About this tour
Summit Mount Batur before dawn with a local guide, cook breakfast in volcanic sand as the sun breaks over Bali, then descend into the Kintamani highlands. After the trek, soak in natural hot springs heated from deep underground—two thermal pools where you can swim, canoe, or simply recover. The 12-hour outing includes hotel transfers, English-speaking driver, and all entry fees. Bring appetite and moderate fitness; this isn't a casual stroll.
Highlights
- Pre-dawn summit push, sunrise views from Batur's peak
- Boil eggs and bananas in volcanic sand at 1,717 metres
- Guided descent with volcano geology commentary
- Two geothermal pools, odourless mineral water
- Swimming and canoeing post-trek recovery time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Local guide with area expertise
What to expect
You'll start in darkness—guide collects you early, driver handles the climb to the trailhead. The ascent takes roughly two hours at steady pace; terrain is loose volcanic rock and packed earth. At the summit, watch light spread across the crater as your guide talks through the landscape's geology. Breakfast involves literally planting food in hot sand; it cooks in minutes. The descent is gentler on legs but longer, winding through forest. By mid-morning, you'll reach the hot springs—two separate pools with natural mineral content. The water is properly warm, not scalding. You can float, swim laps, or paddleboard. Most people spend 1.5–2 hours here before the drive home.
Good to know
Start before 2 a.m. Pack a torch, water bottle, and snacks. Wear sturdy hiking shoes (volcanic rock shreds trainers). Not suitable if you have back problems, are pregnant, or have heart concerns. Lunch isn't included—eat before or bring supplies. Bring swimwear and a towel.
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