Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour from Ubud: 4x4 without the trek

You reach the summit by Jeep, not on foot.

This is a private 4x4 Jeep tour from Ubud to Mount Batur in Bali, designed to get you to the sunrise viewpoint without trekking. You drive through Kintamani, watch the sunrise from the volcano's rim, then explore the black lava fields left by the 1963 eruption. The tour runs 8 hours with hotel pickup, a simple breakfast, an air-conditioned vehicle and a local driver who guides you through the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur sunrise and lava exploration

• Drive through Kintamani
• Enjoy sunrise from Mount Batur
• Have simple breakfast during sunrise
• Explore black lava from 1963 eruption
• Pass through pine forest
• Optional coffee, tea, and chocolate tasting

The experience

The Jeep leaves your hotel early and climbs toward Mount Batur while the sky is still dark. You arrive at the summit in time to watch the sunrise over the volcanic landscape: the same view trekkers reach on foot, but you get there without the predawn hike. A simple breakfast waits for you at the top. After sunrise, the day continues to the black lava fields, where you walk across the 1963 lava flow and learn how the eruption shaped the terrain around you. Mount Batur and Batur Lake frame the black rock in the background, and the contrast is the kind of thing that stops you mid-step.

The route passes through Kintamani on the way, and most options let you add stops: a coffee farm for tasting, rice terraces, a waterfall, or a natural hot spring depending on which package you choose at checkout. The Jeep itself is air-conditioned and built for the terrain, and your driver knows the roads and the volcano's history. The whole experience is private to your group, not shared with strangers.

Eight hours covers the drive, the sunrise, breakfast, the lava exploration and any add-ons you pick. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point. Parking fees and all entrance fees are already in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private 4x4 Jeep with air conditioning.
• local driver as your guide.
• all entrance and ticket fees.
• simple breakfast at the summit.
• coffee and tea.
• parking fees.

Options for this experience

9 options

Without hotel transferGuide in English · 00:00 and 04:30Jeep sunrise tour with breakfast on Mount Batur, using a 4x4 jeep. Ticket note: Please note that our meeting time is 4:30 am at Pulestis Glamping.

Trekking option on Mount BaturGuide in English · 03:00Mount Batur trekking. Breakfast is included, along with coffee and tea. Tickets: all tickets, entrance fees, donation, local guide, private transport and flashlight are covered. Pickup is included.

Jeep Sunrise+Kintamani CafeGuide in English · 03:00 and 04:30Jeep sunrise and Kintamani cafe: this option covers the Mount Batur jeep sunrise, black lava and the Instagrammable Kintamani cafe. Breakfast, coffee and tea are included, with a car and 4WD jeep. Pickup is included.

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Jeep+black lava+hot springGuide in English · 03:00Jeep and hot spring. Breakfast is included, with a 4WD jeep. Pickup is included.

Jeep+Rice terrace+WaterfallGuide in English · 03:00Jeep, rice terrace and waterfall: this option combines the Mount Batur jeep sunrise with the Tegalalang rice terrace and Ubud waterfall. Duration: 8 hours. Breakfast, coffee and tea are included, with a car and 4WD jeep. Pickup is included. The tour first goes to the Mount Batur jeep sunrise and black lava, then continues to the Tegalalang rice terrace and Ubud waterfall.

4x4 jeep tour of Mount Batur with breakfastGuide in English · 03:00Note: This option does not include the Mount Batur jeep sunrise tour or the black lava natural hot spring. Pickup is included.

Jeep+black lava+raftingGuide in English · 03:00Jeep and rafting. Breakfast and lunch are included, with a 4WD jeep. Pickup is included.

Jeep sunrise, black lava and ATVGuide in English · 03:00Jeep sunrise and ATV bike. Breakfast and lunch are included, with a 4WD jeep and ATV bike. Pickup is included.

Jeep sunrise+Jungle swingGuide in English · 03:00Jeep and Ubud jungle swing: this option covers the Mount Batur jeep sunrise, black lava and jungle swing. Duration: 8 hours. Breakfast, coffee and tea are included, with a car and 4WD jeep. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 03:00 and 04:30

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AgesAdult (6 to 70 years) · Youth (4 to 5 years): free · Child (2 to 3 years) · Infant (under 2)

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.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Vacation Trip

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Mount Batur's sunrise without the predawn hike. The Jeep gets you to the same viewpoint in a fraction of the time, leaving room in the day for the lava fields or add-ons like a coffee farm or hot spring. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without you planning the logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 5 years): free; Child (2 to 3 years); Infant (under 2).

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.

Can I see Mount Batur's sunrise without hiking up the mountain?

Yes. The 4x4 Jeep drives you to the summit, so you watch the sunrise from the top without trekking. It's the same viewpoint as the hiking route, just reached by vehicle instead of on foot.

What is the black lava field around Mount Batur?

The black lava is the rock flow from Mount Batur's 1963 eruption. After sunrise, you explore this field on foot, walking across the hardened lava and seeing how the eruption reshaped the landscape. Mount Batur and Batur Lake are visible in the background.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, the private 4x4 Jeep with an air-conditioned cabin, a local driver who guides you, all entrance and ticket fees, a simple breakfast at the summit, parking fees, and coffee or tea. Gratuities are separate.

Can I add a coffee farm visit or hot spring to this tour?

Yes. Multiple options exist at checkout. You can add a coffee farm tasting, rice terraces, a waterfall, a natural hot spring, a jungle swing, or even rafting. Choose the package that fits what you want to see.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 8 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. That covers the pre-sunrise drive, the sunrise viewing, breakfast, the black lava exploration, and any additional stops you've chosen.

Is this tour suitable for someone who doesn't want to hike?

Yes. The entire tour is designed around the Jeep. You drive to the summit, explore the lava fields on a gentle walk, and move between stops by vehicle. There's no trekking involved, though the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.