Mount Batur Sunrise Trek from Ubud: Active Volcano at Dawn

Reach the Summit Before Sunrise and Watch the Volcano Light Up

Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud is a private guided climb of an active volcano starting before dawn, with pickup from your accommodation and a return by early afternoon. You trek for roughly an hour and a half to the summit, watch the sunrise from the top, explore the crater rims if you choose, then descend for breakfast at a restaurant overlooking Lake Batur. The guide speaks English, provides walking poles and a flashlight, and serves hot tea or coffee on the peak.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Batur4h · entry included
2. Lake Baturpassing by

Mount Batur sunrise trek and breakfast

• Pick up from accommodation
• Arrive at starting point and briefing
• Trek to summit for sunrise
• Enjoy coffee or tea at summit
• Explore volcanic craters around rim
• Descend to bottom
• Breakfast overlooking Lake and Mount Batur
• Return to hotel

The experience

Pickup happens between 1:30 and 3:00 am depending on where you're staying in Bali. Your driver collects you in a private air-conditioned car and takes you to the starting point, where your English-speaking guide runs through a safety briefing before the trek begins around 4:00 am. The walk to the summit takes roughly an hour and a half, and you'll have walking poles and a flashlight to help you navigate the dark slope of the active volcano.

You reach the top around 6:00 am as the sun rises over the caldera. Your guide serves hot tea or coffee and a plate of steamed eggs on the summit itself. From there, you can either head straight down to the car park or ask your guide to lead you around the crater rim to see the second crater (which erupted in 1926), the third (1963), and the youngest craters (1974 and 1994). The choice is yours depending on how much time and energy you want to spend at the top.

You descend and arrive at the bottom around 9:00 am. Breakfast waits at a restaurant with views across Lake Batur and back toward Mount Batur itself. The full return to your hotel is estimated between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Bring or request a warm jacket or wind breaker. The summit is cold before sunrise, and the operator provides these on request.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car pickup from your Ubud accommodation.
• private English-speaking trekking guide and driver.
• walking poles and flashlight.
• hot tea or coffee served at the summit.
• steamed eggs at the top.
• bottled water during the trek.
• warm jacket or wind breaker on request.
• breakfast at a restaurant overlooking Lake Batur and Mount Batur after the hike.

Options for this experience

12 options

11-15 people without transportUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 03:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private guide and entrance fee at the volcano, breakfast at the top, without pickup and drop-off

4-10 people without transportUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 03:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private guide and entrance fee at the volcano, breakfast at the top, without pickup and drop-off

3 people without transportUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 03:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private guide and entrance fee at the volcano, breakfast at the top, without pickup and drop-off

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2 people without transportUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 03:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private guide and entrance fee at the volcano, breakfast at the top, without pickup and drop-off

12-15 people with transportUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Price for 12-15 people: Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

8-11 people with transportUp to 11 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

5-7 people with transportUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

4 people with transportUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

Solo traveler without transportUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English · 03:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private guide and entrance fee at the volcano, breakfast at the top, without pickup and drop-off

3 people with transportUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

2 people with transportUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

Solo traveler with transportUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English · 01:30Mount Batur sunrise trek with a private car, private guide, entrance fee and breakfast at a restaurant after the hike; pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 01:30 and 03:30

AgesAdult (5 to 60 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

Is this one for you?Book a private tour if you want the flexibility to explore the crater rims at your own pace or descend quickly. The guide follows your choice at the summit. Group options are available if you're open to sharing the trek and the cost with other travelers, and solo or small-group transport-only options work if you prefer to arrange your own guide or meet at the starting point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5).

What time do I need to wake up for the Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud?

Pickup happens between 1:30 and 3:00 am depending on your accommodation location in Bali. You'll arrive at the starting point around 3:45 am for a safety briefing, then begin the trek around 4:00 am to reach the summit by sunrise.

How long is the actual walk up Mount Batur?

The trek to the summit takes roughly an hour and a half. You start in the dark with a flashlight and your guide, and reach the top around 6:00 am as the sun rises.

What happens at the summit of Mount Batur?

At the top, your guide serves hot tea or coffee and steamed eggs while you watch the sunrise over the caldera. You can then either descend directly or ask your guide to walk you around the crater rim to see the second, third, and youngest craters before heading down.

Is breakfast included in the Mount Batur trek?

Yes, breakfast is included at a restaurant after the hike. The restaurant overlooks Lake Batur and Mount Batur, and you'll arrive there around 9:20 am after descending and resting.

What gear and supplies are provided for the trek?

The tour includes walking poles, a free flashlight, bottled water during the trip, and hot tea or coffee on the summit. Warm jackets and simple ponchos are available on request. Bring your own hiking shoes, camera, and any snacks you want.

Can I choose whether to explore the crater rims or go straight down?

Yes. After watching the sunrise at the summit, you can decide to head directly to the car park or ask your guide to lead you around the rim to explore the craters that erupted in 1926, 1963, 1974, and 1994.