Mt. Batur sunrise trek with hot spring and jungle swing

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with 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.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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 steep is the Mt. Batur trek, and what kind of fitness do I need?

Mt. Batur's eastern slope is a steady climb over 3 kilometers of mixed terrain (jungle, volcanic rock, and open ground), and requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The guide sets a pace that allows breaks, and the trek is designed to reach the summit before dawn, so you're moving at a manageable speed rather than racing uphill. Travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant are not recommended for this trek.

What time does the trek start, and when do I get picked up?

Hotel pickup happens early in the morning so you reach Mt. Batur before dawn and begin the trek while it's still dark. The headlamp is provided for this reason. The exact pickup time depends on where you're staying, but the schedule is built around reaching the summit at sunrise. The full experience takes about 8 hours from pickup to return.

Is the hot spring included, or do I pay extra?

The hot spring ticket is included in the tour price, along with all entry fees, taxes, and the jungle swing experience. You soak in the natural hot spring after descending from the summit, before heading to the swing.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide in English or Malay, a headlamp, hot coffee and tea, breakfast cooked on the volcano, the hot spring ticket, the jungle swing experience, and all fees and taxes. Bring water, sunscreen, a light jacket for the early morning, and comfortable trekking shoes. Personal expenses like extra food or souvenirs are not included.