Mountain biking in Bali's Mount Batur

here is no better way than to enjoy the sights andThe ride around the volcano is fairly tiring and not
soundsof Bali than on a mountain bike. You not onlyforthe 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 massesBatur . Be sure to pack a sandwich lunch, but if you've
gather at Penelokan, a day trip bike ride would be idealgotan iron gut, be adventurous and get a taste of the
for the more sporty and adventurous traveler. You getlocal favourites found at the little coffee shops that dot
a good close up of the Crater Lake within Mt Baturthe shores of Lake Batur .
which makes the ride there highly rewarding. So leaveAlright, maybe a ride all the way from Penelokan to
your 4 wheel drive behind, mount your 2 wheeler andBaturmight be a little much, so you might want to drive
head down to Mt Batur. Ask for directions to the olddown the main road to the lake and do the ride along
road down the volcano from the friendly locals. Thethe shores and explore other trails. Or, you might want
old road can be a little tricky getting down, but wellto hop in a boat from Lake Batur Jetty and cross the
worth the challenge. Once there, take your time tolake to the ancient village of Trunyan . It'll be a good
meander through the lava fields around the volcano. It'sday 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 linedearned massage!
roads and ancient villages will cool you down.