About The Trek
Mt. Batukaru (2200 m) is the second highest mountain to Mt Agung (3142 m).
The word Batukaru translated means, "The Coconut Shell Rock".
Mount Batukaru is an extinct volcano.
Trekking to the summit of Batukaru is a 4 - 5 hour trip to the summit, and 3 - 4 hours to return.
A high level of fitness is required - it can be very steep & challenging in parts of the climb.
A day return trip should be started around 7 am to allow time to return in daylight.
Note: This walk is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
What You Will See
The trek to the summit for the most part is shaded by tropical rainforest.
The trail is narrow and unsealed.
You will climb from 700 m ascending to 2200 m.
You will pass small mountain temples on the way,
that can only be entered if you are wearing a sash.
Note: Women menstruating are not permitted to enter the temple grounds.
It is rare to see other trekkers on the trail.
On the trek you will see Giant Fig trees, Native Orchids, epiphytes and incredible Pandanas trees.
Your guide will pick native bush foods for you to try.
Although this is the home of the small deer (Kijang), the nocturnal Lubak, civet wild cats and pangolin (ant eaters) the only likely evidence that you will see is their droppings on the trail.The crab eating long tailed Macaque is sometimes seen in the trees near the temple.
From the summit on a clear day you will see the crater of Batukaru, the lakes of Bedugul, Mount Agung, Sount, West, East and North Bali Lombok, and Java.
You may find you are above the clouds…
Eco-Lodge Experienced Guides
Local guides are compulsory for day treks to the summit of Mt. Batukaru.
Local guides will:
- ensure the safety of trekkers and have basic First Aid training
- offer valuable information on the trek
- help carry trekking gear
- Rp. 600,000 per person - Lunch & drinks included
What to Bring on Your Trek
| Day Trek |
| Comfortable hiking boots with socks |
| Water Bottle |
| Sunscreen/Hat |
| Small Towel |
| Wet Weather Warm Jacket |
| Change of Clothes |
| Camera |
You can expect a 5 degree drop in temperature at the summit of the mountain.
There is a signal for mobile/cell phones on the trek.
Contact us to book your trek in advance.
Guest Comments about the Trek
"This is by no means an easy trek, make sure you stop along the way to really appreciate how the magical mist falls- making this an enchanting forest, be humbled by the view with Mount Agung in the distance piercing the clouds – truly magnificent!” Sarah Brighton - England
"You work hard but the rewards are worth it! - Can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be for my 50th birthday!" Andrew - Australia
An amazing intact ecosystem, beautiful butterflies and bird calls. We even saw some monkeys in the trees. Excellent informative guides." Hans - Germany
"I've done a lot of trekking around the world - but this was unique!" Claudia - Switzerland
"I saw the mountain peaks sticking out from the clouds - it was amazing!" Larz (11 years old) - New Zealand
The Batukaru hike was challenging and rewarding- an honor to be on a sacred mountain surveying all of Bali like Garuda! Dominique - USA
