Crater Sunrise
“We could see Rinjani on the horizon when the sun came up.”
Pasar Agung route · Bali Mount Agung Sunrise Trek
A sunrise climb on the Pasar Agung route with local guides from Karangasem. We pick you up at your hotel around midnight, start walking at 2 a.m. and reach the crater rim (2,866 m) before the sun comes up.
01About Arga Expedition
Mount Agung is the highest mountain in Bali and a holy place for Balinese Hindus. We take you up safely and follow the local customs along the way.
Arga Expedition is a team of local guides from Karangasem. Since 2017 we have guided climbs on one route only, from Pasar Agung Temple to the crater rim at about 2,866 m. Because we use the same route every time, we know where the steep parts are, where to rest and when to leave so you reach the top before sunrise.
Every climb starts with a short prayer at the temple. We follow local customs and the leave no trace rule: whatever we carry up, we carry back down.
- Pasar Agung climbs
- 480+
- Hikers guided
- 3,200+
- Crater rim elevation (m)
- 2,866
- Years on the trail
- 9
02Climb Portfolio
Recent climbs
A few of our recent trips on the Pasar Agung route, from the start in the dark to sunrise on the crater rim.
Golden Rim
“The rim turned gold as soon as the sun rose above the clouds.”
Pre-Dawn Start
“We walked for four hours in the dark, then saw the first light over the crater.”
Temple Gate
“We prayed together at Pasar Agung Temple before we started.”
Family Trip
“The crater wall turned red when the sun came up.”
Corporate Trip
“We came as a group of 24 from the office and everyone made it to the rim.”
03The Pasar Agung Route
The Pasar Agung route
This is the official route from Pasar Agung Temple to the crater rim of Mount Agung. The price includes a local guide, the entrance ticket and temple donation, a headlamp, breakfast and drinking water. You can book it as an open trip or a private trip.
Sebudi, Selat, Karangasem — Bali
Pasar Agung Route sunrise on the crater rim
- End point
- 2,866m
- Duration
- ±7hrs
- Distance
- ±4km
- Level
- Moderate
- Pasar Agung Temple 1,600
- Forest 1,900
- Tree line 2,300
- Rocky ridge 2,600
- Crater rim 2,866
A pre-dawn start from Pasar Agung Temple, up through the forest and along the rocky ridge to the crater rim. At sunrise you’ll see Agung’s active crater, Mount Rinjani on Lombok, and Mount Batur.
- Sunrise views of Rinjani & Batur
- See the active crater up close
- Suitable for fit beginners
FromIDR 950,000/ person
Book nowTrailhead
Pura Pasar Agung
- Meeting point
- Pura Pasar Agung, Sebudi, Selat
- Nearest airport
- I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS)
- From Ubud
- About 2 hours’ drive
04Guide Team
Meet our guides
All three are from Karangasem and have guided on the Pasar Agung route for years. They are trained in wilderness first aid and know the temple customs.
Wayan Sudarma
Lead Guide · 14 years
ExpertiseGroup leadership · Safety
Made Wirasana
Guide · 9 years
ExpertiseSunrise & photography
Komang Ayu
Guide & Medic · 6 years
ExpertisePrivate trips & first-time hikers
Illustrative photos from Unsplash.
05Services
What is included
Everything below is included in the trip price.
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Local guides
Guides born in Karangasem, with one guide for every four hikers at most.
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Hotel transfers
We pick you up in Ubud, Sanur, Canggu or Kuta and drive you back after the climb.
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Tickets & temple donation
We handle the climbing fee, temple donation, and village permits.
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Breakfast at the rim
Breakfast, hot tea or coffee, snacks, and drinking water throughout the climb.
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Headlamps & poles
Headlamps and trekking poles provided free for every hiker.
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First aid & radios
Medical kit, portable oxygen, and two-way radios with every group.
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Cultural guidance
Your guide helps with the canang offering and a short prayer at the temple before the climb.
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Photos
Sunrise and trail photos sent to you once you’re back down.
06How to Book
How to book
- 01
Choose a date & package
Join a group on an open trip, or go private with just your own party.
- 02
Chat on WhatsApp
Tell us about your fitness and hiking experience so we can help you prepare.
- 03
Deposit & briefing
Secure your date with a 30% deposit. The day before, we send a checklist and your pickup time.
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Pickup & climb
We pick you up from your hotel around midnight and drop you back after the climb.
07FAQ
Common questions
If your question is not here, message us on WhatsApp. We usually reply within an hour.
Is the Pasar Agung route suitable for beginners?
Yes, for beginners in good physical shape. The ascent takes about 3–4 hours, through forest and then a fairly steep rocky ridge near the crater rim. We recommend regular walking or jogging for 2–3 weeks before your trip.
Does this route reach the main summit?
No. The Pasar Agung route ends at the crater rim (±2,866 m), not the 3,142 m main summit. From the rim you look straight into Mount Agung’s active crater, with Mount Rinjani and Mount Batur in the distance at sunrise.
What time does the climb start?
Around 1:00–2:00 a.m. Bali time (WITA) from Pasar Agung Temple, so you reach the crater rim before sunrise. Hotel pickup from Ubud, Sanur, Canggu, or Kuta is 1.5–2 hours earlier.
When is Mount Agung closed to climbers?
Climbing is closed during major ceremonies at Mount Agung’s temples and whenever PVMBG, Indonesia’s volcanology agency, raises the volcanic alert level. If your date is affected, you can reschedule free of charge or get a refund under our terms.
What local customs should I know?
Mount Agung is sacred to Balinese Hindus. Climbers are asked to mind their behaviour and language, and not to bring food containing beef. In line with local custom, women who are menstruating are not permitted to climb. Your guide will lead a short prayer at the temple before setting off.
How do booking and payment work?
Message us on WhatsApp, choose your date and package, then pay a 30% deposit to secure your spot. The balance is due before departure by bank transfer or cash.