Hiking to the summit of Mount Batur offers some of the most spectacular views in Bali. Here are three excellent tours that will take you to the top in the hands of an expert local guide.
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Located in the Kintamani region of Bali and surrounded by natural beauty, Mount Batur is an unmissable destination on any trip to Bali. Hiking up to the summit of this active volcano takes around just two hours and rewards travellers with panoramic vistas which are best enjoyed during a colourful sunrise or sunset for the most unforgettable experience.
Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Hike with Breakfast
It’s rise and shine with this morning hike but the early alarm clock will be worth it when you reach the top of Mount Batur. After been picked up at your accommodation and driven to the base of the volcano, your local expert guide will lead you up to the summit on an exclusive pathway with only a handful of other walkers. You’ll reach the summit just in time to catch the sunrise and enjoy a well-deserved breakfast with sweeping views across Bali. With the sun up you can continue to take in the views on the way back down. To help you through the early start you’ll also stop at a coffee plantation to try a cup of the famous local Luwak coffee before heading back to your hotel. From €51.49 per person.
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Mount Batur Sunset Trek with Mini Picnic Atop
If you’re more of a night owl than an early riser then take in the stunning views from Mount Batur as the sun sets across Bali. Your guide will lead the way to the summit in the late afternoon when you can enjoy views of the caldera and frozen black lava as well as Bali’s lush landscape and lakes. You’ll be welcomed at the top with stunning views of Mount Agung, Mount Abang and Lake Batur which you’ll have time to enjoy and photograph whilst your guide sets up a mini-picnic for you to refuel after your hike. From €57.80 per person.
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Mount Batur Sunrise Experience by 4WD Jeep
Your early morning start will begin when your guide picks you up from your hotel between 02.30 to 3.30am to drive you in a private, air-conditioned car to the base of Mount Batur. Here you’ll meet your tour guide for your experience who will take you to explore the volcano in your own custom-built, four-wheel drive Jeep. Not only is your guide a trained 4WD specialist, meaning you’re in safe hands, but they are also a certified member of the Mount Batur Guide Association so you can hear about the history of the region from a true expert. After driving around and enjoying the spectacular sunrise and views you’ll finish the tour with a visit to a secret waterfall before heading back to your hotel. From €61.78 per person.
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