Explore the Batur UNESCO Global Geopark — from hot springs and Lake Batur to Kintamani coffee, black lava fields, and local culture.
When you reach the summit of Mount Batur at 6:15 AM and look down, two things immediately draw your eye. The first is the massive, mirror-like expanse of water filling the bottom of the caldera. The second is a tiny,…
Halfway through the descent from the summit, the trail suddenly changes. The loose grey gravel under your boots turns jet black. The rocks become jagged, twisted, and sharp. You have just stepped onto the frozen remains of two eruptions that…
If you drive up from Ubud or the toll road, you will eventually pass a large stone sign welcoming you to the “Batur UNESCO Global Geopark.” Most tourists snap a quick photo from the car window and forget about it.…
Most travelers come to Kintamani for one reason: the sunrise trek up Mount Batur. But there’s a second reason this highland region produces some of Indonesia’s most sought-after coffee — and it’s literally under your feet the entire time you’re…
