Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
A guided night climb of Mount Batur, an active volcano in Kintamani, to watch the sunrise from the top.
- Duration Full morning about 8–10 hours including travel
- Pick-up Hotel pick-up in South Bali & Ubud about 02:00–02:30
- Booking Booked for you With private return transfer
Overview
Mount Batur is an active volcano in the Kintamani highlands of north-east Bali, about 1,700 metres high. Climbing it in the dark to watch the sunrise is one of Bali’s best-known adventures. On a clear morning you see the sun rise over Lake Batur, with Mount Abang and often Mount Agung and Mount Rinjani on Lombok in the distance.
The hike up takes about 2 hours on a path of volcanic sand and rock, with some steep parts near the top. A local guide leads your group with torches and sets the pace. After sunrise you walk back down in daylight. Yoi Bali books a local licensed trekking guide, with the trekking fee, a torch and breakfast at the top included, and gives you a private car and driver, so you can rest on the drive home or add stops such as a coffee plantation or hot springs. Good for active travellers with moderate fitness. Message us on WhatsApp for the plan and one fixed price.
Highlights
- Sunrise from the top of an active volcano
- Views over Lake Batur and, on clear days, Mount Agung and Rinjani
- Local licensed guide, torch and breakfast at the top
- About 2 hours' hike up, moderate fitness
- Private return drive with optional stops
How it works
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02:00Hotel pick-up
Your driver collects you for the drive to Kintamani, about 2 hours from the south.
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04:00Meet your guide
Get a torch and a short briefing at the starting point.
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04:15Climb
About 2 hours' hike up in the dark with your guide.
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06:00Sunrise at the top
Watch the sun rise over Lake Batur and have breakfast at the top, included in your trip.
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07:30Walk down
Descend in daylight, about 1.5–2 hours.
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09:30Optional stops
Hot springs, a coffee plantation or a café with a view, if you like.
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12:00Return to your hotel
Drive back to South Bali, timing depends on stops and traffic.
What's included
- Local licensed trekking guide
- Private return transfer with driver, fuel and parking
- Trekking fee
- Torch for the climb
- Breakfast at the top
- Entrance tickets for hot springs or other extra stops
- Lunch
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
Good to know
- Moderate fitness is needed; the path is steep and loose in places. Not advised for people with heart, knee or breathing problems, or during pregnancy.
- Wear trainers or hiking shoes with good grip. Bring a warm jacket, as it is cold at the top before sunrise.
- Clouds or rain can hide the sunrise view. If the trek is cancelled because of bad weather or a trail closure, you choose a free new date or a full refund.
- Bring a small backpack with water, a snack and a light rain jacket.
- Children aged 8 and over with good fitness can join.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Mount Batur trek?
It needs moderate fitness. The hike up takes about 2 hours, with steep, sandy parts near the top, and the guide sets a steady pace.
What time is pick-up?
About 02:00–02:30 from South Bali or Ubud, so you reach the top before sunrise. We confirm the exact time in writing when you book.
Will we see the sunrise?
On clear mornings the view is wide, but clouds or rain can hide it. The weather in the highlands is never guaranteed.
What should I wear?
Trainers or hiking shoes with good grip, comfortable clothes and a warm jacket for the top. A torch is provided by your guide.
How do I book?
Send us a WhatsApp message with your date, hotel and number of hikers, and we reply with one fixed price (no payment needed to ask). To book, we ask for a 50% deposit by bank transfer or card payment link and you pay the rest on the day. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before (deposit refunded); after that the deposit is not refundable.
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