Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise

Description

Instead of trekking up the volcano on foot, you ride in a 4×4 off-road jeep to a designated viewpoint on the slopes of Mount Batur. From there, you get breathtaking panoramic views of the sunrise over the caldera, Lake Batur, and often the distant Mount Agung. After sunrise, the jeep often takes you to explore the fascinating black lava fields from past eruptions.

Make Your Trip Easy

• Accessibility: Ideal for those who aren’t fit for the strenuous hike, or those with limited mobility, children, or elderly travelers.
• Comfort: No need to break a sweat climbing in the dark. You enjoy the views from the comfort of the jeep or a designated viewpoint.
• Unique Experience: The off-road jeep ride itself is an adventure.
• Time-Saving: Generally, the jeep tour is quicker than the hike.
• Explore More: Allows you to easily access and explore the black lava fields, which are harder to reach on foot.

Pick-up Location

Be prepared for a very early start!

• 2:00 AM  Hotel Pick-up. (Exact time depends heavily on your hotel location. Earlier for areas like Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran; a bit later for Seminyak/Canggu/Kuta; latest for Ubud/Kintamani).
• 4:30 AM Arrive at the jeep base camp or meeting point near Mount Batur. Meet your local jeep driver/guide.
• 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM: The exhilarating 4WD jeep ride begins, ascending the rugged terrain of Mount Batur.
• 5:45 AM – 6:00 AM: Arrive at the sunrise viewpoint (often around 1350 – 1500 meters above sea level).
• 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Witness the spectacular sunrise as the sky changes colors over the volcanic landscape. You’ll often be provided with a light breakfast (e.g., boiled eggs cooked by volcanic steam, banana sandwich, hot coffee/tea).
• 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Explore the Black Lava Fields. The jeep takes you to areas covered by the hardened lava flow from the 1963 eruption. This is a unique, almost lunar landscape perfect for photos. You might also see steam rising from the ground in certain spots.
• 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Begin the descent from the mountain and return to the base camp.
• Optional Add-ons :
  • Visit a Coffee Plantation: Learn about Bali coffee production, including Luwak coffee, and enjoy tastings.
  • Relax at a Natural Hot Spring: Soak in the mineral-rich waters of Toya Devasya Hot Spring. (This will add extra time and usually an additional entrance fee).
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Return to your hotel. (Again, time varies based on your hotel’s location and any optional stops).

What’s Generally Included:

• Private hotel pick-up and drop-off (from specified areas).
• Private 4WD jeep with an experienced local driver/guide.
• Fuel.
• All entrance fees (including Kintamani area entrance fee and sometimes the Mount Batur area fee).
• Light breakfast at the sunrise viewpoint (coffee/tea, simple snack).
• Bottled water.