Ubud: Pinggan Sunrise & Mount Batur Volcano View Private Tour

Watch Mount Batur emerge from clouds at dawn, then harvest oranges in a village garden

You wake before dawn for a private sunrise over Mount Batur from Pinggan Village, then move through a waterfall swim in the Bangli highlands and a hands-on orange harvest at a local garden. Lunch with volcano views caps the morning, and your English-speaking driver handles all transport from your Ubud hotel. The whole experience runs eight hours without crowds or group timing pressure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunrise, waterfall, orange picking, volcano view

• Wake up before dawn
• Travel to Pinggan Village sunrise spot
• Watch sunrise over Mount Batur
• Visit Pelisan Waterfall
• Light trek and dip feet at waterfall
• Pick fresh oranges in local garden
• Enjoy volcano-view lunch

The experience

There's something about standing on a highland ridge before the sun breaks: the air still cool, the valley below wrapped in mist, and then Mount Batur's silhouette sharpens against the sky. That's the pull of this day trip from Ubud. You leave your hotel in the dark, climb into a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and head into Pinggan Village's highlands while most of Bali sleeps. By the time you reach the viewpoint, the light is just starting to shift. The crater lake catches the first glow. The distant peak of Mount Agung sits pale on the horizon. You stand there with coffee in hand (hot, local, sipped above the clouds), and the whole island spreads below you.

After sunrise, the day doesn't rush. You drive down to Pelisan Waterfall, tucked into the quiet highlands of Bangli, where the forest closes in around you and the air smells like wet stone and moss. The trek is gentle (shaded paths, small streams to cross, nothing steep), and when you reach the twin-tiered falls, the water is cold and clear enough to see the rocks beneath. You can wade in, let the spray hit your face, sit on a boulder and just breathe. It's the kind of place that feels forgotten, which is exactly why it works. Then comes the orange-picking moment in a local garden: you learn how the trees grow, how the harvest works, and you pick your own fruit straight from the branch. It's simple, but it sticks with you. The smell of the leaves, the weight of the orange in your hand, the farmer's quiet explanation of how his family has worked this plot for generations.

Lunch happens at a spot with sweeping Mount Batur views, and you eat slowly, looking out at the volcanic landscape you've been moving through all morning. The whole tour is eight hours (four at the sites, four traveling and eating), which means you're not racing. Your driver knows the roads, handles the timing, and you don't have to think about logistics or directions. Hotel pickup is included, so you step out of your room and into the vehicle; the guide speaks English clearly; water and breakfast are waiting. By afternoon you're back in Ubud, and the day already feels like something you'll replay in your head for weeks.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return to your Ubud accommodation.
• English-speaking driver and guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• breakfast.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at the Mount Batur volcano-view location.
• hands-on orange picking experience at a local garden.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

AgesAdult (7 to 70 years) · Under 7: 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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Daily Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Bali's volcanic highlands and rural life without arranging transport, timing multiple stops, or joining a group: the private guide and fixed schedule handle all the logistics, leaving you free to move at a calm pace and soak in each moment.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start?

Pickup happens before dawn so you reach Pinggan Village in time for sunrise. Exact pickup time depends on your hotel location and current sunrise time.

Is the waterfall hike difficult?

No. The trek to Pelisan Waterfall is gentle, with shaded forest paths and small streams to cross. It's designed for a peaceful walk, not a strenuous climb.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, private transport, English-speaking driver/guide, entrance fees, breakfast, bottled water, and lunch at the volcano-view spot.

How many people go on this tour?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your guide, no group joining.

Can I bring a camera?

Yes. The sunrise, waterfall, and volcano views are excellent for photography.

What should I wear?

Bring layers for the cool dawn air in the highlands, comfortable walking shoes for the waterfall trek, and sun protection. You may want to change into swimwear or bring a change of clothes for the waterfall.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch with Mount Batur views is part of the tour.

How long is the total tour?

Eight hours total: four hours at the sites (sunrise, waterfall, garden, lunch spot) and four hours traveling between locations and eating.