Have you ever dreamed of witnessing a sunrise from the summit of an active volcano? Even if this magical idea hasn’t crossed your mind yet, at Mount Batur in Bali, Indonesia, that dream can become reality. Your journey will begin before dawn, and as the first rays of light break over the horizon, you'll be rewarded with a view like none you’ve seen before!
Watch light break over the horizon from the top of an active volcano.
Cooked on volcanic steam, you'll be served a breakfast of eggs and sandwiches on the summit!
Mount Agung, the highest point of Bali, and Mount Rinjani, on the island of Lombok can be spotted from the top of Mount Batur.
This might just be the best reason for you to visit! How many people can say that they've walked the slopes of an active volcano?
Hidden by caves, these beautiful waterfalls will provide a wonderful respite after you're through with Mount Batur. You won't regret a refreshing dip!
Aspect | Mount Batur Jeep Tours | Treks |
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Accessibility | No restrictions here, anyone can go! (Not wheelchair friendly however.) | More suited if you lead an active lifestyle |
Experience Level | Doesn’t matter what your hiking experience is | Requires moderate fitness |
Duration | 2 to 4 hours, usually | Sunrise trek takes 2 to 3 hours, while a day trek can take upto 4 to 6 hours |
Scenic Views | Catch views from designated viewpoints | Views from wherever you please, and along the trail |
Guided Experience | Comes with a guide | Can solo it or go with a guide |
Flexibility | Jeep tours mostly follow structured itineraries with designated stops | Explore as you please, especially if you’re going solo! |
Transport | Comes with transfers, both pick up and drop-offs | Depends on whether you’re booking a guided trek or going solo! |
A sunrise tour on Mount Batur takes about 4-5 hours on an average.
We recommended going on a guided trek or guided jeep tour of the Mount Batur. Sunrise tours start very early, so booking a guided tour will give you the option of hotel transfers, making the logistics a lot simpler.
About 2 hours.
Yes! That's definitely an option. There are nighttime and sunset treks to Mount Batur as well, but sunrise tours remain the most popular.
Kintamani is the closest village to Mount Batur. However, guided tours include hotel transfers from Denpasar, Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Jimbaran.
Inclusions
Trek to Mount Batur Summit
Visit to Natural Hot Springs
Round-trip private hotel transfers
English-speaking guide
Breakfast including mineral water
Inclusions
Jeep ride to Mount Batur Summit
Round-trip private hotel transfers
English-speaking guide
Breakfast with mineral water
Entrance fees to Kintamani Area
Hot beverages
Take a jeep or hike to the Mt Batur summit. Then, taste one of the world’s most expensive coffees, Luwak coffee & end your day with a dip in natural hot springs.
Inclusions
Jeep ride/Trek to Mount Batur Summit (as per option selected)
Visit to natural hot springs + Luwak coffee tasting
English-speaking guide
Round-trip shared hotel transfers/private transfers (as per option selected)
Breakfast with mineral water
Entrance fees to the Kintamani Area
Trek or ride a Jeep to Batur’s summit for sunrise, then explore Ubud your way with a private car and driver for 6 hours.
Inclusions
Jeep ride/Trek to Mount Batur Summit (as per option selected)
Round-trip shared hotel transfers
English-speaking guide
6-hour private car rental with English-speaking driver
Customisable Ubud tour
Breakfast with mineral water
Entrance fees to the Kintamani Area
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.