In Reply to: Day trip to Amed - route posted by KevD on Sunday, 6. September 2009 at 07:39 Bali Time:
Tirta Ganga which takes you through to Babandam and cuts out Amlapura. Retrace your steps but instead of turning down the Siderman valley continue on through Selat and Muncan until you meet a T junction at Rendang ( Huge Banyan tree on left)
Turn right and travel up with Mt Agung on your right and eventually you arrive at the crater rim overlooking lake Batur. Stop for great view of lake and fend off fruit and postcard salespeople.
Continue round crater rim until you arrive at Kintamani tourist trap.
Turn left and go down toward the Tampaksiring road.
This is my personal favourite but you have the choice of others by taking the first turnoff to the right.
Buy a map and it will all become clear. It will add an hour to your trip but worth it.