Review Author: Lisa & Carris

Review Date: 27 apr 2025

Review Body: Really carefree day. Jero our driver was phenomenal and made the long drive from the hotel so enjoyable (each party gets their own car to the location). The snorkeling got us SO CLOSE to all kinds of colourful fish. The traditional boat was fun. And for those who couldn’t swim, the guides went with them and made it possible for everyone to experience. The guides were guided by the group as to when we were ready to move to the next spot so that was great. The lunch was delicious with your choice of menu at a local cafe. The price was so good given it included lunch and literally 4 hours of driving us to and from our hotel in Jimbaran which was literally 2 hours from the location. Would definitely recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Megan

Review Date: 11 feb 2024

Review Body: Our guide Made rum was excellent - very knowledgeable about the trail, so friendly and warm, and he made the whole experience really fun and safe for us The driver Dewi was also very kind and was good at driving

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Navneet

Review Date: 09 nov 2024

Review Body: We had gone for snorkeling and coffee plantation tour, we had a great experience. Ketut had taken us around, very friendly and knowledgeable about the local places. We had a great time with him

Review rating: 5

Review Author: odelia

Review Date: 29 jul 2026

Review Body: the experience was an enjoyable one, everyone was v friendly & helpful - from the driver to the guide to the host! the waters were really clear & we managed to see lots of fishes 🐠

Review rating: 5

Review Author: MJ

Review Date: 20 feb 2024

Review Body: Friendly and helpful driver. Snorkelling spot was perfect for my 13 year old with good guidance and equipment.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Bennett

Review Date: 08 sep 2025

Review Body: Sugi, my driver was the real champ. Keeping me entertained while sitting in Bali traffic. Thanks!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: RJ

Review Date: 06 nov 2025

Review Body: Good diving, lot of fish. Reef didnt have to much colour. Good driver as well.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tai Jia Ching

Review Date: 21 apr 2024

Review Body: Ketut is a great driver for us and the snorkeling was amazing.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Manon

Review Date: 13 dec 2025

Review Body: Very good driver!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jeanne

Review Date: 28 sep 2024

Review Body: Our driver Arjana was great, he was very friendly and he told us a lot about the culture of Bali. We saw amazing fishes and even a turtle during snorkeling, so that was really what we were looking for. However, as soon as we arrived at the snorkeling location, everything felt rushed and the time we had for snorkeling was limited.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Cam W

Review Date: 27 apr 2024

Review Body: I felt the actual snorkeling could’ve lasted a bit longer, but overall great experience. Driver was great as well.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Marthe

Review Date: 24 mei 2025

Review Body: Great driver, but pick up time could have been earlier as it gets crazy busy with boats everywhere

Review rating: 3

Review Author: Catheryn Wong

Review Date: 08 dec 2022

Review Body: This was a small company trip for 8 of us. We started the tour at Mt Batur with Sari and Don. They are amazing and professional guides that speak good English! They really showed us a route with fewer tourists and took care of us like their babies. We were impressed that they packed extra weight in their backpacks for us (ie. Bananas, chocolates, extra torch lights, bottles of mineral water), and their stash came in pretty handy. Here are some of the most memorable highlights during the trip: 1. 1 of us was wearing slippers as he lost his shoes a day before the hike. Sari and Don loan him a pair of shoes from a nearby village that matches the size of his feet. 🤯 2. It was extremely extremely extremely cold, and it was our fault for not reading the description on Seek Sophie's website that we're supposed to wear jackets and long pants. All of us wore dry-fit T-shirts and shorts. We were basically freezing, and it was so cold that mist was coming out of our mouths. Sari and Don kept reassuring us that as we hiked, we'll feel warmer. Their words of encouragement helps and were truthful. We reached Mt Batur at around 3 am, and within 10 to 20 minutes of hiking, warmth kicked in, and we no longer felt cold. 3. 2 of our unfit teammates weren't feeling well. 1 had pulled her muscles and had to keep resting. Don went to search for a tree, broke a branch to make a hiking stick for her and even ensured that the stick matched her height. The other teammate vomited and felt nauseous; Don kept taking care of her, gave her chocolate bars, and ensured us that it was free and not to worry. (ie. they weren't those guides that will scam you and charge extra money) They allowed us to rest as long as we needed instead of forcing and pushing us to catch the sunrise, which we greatly appreciate. 4. It's not a big deal to most people for this point - We like the fact whereby Sari and Don will say, "1 more minute to reach the next resting point." And it was actually less than 30 seconds when we reached the resting point. It makes us feel encouraged, and her words can be trusted. 5. Sari was extremely humourous, honest and a pretty Balinese. She informed us that we were not able to reach the top to catch the sunrise, but she will bring us to a secluded place with zero to no tourists, and we could rest there to watch the sunrise + have our breakfast there. The view was like out of a fairytale! There were only 2 other tourists and the rest of us. We were able to see the sun rising gracefully while Sari personally cooked us breakfast at that shop to serve us 😂 6. Sari has excellent photography skills. She took amazing photos for our team and has loads of creative ideas for fun shots. 7. Climbing down mt batur was the scariest part. Sari showed us a way to effectively hike down fast, and that is to run. I know it's scary, for fear of danger was shouting in our minds, but we trusted her. She held one of our teammates' hands and sped down. Soon afterwards, each one of us tried and had the courage to follow her instructions. I won't recommend old folks to run, but for young people that want to fill their bodies with adrenaline, hold Sari's hands and try it for yourself! We highly recommend Sari and Don for your Mt Batur hiking experience! For the rest of the trip, the hot spring and buffet were alright. Perhaps we were too tired and didn't even visit the coffee farm. So, we shall not leave further comments on the remaining part of the trip. Fun fact - Sari used to have an insta account of 50k followers until her account got hacked. This just shows how popular she is as a guide. We left her insta account here because it's a good initiative that Seek Sophie promotes tourists to support locals. Sari and Don are hardworking guides that deserve to be recognised. Using Seek Sophie platform was also easy and straightforward. Their support team addresses all my concerns fast and was friendly. Because year-end is commonly a rainy season, Seek Sophie's team also assured us that cancellations could be made 3 days prior or postponed till next year. Do check with them on the latest updates for their postponing policies, I'm sure their efficient team will be able to take care of your worries.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Janet

Review Date: 03 dec 2024

Review Body: Wow! Wow! WOW! I'm so glad I took this trip. As I was travelling solo and booked late, it was just me on the tour, but that made it all the more special and fully personalized. Intan, the driver, communicated the night before to arrange the 2:15 a.m. (yes, really!) pick up time from my hotel in Ubud, and she arrived promptly. We had a great time chatting in the vehicle as she carefully navigated dark roads and stray dogs, letting me ask her a litany of questions and, in turn, sharing her curiosity about my country. I really enjoyed the ride both ways simply spending time with her. At the start of the volcano, I was then introduced to my guide, Wira. Like Alit, he was super attentive, helping me ensure my headlamp was well-positioned, getting me a walking stick (seriously helps as you're walking up in the dark and saves your knees a bit on the way down), and always making sure I was doing fine. Although he was wayyy younger than me, he always checked that the pace was fine and suggested water breaks at the benches/huts as we encountered them. It was lovely just slogging uphill (as hard as it was) in good company and learning about Mt. Batur, and the region's agriculatural area, which he's from. That helped distract a bit from the challenge--which is WORTH IT if you can manage. When we summitted, after high-fiving, Wira quickly got me some hot coffee and breakfast, which I devoured the sun slowly creeped up in the darkness while other hikers milled about doing the same. Then we continued in daylight along the spine of Mt. Batur, to absolutely spellbinding panoramas of the crater, the lake, the steam vents, neighbouring mountains... It really took my breath away. Wira snapped lots of photos of me (and he's a great photog), so I have some awesome memories of tackling this hike "solo"--with my guide and new friend. I can't say enough about both these young locals who made this experience one for my record books.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Takashi

Review Date: 13 sep 2025

Review Body: An all around amazing experience! Drivers and guides were very professional and also attentive/responsive to your needs. Thank you to Arjana and Kadek who made this the highlight of our stay here in Bali. We did: Mt Batur Sunrise Hike with Coffee Plantation, Hot Springs and Rice Fields Details of the day: We were staying in Ubud and at 2:15 am our driver Arjana came to pick us up. Car ride was as smooth as he could have driven on the narrow and winding roads up to Mt. Batur. There we met our guide for the hike, Kadek. Water and headlamps and a walking stick for climbing was provided here. The hike itself was slightly more steep than expected. However a wonderful experience to walk under the stars. While it was quite dark, we felt safe and cared for at every turn thanks to Kadek's hospitality. We would definitely recommend bringing a jacket or hoodie, or both as it was very cold once you get to the top. Good hiking or trekking shoes are almost a must as well, the pebbly terrain at the start of the trail is very slippery even when dry. The private guide also allowed for us to hike at our own pace, which helped a lot, given that the hike was a bit more strenuous than expected. At the top, we were served a simple breakfast while we waited for the sunrise. Kadek was very professional and helped us take very nice photos as well as introduce us to the different parts that make up Mt Batur's scenery. The hike down is just as scenic or maybe even better than the sunrise. After the hike, Arjana drove us to the various spots we paid for where he drove us right up to the entrance and got our tickets for us. He was always very quick to respond when we were done touring the area and fast at bringing us to the next location. Thank you all again for the tour!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kanish

Review Date: 08 okt 2025

Review Body: It was an amazing experience! Me and my 3 friends were picked up by Indra punctually at 2:15am from Gianyar (Ubud), and taken to base camp. The ascent to Mt. Batur started at around 3:30am. While the first and fourth quarters were similar to other treks, the middle half was more challenging due to the terrain being full of small rocks. However, our guide Yush was helpful and encouraging us at all times, and made it much easier and fun to go all the way to the top. The summit had a breathtaking view of the sunrise, as well as multiple craters that marked points of volcanic eruption over multiple centuries. The descent was somewhat faster, and we were back to the base camp by 8am. From there, Indra took us to Batur Hot Springs, where we were able to get some much needed relaxation after the gruelling hike. Next came Amora, which can only be described as "great food with a great view". We were served an all-you-can-eat buffet with a panoramic view of Mt. Batur and Lake Batur. Finally, our itinerary wrapped up with a visit to the coffee plantation, where we were shown various fruits and beans that are used to make a variety of beverages, such as coffee, cacao, rosella and vanilla among many others. We also had an additional request put in to be picked up from Ubud and be dropped back at Sanur Harbour, since we had kept some luggage there a couple of days back that we needed to collect. For this reason, we also requested transport back to Ubud in the same vehicle, and were very graciously accommodated for an additional price matching the normal market price. This made out return much more convenient and hassle-free, for which we are grateful to the organisers, as well as Indra.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Richard & Kati

Review Date: 24 mei 2026

Review Body: One of the most amazing and unique experiences we’ve had while traveling abroad and we’ve visited over 120 countries. What truly made this experience so memorable was our guide Jully, he spent the whole day going out of his way to cater to our needs and we were quite demanding and not easily impressed. He arrived to pick us up 15 mins early but did not pressure us, he then took us to the closer and less used entrance of Tegenungan waterfall. When we got there, we could see people struggling walking down to the waterfall from the main entrance while it took us just a few minutes to reach the bottom from our entrance. Jully then took us to Tirta Empul holy water temple where he happily and patiently explained our numerous questions, which we had a lot of, in the car as well. Next we visited the coffee plantation and Tegallang rice terrace, where at both locations he seemed to know every one of the local staff and no one pressured us to buy anything, whcih made us comfortable and very welcome. We last visited the monkey forest, where he gave us the option to go to monkey river where you can spot the rare and sacred white monkey. We ended up going to monkey forest due to time constraints which we loved as we are animal lovers and the monkeys were very peaceful. For my wife and me, what made the experience most special was Jully’s knowledge of local history, his friendliness and his photography skills as we are both awkward at posing. We ended up using one of his photos for our wedding invitations for next year. Thank you Ubud Sunrise Hiking and Jully for one of the best experiences.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Skylar Joseph

Review Date: 18 aug 2026

Review Body: KOMO IS THE BEST — ASK FOR KOMO! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Mt. Batur sunrise jeep tour with Komo was absolutely OUTSTANDING. He went above and beyond in every possible way and truly made the experience unforgettable. ASK FOR KOMO BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST! 🙌🏼 Komo is from Mt. Batur himself, and he actually showed us where he lives and farms. He is an incredibly hardworking man who farms and drives tourists up to the mountains every single day. You can immediately see how much pride, heart, and dedication he puts into what he does. Honestly, he deserves so much recognition for his incredible work and service. From the very beginning, Komo was so kind, funny, warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to share his home with us. He has the best smile and made us feel completely taken care of. He kept us warm during the chilly sunrise, offered us hot chocolate, and even brought us breakfast. The level of hospitality was truly world-class. ❤️ And the experience didn’t stop at the sunrise! Afterwards, Komo took us to the black lava rocks and the hot springs, making the entire day feel like a personalized adventure through his home. Komo wasn’t just our driver or guide — he made us feel like welcomed guests in his own home. His kindness, humor, generosity, and hard work made this one of our favorite experiences in Bali. If you are booking a Mt. Batur sunrise jeep tour, ASK FOR KOMO. Seriously. Ask for Komo because he is the best!! 🌋☀️❤️ KOMO, thank you for an unforgettable morning! You are amazing! 🙏🏼

Review rating: 5

Review Author: MC, Louis, Margo & Zoé

Review Date: 16 sep 2024

Review Body: We had the most amazing experience hiking Mt. Batur at sunrise! From the moment Komang, our driver, picked us up at our villa in Ubud, everything went seamlessly. Her car was super comfortable, and her friendly yet professional demeanor made the early morning drive relaxing and enjoyable. At Mt. Batur, we met our guide Yus—what a gem! Yus was not only incredibly funny and friendly, but he also knew all the best shortcuts to ensure we had the perfect view for sunrise. Watching the sun rise above the clouds while sipping on hot drinks and enjoying breakfast prepared by Yus was an experience we will never forget. Even though Mt. Batur is a busy destination with many tourists, Yus’s expertise and personal attention made the hike feel truly unique. He also took such great care of my two daughters, making sure they were comfortable and safe every step of the way. We shared so many laughs, which made the entire trek even more enjoyable. Yus’s deep knowledge of the volcano’s history and geology added so much meaning to the adventure. He took the time to explain everything in a way that made the trek even more fascinating. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide for this unforgettable adventure. After reaching the summit and taking it all in, we were back at the parking lot by around 8:15, where Komang was waiting to drive us back to our villa. If you’re thinking about hiking Mt. Batur, I can’t recommend Yus and Komang enough—you won’t be disappointed!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Guz & Emily

Review Date: 05 sep 2024

Review Body: A flawless, rewarding, and hassle free experience. Instructions were clear and easy comms over whatsapp. Our driver "Arjana" was prompt at our hotel pick-up and good level of conversation / banter throughout the journey. For the Mt Batur hike, our guide "Wira" was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He made sure to maintain a pace that matched our fitness levels and checked our well-being regularly. Wira got us to the mountain-top first, beating the crowds and giving us prime position to watch the beautiful sunrise over Ubud. He even cooked us a wonderful breakfast and took many treasured photos for the memory bank. The hot springs was a refreshing way to unwind from the hike, with the water fresh and not overly chlorinated. A little busy/crowded, but small price to pay for the view of Mt Batur. We had similarly spectacular views at the resteraunt, with the local indonesian food packing plenty of flavour, while still being light and healthy. Finally the coffee plantation is a must-do with lush rainforest vibes, a complimentary guided tour and complete tasting experience of unique Balinese coffee/teas. What we appreciated most is that the tour moved at the pace we wanted (in this case super fast) and we were completed by midday giving us back the rest of the day and maximising our holiday downtime. Quite simply this was the highlight of our bali trip and the experience would not have been anywhere near as good without the team at seeksophie

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Snorkeling in Bali

Itinerary Description: 07.00 am - 07.30 am : hotel pickup depending on your location (exact time depends on your location) 09.00 am : meeting with our experienced snorkeling guide, safety briefing and setting equipment 09.15 am : sailing into snorkeling spot by traditional boat 09.30 am : snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun 11.30 am : head into finish point to shower and get clean 12.00 pm : buffet lunch Indonesian menu 02.00 pm to 03.00 pm : return to hotel depending on your hotel location