About this tour
Start before dawn to climb Mount Batur, Bali's active volcano, and watch daybreak flood across the volcanic landscape. This full-day trek from your hotel takes you to the 1,717-metre summit where the crater steams beneath your feet. Your guide leads the ascent through cooler mountain air, then descends via the volcanic slopes. Breakfast cooked using geothermal heat and morning views over Kintamani make the early start worthwhile.
Highlights
- Summit an active volcano before sunrise
- Eat breakfast heated by volcanic steam vents
- Panoramic views across the caldera and valley
- English-speaking guides and hotel pickups included
- Navigate volcanic terrain with experienced locals
- Watch light break over the Indian Ocean
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel in the pre-dawn darkness and driven to the trailhead. The trek ascends steadily for roughly two hours in near-darkness with a torch or headlamp. The path winds through volcanic rock and ash. Once at the summit, you'll wait for sunrise whilst the crater smokes around you. Breakfast follows—cooked on heated rocks using geothermal energy—then you descend the same route, arriving back by mid-morning. The hike is moderately strenuous but suitable for most fitness levels.
Good to know
Bring a torch, warm layers, and sturdy footwear (hiking shoes not included). The ascent can be steep and rocky. Not advised if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have heart conditions. Allow eight hours total, including transport.
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