We stayed in Ubud so our pick up time was 220am. It was about an hour drive to the meeting point. We were offered coffee and we’re able to use the toilets before we met our guide Ketut. I’m a ‘young’ 42year old. I’m 5ft 4” and about 60kg. I walk about half hour every day and I found this very difficult. My legs almost didn’t get me to the top. The 3 or 4 x 5min rest breaks were very needed for me to be able to get to the top. The trek up was about 1 hr 30 mins. It was so worth it! We had magnificent weather and the most beautiful sunrise and ate breakfast. We were at the top for about 1hr 30 mins before we headed down. The trek down was a little difficult and hard on the knees but much easier than the way up. Our guide Ketut was so friendly knowledgeable supportive and helpful. Ketut literally does this gruelling climb every single day so that he can support his family! Highly recommend this tour! Thank you Ketut

Our experience was wonderful, because we had the perfect sunrise weather: a clear view of the sky colors, and a sea of clouds in the valley. (I heard the top can be cloudy, so planning around the weather is key.) The path seemed very well-kept and safe, and not particularly strenuous (there were a couple of very steep sections, but they were not all that long). It is over an hour of uphill walking though. Our guide, Ketut, was great. He maintained just the right pace for the whole group., and went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. (The equipment he gave us was pretty nice too -- headlamps where many others had torches, and hiking poles.) Our driver Senegal had a great energy in spite of the early hour, and made the drive pass pleasantly. Both spoke good English, and answered all the group's odd questions with grace.

This was a magical experience!! Our driver that picked us up and drove us to the start point was super helpful and answered our questions and a great driver. our tour guide Katut made the experience even better than i was expecting. He was a great leader, very kind and helpful and funny! Breakfast at the top of the volcano was delicious. 10/10 experience highly recommend.