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The 15 Best Hikes & Treks in Indonesia

142 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Ridge walks above Ubud, jungle in north Sumatra, craters on Java and two hard nights on Rinjani. The 15 below are graded by what they actually demand, priced, with start times and what the guide carries.

Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option - Sunrise from the summit and crater rim
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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 volcanic sunrise, a summit breakfast, and caldera views. Choose a guided hike or Jeep ride, then add hot springs, a waterfall, or jungle swing. Hotel pickup is offered from Ubud and other Bali areas. Guides such as Nopia, Ayu, Putu, and Ketut are praised for patience and support.

“We did this trek on my 40th birthday and what a way to start my next decade! It started with a 2am pick up in Ubud and we got to the bottom of the mountain around 330am. We were given tea, a head torch, and a stick (if you wanted it). There were also toilets available at this point (none at the top so go before you start!). The hike began around 4am and it was dark, dusty and steep in places but our wonderful guide stopped whenever needed and knew good places to perch and have a water stop. The closer to the top you get the tougher the…”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast - Toya Bungkah and the rough climb into the dark
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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 for a guided Mount Batur climb from Toya Bungkah. Guides such as Ayu, Iwan, Novi, and Nengah help with the steep volcanic path, then serve breakfast, coffee, tea, fruit, and a steam-cooked egg at the summit. Pickup, equipment, water, and return transport are included.

“Our driver was right on time, and our guide was fantastic!! Seriously, the best guide (sorry, can't think of his name but photo attached)!! The views were stunning, and we are so happy we got up early for the trek.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive - Walking by flashlight to the volcano summit
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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 1:30 to 2:30 AM pickup, hike Mount Batur by flashlight with a Balinese guide, eat breakfast at the summit, watch sunrise over Lake Batur, then visit a coffee plantation. Groups are capped at five, with guides such as Wali, Made, Sari, and Madi praised for care and photos.

“Had such a wonderful experience! Everything went smooth. Gede was an excellent driver and got us to our destinations smoothly and on time - he went above and beyond for us! The hike was a once in a life time experience, Made was an excellent guide up Mt. Batur! This experience is a must in Bali!!!!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer - Starting the climb at Mount Batur
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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

Leave your Ubud or south Bali hotel around 1:30 a.m. for a private climb of Mount Batur. Your guide sets the pace, supplies a headlamp and trekking pole, and prepares breakfast near the summit. Guides such as Tana, Jata, Oman, Don, and Komang Ras are praised for patient pacing, safety, photos, and local insight.

“Great experience. The sunrise was the best we’ve ever seen. Our guide Jata was fantastic and very nice. Would definitely recommend!”

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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - Sunrise above Lake Batur and the caldera
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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

5.Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

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

Leave your Bali hotel before dawn for Mount Batur, where a guided climb leads to sunrise views over Lake Batur, the caldera, rice terraces, and distant coast. Guides such as Gunawan, Adi, Ricky, and Dyangu are praised for steady pacing, photos, and friendly help. Breakfast is prepared using volcanic steam before you return.

“Our tour guide gunawan kept us laughing the whole way and was very supportive when we needed to stop for a break! He also became our personal photographer! We met lots of people and had breakfast/hot drinks served to us at the top! The sunrise was amazing and can’t wait to come back!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant) - Sunrise, hot drinks, and eggs cooked in volcanic steam
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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 leave before dawn for Mount Batur with a private driver and guide such as Ketut, Jero, or Made. The climb is challenging but manageable, with flashlights, ponchos, hot drinks, steam-cooked eggs, and a restaurant breakfast overlooking Lake Batur. Jackets and walking poles are available on request.

“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 - The 1:00 to 3:00 a.m. pickup from south Bali
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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 with a 1:00 to 3:00 a.m. pickup, hike Mount Batur with a private guide, watch the sunrise from up to 1,717 meters, then enjoy breakfast and a long soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring. The tour includes transport, trekking poles, a headlamp, water, towels, soap, and shampoo. Guide Oman is noted for his kind, flexible help.

“Amazing experience! Definitely need some level of fitness because it’s challenging in parts! Our guides were phenomenal, let us move at a pace that was comfortable and coaxed us through the hardest parts. Would absolutely recommend!!”

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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide - Climbing in darkness with a local guide
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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 2 a.m. from Ubud, meet your local guide at Mount Batur, and climb for sunrise over Bali, Lombok, and Lake Batur. Guides such as Tri, Andra, Ketut, and JRO have helped past groups with pacing and photos. After breakfast, descend by volcanic gravel and stop at a coffee plantation.

“We enjoyed this hike to Mount Batur with our guide Kedut. He was super nice guy and speak well English. We were very lucky to see the sunrise with breakfast on the top of the mountain. The trip included pick up and drop off from / to the hotel. The team was very organized and friendly. It was a great experience to hike 10 km hike on to of active volcano.”

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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Starting at 9:00 am in 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 for a demanding three-day trek in Gunung Leuser National Park. You’ll spend two nights at basic jungle camps, look for orangutans and monkeys, eat included meals, and return by river tubing. Guide Kiran is praised for spotting wildlife, even in rain. Group size is capped at eight.

“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 - The first climb: steep, loose, and more demanding than expected
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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

10.Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

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

Start in the afternoon and climb Mount Batur with a private English-speaking guide such as Yus, Sari, Nick, or Jerome. Expect a steep 1.5 to 2-hour ascent over loose rock, sunset views, volcanic steam, a hot meal cooked by natural heat, and a flashlight descent.

“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 - Following a flashlight up Mount Batur
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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

Leave Ubud before dawn for a guided Mount Batur hike by flashlight. Guides such as Agus, Redita, Ramon, and Putu Nawang have helped walkers set a steady pace. Breakfast waits at the summit, followed by natural hot springs with a towel, changing room, and locker included when that package is selected.

“What an absolutely magnificent morning from that early pick up to the drop off…. Our mountain guide Agus was beyond exceptional, so friendly and caring. He really looked after our group, as parts of the hike were hard…. This trek is not for a Read more”

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Small Group Mount Batur Sunrise Hike - The first climb: steep, dark, and more demanding than the distance suggests
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Small Group Mount Batur Sunrise Hike

12.Small Group Mount Batur Sunrise Hike

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

Start in the early hours with a small private party and an English-speaking guide such as Wira, Nik, or Yus. Climb Mount Batur in about two hours, eat breakfast near the summit, watch sunrise, walk the crater rim, then soak at Toya Bungkah Hot Springs if selected. Pickup, gear, drinks, and fees are arranged.

“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 - The climb before sunrise
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Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

13.Mt Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

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

Leave your Bali hotel in the early hours for a private Mount Batur sunrise trek with an English-speaking guide. You set the pace, use supplied torches and walking sticks, and eat breakfast at the summit, including eggs cooked with volcanic steam. Guides such as Siska, Ayu, Wayan, and Made are part of the team.

“Very Nice place , waching the sunrise, the hot springs, having a message and deserve the adventure out proplem was driving with a sleepy driver in the night was really scary”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - Day two: longer forest time and jungle sounds
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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 for a private three-day, two-night trek in Gunung Leuser National Park near Bukit Lawang. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, and Bimbo lead you through rainforest trails, wildlife areas, river crossings, and a jungle camp. Expect orangutans, monkeys, birds, rafting, simple facilities, and a moderate-to-strenuous hike.

“They are really nice. Thanks for caring a lot. I enjoyed it. I recommend to go there with your friends who like hiking or tracking. Actually I was really tired of walking so you need to prepare for your energy and items.”

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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek - Day one: rubber plantations, forest paths, and a riverside camp
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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

Walk through Gunung Leuser National Park with a small team, search for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, and birds, then sleep beside a river or waterfall. You’ll eat homemade meals, swim, share a campfire, and return to Bukit Lawang by tube. Guide teams have included Niko, Juan, Heri, Fabian, Didi, Dragon, Banji, and Pien.

“My and my friend did the 2 night 3 day tour. 2 other people did 1 night 2 days. Because of an injury of my friend we decided to change our tour in a 1 night 2 days tour. This was no problem and they improvised.”

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