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Trekking · 3-4 hours hiking · 8-12 hours total

Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

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Start before dawn and hike Mount Batur with a local guide for one of Bali's most memorable sunrise views. This tour is ideal for adventurous travelers who want a guided volcano experience with transport and breakfast arranged. Allow about 3-4 hours of walking, plus sunrise and meal stops. Total hotel-to-hotel time is estimated at 8-9.5 hours from Ubud, 9-11 hours from Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu or Sanur, and 10-12 hours from Nusa Dua or Jimbaran.

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Mount Batur sunrise trekking trail above the Bali caldera at dawn

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Hiking time and total trip by pickup area

Allow about 3-4 hours of walking: 1.5-2 hours uphill and 1.5-2 hours downhill. This excludes briefing, rest stops, waiting for sunrise, breakfast and hotel transfers.

Pickup areaEstimated pickupEstimated hotel returnTotal hotel-to-hotel time
Ubud02:00-02:3010:30-11:308-9.5 hours
Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu or Sanur01:00-02:0011:00-12:009-11 hours
Nusa Dua or Jimbaran00:30-01:3011:30-12:3010-12 hours

All times are estimates in Bali time (WITA, UTC+8). Total hotel-to-hotel time includes transfers, briefing, hiking, sunrise and meal stops, and any confirmed coffee plantation visit. Your hotel location, shared pickup route, traffic, weather and walking pace can change the schedule. Exact pickup and stop arrangements are confirmed before departure.

Itinerary

00:30-02:30•

Departure

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Estimated pickup varies by hotel area. See the pickup and total trip time table for pickup and hotel return windows; your exact pickup is confirmed before departure.

03:30•

Basecamp arrival

⚑ Arrival & briefing

Arrive at basecamp for a short briefing, then begin the approximately 1.5-2 hour uphill walk.

05:00•

First peak

⚑ Trekking

Reach the first peak near the Gunung Batur stone marker; timing depends on walking pace.

05:30•

Summit sunrise

⚑ Sunrise viewpoint

Arrive at the summit and wait for sunrise over the caldera. The sunrise time varies by date, and views depend on the weather.

Summit sunrise during Mount Batur Sunrise Trek in Bali
07:00•

Breakfast stop

Breakfast is included, with a stop planned around 07:00 before the descent. The menu, serving location and arrangements are confirmed before departure; do not assume a specific dish or a second meal.

Breakfast stop during Mount Batur Sunrise Trek in Bali
07:15-07:30•

Descent

⚑ Return trek

Begin the approximately 1.5-2 hour downhill walk to basecamp.

09:00•

Basecamp return

Arrive back at basecamp around 09:00, depending on pace, and begin the return transfer. Any coffee plantation visit is arranged before departure.

10:30-12:30•

Return

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Estimated hotel return: Ubud 10:30-11:30; Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu or Sanur 11:00-12:00; Nusa Dua or Jimbaran 11:30-12:30. Traffic and stops can change these estimates.

What's included

  • Coffee plantation admission; visit arrangements confirmed before departure
  • English / Bahasa Indonesia-speaking guide
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Insurance
  • Breakfast is included, with a stop planned around 07:00 before the descent. The menu, serving location and arrangements are confirmed before departure; do not assume a specific dish or a second meal.

What to prepare

What to wear

  • Trekking shoes
  • Jacket
  • Long pants

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra clothes

Before you book

Eligibility

  • Participants must be aged 10+ to participate in this activity

Booking limitations

  • Please note: This package is a join-in tour, so regardless of how many people in your group are, you will be joined by other groups

Additional information

  • Please note: This package is for join in tours, please expect that you will participate in this activity with other touring groups

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
  • The activity is unable to accommodate allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs

Pickup and meeting info

All times are estimates in Bali time (WITA, UTC+8). Total hotel-to-hotel time includes transfers, briefing, hiking, sunrise and meal stops, and any confirmed coffee plantation visit. Your hotel location, shared pickup route, traffic, weather and walking pace can change the schedule. Exact pickup and stop arrangements are confirmed before departure.

Pickup area pricing

  • UbudRp 450.000
  • KutaRp 1.000.000Rp 800.000
  • SeminyakRp 1.000.000Rp 800.000
  • CangguRp 1.000.000Rp 800.000
  • SanurRp 1.000.000Rp 800.000
  • Nusa DuaRp 1.200.000Rp 1.000.000
  • JimbaranRp 1.200.000Rp 1.000.000

Cancellation policy

  • Guests are allowed to cancel 24 hours before the activity
  • In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule
  • No refunds will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals

Frequently asked questions about Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

Yes, but it is a moderate uphill hike. Reasonable fitness and comfortable shoes are recommended.

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, extra clothes, and wear trekking shoes, a jacket, and long pants.

Breakfast is included, with a stop planned around 07:00 before the descent. The menu, serving location and arrangements are confirmed before departure; do not assume a specific dish or a second meal.

Allow about 3-4 hours of walking: 1.5-2 hours uphill and 1.5-2 hours downhill. This excludes briefing, rest stops, waiting for sunrise, breakfast and hotel transfers. Total hotel-to-hotel estimates: Ubud 8-9.5 hours; Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu or Sanur 9-11 hours; Nusa Dua or Jimbaran 10-12 hours. All times are estimates in Bali time (WITA, UTC+8). Total hotel-to-hotel time includes transfers, briefing, hiking, sunrise and meal stops, and any confirmed coffee plantation visit. Your hotel location, shared pickup route, traffic, weather and walking pace can change the schedule. Exact pickup and stop arrangements are confirmed before departure.

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