Mount Batur Camping: Sunset & Sunrise Trek from Ubud
Sleep at 1,717 meters: Mount Batur's two sunsets in one night
You hike to Mount Batur's 1,717-meter summit in the afternoon, camp overnight in a private tent, watch the sunset and sunrise from the peak, eat meals cooked at the summit, and soak in the natural hot spring before returning to Ubud by midday. Pickup from your hotel, all meals, hiking gear, and hot spring entry are included in the price.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Mount Batur hike and sunset camping
- Pickup from hotel
- Arrive at Mount Batur start point
- Hike to Mount Batur peak
- Walk to west side for sunset
- Dinner at mountain summit
- Free time at campsite
Day 2: Sunrise, hike down, and hot spring
- Wake up early
- Enjoy sunrise with breakfast
- Hike down from summit
- Arrive at car park
- Relax at Batur Natural Hot Spring
- Drop off at hotel
What’s included
Your two days include private transportation from your Ubud hotel and back, all meals (dinner and breakfast cooked at the summit, plus tea and coffee), bottled water, entry to Batur Natural Hot Spring with a towel, hiking equipment (head lamp and walking pole), and all fees and taxes. You'll need to bring your own long pants, jacket, change of clothes, and hiking shoes.
Times
- Every day 12:30
Before you book
Operated by Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking Tours
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The experience
The hike starts at 3:30 pm from Ubud, and by the time you reach the parking area at Mount Batur's base, the light is already turning gold. Two hours of walking uphill (steady, not brutal), and you're standing at the summit of Mount Batur at 1,717 meters above sea level. The air gets thinner and cooler as you climb, and your guide points out the volcanic landscape spreading below: the Kintamani area opens up in layers of terraced fields and distant ridges. You've got time to settle in, catch your breath, and watch the sun drop behind the western ridge while the sky turns orange and then purple.
Dinner happens at the summit in your private camping spot: soup, a main course, something warm, hot drinks. It's simple food cooked at altitude, and it tastes better than it has any right to. After dark you're in your tent, and the stars are the kind you don't see from the city. The next morning starts at 5 am when your guide wakes you. By 6 am you're eating breakfast while the sun comes up in front of you, the same view from a different angle, the crater rim catching the first light. If you're steady on your legs, your guide will suggest walking down via the crater itself. A longer route that takes you through the volcanic landscape instead of retracing the main path. Either way, you're back at the car park by 9 am.
Before the drive back to Ubud, there's two hours at Batur Natural Hot Spring. The geothermal pools are warm and mineral-rich, and it's the kind of soak that makes the muscle soreness disappear. Towels and entry are included. You're dropped back at your hotel by 11:30 am, which means you've done a full Mount Batur camping experience and still have most of the afternoon left.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to experience Mount Batur's sunrise and sunset without arranging transport, meals, or camping logistics themselves. The overnight setup means you get both views in one trip instead of rushing up and down in a single day.
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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 long is the hike up Mount Batur?
Around two hours from the start point to the summit at 1,717 meters.
What's included in the meals?
Dinner (soup, main course, dessert, hot drinks) and breakfast at the summit, plus coffee or tea.
Do I need to bring my own camping gear?
No. A private tent, head lamp, and walking poles are provided. Bring long pants, a jacket, a change of clothes, and sturdy hiking shoes.
Is the hike difficult?
It's a moderate climb over two hours. The itinerary notes that moderate physical fitness is recommended. The descent can include a crater exploration route if you're comfortable with it.
What time does pickup happen?
Pickup from your Ubud hotel is between 1:30 and 2:30 pm on day one.
How much time is there at the hot spring?
Two hours at Batur Natural Hot Spring on the morning of day two, after you've descended and before the drive back to Ubud.
What if I want to skip the crater descent?
You can take the main hiking route down instead. Both routes end at the car park by 9 am.
Is this a private tour or a group tour?
The description mentions private transportation and a private camping spot, indicating a private or small-group experience.
Mount Batur Camping: Sunset & Sunrise Trek from Ubud
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