Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud: Summit by dawn

You climb in darkness and watch the day break from the top.

A Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud is a 10-hour guided volcano hike that starts in the early morning hours, reaches the summit as the sun rises, and includes hotel pickup, a guide, breakfast and water. The trek runs either as a private option or a shared group departure. Children must be at least 12 and accompanied by an adult; the climb suits all fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur sunrise trekking experience

• Start trek up Mount Batur at night
• Reach summit by sunrise
• Watch sunrise with views of Mount Agung and Mount Abang
• Pass through Kintamani town near volcano

The Experience

The trek begins before dawn. Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Ubud and drives to the trailhead near Kintamani, the small town at the volcano's base. From there you start climbing in darkness, using torches to light the path as you make your way up the slope. The ascent takes several hours, and you'll reach the summit timed to arrive as the first light breaks across the horizon.

From the top, you watch the sky change color and the silhouette of Mount Agung appear across the landscape. This is the moment the trek builds toward—standing at elevation as the day actually begins. After sunrise, you descend back down the mountain. Breakfast and coffee or tea wait for you once you're back at the base, and your guide then drives you back to your hotel in Ubud, completing the full 10-hour experience.

You can book this as a private trek with just your group, or join a shared group departure. Either way, your guide speaks English and handles the route; hotel pickup and drop-off, water, breakfast, and the guide's service are all included. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase if you want them.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ubud.
• a guide who speaks English.
• breakfast and bottled water.
• coffee or tea.
• the fuel surcharge.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Kadek Private Tour Driver

Is this one for you?Private trek gives you a dedicated guide and flexible timing; shared trek splits costs while you climb alongside other travelers.

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Top questions

What time does the Mount Batur trek start from my hotel in Ubud?

The trek departs before dawn so you can reach the summit by sunrise; your guide picks you up from your hotel and drives to the trailhead near Kintamani, where the climb begins in darkness with torches lighting the way.

What's included in the Mount Batur sunrise trek?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide who speaks English, breakfast, bottled water, coffee or tea, and the fuel surcharge are all included; alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately.

Can children do the Mount Batur trek?

Children can join the trek if they are at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult; the climb suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

How long does the entire Mount Batur trek take?

The full experience, including hotel pickup, the drive to the trailhead, the climb up and down the volcano, breakfast, and the return drive to your hotel, takes 10 hours.

What's the difference between the private trek and the shared group option?

The private trek is for your group alone, while the shared group option combines you with other travelers; both include the same guide, route, and inclusions, and you choose which one at checkout.