ITINERARY
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Day 1
Day 2
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1. Day One
Today’s adventure takes us to the lesser known mountain Gunung Abang, one of the hidden jewels of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
We depart at 1 am to arrive at our first basecamp. Here we get ready for a hike which will last for approximately 2 hours. We will go through the protected forest inside the caldera walls. Approaching the summit, the lava colors shift, memorializing the different pyroclastic flows and tephra. An amazing spectacle of nature.
Reaching the summit, we enjoy a light breakfast as the first sun rays peek through the panoramic view of the mountains.
Our afternoon will be spent in hot steamy springs, as we soak our bodies, to relax and soothe our muscles.
As the sun sets, it will be an occasion for conversations and laughter by the campfire. Of course it will also be time to enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal and later on, classic toasted marshmallows!
Once the day's exertions start to be felt, the glamping tents await us for a well rested night. In this special accommodation you have the best of two worlds: nature with basic comforts and home style conveniences, all right at your fingertips.
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2. Day Two
After breakfast, we get ready for another adventure.
We will start from a scenic spot, at the entrance of the sacred temple Pura Ulun Danuh. This is a pilgrimage place for Hindus in Bali, especially during the time of the full and new moon. It is here that devotees gather to make special offerings and to be blessed with fertile soil for prosperity.The iconic lake Batur is a stone's throw away, and the 15 meter high statue, built from solid rock, can be seen at the edge of the lake of Devi Danuh, the Goddess of lakes and water.
After taking part in a Balinese ritual we prepare for a day to be spent inside the crater.
Following the trails, we ride through a remote rugged lava valley; there you can experience the deepest silence inside the crater whilst surrounded by the majestic mountains.
We make a visit to our friend Pande, who will tell us the special history and traditions of the Songan. This is where Agama Hindu or Bali Mulia animism will be explained. You'll hear the legend of how Mount Batur, the peak of Mount Meru, was displaced by the Gods & Goddesses to make an abode for the Goddess Danu.
We leave Pande and head to the traditional village of Songan passing through winding, narrow streets.
The next 5-10 km is a mix of natural trails and doubletracks showcasing the jagged volcanic formations and moss covered lava rocks.
A series of uphill trails reward riders with fabulous views of Lake Batur and the surrounding countryside, as well as plenty of thrilling descents on the way back down.
At the end of the ride, we move up to the edge of the crater's ridge to Lake View, where you will enjoy your lunch with a panoramic view, enjoying the shifting colors as the clouds pass by.
