Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour from Ubud: See the volcano by 4x4

Sunrise, black lava, and a coffee break on the slopes of an active volcano

A private Mount Batur sunrise jeep tour from Ubud takes you across the volcano's black lava fields in a 4x4, stopping at a vantage point for sunrise, then descending through Kintamani to learn about the region's largest eruption and taste local coffee. The jeep route replaces the pre-dawn hike most visitors do, letting you see the same sunrise without climbing. Pickup is included. You choose your add-on (black lava plus a temple, hot spring, rice terrace, rafting, or trekking) at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise Tour

• Travel by Jeep 4x4 to Mount Batur
• See sunrise from a rare spot
• Explore Mount Batur volcano surroundings
• Pass by Black Lava area
• Drive through Kintamani and learn about lava eruption
• Enjoy a coffee break with local products

The experience

The tour runs eight hours and starts before dawn. A driver and English-speaking guide pick you up from your Ubud accommodation, then drive you into the foothills of Mount Batur: an active volcano that last erupted in 1963. The jeep climbs to a rarely visited viewpoint where you'll watch the sunrise break over the crater and the surrounding peaks. From there, the route crosses the black lava fields that cover the lower slopes, a landscape that looks like nothing else on the island.

After sunrise, you descend through Kintamani, the highland region that encircles the volcano. Your guide explains the 1963 eruption and what it reshaped on the mountain. A coffee break follows at a local farm where you taste Bali coffee and other regional products. The kind of stop that matters if you want to know how people actually live here, not just pass through. Breakfast and mineral water are included. The tour wraps by mid-morning.

The jeep itself is the point: you get the sunrise and the volcano without a pre-dawn trek up the slope. You can add a second activity at checkout (a visit to a black-sand beach, a temple, a hot spring, rice terraces, white-water rafting, or a guided trek), which extends the day and keeps the transport and guide in place. Tips for the guide or driver are your choice. Minimum booking is two people.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Ubud hotel.
• a private jeep and driver.
• an English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to Mount Batur.
• breakfast.
• mineral water.
• coffee and tea at a local farm.
• parking fees.

Options for this experience

11 options

Pickup in the Mount Batur areaGuide in English · 04:00 and 05:00Jeep sunrise only: this experience is only for people staying in the Mount Batur area. Transfer outside the Mount Batur area costs an extra 950k. Pickup is included.

Sunset jeep excursion up Mount BaturGuide in English · 13:30 and 14:00On this tour you will explore the sunset on Mount Batur; the tour runs from noon until night. Pickup is included.

Jeep excursion to watch the sunrise from Mount BaturGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Mount Batur sunrise jeep tour: this trip is not combined with any other activity and covers only the Mount Batur jeep sunrise and black lava. Pickup is included.

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Mount Batur jeep tour, day tripGuide in English · 07:30Day trip: this tour package is for customers who want to travel during the daytime. Pickup is included.

Jeep, black lava and rice terraceGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Jeep, black lava and rice terrace: enjoy the beautiful rice terrace after your jeep sunrise tour. Pickup is included.

Jeep, black lava and templeGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Jeep, black lava and temple: enjoy a jeep sunrise and visit one of the beautiful temples in Kintamani. Pickup is included.

Jeep, black lava and waterfallGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Enjoy this activity with the Mount Batur jeep sunrise tour and a visit to one of the waterfalls in the Ubud area. Pickup is included.

Jeep, black lava and hot springGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Enjoy sunrise by jeep and a natural hot spring after the trip. Pickup is included.

Mount Batur combo: jeep and trekkingGuide in English · 02:00 and 03:00This is a combo trip of jeep and trekking. With this option you can watch the sunrise from the summit, without trekking for 2 hours! Pickup is included.

Jeep, black lava and raftingGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Jeep, black lava and rafting: take on this challenging activity with a jeep sunrise and white water rafting in Ubud. Pickup is included.

Jeep, black lava and ATVGuide in English · 02:30 and 03:30Jeep, black lava and ATV: take on this challenging activity with a jeep sunrise and ATV adventure in Ubud. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 to 80 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Island Trekking

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Mount Batur's sunrise without a pre-dawn hike. The jeep gets you to the viewpoint and across the black lava fields in the same morning window, and the guide explains what you're looking at instead of just driving past it. If you'd rather add a second stop (a temple, hot spring, rice terrace, or rafting), you can choose that at checkout and keep the same transport and timing for the whole day.

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Top questions

What is Mount Batur and why do people go there for sunrise?

Mount Batur is an active volcano in Bali that last erupted in 1963. Sunrise from its slopes is one of the most photographed moments on the island because the light hits the crater and the surrounding peaks at once, and the black lava fields below create a landscape you won't see anywhere else in Bali.

Do I have to hike up Mount Batur to see the sunrise?

No. This tour uses a jeep to reach a viewpoint high on the volcano's slopes, so you watch the sunrise without climbing. The 4x4 crosses the black lava fields and takes you to a rarely visited spot where you'll see the same view as hikers, but from a vehicle.

What happens after sunrise? Is the tour over?

After sunrise, the jeep descends through Kintamani, the highland region around the volcano. Your guide explains the 1963 eruption and its impact on the landscape, then you stop at a local coffee farm to taste Bali coffee and regional products. Breakfast and water are included. The tour finishes by mid-morning, but you can add a second activity (a temple, hot spring, rice terrace, beach, rafting or trek) at checkout.

Is the pickup from my hotel included?

Yes. Pickup from your Ubud accommodation is included in the tour price. The driver and guide collect you before dawn and return you by mid-morning, or later if you add a second activity.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English throughout the tour.

How many people go on this tour?

This is a private jeep tour for your group. The minimum booking is two people. You can add more travelers up to the jeep's capacity.