About this tour
Skip the pre-dawn hike and ride Mount Batur's black lava fields in a 4WD jeep to catch the sunrise over Lake Batur. You'll watch the sky shift from deep purple to gold without the slog, then choose your own adventure—raft whitewater, tear around on quad bikes, swing through jungle canopy, or soak in natural hot springs. Pickup from Ubud, six to eight hours total.
Highlights
- 4WD jeep across volcanic black sand terrain
- Sunrise vista over Lake Batur without hiking
- Optional white-water rafting, ATV riding, or jungle swings
- Natural hot springs and rice terrace visits available
- Air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, parking included
What to expect
You'll be collected from Ubud while it's still dark and driven uphill in a sturdy four-wheel-drive vehicle, bouncing across Batur's dramatic lava landscape. The jeep stops at a viewpoint just as daybreak colours the sky—bring a camera. Once the light's right, you head back down and pick one of several add-ons: splash through river rapids, throttle quad bikes through trails, swing on ropes above the jungle, dip into warm volcanic springs, or explore emerald rice paddies on foot. Lunch isn't provided, so eat beforehand or budget for food during the optional activities.
Good to know
Mountain air is cold at sunrise—wear layers, a hat, long trousers and sturdy shoes. Not suitable if pregnant or nursing spinal injuries. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. All fitness levels welcome, though quad bikes and rafting have their own demands.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.