Kintamani Bali is an island area with fresh mountain air, lakes, restaurants, and the massive 13 kilometres-long volcanic cavern in which the villages sit.
The most interesting attraction at Kintamani is Mount Batur volcanic crater lake, famous for sunrise hikes.
Things to Do in Kintamani and Batur Villages
Kintamani is located at the western edge of Mount Batur in Bali. It is ranked a very beautiful place in Indonesia and attracts many tourists annually. Kintamani will make your holiday very enjoyable.
The views of the area are stunning. This guide to the attractions in Kintamani makes it easy to plan your trip to Bali’s most beautiful places to visit.
Climb Mount Batur
Mount Batur Trekking is an incredible trekking experience and one of the popular tourist destinations in Bali. Sunrise trekking is very popular for catching spectacular views from the top of Mount Batur.
Mount Batur Trekking Guides
Batur hikes are an excellent activity while staying in Kintamani because there are easy routes for accessing the active volcano nearby. You can start your hike earlier, which means at 4 AM instead of 1-2 PM if you start from another part of Bali, such as Ubud.
Kintamani Village Terraces
Inside the Kintami caldera is an impressive field of colourful crops containing onions, tomatoes, oranges, and many more.
The best time to enjoy the scenery of a field is after sunrise, or before sunset, when a long shadow is cast.
Explore Lake Batur
In the southwest part of Mount Batur is a large freshwater lake. This lake is situated at the summit of the mountain or known as Gunung Batur a crescent-shaped lake. Most tourists also find the lake with the most spectacular caldera on the planet.
The majority of people visit Kintamani to see the lake views at Penelokan restaurant. Some visitors want to travel to Lake Batur with an electric speed boat.
Kayaking & Canoeing with The View of Gunung Batur
This is a thrill-seeking sports activity which takes you to the highest point of the sky and the adventure will be epic and adventurous. This place looks a bit like paradise if not more.
Slowly enter the water which is refreshing. You won’t get anywhere without it. It’ll surely make you feel happy.
Ulun Danu Batur Temple
In Penelokan Village, there is a Balinese Hindu temple named Ulun Danu Batur Temple. Ulun Danu Batur Temple is a sacred place to Balinese Hindu. A second temple was damaged after the eruption and was restored in 1926. During your visit to the village, don’t forget to visit some ancient buildings nearby.
Also read: Bali Temple: Bliss and Peaceful Experience
Where to Stay in Penelokan and Kintamani Villages
The best part about staying in Penelokan and Kintamani area is you can easily get to the Kintamani volcano range so that you can start your hiking later. It means starting the hike at 4 AM instead of 1 AM in other parts of Bali.
Mapa Lake View Bungalow (Starts from IDR 450,000)
Mapa Lake View Bungalow sits on top of one of the region’s stunning mountains, a 10-minute walk from Toya Bungkah Hot Springs.
In addition to the traditional architectural design and comfortable beds, rooms also feature a private bathroom with free toiletries and a terrace with stunning views of Lake Batur.
Bali Sunrise Villas (Starts from IDR 325,000)
Bali Sunrise Villas have a stunning rustic design and are constructed from recycled teak wood. Inside there is a large bed, living room, coffee table, flat screen TV and bathroom with toiletries.
The windows offer spectacular views of the crater rim of Batur Lake and the mountains.
Batur Mountain View (Starts from IDR 375,000)
Located on the cooler side of Kintamani, this guest house offers a relaxed atmosphere. Each room has wooden floors, windows that let in natural light, and a private bathroom with an open-air bath or shower.
Some units also have a patio with unobstructed mountain views. In the home’s spacious living room, you can watch TV or relax by the fireplace.
If you prefer to prepare your own meals, there is a shared kitchen that you can use freely. Outside, you can stroll and appreciate the lush landscape.
Bali Sunrise, The Mangga Room
Manga rooms also have comfortable beds, living rooms, bathrooms with full toiletries, coffee tables, and a charming rustic ambience. What’s special about the porch is that it has a daybed where you can relax and enjoy the tranquillity.
You can also take a leisurely stroll through the lush gardens. If you’re adventurous, the friendly hosts can arrange hikes for you.
How To Get Around?
The Kintamani sights have quite some geographical spread and you need transportation to get there. It’s the most common way of travelling on a motorcycle and these are available for reservation online or from a hotel or street shop.
The majority of hotels offer a driver plus car for a day if needed whereas tours normally provide transportation for these packages.
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