Mount Batur Sunrise Hike from Ubud: Private Guide to Summit

Climb to the summit in darkness, then watch the sun rise over the crater lake and volcano below.

A private hiking tour from Ubud to the summit of Mount Batur, with a local guide leading you up in the early morning to catch the sunrise from the top. The trek suits anyone with moderate fitness. You'll see the volcano, crater lake and coffee plantation on the way down. Pickup from your accommodation, entrance fees, guide and a light breakfast are included. The hot spring is optional and costs extra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

• Wake up early for trek
• Hike to Mount Batur summit
• Enjoy stunning sunrise view
• View volcano and Batur lake
• Visit coffee plantation

The experience

You start in the dark. The guide picks you up from your hotel in Ubud and drives you to the Mount Batur trailhead, where the climb begins before dawn. The hike takes you uphill through forest and volcanic terrain to the 1,717-meter summit. Most hikers reach the top just as the sun breaks the horizon, lighting up the crater lake and the volcano's slopes below. The view is the reason people wake at an hour they'd normally be asleep.

The trek itself is steady rather than technical: anyone with moderate fitness can make it to the top. Your private guide sets the pace and stays with you the whole way. On the descent, the route passes through a coffee plantation where you can see how local coffee grows. The full outing, from pickup to drop-off, takes about eight hours. You'll want warm clothes for the pre-dawn cold and hiking shoes with grip. Bring sun cream for the exposed upper slopes.

Breakfast is a banana sandwich with egg, eaten somewhere during the morning. The entrance fee to the Mount Batur Guide Office and entry to Kintamani Village are both covered. If you want to visit the hot spring afterward, the driver can take you there: entry costs 200,000 Indonesian rupiah, paid on site. The tour runs as a private arrangement, so timing and pace are yours to set with your guide.

What’s included

• Private local guide who speaks English.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your Ubud accommodation.
• entrance fee to Mount Batur Guide Office.
• entry to Kintamani Village.
• banana sandwich with egg.

Options for this experience

7 options

Optional small group tourUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 02:00Small group tour, includes pickup

Sunrise tour on a private hikeUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 02:00Private tour, includes pickup

Private tour of the Mt. Batur hikeUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 02:00Minimum of 2 people for private tours; pickup is included

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Mt. Batur sunrise tour by jeepUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 03:00Jeep tour requires a minimum booking for 2 people; pickup is included

Sunrise tour by volcano jeepUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 03:00Sunrise jeep tour, pickup is included

Hiking and hot spring, privateUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 02:00Hot spring ticket, with pickup included

Mt. Batur hike with Ubud raftingUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 02:00Batur hike and rafting package, minimum of 2 people, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 02:00 and 03:00

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

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.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Bali Volcano Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private guide and flexible timing for the climb. The one-on-one pace means you're not waiting for a group or rushing to keep up. The early start and moderate fitness requirement are what make the summit sunrise possible. If you prefer a later departure or an easier walk, a different tour may suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 early do I need to wake up for the Mount Batur sunrise hike?

Pickup happens in the early morning, well before dawn, so you reach the summit as the sun rises. Exact pickup time depends on where you're staying in Ubud and the current sunrise hour, which shifts through the year.

What's the actual hiking difficulty on Mount Batur?

Mount Batur is a moderate hike, not technical climbing. The operator states that anyone with moderate fitness will enjoy the trek to the top. The trail is uphill but walkable. Proper hiking shoes and a steady pace matter more than extreme strength.

Is the hot spring included, or do I have to pay extra?

The hot spring is not part of the standard tour, but your driver can bring you there after the hike if you want to go. Entry to the Batur Natural Hot Spring costs 200,000 Indonesian rupiah, paid directly at the site.

What do I get to eat and drink during the eight hours?

Breakfast is a banana sandwich with egg. Water and other beverages are not listed in the inclusions, so bring your own or ask your guide about purchasing options along the way.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes your private guide, the air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and transport, entrance to the Mount Batur Guide Office, entry to Kintamani Village, and a banana sandwich with egg. Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses are not covered. The hot spring entry is optional and costs extra.