We had our driver take us to Kintamani as part of a day trip out in Bali. We stopped at one of the local cafes along the rim to have a tea and enjoy the views. It did not disappoint. It was the perfect day, clouds in the distance and clear skies above. We could see for miles and had a perfect view of the crater. Definitely a great place to visit, but cross your fingers for the weather.

Yeah, it was great and the walk up was pretty easy (I am fit). It took about 37 minutes to walk up from the base of the mountain ( which is the second car park area). The views were spectacular. Only issue were a few vendors trying to force you to buy there products like water and cool drinks which got a little Annoying as they were getting upset when you said no. The walk down was a little more tricky as there are plenty of loose rocks and stones so be careful…

We set off on a 4WD Black Lava Jeep Tour to the lava fields at Mt Batur. Learnt more about the history of the eruptions, see the geologic formations and enjoy the incredible viewpoints. The road was a little bumpy on the way to sunrise point but you get an amazing view & fresh air all the way up. After watching the fantastic sunrise, we are also able to look at the sea of clouds from the mountain top and feel the steam from the volcano. Such an unforgettable memories at Mount Batur.

It is a long hilly road with lots of bends and turns, but the end destination is worth the drive. You can head there in the wee hours of the morning to trek up the mountain to view the sunrise if that's up your alley, and make a really long day of it if you like. We just went for the hot springs, my partner hiked to the top on a previous visit. The hot springs are lovely at around 37 degrees and overlook the volcano. There are a lot of pools to relax in, some cooler, and there are plenty of food and drink choices to stave off your hunger. If you're Australian, you might not mind the flies that know the exact moment your food comes out. They do provide burning pots to repel them but they are annoying. It is a real maze with lots of stairs so finding your way around can be a challenge, and if your mobility is a problem avoid coming here. The change rooms and toilet facilities are also very average. The toilets often run out of paper so either bring your own or hope for the best, baby wipes are the best option I find. They provide lockers and towels for your use while there. All in all I would say it's worth a visit, and along the way you can visit the coffee farms and waterfalls. A word of caution, if you don't see locals swimming in the waterfalls don't do it, it's not worth the risk of disease, just think of what lies between the source and the waterfall, remember you're in a country that does not have a good sanitation system.

Easy hike to reach the top (depends on fitness level though). But very crowded and the top can get equally crowded as well. Coming down or going up for that matter, you have the option to get a ride on dirt bikes. They are not cheap though but will get you up the mountain or down in less than 30mins (and the ride is fun)

We paid for a tour (I’ve read you don’t need to do this you can hike alone no fee) We got picked up around 2am and driven 1hr to the mountain, the roads are extremely windy and bumpy so take travel sickness tablets ! When arrived we were given some bits of banana & 1 small bottle of water so make sure you pack snacks & drinks. We were put into group of 5, our guide was very friendly and stayed with us the whole way up and down, and took lots of photos at the top. Sadly I don’t think these guides are paid a good daily wage (we paid around £20pp) so always tip! The hike itself is quite hard, very! Steep and once you climb the side of the mountain it’s small steep uneaten steps, sticks should be recommended. This is not for anyone who isn’t very fit or steady on their feet. View at the top was good, if any clouds you won’t be able to see a thing. It’s VERY cold up there so take a jacket ! Food and drinks very expensive so take your own The way down was equally as bad, extremely loose stones lots of people fell, it’s tough on the knees!

With a tourist guide visited the best view mounting Batur. lava volcano since 1963. I took picture in one view, there are the last frozen lavas from the rest of the vulcan. Is it possible use frozen lavas for organic plantation?