About this tour
Climb Bali's active volcano in darkness to reach the 1717-metre summit before dawn breaks over the caldera. This eight-hour outing from Denpasar takes you through a moonlit landscape of craters and steam vents, where you'll cook eggs and bananas over natural geothermal heat whilst watching the sun rise over Mount Rinjani across the Lombok Strait. The trek includes all gear, transport, and a hot breakfast cooked on the mountain itself.
Highlights
- Cook breakfast directly over volcanic steam vents
- Watch sunrise from an active volcano crater rim
- Views across to Mount Rinjani in Lombok
- Explore the strange terrain of the Batur caldera
- Geothermal landscape with natural steam jets
- Pre-dawn trek through quiet volcanic landscape
- All equipment and hot drinks included
What to expect
You'll leave your hotel well before dawn and drive two hours to the Kintamani foothills. The ascent starts in near-darkness with a torch, climbing steadily through volcanic terrain dotted with small craters venting steam. It's a steady walk rather than technical climbing—manageable for most fitness levels. As you approach the summit, the sky gradually lightens. Once at the top, your guide sets up a natural cooking station over the thermal vents, boiling water and warming bananas and eggs. You'll eat breakfast whilst waiting for sunrise to paint the caldera and distant peaks.
Good to know
Start times are early (around 1–2 am departure). Wear layers—it's cold at altitude before dawn, warming quickly after sunrise. The trek isn't suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have heart concerns. Bring sturdy shoes with grip. The return descent is easier on knees than the climb up.
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