Mount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud: 3,142m peak with local guide
Three routes up Bali's sacred volcano, sunrise at the summit, descent through birdsong and city lights fading behind you
A guided trek up Mount Agung, Bali's highest and most sacred mountain, departing from Ubud with three route options ranging from 2,900m to 3,142m and taking 9 to 12 hours round-trip. You climb before dawn, reach the peak for sunrise, and descend the same day with a local guide, breakfast, walking sticks, gloves, headlamp, raincoat and first aid included. Minimum age is 17. Moderate fitness required.
Options for this experience
4 optionsWhat’s included
- Hotel pickup from Ubud.
- a local English-speaking guide.
- walking stick, gloves and headlamp.
- raincoat and first aid kit.
- breakfast, chocolate, coffee and tea during the trek.
- climbing ticket for Mount Agung.
Times
- Every day 23:00 23:30 23:50 00:30 01:00 01:30
Before you book
Operated by Dekwar Mount Agung Trekking
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The experience
You start in darkness, headlamp on, climbing dirt and rocky paths that switchback through forest. The route you choose (via Edelweiss Park to the full 3,142m, or via Pura Pasar Agung to either 3,142m or the lower 2,900m peak) sets the day's rhythm: the longest route takes 12 hours round-trip (7 up, 5 down), the shortest 9 hours. A local guide leads the way, and the climb itself is the point: steep, uneven terrain, no cable car or shortcut. You move at your own pace with support, stopping when you need it.
The summit arrives as the sky lightens. From 3,142 meters you see across Bali: the island laid out below, and on clear mornings, Mount Rinjani visible on Lombok across the strait. Birds start calling as the sun breaks the horizon. The descent follows the same path down, taking longer than the climb because of the steep rocky sections and the toll on your knees. Breakfast, chocolate, coffee and tea are provided during the trek. You bring water and any extra food you want.
The guide is a local who knows the mountain and speaks English. Gear is supplied (walking sticks, gloves, a headlamp, a raincoat if weather turns), and a first aid kit travels with the group. Hotel pickup from Ubud is included. The trek is not recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. You need at least moderate fitness and good trekking shoes (which you bring). This is a physical day, not a sightseeing tour: the reward is the summit and the sunrise, earned by climbing.
Is this one for you?Choose the Edelweiss Park route if you want the full 3,142m summit and don't mind a longer day; pick the Pura Pasar Agung route to 3,142m for a shorter climb to the same peak; go for the 2,900m option if you want the sunrise experience with less total time on the mountain. All three routes start before dawn and end with descent the same day, so the guide and logistics stay the same: only the distance and duration change.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long does it take to climb Mount Agung and come back down?
The time depends on which route you choose. The Edelweiss Park route to the 3,142m peak takes 12 hours round-trip (7 hours up, 5 hours down). The Pura Pasar Agung route to 3,142m takes 10 hours (6 up, 4 down). The same route to the lower 2,900m peak takes 9 hours (5 up, 4 down).
What's included in the trek, and what do I need to bring myself?
The tour provides a walking stick, gloves, a headlamp, raincoat, breakfast, chocolate, coffee and tea, climbing ticket and first aid. You must bring good trekking shoes, long pants, a jacket, extra clothes, sun cream and at least 2 liters of water per person. Bring extra food if you want more than what is provided.
Can I see Mount Rinjani from the top of Mount Agung?
Yes, on clear mornings from the 3,142m summit you can see Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok across the strait, along with views across Bali and the surrounding landscape.
What time does the trek start and when do I get back?
The trek starts before dawn so you reach the summit for sunrise. Hotel pickup from Ubud is included. The total time is 9 to 12 hours depending on your route, so you return in the afternoon.
Is this trek suitable for someone who has never climbed a mountain before?
You need at least moderate physical fitness and good trekking shoes. The terrain is steep with dirt and rocky sections, and the climb is demanding. The trek is not recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health. You must be at least 17 years old.
Mount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud: 3,142m peak with local guide
11h 30m · EN · at your hotel
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