Mount Batur Sunrise Trek from Ubud: Eggs boiled in volcanic steam
Begin your trek from a hidden village path led by a local guide with 25 years’ experience
A Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud, starting from Songan Village before dawn with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. You climb to the crater summit in darkness, arrive as the sun breaks, and eat a light breakfast of eggs steamed in the volcano's own heat. The trek takes about six hours round-trip, with fruit, water and a flashlight provided. Rain ponchos and walking sticks are available if you need them.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Hotel pickup in the Ubud area.
- English-speaking guide.
- flashlight.
- fruit and bottled water.
- light breakfast of eggs boiled in volcanic steam at the summit.
- rain ponchos and walking sticks available upon request.
- all fees and taxes.
Times
- Every day 03:30
Before you book
Operated by Bali Sunrise Trekking & Tours
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The experience
The trek starts at 3:15 am with a briefing at Bali Sunrise Villas in Songan Village, where your guide covers the route and safety before you set off on the trail. The climb to the crater summit takes roughly two hours in darkness (you'll use a flashlight to navigate), and the pace is steady but not rushed. By 6:15 am you're at the rim watching the sun come up over the landscape below, and that's when the eggs arrive: cooked in the volcanic steam vents that dot the summit, they're part of the experience rather than an afterthought. Small warung shops at the top sell hot tea, coffee and soft drinks if you want something more.
After sunrise you have the option to trek around the entire crater rim before heading back down. The descent takes about an hour, and you're back at the villas by 9:30 am. Your guide is a native of Songan Village who has been running this trek for over 25 years, so the route and the timing are built on real knowledge of the mountain and the light. Hotel pickup in the Ubud area is included, though you may be grouped with other guests on the drive to and from the trailhead.
Is this one for you?Book this trek if you want to climb a volcano with someone who knows every switchback: the guide's 25 years on Mount Batur means the timing, the route and the safety are built on real experience, not a script. The early start and moderate fitness requirement make it a real climb, not a casual walk, so it suits travelers who are ready for the effort and want the sunrise as the payoff.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 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.
What time do I need to wake up to do the Mount Batur trek from Ubud?
Hotel pickup happens early enough to reach Bali Sunrise Villas in Songan Village by 3:15 am, when the briefing begins. You'll be climbing in darkness and reaching the summit just as the sun rises, around 6:15 am.
What do I eat on the Mount Batur trek?
At the crater summit, you get eggs boiled in the volcanic steam vents: a light breakfast that's part of the experience. Fruit and bottled water are provided throughout the trek, and small shops at the summit sell hot tea, coffee and soft drinks.
How long does the Mount Batur trek take?
The whole experience, including hotel pickup and the return to Bali Sunrise Villas, takes about six hours. The climb itself is roughly two hours, and you have time at the summit before the descent begins around 8 am.
Do I need special gear for the Mount Batur trek?
A flashlight is provided. Rain ponchos and walking sticks are available upon request if you want them, so let your guide know when you arrive for the briefing.
What's the difference between the Mount Batur trek and the Mount Batur plus hot springs option?
The standard trek ends at Bali Sunrise Villas after the descent. The Mount Batur plus hot springs option adds a visit to a hot spring after the trek, extending your time in the area.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek from Ubud: Eggs boiled in volcanic steam
6h · EN
from US$ 45 per person
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