Bali’s trekking trails have long played second fiddle to the island’s renowned beaches and surf breaks, but they’re slowly starting to wrestle a share of tourist attention.
Located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, Bali is home to several dormant and active volcanoes, many of which can be scaled on day hikes; particularly energetic visitors can opt to combine two or more, with the help of a local guide and driver.
Agung, Batur and Abang are all conveniently situated in the central and eastern region of the island and are no more than a couple of hours’ drive from each other, making them the perfect trio for a 24-hour challenge.
At 3,142 metres, Bali’s tallest peak, Agung, last erupted in 1963, causing devastating damage to the surrounding area. Nevertheless, it is considered sacred by the island’s predominantly Hindu population. Balinese legend tells how Agung was brought to the island as a fragment of the mythical Mount Meru, the centre of the Hindu universe.
Ornate shrines and temples punctuate the otherwise harsh and dusty terrain, and as we trekked up the stratovolcano’s western flank on a dried river of molten lava, the unmistakable scent of sulphur and powdery volcanic ash swirled in the breeze. Palm trees are silhouetted against the night sky and steam whisps from tiny inlets in the rock beneath you.
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