| here is no better way than to enjoy the sights and | | | | The ride around the volcano is fairly tiring and not |
| soundsof Bali than on a mountain bike. You not only | | | | forthe faint hearted, but once you get to the lake, you'll |
| get to cover areas where motor vehicles will not go, | | | | beable to enjoy a picturesque ride along the shores of |
| but get a good workout as well. | | | | Lake |
| Instead of viewing Mt Batur from where the masses | | | | Batur . Be sure to pack a sandwich lunch, but if you've |
| gather at Penelokan, a day trip bike ride would be ideal | | | | gotan iron gut, be adventurous and get a taste of the |
| for the more sporty and adventurous traveler. You get | | | | local favourites found at the little coffee shops that dot |
| a good close up of the Crater Lake within Mt Batur | | | | the shores of Lake Batur . |
| which makes the ride there highly rewarding. So leave | | | | Alright, maybe a ride all the way from Penelokan to |
| your 4 wheel drive behind, mount your 2 wheeler and | | | | Baturmight be a little much, so you might want to drive |
| head down to Mt Batur. Ask for directions to the old | | | | down the main road to the lake and do the ride along |
| road down the volcano from the friendly locals. The | | | | the shores and explore other trails. Or, you might want |
| old road can be a little tricky getting down, but well | | | | to hop in a boat from Lake Batur Jetty and cross the |
| worth the challenge. Once there, take your time to | | | | lake to the ancient village of Trunyan . It'll be a good |
| meander through the lava fields around the volcano. It's | | | | day trip, so leave enough time. Head back in the |
| a little warm and barren at the start of the trip down, | | | | afternoon to your hotel for a good rest and a well |
| but as you get closer to the water, shady tree lined | | | | earned massage! |
| roads and ancient villages will cool you down. | | | | |