About this tour
Start before dawn to summit Mount Batur, Bali's most-climbed volcano, and catch the sunrise from 1,717 metres. The 8.5-hour adventure includes a pre-dawn climb with torchlight, a simple breakfast cooked on volcanic steam vents, then a soak in the natural thermal pools below whilst gazing across Batur Lake. Finish at a local coffee farm to learn how Balinese coffee is grown and processed.
Highlights
- Pre-dawn ascent with headtorch, sunrise views from the crater rim
- Breakfast cooked using volcanic heat at the summit
- Soak in natural hot springs with lake views
- Visit working coffee plantation and roasting process
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport and light provided
What to expect
You'll meet your guide well before sunrise and begin hiking in darkness with a torch—the trail is steep and rocky but well-trodden. Expect heavy breathing and sore legs; it's a solid two-hour push. Once at the top, you'll watch daylight creep across the landscape whilst eating a modest breakfast. The descent is quicker. You'll then drive to the thermal pools nestled below the mountain; the water is genuinely hot and mineral-rich, perfect for tired muscles. Finish the day wandering through coffee terraces, tasting local brews, and seeing how beans are dried and roasted by hand.
Good to know
Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. The climb is not suitable if you have back problems, are pregnant, or have heart concerns. Moderate fitness is essential. Children under two should sit on an adult's lap. Torches are provided, but a personal headtorch is useful.
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