Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep From Ubud: Skip the Hike

Watch Mount Batur light up from a jeep instead of climbing to it

A private jeep tour from Ubud that drives you to a scenic viewpoint on Mount Batur at 1,360m to catch the sunrise, then explores the black lava fields below. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with breakfast and hot tea or coffee served on the jeep rooftop. The tour runs about 7 hours and suits travelers who want volcano views without the physical demand of a summit hike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur sunrise jeep tour

• Ride up Mount Batur in 4WD jeep
• Watch sunrise from scenic viewpoint
• Enjoy breakfast on jeep rooftop
• Explore black lava fields

The experience

The jeep picks you up at your Ubud hotel in the dark and climbs Mount Batur's slopes in a 4WD vehicle, arriving at the viewpoint before dawn breaks. You watch the sunrise unfold from 1,360m without having hiked to get there: the elevation and the views come to you instead. Breakfast and hot tea or coffee arrive on the jeep rooftop as the light spreads across the landscape, turning the moment into a meal rather than a rushed photo stop.

After sunrise, the tour descends into the black lava field that covers the lower slopes. This is where the terrain shifts from viewpoint to walking ground: you step out and move through the volcanic rock formations, seeing how the landscape was shaped by eruption. The guide handles the route and the timing, so the day holds together without you planning the stops or managing the transitions between them.

The tour includes entrance fees for both Kintamani and Mount Batur, so there are no surprise costs at the gate. Hotel transfer covers the pickup and drop-off in the Ubud area, which means you don't arrange a separate ride or negotiate with a driver at dawn. Photography is built into the pacing. The guide knows where the light will be best and when to stop for it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Ubud area.
• private 4WD jeep for the full tour.
• entrance fees for Kintamani and Mount Batur.
• breakfast and hot tea or coffee served on the jeep rooftop.
• guided walk through the black lava field.
• photography time at the sunrise viewpoint.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 02:30

AgesAdult (5 to 74 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ubud Sunrise Jeep

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want Mount Batur's sunrise and the black lava landscape without the physical demand of a summit hike. The jeep gets you to the elevation, and the guide handles the route so the morning stays unhurried.

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Top questions

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 do I get to Mount Batur if I don't want to hike to the summit?

The jeep drives you up to a scenic viewpoint at 1,360m, so you reach the elevation and the sunrise views without climbing. You watch first light from the vehicle and the rooftop, then step out to explore the black lava fields on foot once the sun is up.

What time does the Mount Batur sunrise tour leave Ubud?

The tour departs early enough to reach the viewpoint before dawn and catch the sunrise. Your hotel pickup happens in the dark, and the full tour takes about 7 hours from start to finish.

Is breakfast included on the Mount Batur jeep tour?

Yes, breakfast and hot tea or coffee are served on the jeep rooftop at the viewpoint, so you eat while watching the light arrive over the landscape.

What happens after the sunrise on this tour?

After sunrise, the jeep descends to the black lava field, where you walk through the volcanic rock formations and see how the eruption shaped the terrain. The guide leads the walk and manages the pacing so the day flows without you arranging the stops.

Does the tour price include entrance fees?

Yes, entrance fees for Kintamani and Mount Batur are included in the tour price, so there are no additional gate costs.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The jeep handles the climb, so you don't need to hike to the summit. The black lava field walk is on foot, but the tour suits all physical fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.