Mount Agung Sunrise Trek Ubud: Volcano Hike & Besakih Temple

Climbing Mount Agung in the Dark to Watch Bali Wake Up

You climb Mount Agung by flashlight in the dark, reach the summit as the sun rises, eat breakfast overlooking the crater and ocean, and descend with time to visit Besakih Temple if the route includes it. The private guide, trekking poles, water and hot food are all included, so you only bring yourself and a headlamp mindset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Agung sunrise trek and views

• Start midnight trek with flashlights
• Climb through jungle to summit
• Overcome slippery path halfway
• Watch sunrise from summit
• Enjoy hot drink and bread
• Take photos on peak
• Pass Besakih Temple on trek
• View panorama from Besakih Temple

The experience

"We start at midnight?" That's the first thing most people ask when they book this trek, and yeah, that's exactly when you leave. The darkness is the whole point. You hike Mount Agung by flashlight for two hours, watching the sky shift from black to inky blue to pink while you're still climbing. Your guide leads the way with trekking poles in hand, and the path gets steeper and slippery halfway up, but once you reach the summit around sunrise, you're standing on the peak of Bali Island with the crater spread below you and the ocean visible in the distance. Most people sit on the rocks with hot tea or coffee and bread while the light spreads across the countryside. The view doesn't feel real at first.

The trek itself is the kind of thing that sounds harder than it is if you move at a steady pace. Your private guide knows the route and sets the rhythm. The first section is manageable, but the second half demands real effort on those slippery sections, which is why moderate fitness matters here. You get trekking poles, a flashlight, and water throughout the hike. Breakfast at the summit includes bread, a hardboiled egg, seasonal fruit and biscuits. The whole experience takes about four hours from pickup to when you're back down, though most people linger at the top longer than they planned because the light keeps changing and you keep wanting one more photo.

If you take the route via Besakih Temple, the mother temple of Bali, you'll pass it on the descent or as part of the day. Besakih is the largest Hindu temple on the island, and the views from the temple grounds stretch across the landscape all the way to the ocean. Your guide will explain what you're seeing, but the temple visit is brief and built around the trekking schedule, not the other way around. The private guide and driver mean you're not waiting for a group or adjusting to someone else's pace, which makes a real difference on a hike that starts before dawn.

What’s included

Your day includes private driver and guide, trekking poles and flashlight for the climb, water throughout the hike, and breakfast at the summit with bread, hardboiled egg, seasonal fruit, biscuits and hot tea or coffee. If the route includes Besakih Temple, that visit is also covered.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English or Malay22:30

Guide in English or Malay00:00

Guide in English or Malay21:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 00:00, 21:00 and 22:30

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “For you booked without hotel transfer, please meet here at 10.30 pm.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the full Mount Agung experience (the midnight climb, the sunrise moment, the crater views) without arranging transport, timing or navigating the route yourself. The private guide means you move at your own pace and get explanations as you go, which matters on a trek that starts before most people are awake.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the Mount Agung trek start?

Pickup happens around midnight, with the actual climb beginning shortly after. You reach the summit around sunrise, roughly two hours into the hike.

How difficult is the Mount Agung trek?

The first half is steady hiking. The second half involves slippery sections and steep terrain that require moderate fitness and effort. Trekking poles are provided.

What's included in the trek?

Private guide and driver, trekking poles, flashlight, water during the hike, and breakfast at the summit (bread, hardboiled egg, seasonal fruit, biscuits, tea or coffee).

Do we visit Besakih Temple?

Besakih Temple can be included depending on the route chosen. It's the largest Hindu temple in Bali and offers panoramic views of the landscape and ocean.

How long is the entire experience?

Roughly four hours from pickup to return, including the two-hour climb, summit time, breakfast and descent. Most people spend extra time at the top.

Is this trek suitable for beginners?

It requires at least moderate physical fitness. The darkness and slippery sections in the second half make it more challenging than a daytime hike.

What should I bring?

Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring a light jacket (it's cool at midnight and at the summit), and wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy. A headlamp or phone flashlight is useful as backup.

Can I do this trek if I'm not an early riser?

The midnight start is non-negotiable. It's timed so you reach the summit at sunrise. If early mornings aren't your thing, this trek probably isn't the fit.