Mount Agung: the Volcano that overlooks you in Bali
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Bali conjures up images of beaches, don’t you think? It’s pretty much one of the first things that most people think of when they hear the name of the island. Some might associate the Island of the Gods with the green rice fields that characterize the its interior. Others may think of the volcanoes. Yes, there are quite a bit of them here. One such is Mount Agung.
What’s the highest point in Bali? That’s right. It stands 3142 meters tall, practically towering its surroundings in East Bali and making a presence throughout most of the island. The mountain can be seen for many kilometers away.
And yes, Mount Agung is still active. Despite that fact, the volcano is still an important aspect in the lives of many. One of the island’s most revered temples, Besakih Mother of all Temples sits here on its slopes. Ironically, the temple was spared destruction in 1963 when the flowing lava missed it by mere meters! And speaking of 1963, that eruption proved devastating, sending debris 10 kilometers into the air and sadly killing over 1700 people. The survival of the temple was truly miraculous and is considered a spiritual omen.
Mount Agung is also a diverse biological area. The lower sections of the volcano are home to lush jungles as well as hot and humid temperatures. Animals associated with this habitat are also down there. However, as you go up, you’ll notice the land getting dry as well as more and more barren. This is a result of volcanic rock and accumulation of ash from previous eruptions.
It is also interesting to notice that one side of Mount Agung is actually greener than the other. Why? Sometimes the simplest answer explains it all. Clouds appear on the western half of the mountain more than the east, resulting in more rainfall there. In fact, there are almost no clouds in the east. Go figure.
So, you want a challenge? Mount Agung can provide you with one. Be wary though, conditions can get rough! First off, you’ll have to deal with the constant weather changes. Hot one minute, cold the other. Imagine that. Plus, the barren nature of the upper portions makes it so dry that water is pretty scarce. What many do instead is opt for an evening climb for a sunrise arrival at the peak.
Mount Agung. Imposing yet pretty. The volcano itself has come to define Bali for some. Check her out in our Bali Explorer tour. And don’t forget Besakih. Remember, it almost disintegrated from the eruption. See more of the island and the country in our Indonesia tours.
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Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY) is officially one of Indonesia’s 32 provinces. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor.
Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper’s delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food-culture and street vendors.
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Tour Code : GTB / 09 / JVT
Participant : Minimum 2 Person
Start : Bali Price : USD
Departure : Daily, From Jogja Area, Jakarta, Bali, Semarang, Solo, Surabaya
Day 01. BALI – YOGYAKARTA Tourism
Pick up from your Hotel in Bali, Transfer to The Airport, Leving for yogyakarta . Upon arrival at airport yogyakarta , meeting services then transfer to you hotel. Lunch will served at the Near By Restorant Afternoon excursion to Prambanan, Sewu, Plaosan, and Kalasan Temple . Back to hotel overnight for hotel yogyakarta.
Day 02. YOGYAKARTA Tourism
Breakfast at hotel, in the morning yogjakarta city sightseeing tour visiting Sonobudoyo museum (closed on Monday) ,Sultan palace, bird market, Batik factory and silver work in Kota Gede. After lunch onward visit Borobudur , Pawon, and Mendut Temples . Back to hotel and overnight. (adventure yogyakarta)
Day 03. YOGYAKARTA – BROMO Tourism
Breakfast at hotel for yogyakarta tourism. Depart for Bromo including visit to Mangkunegaran’s palace in SOLO and Triwindu flea market. Some stop can be made on the way to Bromo. Arrive at Bromo direct check in to hotel. Overnight. (adventure bromo)
Day 04. BROMO – IJEN Tourism
Very early morning, depart by Jeep to the hill of Pananjakan then continue on pony riding to get the mount Bromo . We are obliged to climb on foot through more than 300 staircases to reach the top of mount Bromo to see the spectacular view of this serrounding. if the wether permit we can see the beautiful sunrise. Back to hotel for Breakfast. After short rest, we drive to Ijen.Reach Ijen in the Afternoon, with stop enroute for Lunch and see panorama.Arrive at Ijen, Check in Arabica Hotel, Or Similar.Dinner at restorant (adventure Bromo ijen)
Day 05. IJEN – SURABAYA/BALI Tourism
Morning Trekking to Ijen.see the scenic of Ijen Plateau.Then,Back to Hotel For Breakfast.After Breakfast, Drive to Surabaya or Directly
Transfer to Bali. Tour End. (adventure tour mount bromo)
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