Mount Batur: Sunset & Sunrise Camping Tour with Hot Springs

Summary

Camp overnight on Mount Batur for sunset, sunrise and hot springs

You’ll hike Mount Batur in time for sunset views, camp overnight above Kintamani with dinner cooked at the summit, wake early for sunrise from your private tent, then unwind at Batur Natural Hot Spring before heading back—all with local guidance and pickup included.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a walking pole and grins—“You’ll want this,” he says, and I realize he’s probably right. The trail up Mount Batur starts out easy, but after half an hour my legs are already reminding me I don’t hike much back home. Our guide, Kadek, keeps the pace gentle though, stopping now and then to point out wild ginger or just to let us catch our breath. The air smells like burnt grass and something sweet I can’t name. By the time we reach the summit, the sky is all orange streaks over Kintamani. I’m sweating through my shirt but it feels good somehow—like I’ve earned this.

We set up camp near the edge where you can see both sides of the crater. Dinner comes out in steaming bowls—simple soup first (I spill some on my pants), then rice with chicken and vegetables. Kadek makes us laugh trying to balance a pot on a rock that keeps wobbling. It gets cold fast after dark; I’m glad I brought extra socks like they suggested. Lying in my tent later, listening to wind flap at the canvas, I keep thinking about how quiet it is up here compared to Ubud or even just the road below. Not sure I slept much.

Dawn is weirdly silent until someone’s phone alarm goes off—then everyone stirs at once. We unzip tents just as the sun edges up behind clouds; it’s gold on everything, even our tired faces. Breakfast is coffee so strong it makes my teeth hurt (in a good way) and eggs cooked right there on volcanic steam vents. The walk down is easier than up—maybe because we know there’s a soak waiting at Batur Natural Hot Spring. Two hours in that water and I almost forget about my sore knees. Still think about that view sometimes when city noise gets too much.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mount Batur hike and sunset camping

• Pickup service at 13:30
• Arrive at Mt Batur start point at 15:30
• Hike to Mt Batur peak by 17:00
• Walk west to see sunset
• Dinner at 19:30
• Free time after dinner

Day 2 — Sunrise, hike down, and hot spring

• Wake up at 05:00
• Enjoy sunrise and breakfast at 06:00
• Walk down to finish point at 07:00
• Arrive at car park at 09:00
• Relax at Batur Natural Hot Spring at 09:15
• Drop back to hotel at 11:30

Top questions

How long does it take to hike Mount Batur for this camping tour?

The afternoon hike takes about two hours from start point to summit.

Is hotel pickup included for the Mount Batur camping tour?

Yes, private transportation with hotel pickup is included in the price.

Are meals provided during the Mount Batur camping trip?

Dinner and breakfast are both cooked at the mountain summit and included.

What should I bring for camping on Mount Batur?

You should bring long pants, jackets, change of clothes, and sports shoes.

Do you visit hot springs on this day trip from Ubud or Kuta?

Yes, after descending you spend about two hours relaxing at Batur Natural Hot Spring before returning to your hotel.

Is hiking equipment provided for this Mount Batur tour?

Head lamps and walking poles are provided as part of your hiking equipment.

Can families or groups join this overnight camping experience?

This tour is suitable for couples, families or groups of friends with moderate fitness.

Is breakfast served during sunrise on Mount Batur?

Yes, breakfast is served while you watch sunrise from your private tent at the summit.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off, all hiking equipment like head lamp and walking pole, bottled water throughout the trek, dinner and breakfast freshly cooked atop Mount Batur, entry tickets plus towel for soaking at Batur Natural Hot Spring—and plenty of coffee or tea along the way.