Mount Batur Sunrise Trek: Shared Group Volcano Hike Bali

Summary

Guided Sunrise Hike Up Bali’s Mount Batur Volcano

You’ll hike up Mount Batur before sunrise with a local guide, watch the sky light up over Bali’s volcanoes, and share breakfast at the summit with new friends. If you want a real taste of adventure—and a view you’ll remember—this trek is for you.

What’s the experience like?

It’s pitch black when our driver pulls up outside the hotel—maybe 2:30 in the morning, and the air’s got that cool, earthy smell you only get before dawn in Kintamani. We pile into the van, half-awake, clutching bottled water and trying not to think about how early it is. By the time we reach the base of Mount Batur, there’s a quiet buzz from other trekkers, torches flickering like fireflies along the trailhead.

The first steps are slow, boots crunching on volcanic gravel. Our guide, Pak Wayan, keeps a steady pace and points out little things: a faint whiff of sulfur here, the distant sound of roosters waking up down in the valley. It’s not an easy climb, but there are plenty of breaks—enough time to catch your breath and look up at a sky packed with stars. The last stretch gets steep, but when you finally reach the summit, it all makes sense. The horizon glows orange behind Mount Agung, and steam curls from cracks in the ground. Someone hands out hot coffee and simple banana sandwiches—honestly, nothing’s ever tasted better after that hike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mount Batur Trek and Kintamani Visit

• Start trek at Mount Batur
• Pass by Kintamani town

Top questions

How fit do I need to be for this Mount Batur sunrise trek?

The hike is doable for most people with average fitness. There are breaks along the way, and our guides help set a comfortable pace.

Is breakfast included at the top?

Yes! You’ll get a simple breakfast—usually banana sandwiches and eggs—plus hot tea or coffee while enjoying the sunrise.

Can children join this trekking tour?

Kids are welcome as long as they’re with an adult. Just make sure everyone’s ready for an early start and some uphill walking.

What’s included

Your booking covers hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water for the trek, a friendly local guide, breakfast at the summit, fuel costs, plus hot coffee or tea to warm up while you watch the sunrise.