Mount Batur Sunrise Trek & Natural Hot Spring

Tour overview

Mount Batur is the most rewarding two hours of walking in Bali. You start by head-torch under the stars and reach the crater rim just as the sky turns orange over Mount Agung and Lake Batur.

After breakfast on the summit — eggs and bananas cooked in the volcano’s steam vents — you hike down past old lava fields and finish with a warm soak in a natural hot spring facing the lake.

Sunrise at 1,717 mViews of Mount Agung, Mount Abang and Lake Batur
Local mountain guideOne guide for every four hikers, head torch included
Volcano-steam breakfastEggs and banana sandwiches cooked by the crater
Natural hot springEntry ticket included, with towel and lockers

Experience story

Watching Bali wake up from a volcano

Hiker view of Mount Agung over a sea of clouds from Mount Batur

At 4 a.m. the trail is a line of head torches zig-zagging up the black slopes. The pace is gentle and your guide stops often, so anyone who walks regularly can make it.

At the top, the clouds sit below you like a sea. As the light grows, Mount Agung appears first, then the lake, then the villages of Kintamani. Long-tailed monkeys wander between the hikers looking for breakfast — keep your banana close.

Itinerary concept

Journey flow

1
02:00
Hotel pickup
Your driver collects you for the quiet 1.5-hour drive to Kintamani.
2
03:45
Coffee & meet your guide
Banana pancakes and coffee at the trailhead while you get your torch.
3
04:00
Start the trek
About two hours of steady climbing on volcanic gravel.
4
06:00
Sunrise & summit breakfast
Watch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast cooked with volcanic steam.
5
07:30
Crater walk & descent
Optional crater rim loop, then walk down past old lava flows.
6
09:30
Natural hot spring
Soak your legs in warm spring water with lake views.
7
11:30
Drive back
Optional stop at a coffee plantation or Tegallalang rice terraces on the way.

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included

Included

Private air-conditioned car with driver
Certified local mountain guide
Head torch and walking stick
Breakfast at the summit and mineral water
Hot spring entrance ticket and towel
Trekking permit

Not included

Jacket rental (Rp 50.000, optional)
Lunch
Tips for guide and driver (optional)

Important notes & guidelines

Before you join

Wear trainers or hiking shoes with a good grip — the trail is loose gravel.
It is cold at the summit (around 12°C). Bring a light jacket and a hat.
Moderate fitness is enough; tell us about any health conditions when booking.
Pack swimwear for the hot spring.

FAQ

Common questions

How hard is the Mount Batur hike?

It is a moderate two-hour climb with some steep, sandy sections. Your guide sets a comfortable pace and there are rest stops.

Will we definitely see the sunrise?

The view depends on the weather. April to October has the clearest mornings; even on cloudy days the sea of clouds is spectacular.

Can I do the trek without the hot spring?

Of course — tell us when booking and we will drop you back at your hotel earlier.