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| Title: | Mountain biking in Balis Mount Batur |
| Author: | Monique Cordeiro |
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There is no better way than to enjoy the sights and sounds of
Bali than on a mountain bike. You not only get to cover areas
where motor vehicles will not go, but get a good workout as
well.
Instead of viewing Mt Batur from where the masses gather at
Penelokan, a day trip bike ride would be ideal for the more
sporty and adventurous traveler. You get a good close up of the
Crater Lake within Mt Batur which makes the ride there highly
rewarding. So leave your 4 wheel drive behind, mount your 2
wheeler and head down to Mt Batur. Ask for directions to the old
road down the volcano from the friendly locals. The old road can
be a little tricky getting down, but well worth the challenge.
Once there, take your time to meander through the lava fields
around the volcano. It's a little warm and barren at the start
of the trip down, but as you get closer to the water, shady tree
lined roads and ancient villages will cool you down.
The ride around the volcano is fairly tiring and not for the
faint hearted, but once you get to the lake, you'll be able to
enjoy a picturesque ride along the shores of Lake Batur . Be
sure to pack a sandwich lunch, but if you've got an iron gut, be
adventurous and get a taste of the local favourites found at the
little coffee shops that dot the shores of Lake Batur .
Alright, maybe a ride all the way from Penelokan to Batur might
be a little much, so you might want to drive down the main road
to the lake and do the ride along the shores and explore other
trails. Or, you might want to hop in a boat from Lake Batur
Jetty and cross the lake to the ancient village of Trunyan .
It'll be a good day trip, so leave enough time. Head back in the
afternoon to your hotel for a good rest and a well earned
massage!
About the author:
Monique Cordeiro is a freelance webmaster and internet marketer
for Villa Semana Hotel in
Bali. Copyright 2005 - http://www.villasemana.com -
All rights reserved. info@villasemana.com
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