Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano worth booking?
Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano is a 9-hour experience in Ubud, Indonesia, from $45 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (20)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Watching the sunrise from the top of a volcano is one of the most spectacular things you can do in your life. In Bali you can climb to the top of Mount Batur and see the other two volcanoes in a very visible way. A breathtaking landscape. But what do I need to know before climbing a volcano to watch the sunrise? Why climb a volcano to see the sunrise? Walking for a few hours in total darkness can be magical. For a moment you have no idea where you're going and you have no idea what's around you. But suddenly the light gradually reveals where you are. As if by magic you are already amazed and chilled by everything that was around you and you were not even seeing. Darkness gives way to light and then you quickly remember that sometimes in life, finding light means going through great darkness. That feeling can be a great life lesson.
What you get
About this experience
Watching the sunrise from the top of a volcano is one of the most spectacular things you can do in your life. In Bali you can climb to the top of Mount Batur and see the other two volcanoes in a very visible way. A breathtaking landscape. But what do I need to know before climbing a volcano to watch the sunrise? Why climb a volcano to see the sunrise? Walking for a few hours in total darkness can be magical. For a moment you have no idea where you're going and you have no idea what's around you. But suddenly the light gradually reveals where you are. As if by magic you are already amazed and chilled by everything that was around you and you were not even seeing. Darkness gives way to light and then you quickly remember that sometimes in life, finding light means going through great darkness. That feeling can be a great life lesson.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Tea and coffee
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Flashlights
- Breakfast
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Mount Batur
o que preciso saber antes de subir num vulcão para assistir ao nascer do sol? Por que escalar um vulcão para ver o nascer do sol? Caminhar por algumas horas em total escuridão pode ser mágico. Por um momento você não faz ideia onde você está indo nem tem ideia do que tem ao seu redor. Mas de repente, a luz revela aos poucos onde você está. Como num passe de mágica você já está espantado e arrepiado com tudo que estava a sua volta e você nem estava enxergando. A escuridão dá lugar para a luz e daí você logo lembra que às vezes na vida, encontrar a luz significa passar por uma grande escuridão. Essa sensação pode ser uma grande lição de vida. Monte Batur, quem? O Monte Batur é um vulcão famoso em Bali. Ele está situada na região da Bangli e está localizado no centro de duas caldeiras que compartilham o mesmo eixo. O lado sudeste da caldera tem um lago e a caldeira interna é datada de 23.670 e 28.500 anos atrás. Ao subir no topo do Monte Batur você irá ver o lago e os outros dois vulcões: Agung na frente e atrás dele o Agang. Como funciona? • Iremos buscá-lo na sua acomodação. • O horário irá depender da região que você está na ilha, podendo ser entre meia noite e duas e meia da manhã. • O objetivo da caminhada é assistir ao nascer do sol do Monte Batur com 1.717 metros. A programação funciona assim: 3h30 café da manhã (banana frita + café / chá quente) 3h45 chegada ao ponto de partida 4h00 início da caminhada ao topo do Monte Batur 6h15 chegada à cratera do cume para assistir ao nascer do sol 8h00 início da descida 9h00 chegada no ponto de partida (estacionamento) 9h30 visita a plantação de café incluindo degustação 10h00 chegada no hotel • Você irá receber uma lanterna, uma garrafa de água pequena e um lanche (ovo cozido, pão e banana). • A escalada ao topo dura cerca de duas horas, em plena escuridão. Nesse momento sua lanterna vai ser sua melhor amiga. • A subida é uma mistura de terra e pedras, muitas delas soltas - tome cuidado e preste atenção onde pisa. DICAS • Tente seguir exatamente o caminho da pessoa da sua frente. Basicamente siga as pegadas da pessoa da sua frente para não correr o risco de pisar em alguma pedra solta. Se está dando certo para ele vai dar certo para você também. Se ele pisar em alguma pedra solta, você já sabe onde não pisar. • Não precisa ter pressa. Muitas pessoas estarão subindo também e a programação funciona direitinho para todo mundo chegar ao topo na hora certa para ver o nascer do sol. Como chegar? Esse passeio precisa ser feito com uma agência autorizada. Eles irão levá-lo até a base onde a caminhada começa. Nesse momento, um guia local vai ser responsável pelo seu grupo. Depois das devidas apresentações começa a subida propriamente dita. Os guias locais são profissionais treinados para guiar caminhadas pela Association of Mount Batur Trekking Guide. Eles acompanham todo o trajeto e dão todo o suporte. Uma ótima oportunidade para você aprender mais sobre a cultura local. Todos eles falam inglês e até outros idiomas. Você irá perceber que em Bali nem todas as pessoas locais falam bem inglês, então, aproveite para fazer perguntas sobre a vida cotidiana deles e aprender mais sobre a cultura balinesa. Quem pode fazer a trilha? • Você não precisa ser atleta ou ter experiência profissional com trilhas. Mas você é uma pessoa que gosta de trilhas. Você já fez algumas trilhas na sua vida antes de querer fazer uma trilha à noite. Em outras palavras, essa experiência não vai ser sua primeira trilha na vida. Esse tipo de passeio é para pessoas que gostam de atividades ao ar livre e já fizeram outras trilhas antes. • A caminhada não é para iniciantes mas também não é complicada. Você não precisa ter um condicionamento fÍsico de atleta. Mas também não é uma pessoa totalmente sedentária. O que levar? • Aproveite esse momento único com as roupas certas. Lá em cima venta bastante e você não precisa passar perrengue. Use tênis, jaqueta e calça comprida. • Facilite sua escalada ao topo. Não leve uma mochila muito pesada. • Leve água e snacks para você. No topo do vulcão eles vendem água, café, chá e snacks mas é sempre bom ter com você algo que você já sabe que gosta.
540 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Ubud
Visita a plantação de café Compartilhado Duration: 7 hours Ubud Área: Pick-up will take place at your hotel or accommodation. Compartilhado: After checking all reservations for the day, we will call the team responsible for collecting travelers Pickup included
ULUWATU
Visit a coffee plantation Shared Pickup included
KUTA AREA
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ON MY WAY TO BALI
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child
- Not recommended for elderly
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
5 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Value for money
4 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Incredible views from the top
The trek to Mount Batur was one of the most memorable experiences during our trip. The hike took around two hours but the view from the summit made it completely worth it. Watching the sunrise over the volcano and lake was beautiful. The hot springs afterward were relaxing and a great way to finish the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Great trip
The view from the top was amazing. A lot of other people up there, with a lot of noise. But it was absolutely worth it!
via Viator
Mount Batour Sunrise
I had a great experience with walking up to Mount Batur for sunrise. Our guide was Wayan Madya, who did an excellent job. As well as my driver Kadek, very nice and helpful and safe driving. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful view at the top, Staff doesn't care much
The view from the top was gorgeous, but that was about the only pleasant thing about the trip. 1. The driver was in a hurry to get us to our first destination since we were running late when one group of guests were a no-show. He drove rather unsafely. 2. The breakfast was unremarkable - some fried bananas and coffee 3. The package comes with local guide, but when we arrived it was clear there was no guide lined up for us. We got stuck with another small group. The guide didn't look too happy taking us on. 4. Get ready to hike for 2.5-3 hrs with a long trail of people in front and behind you up the volcano with many small rocks that will make it slippery when you descend 5. Honestly and the worst part, I feel like there was very little hospitality or customer service, unlike what I experienced nearly everywhere else in Ubud. Every "staff" member we encountered did their jobs begrudgingly. It all felt like a manufacturing line. We didn't feel cared for in the least.
Response from the operator: Dear valuable guest, Regarding your sunrise trekking experience We are glad that you liked the view of the volcano. 1 - We would like to request from you an additional evidence like a video so we can futhwr investigate it since on our our cars have gps monitoring sistem and safwty is our number one priority. 2 - We sorry to not be able to offer a full hotel breakfast at the volcano summit it would be impossible to prepare it at 1.717 meter above the sea level. The simple breakfast which is offered by the local guides are prepared and served with love since the local economy are not that greate we can not push them to improve for a special customer like you and let others with a different menu. 3- Our packages do not came from local guide whatsoever so that is another question that we would lke to request you to be more clear and contsct us for futher investigation terefore all pur guides at tthe volcano are legal operating and their are members of the sunrise trekking guide community. 4 - Regarding the time for the hiking its the normal time to climb for the summit and we would like to apolosize once again for the long trail of people that you enconter at the volcsno wich is a public and holly place. We are sorry for it, in other hands all tourists are welcome to visit the Mount Batur and they came from far and every where in the word to have this experience so its out of our hands since there are many companies opperating there. We also cannot offer a private guide since only offer online shared tour at mount Batur and all our group is nl more than 8 pax since its estipulated by the Sunrise trekking guide community due safety reasons. 5 - We would like to inform that it might be a miss understand since our office are located in Ubud and we never encounter issue like you statment. So please feel free to contact us at reservas@onmywaytobali.com to send us more details about your experience so we can futher investigate it. We would like to offer you a conpletelly tour experience at the volcano in near future. Best regards Rodrigo Kirchner
via Viator
Sunrise trekking was amazing!
As a solo traveler it was so easy booking online with sunrise trekking. The communication between the tour company, my drivers and the guide was impeccable. I loved the start of the tour when we ate fried bananas and coffee. I was able to meet the others on my tour group and we had the most amazing time together. Worth it!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $87
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by ON MY WAY TO BALI, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.9.
See everything ON MY WAY TO BALI runsWhy this scores 67
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Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ubud.
How much does Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ubud usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ubud is not rushed.
Is Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ubud, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ubud can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ubud and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ubud within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ubud?
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On Outty we rank every Ubud experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private 1-Day Ubud Highlights Tour, Mount Batur Jeep Adventure, Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ubud?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano?
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Included: Local guide; Tea and coffee; All Fees and Taxes; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Flashlights. Not included: Gratuities; and Personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 275 listed pickup locations in and around Ubud. Be ready about 120 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano?
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Across 20 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur volcano?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Ubud, ULUWATU, KUTA AREA. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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