Mount Agung is Bali's highest and most sacred volcano (3,142m) and its most challenging hike. The trek is a serious mountain challenge requiring excellent fitness, full preparation, and a compulsory guide. The effort is rewarded with extraordinary sunrise views from Bali's roof — on clear days, you can see across the entire island.
| Difficulty | Very Hard |
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Trail facts
- Trail area
- Karangasem
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Indonesia.
Location
-8.3428, 115.5076 View on map
Highlights
- Bali's highest summit
- Extraordinary panoramic sunrise views
- Sacred Hindu volcano
- Above-cloud sunrise experience
- See the entire island from above
Tips for visiting
- Check PVMBG volcanic activity levels — trekking is suspended during elevated alerts
- Only attempt if you have excellent cardiovascular fitness
- Start in excellent physical condition — altitude sickness can occur above 2,500m
- The summit route from Pura Pasar Agung is shorter but steeper