Mount Batur sunrise trek and hot spring: Private tour from Ubud

Climb an active volcano in the dark, watch the sunrise from the summit, then ease into warm mineral water.

A private Mount Batur trek from Ubud combines a pre-dawn climb of the active volcano with a soak in Kintamani's natural hot spring. The guide leads you up in the dark, arriving at the 1,717-meter summit before sunrise. You descend by 7am and relax in the geothermal pools by 8am. Transport, walking stick, flashlight, banana sandwich and water are included. The full day runs about 10 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Batur sunrise and hot spring

• 03:30am arrive at Mount Batur start point
• 05:30am reach Mount Batur summit
• 06:10am watch sunrise at summit
• 07:00am walk down to car park
• 08:00am relax in Batur natural hot spring
• 09:30am return to hotel

The experience

The trek starts at 3:30am from the parking area at the base of Mount Batur. You climb in darkness with a guide, flashlight and walking stick, reaching the summit by 5:30am. At 1,717 meters above sea level, you stand among the clouds on an active volcano and watch the sunrise break across the landscape. By 7am you walk back down to the car park.

After the descent, you drive to Batur Natural Hot Spring in Kintamani. The water comes from an aquifer 635 meters underground and holds a temperature around 50 degrees Celsius. You soak from 8am until 9:30am, when the driver takes you back to your hotel. The full experience runs about 10 hours from pickup to return. Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, along with a banana sandwich and mineral water during the trek.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• live English-speaking guide.
• walking stick and flashlight.
• banana sandwich and mineral water.
• entry to Batur Natural Hot Spring.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 55 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Mount batur adventure

Is this one for you?Book the option with private transfer if you are staying in Ubud and want to avoid arranging a 3:30am pickup yourself. The driver collects you and returns you, so you only need to be ready when they arrive. Choose the trek without transfer if you have your own transport or are staying closer to Mount Batur and can reach the parking area on your own schedule.

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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 24h before the start.

What time does the Mount Batur trek start and when do I get back to my hotel?

Pickup happens around 3:30am from the parking area at the base of Mount Batur. You reach the summit by 5:30am, descend by 7am, soak in the hot spring from 8am to 9:30am, and return to your hotel by approximately 9:30am. The full day takes about 10 hours.

What do I need to bring for the Mount Batur trek?

The tour provides a walking stick, flashlight, banana sandwich and mineral water. Wear layers because it is cool at the summit before sunrise, and bring a jacket for warmth during the climb. The operator does not provide one. Comfortable trekking shoes and a change of clothes for the hot spring are recommended.

How difficult is the Mount Batur trek?

The trek requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is a pre-dawn climb in darkness on an active volcano, so you need to be comfortable with steep terrain and sustained effort. The trek is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

What is the natural hot spring at Kintamani like?

Batur Natural Hot Spring in Kintamani draws water from an underground aquifer at a depth of 635 meters. The water temperature is around 50 degrees Celsius, creating a warm soak after the morning trek. You have about an hour and a half to relax in the pools before returning to your hotel.

Is a guide included, and what language does the guide speak?

A live guide in English is included throughout the trek and the hot spring visit. The guide leads you up Mount Batur in the dark and provides context about the volcano and the landscape.

Can I book this tour without hotel pickup?

Yes. One option includes private transport with hotel pickup. The other is the trek and hot spring without transfer. If you choose the option without transfer, you arrange your own way to the Mount Batur parking area by 3:30am.