Batur is not the highest volcano in Bali. That one, Mount Agung, at 9,940 feet above sea level, has been closed to trekkers because it has been quite a bit more restless than sleepy Batur.

Perhaps the most impactful proposal, however, would be a ban on mountain hiking. This popular tourist activity is promoted by many Balinese companies, which lead tours of majestic peaks and volcanoes.

Mountains and volcanoes are popular among many visitors who flock to Bali to enjoy its beaches, jungles and rice paddy fields. Hiking and sunrise jeep tours around volcanic slopes are also ...

Often times, the perfect "Bali getaway" is synonymous with sunbathing on its wonderful beaches and paying a visit to its magnificent ancient temples. If you want to try something different, though, ...

Bali’s governor has announced a ban on tourist activities on its mountains with “immediate effect,” in a bid to preserve its sacred peaks following a rise in violations by misbehaving tourists.