Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour and Hot Spring

A 4x4 jeep reaches the sunrise point much faster than hiking.

Mount Batur sunrise jeep tour from Seminyak combines a drive to the volcano's viewpoint at 1,400 meters, a stop in the black lava field, and a soak in natural hot springs, with pickup from your accommodation in the early morning. The jeep ride replaces the steep walking route, light breakfast and hot drinks arrive at the sunrise point, and you spend 1 to 2 hours relaxing in the thermal water before returning. A live guide in English or Malay leads the tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 35 to US$ 50 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Combo option, transfer from hotel not included 04:00 Guide in English or Malay This option does not include a hotel transfer, so you must come to our base camp at 4:00 am. Total duration is 5 to 6 hours. Breakfast is included: a banana sandwich, tea or coffee twice, and a boiled egg. The tour uses a 4x4 four-wheel-drive jeep. Meeting point: come to the meeting point at 4:00 am (see Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Starting Point on the map), at Jl. Bukit Mekar Sari. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive Jeep and Hot Spring 02:00 and 03:00 Guide in English or Malay This is the All-Inclusive Jeep and Hot Spring option, which covers pickup, drop-off and admission. Duration is about 8 to 10 hours, with breakfast included. The tour visits Sunrise Point at 1,400 MASL and Black Lava 1963, then the hot spring. At the hot spring you receive a welcome drink, a locker, a towel and a changing room. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur sunrise and hot spring

• Pick up from accommodation early morning
• Arrive at Mount Batur base camp
• Briefing by jeep tour guide
• Jeep drive to sunrise point
• Watch sunrise and have light breakfast
• Explore Black Lava field
• Relax at Batur Natural Hot Spring

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Mount Batur 4h
2. Batur Natural Hotspring 1h
3. Kintamani passing by

What’s included

• The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Seminyak accommodation (in the all-inclusive option).
• an air-conditioned 4x4 jeep with a driver and live guide speaking English or Malay.
• admission fees for the jeep route and the Bangli government.
• light breakfast and two hot drinks at the sunrise point.
• entry to the natural hot springs with a welcome drink, locker and towel.

Times

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• Every day 02:00 03:00 04:00

Information

Pick up before dawn, drive a 4x4 jeep to high elevation for Mount Batur sunrise, explore the black lava field, then soak in natural hot springs, back by afternoon.

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts with pickup between 2 and 4 am from your Seminyak accommodation, depending on where you're staying. You'll ride in an air-conditioned 4x4 jeep with a driver and guide to the base camp at Kintamani, arriving around 4:30 am. From there, the jeep climbs to the sunrise viewpoint at 1,400 meters: a 30-minute drive that saves the steep walk. While you wait for sunrise, the guide serves light breakfast (banana sandwich, chocolate bars, hard-boiled egg) and hot tea or coffee, and takes photos and video for you.

After sunrise, the jeep heads into the black lava field at 1,963 meters, where you walk through the volcanic landscape. Then you drive down to the natural hot springs for 1 to 2 hours of soaking. The thermal water sits surrounded by the area's views, and the heat works into muscles tightened by the early start and the jeep ride. You get a welcome drink, a locker and a towel at the springs.

The whole trip runs 6 to 10 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop. Pickup and drop-off are included if you book the all-inclusive option. The combo without hotel transfer means you meet the guide at the base camp instead. The guide speaks English or Malay. If you're staying in Amed, Lovina or Balian Beach, an extra charge applies for the longer pickup route.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

What time do I need to wake up for this Mount Batur tour?

Pickup happens between 2 and 4 am from your accommodation, depending on where you're staying in Bali. You'll reach the base camp at Kintamani by 4:30 am and start the jeep climb to the sunrise point from there.

Can I do Mount Batur without hiking up the mountain?

Yes, the jeep drives you to the sunrise viewpoint at 1,400 meters in 30 minutes, so you skip the steep walking route and arrive rested enough to enjoy the view and breakfast while waiting for sunrise.

What happens at the black lava field?

After sunrise, the jeep takes you to the black lava field at 1,963 meters, where you walk through the volcanic landscape before heading down to the hot springs.

How long do I spend in the natural hot springs?

You'll soak in the thermal water for 1 to 2 hours, with views of the surrounding area. The springs are included in the all-inclusive option, and you get a welcome drink, locker and towel.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Pickup from your Seminyak accommodation is included in the all-inclusive option. The combo without hotel transfer means you meet the guide at the base camp in Kintamani instead. If you're staying in Amed, Lovina or Balian Beach, an extra charge applies for the longer pickup route.

What's included for breakfast and drinks?

At the sunrise point, you get light breakfast (banana sandwich, chocolate bars, hard-boiled egg) and two hot drinks (tea or black coffee). A welcome drink arrives at the hot springs.

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