Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Agung

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Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Agung

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Have you dreaming to hike an active volcano in your life? Al lot of traveler pack their bucket list Hiking Mount Agung as their top of itinerary while raveling to Bali, before decide hiking Mount Agun you should know some information about this the higgest volcano in Bali. Bellow everything you need to know about hiking Mount Agung while holiday to the most recommended destination in the word (Bali).

A. Bellow everything you need to know about hiking Mount Agung

Can you hike Mt Agung without a guide?

Yes! You can do it without a guide or an organized tour but think twice, mount Agung is really difficult and need good physical condition to hike this volcano, hiking by your own is very dangerous, a lot of climber lost in the mountain and finally they lost their life too. Hire local guide of company who organizes hiking mount agung is recommended, this will be good for yu during your traveling to Bali. One of the local company who work as local guide since over 10 years is https://mountagungsunrisetrekking.com/. Beside of that, there ar still many local agencies offered mount agung sunrise trekking tours

2. How to reach Mount Agung without driver?

The fastest way to get there is with a bus from Ubud to Besakih Temple (the starting point hire mount Agung) is by scooter. The journey takes around one and half hours to Besakih Temple (the Stating point called Pura Pegubengangan) you may use Google maps to find this starting point. The cheapest way to get to Mount Agung if you can’t ride scooter is with a minibus but the mini bus not accessible to Pura Pengubengn, hire driver or is the only one way

3. How many routes available in Mount Agung?

There are available two common starting points to climb Mount Agung Bali, one via Besakih Temple (Pengubengan starting point) and the other one via Pasar Agung Temple. Hike via Besakih temple take aproximatly 6 hours up and 5hours down, this will end up at the actual summit 4,142 meters above sea level. The other one via PasarAgung Temple, this shorter ut more steep and challenging, it take 3,5 hours up and 3 hours down. The ends up of this summit just until the crim of the crater, around 100 meter bellow of the actual summit

4. Physical preparation before climbing Mount Agung.

Before climbing mount Agung, you should prepare your physic do this concur this highest mountain in Bali, you should d physical exercises to avoid the risk of injury. Walt Thompson said, the exercise that should be done is similar to the activities we will be doing. For example, if you will hike at least you do shot hike, run or jogging before headed to Mount Agung. This best way to prepare u physical log trek, choosing an uphill and downhill running path will be the best one.

5. Pay attention to the supplies and tools we carry before climbing the mount Agung.

Before hike mount Agung, you need to make sure all the supplies complete. Bellow Important things to bring when climbing mount Agung

Change of clothes and warm Jacket
Foods and drinks that are practical but still nutritious, such as eggs,cereals, minimal 3 lt water.
First Aid (Personal medicine)
Gloves, socks, hat and unblock
Trash bag. Other equipment such as tissue, raffia, flashlights, matches.

No matter how high the mountain we climb, these items are important for us to carry for safety during your hike.

Hiking Mount Agung with a Guide

A hiked Mt Agung with a guide as part of an organized tour, the activity was included in the price of the pickup drop off. Trekking equipment, breakfast, guide, ticket and many more, the Mount Agung Sunrise trekking tour cost start from $ 55 per person.

Here’s a breakdown of what was included of Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking:

08.35-09.30 : We will pick up depending on your accommodation all around Bali then direct to Besakih Temple.
11.00 pm : Arrived at starting point, then introduction and safety briefing by our experience local hiking guide.
11.15 pm : Our experience local hiking guide will take you on 6 hours trek to reach the top or summit point.
06.00 am : Our guide will serve coffee or tea and Ala Agung volcano breakfast and see spectacular sunrise.
07.00 am : After sunrise, continues the trip go down to the car park
09.00 am : Half way to the car park, cross little jungle for 1 hour
11.00 am : Will arrive at the bottom by 10.45 am to 11.00 am
12.30 pm – 13.30 pm : Estimated Return to your hotel