About this tour
Start before dawn for a 5–6 hour trek up Mount Batur's 1,717-metre cone, arriving at the crater rim as light breaks across Bali. Your guide leads you through volcanic terrain to the summit, where you'll eat breakfast cooked over geothermal steam whilst watching the sun rise over the island. The return includes a visit to a local coffee farm if you're keen. Pickup from your hotel in the early hours, finishing by mid-morning.
Highlights
- Summit Mount Batur before dawn, catch sunrise from the crater rim
- Eat hot breakfast cooked using the volcano's natural steam vents
- Walk amongst active volcanic landscape and explore the summit plateau
- Optional coffee plantation visit on the way back down
- Pre-dawn pickup and return to your hotel by late morning
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel around 1:30 am, arriving at the trailhead by 3:20 am for a safety briefing. The hike itself climbs steeply for roughly two hours, reaching the summit by 5:30 am. From there, you'll watch the sun rise whilst eating breakfast prepared over volcanic heat—a genuinely odd and pleasant experience. Afterwards, you'll spend 45 minutes exploring the crater area before heading down, finishing by 8:45 am. If interested, stop at a coffee and tea farm on the drive back. You'll be home by 10:30 am.
Good to know
Not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have poor heart health. Bring warm layers—it's cold at the top. Most hotels charge an extra 200,000 IDR if you're staying in southern Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, etc.); pay this in cash at the meeting point. Torch and water included.
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