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15 Hikes & Treks in Bali Worth the Early Start

31 tours  ·  from $14

The good hikes & treks fill up in the dry season and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.

Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option - Sunrise, volcanic steam, and views from the top
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option

1.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,927 reviews · from $33Our pick

Start before dawn for Mount Batur’s summit sunrise, guided by local staff such as Nopia, Ayu, or Made Rum. Hike over steep, loose volcanic ground, eat breakfast with hot tea or coffee, then choose a hot spring, waterfall, jungle swing, Jeep ride, or coffee stop.

“Great experience hiking the volcano! It is an early morning but the driver was right on time and everything ran really smoothly. Loved our guide as well, she was efficient and got us to some good photo spots.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast - The Mount Batur climb in darkness
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast

2.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,757 reviews · from $30

Start before dawn from Ubud or another Bali pickup point, then hike Mount Batur with a local guide such as Ayu, Iwan, or Nopia. Reach the summit for sunrise, hot drinks, breakfast, and wide views over Lake Batur. Expect steep volcanic paths, darkness, and a real physical challenge.

“Excellent experience from booking to drop off. We received a message from the local trekking company the day before detailing everything we needed to know, what to bring, what to expect, and when to be ready. Almost immediately after we got a message from our private driver, Mangku Angga, confirming pick up time and location. Excellent communication. Mangku was waiting on us the next morning and was excellent. He was extremely kind and professional, spoke great English, drew our attention to points of interest along the way, and answered every question we had at every stop. Our guide up the mountain was fantastic as well. He kept the group together,…”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive - The climb begins under moonlight
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

3.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $21

You leave Ubud or Kuta before dawn, climb Mount Batur with a Balinese guide, and reach the summit for sunrise, breakfast, and views of Lake Batur. Guides such as Wali, Made, Sari, and Madi are praised for patient support and creative photos. A coffee plantation visit follows.

“Great experience with a great guide who has taken a lot of pictures of us, cooked a simple but perfect breakfast. Would recommend it !!”

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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - The dark climb to Mount Batur’s summit
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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

4.Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · from $39

Set out early for Mount Batur with a guide such as Gunawan, Adi, Ricky, or Dyangu. You’ll climb in the dark with a flashlight, reach the summit for sunrise, see Lake Batur and nearby peaks, then eat breakfast cooked over volcanic steam before returning.

“Great tour! We were collected from our hotel by our driver. At base camp we were given water and flashlights. We had a private tour guide for myself and partner, Dyangu was so lovely (even though we booked a group tour). At the top he maRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant) - Starting at Pura Jati Batur before dawn
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)

5.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · from $39

Start before dawn at Pura Jati Batur and climb Mount Batur with a private guide such as Ketut, Gede, Made, or Jero. At the summit, warm up with coffee, tea, and eggs cooked in volcanic steam, then enjoy breakfast overlooking Lake Batur.

“Absolutely worth the early wake up! The hike itself was a good challenge but definitely some level of fitness is required. Would recommend bringing a backpack, jumper and even wear leggings as it was freezing up the top! We were lucky our guide (Wankie) had brought us a blanket otherwise they do sell them for $5NZD at the top of the volcano.”

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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide - Sunrise from the crater rim
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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

6.Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · from $42

Start around 2am, meet your local guide at Mount Batur, and climb by torchlight toward a crater-rim sunrise over Bali, Lombok, and Lake Batur. Guides such as Tri, Andra, Ketut, and JRO set a steady pace, take photos, and help on the loose volcanic trail. Breakfast and coffee tasting follow.

“We had Tri as our guide and she was honestly so sweet and helpful. Despite having recently injured her foot due to an accident, she soldiered on and made sure we were okay. She took great photos and made sure we were all fed and looked after. On the way down she even lent me her walking sticks! Thanks so much Tri, we look forward to being back in Bali!”

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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking - The afternoon pickup from Ubud and beyond
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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

7.Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $45

Walk Mount Batur in the afternoon with a private English-speaking guide such as Yus, Sari, or Nick. Reach the summit for sunset, cook a simple meal in volcanic steam, then descend by flashlight. Expect steep, loose sections and 5 to 6 hours of walking.

“My wife and I were very happy with our Mt Batur Sunset hike. Yus and Aji were both great! Aji was our driver and made very good time getting us to the trailhead and we felt very safe with his driving. Yus was amazing. Very good to talk to, pRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring - Reaching the summit before sunrise
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring

8.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $24

Leave Ubud before dawn for a guided Mount Batur sunrise hike. Your guide, such as Redita, Agus, or Ramon, leads by flashlight and sets the pace. After breakfast at the summit, you return for a hot spring soak, towel, locker, and hotel transfer.

“We hiked Mount Batur this morning and it was amazing! Our driver Jero was perfectly on time and communicated well where and when our next stops would be! Our guide for the hike, Ramon, was super considerate and knowledgable aboRead more”

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Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - Sunrise at the summit
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Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

9.Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $49

Start with an early hotel pickup in Bali, drive to Mount Batur, and hike with a private English-speaking guide such as Siska, Ayu, or Wayan. Expect a demanding uphill walk, cold summit air, sunrise views, photos, and breakfast with eggs cooked by volcanic steam.

“Even though the day was cloudy and there wasn’t that good a view the treck was good. Moderate walk to the top. Would do it again just not with this company Had track a number dian for them to confirm my pick up location. ImpossiblRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking - Breakfast and the Bayung Gede Briefing
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

10.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $39

Start near Songan at 3:30 am with an English-speaking guide, climb Mount Batur in darkness, watch for sunrise, eat eggs cooked by volcanic steam, and choose a crater loop before descending.

“Easy to arrange with and our tour guide was on time during the pickup. We were staying in Ubud center so the pickup time was 2.30am. After an hour drive, we were brought to a nice hut to have our last toilet visit before the climb. They offered lots of bottles of water for usRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking - Breakfast and the Bayung Gede Briefing
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

11.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $21

Start around 3:30 a.m. for a guided climb of Mount Batur from Ubud. Your driver takes you to a higher starting point, then you hike for roughly 1 to 1.5 hours to a summit viewpoint for sunrise, breakfast, and photos. Hiking sticks, a flashlight, drinks, and round-trip transport are included.

“Tourist scam! The driver was 1 hour late. If you woke up at 1.40 am. 1 hour is long… Running up a hill with 500 other people at 5am in the morning? never again. There was a enormous que of people hiking up on the hill. The vieuw it self wss nice… At the end of the trip the driver wanted 30€ extra. Just because i was alone…? I didn’t paid that for shure…”

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Overnight Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trek Tour From Bali (Private-All Inclusive) - Tamblingan and Buyan offer a short highland view
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Overnight Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trek Tour From Bali (Private-All Inclusive)

12.Overnight Mount Ijen Blue Fire Trek Tour From Bali (Private-All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $155

Travel from Bali to East Java on a private two-day tour with stops at Ulun Danu Beratan, Tamblingan Lake, Lovina, and Gilimanuk. After dinner and a short rest in Java, hike Ijen at 2 a.m. with a local guide and gas mask to seek its blue fire and sulfur miners.

“We had an amazing Ijen trek with Fatah as our guide! He was super positive, always helpful, kept everyone motivated, and made sure we had the best experience. He even took great photos for us, which we’ll always cherish. Highly recommend him as a guide!”

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Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking Private Tours - Through forest and up the rocky slope
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Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking Private Tours

13.Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $55

Set out near midnight for Mount Agung’s steep Besakih route. Your private guide leads by flashlight through forest and loose rock to the crater rim, with breakfast, poles, water, and a raincoat included. Guides such as Darta are praised for calm pacing, but you need strong fitness, warm layers, and grippy shoes.

“Wow! This hike was an incredible experience. The first time I’ve ever done anything like it so I had no expectations, what I can say is, it was tough! There’s a point where the mind takes over and makes you believe you can’t do it, but of course yRead more”

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Sidemen Trekking: A Walk from a Different Perspective - Walking from village lanes to rice terraces
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Sidemen Trekking: A Walk from a Different Perspective

14.Sidemen Trekking: A Walk from a Different Perspective

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $13Best value

You’ll walk about 2 hours from Sidemen Traditional Market through rice paddies, irrigation paths, villages, and temples, finishing at Warung Ume Anyar. Guides such as Adi, Darya, and Wayan explain farming, Balinese Hindu customs, and village life. Expect easy walking, narrow paths, and some slippery footing.

“Great guide, he speaks english very well. He answered on all our questions. The tour is easy with lot of nice views. Need to be careful where you walk because some parts can ne slippery... We recommend!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide - What the climb to Mount Batur involves
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide

15.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $55

Start with a midnight hotel pickup, climb Mount Batur with a local guide, and watch sunrise from the summit. Your private group gets transport, breakfast, hot tea, water, and a coffee plantation visit. Guides such as Pande and drivers including Rani and Angus have earned strong praise.

“Unforgettable experience hiking Mount Batur 🌋✨ The trek was full of energy and joy with a beautiful and active guide who made the journey even more special. I really enjoyed meeting amazing people from the UK, USA, and France — comRead more”

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