Indonesia Bali Regency
Mount Agung
Active volcano in Bali, Indonesia, known for its 1963 major eruption and sacred status in Balinese culture.
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Whoever says that Bali is overrated needs to take one look at Mount Agung and think again. At a cloud-breaking 3,031 meters above sea level, Mount Agung is the tallest peak in Bali. Climbing the hulking stratovolcano has become something of a rite of passage for adventurers in these parts. There’s even a chance you could plan to summit before sunrise, to watch the dawn break across the Bali Sea and the rugged isle of Lombok to the east. (Be warned that recent eruptions of Mount Agung have caused delays and cancellations to trekking expeditions.)
jrfrancis 3 years ago
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41 of the Best Things to Do in Bali
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