Bandung tour with White Crater, volcano and hot spring

White Crater's blue sulfur lake, a volcano's geothermal vents, and a soak in natural hot spring water

A full-day Bandung tour with private guide and air-conditioned transport visiting White Crater, Volcano Mountain and hot spring pools, plus a tea plantation walk. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours and includes all entry fees, taxes and WiFi on board. You choose between three routes: the southern area (White Crater and hot springs), the northern area (Volcano Mountain and Sari Ater Hot Spring), or Bandung city sites. Add-on attractions like the Orchid Forest or Suspension Bridge are available at extra cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore White Crater and Tea Plantation

• Walk around White Crater
• See geothermal features and hot spring
• Explore Tea Plantation and learn process
• Pick strawberries yourself

The experience

You arrive in Bandung with a free day and no transport arranged. This tour picks you up and handles the route, the guide and the entry fees: three different itineraries let you choose what matters most. The southern route centers on White Crater, where you walk the crater rim to see the blue sulfur lake up close, smell the geothermal vents and wade into the natural hot spring pools. The northern route heads to Volcano Mountain (Tangkuban Parahu) to explore its geothermal features and soak at Sari Ater Hot Spring instead. Both routes include a walk through a tea plantation with stops for photos and an explanation of how the tea is grown and processed. The southern route also lets you pick fresh strawberries yourself.

The guide speaks English and travels with you in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board. All entry fees and taxes are included in the price, so there are no surprises at each stop. If you want to add attractions (the Orchid Forest, Suspension Bridge, Rabbit Feeding, or a visit to a tea factory), you can arrange those at checkout for an extra fee. The full day runs 9 to 10 hours, which gives you time to move between sites without rushing and to linger at the hot springs.

If you're starting from Jakarta or another city outside Bandung, let the operator know at booking. There's an additional charge to pick you up from the airport or a hotel outside the Bandung area. The Bandung city tour option (visiting the National Park, Alun-alun square, the Bamboo Music Show and local museums) requires a separate ticket purchase and is available as a choice at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• WiFi on board.
• tea plantation walk with production explanation.
• hot spring access.
• strawberry picking on the southern route.

Options for this experience

3 options

White Crater, South BandungGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00South Bandung itinerary, ticket included: White Crater, tea plantation, natural pool at the hot spring, strawberry plantation. Pickup is included.

Volcano Mountain of North BandungGuide in English · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30North Bandung: active volcano Tangkuban Parahu, Sari Ater hot spring, tea plantation (explanation of the production process). Includes pickup.

Northern Bandung (ticket included)Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 12:00Bandung City itinerary: active volcano Tangkuban Parahu, Sari Ater hot spring or floating market, tea plantation. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 12:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Khalif Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the southern route if you want to see White Crater's blue crater lake and soak in natural hot springs. Pick the northern route if Volcano Mountain's geothermal vents and a different hot spring are more appealing. If you're arriving from Jakarta or outside Bandung, confirm your pickup location at booking. There's an extra charge for pickups beyond the city area.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What exactly is White Crater and what do you do when you get there?

White Crater (Kawah Putih) is a volcanic crater lake with bright blue water colored by sulfur and mineral deposits. You walk around the crater rim to see it up close, smell the sulfur vents, take photos and swim in the natural hot spring pools at the base.

Can I pick strawberries myself on this tour?

Yes, strawberry picking is included on the southern Bandung route. You stop at a local farm and pick fresh strawberries yourself during the tour.

What's the difference between the southern and northern Bandung routes?

The southern route centers on White Crater and natural hot spring pools plus a tea plantation. The northern route visits Volcano Mountain (Tangkuban Parahu) and Sari Ater Hot Spring instead, also with a tea plantation stop. Both include geothermal features and tea production walks. You choose based on which sites interest you most.

Is the guide included and what language do they speak?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide is included with the tour. They travel with you throughout the day and explain what you're seeing at each stop.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

The price includes private transportation, the guide, all entry fees and taxes, air-conditioned vehicle and WiFi on board. Add-on attractions like the Orchid Forest, Suspension Bridge, Rabbit Feeding or tea factory visits cost extra and can be arranged at checkout.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours from pickup to drop-off, which allows time to explore each site without rushing and to spend time soaking in the hot springs.