Review Author: Alejandra

Review Date: 19 Aug 2026

Review Body: The tour was super nice despite the crowds. You arrive early morning to get a nice night view, driver is very helpful in taking pictures (they even bring a tripod), simple breakfast is provided while you wait for sunrise.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Laura

Review Date: 19 Jul 2025

Review Body: The most amazing trip to Mount Batur for the sunrise. Our driver Mel contacted me the day before the trip to arrange pickup time and location. Mel was on time to collect us and off we went on our way from Ubud to get the jeep. Mel's driving was really good and we felt very comfortable in her presence. Once we arrived at the location to collect the jeep, Mel ensured we were well looked after, getting us coffee and blankets for the jeep ride (it gets very cold!). We then went with our jeep driver, Nyoman. He really was super sweet and the best photographer! He captured all the views perfectly. Breakfast is included and it was lovely to be cosy with hot chocolate whilst waiting for the sun to rise. I would hugely recommend this trip to Mount Batur, it really is something else. It's definitely a long trip and waking up in the middle of the night to make the journey from Ubud was brutal but, it was made much easier by the perfect views and the help of our drivers Mel and Nyoman. Nyoman then took us to the black lava. Be prepared for a bumpy drive! But again, very pretty views and another chance for some more fun photos with an awesome photographer! From there we went to the hot springs. It was quite busy but that warm water was well worth it. Mel then drove us back to Ubud and very kindly dropped us at a location that was a bit closer to our villa (as it can't be reached by car) which was exactly what we needed after such a long morning. I would highly recommend Mount Batur Jeep adventure for your trip to Mount Batur, it is a must see whilst in Bali. And thank you so much to Mel and Nyoman who added to making our day run so smoothly :-)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Chin

Review Date: 04 Aug 2024

Review Body: The car trip from Ubud to the start pointing point, Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking’s base camp, took 2 hours. The base camp had clean toilets and a sheltered waiting area. We met our guide, Putu, who gave us bottled water. He informed us the hike is 3.5km each way with an ascent of 7 to 800m. The trek itself was uphill all the way with a few short and downhill slopes. We started at 3:30pm and reached the summit at 5pm. The track is well used and mostly on dry fine gray volcanic soil. Although it is supposed to be the easiest and fastest route, it is quite steep at places. There are 4 to 5 rest points with benches looking to mount Abang and the lake. At the summit, there are many benches and a shed selling drinks and coffee and snacks. Prices are of course higher as the vendor has to carry the drinks up daily. Bring your own water if one 600ml bottle is not enough. The scenery is breathtaking. We were lucky enough to have a clear view of Mt Abang and Mt Agung behind. Putu showed us the steam vents and took pictures for us at various spots of the caldera. Then we had a light meal of banana, bread, hard boiled eggs and mandarin oranges. We waited till sunset at shortly after 6pm and made our way down. Headlights were provided after dark and we took one hour to reach the base camp. Highly recommend this day trip. Putu took good care of us, showing us where to step to avoid slipping. The driver was also very punctual and drove safely.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lauren Marke

Review Date: 19 May 2024

Review Body: I did the sunrise trek on May 18th and got lucky with perfect weather for a stunning sunrise. The few clouds on the horizon made the sky more dramatic in my view. My great driver, Mangku, picked me up at my hotel in Ubud at 2:30am and drove me to meet my trekking guide at the base of Mt Batur. At the trekking base, there are nice restrooms and a chance for a hot Balinese coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate before setting out to hike. I had my own headlamp and my guide privded a trekking pole (which was helpful and gave me extra balance for the steep sections). My trekking guide (who I had all to myself) carried my water for me & was very helpful during the trek. He stopped frequently to check on me and asked if his pace was OK for me, and he brought us to a section of the summit that was less crowded for the sunrise, which I appreciated. Back at the tracking base after the hike my driver escorted me to the Hot Springs on Lake Batur, and then to Nungnung Falls for me to walk down the stairs and go for a dip. The driver was very patient and gave me as much time as I wanted at the Hot Springs and the falls. I am very happy I did this track and would recommend it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kevin Nguyen

Review Date: 02 Sep 2022

Review Body: Had a wonderful experience with Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking! Pick up at the hotel went smoothly. Our driver, Adi, took us to Mt. Batur safely at 2:30 am. He answered our questions and gave a some cool history and facts about Bali. Once there, we met up with our guide, Made, and started our climb. The guide was great, took time to make sure we were doing well, and added facts and stories about the mountain. We made it up in about 1 hr and he made sure to get us the best seats. We had a small breakfast with some coffee while we waited for the sunrise. The sunrise alone was totally worth the hike. Beautiful, calm, tranquil.... Colorful. It was amazing. Made made sure we got pictures and then acted as our professional photographer. He brought us to the best spots for pictures and spent time to make sure we liked it. Lots of memories made. The hike down was faster and he made sure we were safe all the way down. Adi picked us up afterwarda and drove us back. We loved hearing about his life in Bali. Highly recommended this company for the tour. They seem to enjoy showing the history and beauty of Bali. Check out the pictures

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Anders Thormann Jensen

Review Date: 07 Jul 2025

Review Body: We did the trip with Putu. First of all we want to thank him for making the trip so amazing. Putu is a humble, knowledgeable guide with 25 years of experience. He told us about the area, explained about Batur and we had a good tempo on the way up. You can tell he is so invested in making the you happy and also brought some food for us and was very honest that we didnt need to rent jackets sin3ce what we brought was good enough. The wetrip itself was amazing, even though it was too cloudy to see the sunset, we still got have beautiful views from the top. We saw the Caldera with smoke and clouds flying around which was looked dramatic. Would definitely recommend to do this tour with Putu! We liked down through the jungle in the dark and could see the Moon and the stars while hearing the forrest come alive with sounds, even for me who has been guiding on glaciers and hiking alot and been on 14 days winter expeditions in the mountains the was a special experience that I wont forget. My pictures dont do it justice since I have an old phone.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Irene

Review Date: 23 Jul 2025

Review Body: Stayed in Seminyak so the pick up time was at 1.30am. My driver, Putu, drove to the base safely in less than 2 hours! At the base, met my personal guide, Nengah. Was given a 500ml water and a hot cup of tea to warm myself up as it was 17 degrees and the wind was making it colder. Also they have blanket/warm jackets for rental (IDR 50k) in case you did not bring enough layers for the summit. As i was going solo, it was really up to my own pace. My guide was really very helpful (lent me a hand whenever there's a steep step) and will check on me every now and then. Took a few short breaks and made it to the top in less than 1.5hrs! I would say it is quite a moderate hike as apart from the steep ascent, you will be hiking on loose rocks and gravel most of the time. While waiting for the first light, my guide prepared a light breakfast for me. it was really cold up there as your body cooled down, so be well prepared! and i must say, THE SUNRISE VIEWS ARE EPIC. The cold was totally worth it. What a 10/10 experience!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: N M

Review Date: 21 Aug 2024

Review Body: We had an incredible time on the Mt. Batur jeep trek. We were staying in Ubud and were picked up at 2:50am, we had tea upon arrival and then started up the mountain on the Jeep for about 20 minutes. We opted to have a guide take us to the peak and the hike took around 45 mins - 1 hour; we are pretty inexperienced hikers so depending on your level of experience, you may be able to do it in less time. Once at the top, we had a nice breakfast while watching the sunrise. It was a little chilly but they had jackets and blanket available for rent, we rented some and were glad we did. Our guide was so kind, he stopped for breaks whenever we needed them and helped carry our jackets once it got a little warmer. I’m pretty clumsy so he helped me up & down the mountain, holding my hand & guiding my steps whenever necessary. I believe his name was Katur, though I’m probably spelling that wrong. For me, the hike wasn’t overly easy but it was worth it and I am so glad we did it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Holly

Review Date: 25 Sep 2024

Review Body: We booked for the sunset hike and we were picked up from our villa on time and dropped off at the base camp where we met our guide Putu. Putu was great, he was super friendly and provided great snacks along the way! I suffer with vertigo and half way up I started to get a little dizzy and he was very supportive and kept reassuring me that if we wanted to go back down it was okay. He offered me food and suggested we rest for longer and I made the decision to continue the hike and he kept checking on me asking if I'm okay. We reached the top and I was so glad I decided to continue, although it was cloudy and there wasn't much sunset, it cleared up enough to get some really nice views and we could see the smoke from the volcano. Putu also took some pictures of myself and my husband and he was just a pleasure to hike with. The mountain can be a little tricky to navigate both up and down so I was relieved we had someone who does this everyday! Thanks Putu 🙏

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Croatia Rijeka

Review Date: 19 Jul 2022

Review Body: The second hike mount Batur! Started from pick was in time, the hike up to the summit is not easy for beginners participant, it's sandy and slippery. Our guide Lubak was very patient, friendly, helpful and let us goes at our own pace while make sure we reach the sunrise pint in time for sunrise. Once at the top it was a bit foggy but after few minutes gets cleared up and finally my effort was worth it. The sunrise was amazing and the entire view was incredible. We take 2 hours to get to the top and 2 hours going down including surrounded the main crater. Afterward soaking hot springs was a very nice end to relax in the hot pool. Mahendra our private driver also friendly, in time and he was amazing too. He let me stay at hot spring as long as we want and also he Picked us up on time and gave us many recommendations for our the rest days in Bali. We would definitely recommend Mount Batur and Natural Hot Spring Tours package

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Su (suhaila)

Review Date: 23 Feb 2024

Review Body: Jero pick us (family of 4) in our villa on time. He greeted us good morning with a sincere heart and a sincere smile. While we on our way to the location he share a lot of things with us. Make us comfortable. Car was clean and the aircon was superb. His driving was skilful. Navigate smoothly. Was a superb experience with Jero ! Mantap ! 👍🏽 Adi (4x4) driver was indeed friendly. He kept telling us to take our time to capture our experience there. Even helped us to take pictures! Not only that he help us entertained my nephew, while the adults taking pictures. At a point we lost one of the phones and he stopped the car and run 50m back to find the phone while we are in the car. A very sincere man doing his job. He played music to keep us entertained too! Overall both of them Jero and Adi was superb! Was a great experience having them as our driver! Thank you both Jero and Adi! Mantap skali ! 👍🏽❤️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Darcy Smoother

Review Date: 11 Dec 2023

Review Body: The sunset hike was AMAZING. We had a spectacular host Putu who was super kind and the happiest person we have met. As we went on this hike during wet season we risked being stuck in the clouds. After arriving at the top we were surrounded by clouds, which was beautiful, but we did hope to see the sunset. We decided to stick it out and wait to see if the clouds would clear… and they did. The view was perfect, and Putu was so amazing with taking photos and giving us the best experience possible. This is the best hike I have done and is relatively easy if you have some experience. I would recommend this hike to anyone and highly suggest Putu as a guide. Seek Sophie is an amazing website to book through as they take away all the hassle and make it simple and fun. Thankyou so much Putu and seek Sophie, we will definitely be using this website for all future trips :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rens V

Review Date: 14 Oct 2024

Review Body: Overal great experience. We booked the less crowded route, but it did'nt feel like we missed out on something. Got picked up by our chauffeur Kadek Arcana at 2:30 a.m. in Ubud. Kadek informed us about the day's itinerary while driving to the starting point. We started our hike at 4:00 a.m. with the local guide Wayan and arrived at the top for the breakfast and sunrise experience at 5:45 a.m. Shout out to Wayan for assisting our mother in the ascend and descent of the trail. After breakfast we strolled around the caldera for some awesome views and nice pictures. After that we descended the mountain, arriving back at the starting point at 8:30 a.m. No crowds on the track, only some 4x4's on the lower part. On the way back we made at short stop at the coffee plantation, arriving back in Ubud at 10:30 a.m.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Emily G

Review Date: 19 May 2024

Review Body: My husband and I had an excellent time on the Mt Batur sunrise tour! The early morning is well worth it. Our driver, Jero Kadek Arcana, confirmed details of our pickup the day before so the morning went very smoothly. We rented blankets from the company before we got into the jeep, which was definitely nice and very needed since it is a bit chilly. The jeep ride itself was fun and the sunrise was gorgeous. We went to the black lava fields afterwards which were beautiful and really cool to see. On the ride home, our driver Jero shared a lot of really cool information about temples, culture and religion in Bali. He even made a stop at an excellent coffee shop as well as at a fruit stand per our request. The car ride itself was beautiful and we had a lot of fun learning more from Jero!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jacky

Review Date: 25 Jul 2025

Review Body: Went there during the day for the “sunset trekking” to avoid the sunrise crowd, we were very glad we did as we were the only ones on the path and only saw another small group at the top, which made for a different experience. We chose pick up from our hotel in Canggu followed by the hike with our local guide Made who was very nice. We’re quite fit in the family so it took us around 1h30 to go up and about the same to come down. The path is not too difficult but quite slippery at times because of the loose rocks. The poles that the guide gave us turned out to be very useful. I would recommend them, they are serious. Just a tip: if you don’t use WhatsApp normally, it would be a good time to install it on your phone as that’s how you’ll communicate with the company and the driver.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jo Piggin

Review Date: 14 Aug 2025

Review Body: This is the best thing we’re have done in Bali so far! The hike up is definitely challenging in places (and coming down for that matter) but the whole experience was special - the walk, the views, the breakfast at the top, the shared sense of achievement and our guide was great. We booked the ‘Hidden Paths’ walk - this wasn’t really what we got, in fact, for some of the walk, we were on a dirt road with jeeps passing us on their way up. On the way down, there were a few dirt bikes going up and down, sharing quite a narrow path with walkers. As with anywhere in Bali, the sound of a bike engine is never far away. Having said that, we enjoyed it anyway but if you are expecting to be ‘off the beaten track’ - you should clarify the route with your guide before you set off.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: YH Teh

Review Date: 21 Jun 2023

Review Body: This was a very memorable and amazing experience for me. The uphill hike was really tough and challenging, whilst the downhill scramble was fun and exciting, so you need to be at least an intermediate hiker and have good stamina. The driver Wayan was very friendly and the 2-hr drive to and from the hike starting point was very comfortable. The local hiking guide Buda was a bit shy at first but he slowly opened up as we continued and talked on the hike. He even showed me a few tricks going fast downhill. There is a hiking guide for a maximum of two hikers due to the tricky and challenging terrain, so this is a safe and comfortable arrangement. Overall, very highly recommended activity, but only if you are an intermediate and fit hiker.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alan

Review Date: 20 May 2024

Review Body: This morning we had the honour to trek Mount Batur in Bali. The pick-up and communication is on point, Niko was there even 10 minutes early to pick us up. Upon arrival we were a bit nervous to climb up, but our guide Nengeh was fantastic. Showing us the right way and always in for a laugh! Upon arrival at the top we received a nice coffee and exchanged stories with a cigarette. The climb is moderately intense. Reasonable level of fitness is recommended but would not say it's too hard for people at a younger age. The trip down is a bit more treacherous, but the guide helps you out all the way, never without a big smile. Nengeh, Niko, thankyou for making this trip unforgettable! From two travellers from the Netherlands on holiday.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Haidah

Review Date: 23 Feb 2024

Review Body: Our driver, Jero, were extremely kind, friendliest driver ever, the best! Arrived earlier than expected. The way he drive, love it. Smooth like water. my son sleep both ways on the bumpy road! We felt very safe. On the way back to our villa, we all very tired and sleepy and not once he stepped on the break so hard. We nap like baby in the car. For all we know, we are reaching our villa! The car was clean and confortable and we couldn't wish for a better service. Thank you Jero! The jeep driver Adi, the sweetest. Patient guy and sporting! My son was having tantrum as the time trip was his sleep time. Adi was so sweet, entertained my son the best he can. Thank you! Love the trip and definitely wants to return the soonest.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Julia

Review Date: 31 May 2026

Review Body: I had a great time even despite the 2.30am wake-up! I had injured my knee on another walk the day before doing the Mt. Batur sunrise trek. My guide was attentive and patient and helped me at any stage that I struggled because of the injured knee, which although I am an experienced hiker, I did need. He encouraged me the whole trek, showed me some extra places around the summit. As well as my guide, my driver who picked me up from Batur Village was lovely. The trip back took over an hour when it should have taken less than 1/2 hour because there was the Ultra Trail being held in Kintamani the same day and the traffic was a disaster. This was my 2nd experience with seeksophie, and it won’t be the last.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

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Itinerary Description: 🗓 Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise & Akasa Cafe Tour Itinerary 02:30 – 03:30 🚐 Hotel Pick-Up We’ll pick you up from your hotel (time depends on location) and head to our base camp in Kintamani. 04:00 🚙 Start Jeep Adventure Hop into a 4WD Jeep and drive under the stars toward the sunrise point. Enjoy the cool morning air and peaceful atmosphere. 05:00 – 06:00 🌄 Sunrise at Mount Batur Viewpoint Watch the sky come alive with color from one of the best viewing spots, far from the crowds. Perfect for sunrise photos and peaceful moments. 06:00 – 07:00 🌋 Explore Black Lava & Black Sand Continue your adventure across the black lava fields from the 1963 eruption. Discover the volcanic terrain and take photos with the surreal landscape. 07:30 – 08:30 ☕ Relax at Akasa Kintamani Cafe Visit the famous Akasa Kintamani for a relaxing coffee or breakfast (at your own expense). Enjoy modern architecture and stunning volcano views. 09:00 – 10:00 🚐 Return to Hotel Drive back safely and comfortably to your hotel with unforgettable memories!