Mt. Batur sunrise trek with hot spring and jungle swing

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN · MS

PickupAt your hotel

Watch radiant pinks and oranges light up twin active volcanoes at dawn

A full-day trek up Mt. Batur's eastern slope starts before dawn and reaches the summit in time for sunrise over a second active volcano. The trek covers over 3 kilometers through tropical jungle to panoramic views, followed by a volcano-cooked breakfast, a soak in the hot spring at the base, and a jungle swing experience with valley views. The tour includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Malay, headlamp, hot beverages, and all entry fees.

The Experience

The trek begins in darkness—you'll need the headlamp provided—and climbs the eastern slope of Mt. Batur over more than 3 kilometers of terrain that moves from dense tropical jungle to open volcanic rock. The pace is steady and the guide sets it to reach the summit as the sky begins to shift color. Standing at the peak, you're looking across at another active volcano while the sunrise unfolds in front of you, the light hitting the landscape in layers of pink and orange that change by the minute. This is the moment most people come for, and the timing is built into the schedule so you're there when it matters.

Once the sun is up, breakfast happens on the mountain itself—cooked using steam that rises directly from the volcano's crater. You'll have hot coffee or tea and food prepared this way while you're still at elevation, taking in the panoramic view without rushing back down. The trek down follows the same route but moves faster, and by mid-morning you're back at the base where the hot spring waits. This natural hot spring is part of the ticket, so you can soak and cool down before the final part of the day.

The jungle swing sits in the valley below, strung between trees with views down into the canopy and across the landscape. It's the social media moment people often mention, but it's also a real break in the day—a chance to sit and take in where you've been. The whole experience runs about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, with an air-conditioned vehicle handling the drive to and from your hotel. A live guide in English or Malay stays with the group throughout, pacing the trek and explaining what you're seeing as the landscape changes.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
a live guide in English or Malay.
headlamp for the pre-dawn trek.
hot coffee and tea.
volcano-cooked breakfast at the summit.
hot spring entry ticket.
jungle swing experience.
all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Private Tours

Is this one for you?The early start and fixed schedule mean you catch the sunrise at the exact moment it matters, then move through the hot spring and jungle swing without backtracking or deciding what comes next—the whole day holds together without you building it.