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Best Treks in Indonesia: 15 Walks From Two Hours to Two Days

148 tours  ·  from $14

Rinjani over two days, Batur in two hours, the Leuser jungle at whatever pace the orangutans set. These 15 treks are compared on distance, altitude, guide ratios and what you carry yourself.

Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option - Climbing the Dark, Loose Volcanic Trail
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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, climb Mount Batur with a local guide such as Nopia, Ayu, or Putu, and watch sunrise above Kintamani. Breakfast and a hot drink wait near the summit. Add natural hot springs, a waterfall, coffee tasting, or a jungle swing. Jeep options suit anyone who would rather skip the climb.

“Mudiana and Iwan have been great tour guides. Plenty of information, great pictures, always fun and friendly. Thanks a lot!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast - The climb is short on paper, steep in practice
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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 with pickup from Ubud and drive to Toya Bungkah near Lake Batur. A local guide leads you up Mount Batur by flashlight, helps you over steep volcanic ground, and serves hot drinks and breakfast near the summit. Guides such as Ayu, Iwan, Nopia, and Nengah are praised for patient pacing and good photos.

“Very fun hike, but the climb is steep. Takes about 1.5 hours to go up and if not easy if you are not used to hiking. Our guide was great, he gave us bananas to feed the monkeys at the top and cooked an egg using the steam of the volcano.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive - The 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. pickup
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

3.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

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

Start with a very early pickup from Ubud or Kuta, then climb Mount Batur by flashlight with a Balinese guide. Reach the summit for sunrise, breakfast, and views of Lake Batur before walking back down. A coffee plantation visit follows. Guides such as Wali, Made, Adi, and Sari are praised for support and photos.

“Great trip. Cool guide. Support at every stage of the ascent to the top. Everything according to the description.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer - Walking Mount Batur before dawn
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

4.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 885 reviews · from $49

Start with a 1:30 to 3:00 a.m. pickup, then hike Mount Batur with a private guide such as Tana, Jata, Don, or Oman. Reach the summit around sunrise, eat sandwiches, eggs, fruit, cakes, and hot drinks, then choose a direct descent or a crater walk. Transfers cover Ubud and south Bali hotels and villas.

“Driver Toet (if I remember correctly) arrived right on time and brought me safely to my guide for the morning, Jata. He held my pace nicely and we went up the mountain in about 1 hour. I had a great spot to watch the magical sunrise with a nice breakfast. Thank you.”

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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - Breakfast cooked with volcanic heat
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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

5.Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

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

Start before dawn, hike Mount Batur with a local guide, and watch Bali brighten over Lake Batur, the caldera, rice terraces, and distant coast. The tour includes pickup from major resort areas, water, a flashlight, breakfast cooked with volcanic steam, and an approximately eight-hour return trip. Guides such as Gunawan, Adi, Ricky, and Dyangu are praised for pacing and photos.

“The Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour was really great and is highly recommended. Especially our guide made it to a very special experience. He was very helpful and his expertise was exceptional. We felt very comfortable.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant) - Sunrise from the volcanic viewpoint
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)

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

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

You’ll climb Mount Batur in the dark with a private guide such as Ketut, Gede, Made, or Jero, depending on assignment. Expect a demanding uphill walk, sunrise views, hot tea or coffee, eggs cooked in volcanic steam, and breakfast overlooking Lake Batur. Flashlights and simple ponchos are included.

“We had the Best day with the Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking team! Pickup was on time and our driver Kadek was friendly and professional. I found the hike very tough (I'm very unfit 😬) but our guide Made was so patient and encouraging, and Read more”

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Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring - Climbing 9 kilometers toward the crater
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Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring

7.Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $63

Start before dawn with a private pickup in south Bali, hike Mount Batur to its 1,717-meter summit or crater rim, and eat breakfast above the clouds. Your guide provides poles, a headlamp, and water. After the roughly 9-kilometer walk, soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring before returning to your hotel.

“Such a beautiful experience! It was a private tour so you didn't feel like you needed to rush on the hike. Our guide and driver were amazing. The sunset was the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen in my life. I would recommend bringing a warm sweater as it gets cold up there. After the hike, you get to relax at the natural springs!”

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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide - Starting the Mount Batur climb at 3:30am
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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

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

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

Start around 2am for a guided climb of Mount Batur, reaching the crater rim near sunrise. Enjoy Bali and Lombok views, a banana-and-egg sandwich, and a coffee plantation visit. Private groups can set their own pace, with guides such as Tri, Andra, and Ketut praised for patience and photo help.

“Despite the early morning wake up call to meet the shuttle, my friend and I greatly enjoyed the sunrise that came out of the hike. We were there during peak tourist season, so trying to avoid others was tough, so would be ready for that. Also Read more”

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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Starting at 9:00 am from Bukit Lawang
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

9.3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205

Join an English-speaking, ITGA-HPI-certified guide such as Kiran for a demanding three-day trek from Bukit Lawang into Gunung Leuser National Park. Sleep two nights at basic jungle camps, look for orangutans and monkeys, and return by river tubing. Meals, park entry, and a small-group setting are included.

“Our small group had a wonderful experience in the jungle. Kiran our guide was great in spotting the Oran Utans and other Monkeys even when day were hiding due to the rain.”

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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking - Leaving Ubud in a private air-conditioned car
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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

10.Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

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

Leave Ubud for a private Mount Batur sunset trek with hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, trekking pole, headlamp, water, photos, and a meal cooked by volcanic steam. The climb takes about two hours and is steep in places, with loose rock and slippery sections. Guides such as Yus, Sari, Jerome, and Nick are praised for patient support and excellent photos.

“We had an amazing time with our guide Yus and our driver Ketut. Yus took exceptional care of us throughout the entire hike, made us great food, showed us the temple on top of the mountain, and took epic photos! Ask for Yus as your guide!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring - What the $24 price really covers
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring

11.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring

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

Start before dawn with a private pickup from your Ubud accommodation, then hike Mount Batur by flashlight with a local guide such as Agus, Redita, Ramon, or Putu Nawang. At the summit, enjoy breakfast and sunrise views before soaking in natural hot springs. The package includes trekking gear, drinks, entrance fees, and round-trip transport.

“Had an amazing moment ! Our driver was adorable and made sure we were enjoying the ride and all the stops of the day. And our guide Putu Nawang was extremely nice, supportive and careful during the entire trek, and give her best efforts to take pictures and videos of us so we can keep beautiful memories of this wonderful view!”

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Small Group Mount Batur Sunrise Hike - Sunrise, coffee, and breakfast at the summit
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Small Group Mount Batur Sunrise Hike

12.Small Group Mount Batur Sunrise Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $39

Leave Seminyak in the early morning for a guided Mount Batur climb, reaching the summit in about two hours for sunrise, coffee, and a volcanic breakfast. Walk around the crater, then soak at Toya Bungkah Hot Springs if selected. Guides such as Wira, Nick, Yus, and Wayan are praised for patient pacing and personal support.

“How amazing the view was! And the hike was not long, we used one hour. Steady pace:). Our guide was so cool! Not everyday we eat eggs boiled from vulcano steam! Our shoes still has sand in them, and if I go again I will bring more clothes!”

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Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - Meeting your guide at the Mount Batur start point
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Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

13.Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

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

You’ll leave your Bali hotel in the early hours, drive to Mount Batur, and hike with a private English-speaking guide such as Ayu, Siska, Wayan, or Made. Expect a steady uphill walk, cold summit air, sunrise views, hot drinks, and breakfast including eggs cooked with volcanic steam.

“Awesome! Mawe was our driver, he was so wonderfully kind and friendly. He even helped out with an unscheduled stop to help us find something we needed, Highly Recommend working with Mawe. Siska was our guide, she is incredible aRead more”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - Day one: walking into the rainforest
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

14.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

Join Monkey Business Tours in Bukit Lawang for three days and two nights in Gunung Leuser National Park. You’ll trek through rainforest, look for orangutans and monkeys, sleep in a basic jungle camp, swim in the river, and go rafting. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, and Bimbo may lead groups, with assignments varying by date.

“It was a great experience. We could see a lot of animals. The food was excellent. For me, the best food in Indonesia. It was freshly cooked every day by our chef Hendrik. Our guide Bimbo and his assistant Risky are a good team. We had a lot of fun and were told and explained a lot on the tour.Auto-translated”

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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek - The campsite: simple gear, excellent setting
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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

15.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $146

Start at 9:00 am near Bukit Lawang and hike through rubber plantations into Gunung Leuser National Park. You will camp beside a river or waterfall, eat homemade meals, watch for orangutans and monkeys, then trek farther before tubing back. Guide teams may include Heri, Fabian, Niko, Juan, or other Sumatra Orangutan Explore staff.

“Brilliant experience from start to finish. Professional, helpful and accommodating.”

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