Your Bali Trekking Tour · Hotel pickup (surcharge for far areas)
Your Bali Trekking Tour picks you up in the dark and a private 4WD jeep takes you to the sunrise viewpoints on Mount Batur, followed by a soak in a natural hot spring. Couples choose it because they get the volcano at dawn without the climb in the dark.
The listing is clear on the main point: no hiking. A private jeep drives you over the volcanic terrain to viewpoints facing the sunrise, and you get a light breakfast up there. The catch is the hour. Guests mention a pickup at about 3 am, and the transfer takes about 80 minutes each way. Lake Batur and its temple are part of Bali's UNESCO-listed subak landscape, which gives the view some history.
After sunrise the jeep heads down to the Batur natural hot spring for about 1.5 hours, with an optional swim. You also get access to the Mt. Batur Lounge, which has toilets, hot drinks and a few showers. Then the drive home, another 80 minutes or so, and a nap.
Read the option list closely. Hotel pickup and the Kintamani entrance fees depend on the option, there are versions where you meet near the mountain or share a transfer from Ubud or Canggu, and far areas such as Uluwatu, Amed and North Bali pay a surcharge to the driver. Clouds can hide the sun on some mornings; nobody controls that.
Your driver collects you in the dark. Wear warm layers; it is cold up there.
The road north to Mount Batur. Try to sleep in the car.
The 4WD crosses volcanic terrain to a viewpoint; a light breakfast as the sky changes.
About 1.5 hours to soak or swim, with the Mt. Batur Lounge for toilets, hot drinks and showers.
The drive home, usually in time for a late breakfast at the villa.
★★★★★The sunrise was spectacular, the jeep ride was fun, and we had plenty of time to enjoy the panorama
★★★★★We recommend this trip especially if you don't want to hike by youurself.
★★★★★Except that we had to wake up at 2.30 AM for the 3.00 AM pickup, everything was perfect from start to finish!
★★★★★One of the best things we did on our trip to Bali. I would 100% recommend doing this.
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No. The listing says no hiking: the jeep drives you to the sunrise viewpoints.
Guests mention 3 am, and the drive takes about 80 minutes each way. Far areas start earlier and pay a surcharge to the driver.
No. The listing says the tour is not suitable for pregnant women, or for people with back or heart problems or limited mobility.
Yes, about 1.5 hours at the Batur natural hot spring, with an optional swim. Check your option for the entrance fees. Our guide to the best months helps you pick a clear season.
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A private jeep to the sunrise viewpoints on Mount Batur, no climbing, then a long soak in a natural hot spring.
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