 m), located 1500 m below the summit. The large size of this lake earned it the name "Child of the Sea", in other words "Segara Anak". It is indeed 3 km long and some say it reaches 250 meters in depth. The caldera in which it is located is also gigantic, with its 8 km length and 6 km width. Discovering this lake is the reward for our strenuous hike. In the full light of day, we discover the splendid green tones of the lake, with Gunung Baru at its center, exhaling small clouds of sulfur. This new cone, which emerged from the waters of the lake in 1942, now rises more than 140 meters above its surface. A feeling of being at the end of the world… Evening with fishermen who stay the week on the shore of this fish-filled lake, then go down to the village to sell their catch. Night in a tent. 8 hours of walking Elevation gain: 1700 m / Elevation loss: 300 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Mount Rinjani: sacred mountain Mount Rinjani is the third highest peak in Indonesia after that of West Papua: the Carstensz Pyramid, also known as Puncak Jaya. The name of the volcano comes from words in Old Javanese meaning "God". In ancient times, the Sasak, a community living in Lombok and part of Bali, considered Rinjani as the home of powerful spirits and deities, including the daughter of their supreme God. The Balinese themselves crossed the sea to pay homage to this mountain during an annual ceremony. Whatever the reasons for these cults, this place truly possesses something magical.

• day 7

  Segara Anak Lake – Hot spring – Plawangan II

  We begin a relatively short walk to the Plawangan camp, located on a small plateau at 2700 m altitude, towards the summit of Rinjani. After setting up the tents, the afternoon is dedicated to rest, before the long stage of the next day. Night in a tent. 3 hours 30 minutes of walking Positive elevation gain: 500 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 8

  Plawangan II – summit of Mount Rinjani – Plawangan II – Sembalunlawang – Senaru

  During the night, we begin the final ascent of Mount Rinjani (3726 m). A long walk on a scree path. The arrival at the summit is grandiose: it offers a 360° view, bearing witness to the road already traveled, with a magical sunrise view over Lombok, Bali, and Mount Agung, as well as a glimpse of what is still to come with a beautiful outline of Sumbawa and the famous Mt Tambora... A marvel! Then return to Plawangan II for a well-deserved nap. In the early afternoon, descent towards the village of Sembalunlawang, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Rinjani, then transfer by bus to Senaru. Night in losmen. 1 hour transfer – 9 hours walking Elevation gain: 1000 m / Elevation loss: 2600 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 9

  Senaru – Gili Air

  Transfer to Bangsal port. Short boat ride to the island of Gili Air (30 min). Fine sandy beaches, fish and corals (possibility to rent mask and snorkel on site). Night in bungalow. 2 hours of transfer Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 10

  Gili Air – Praya – Bali

  Transfer to Praya Airport (Lombok) for your next flight. 2 hours transfer Meals: Breakfast