WHY YOU SHOULD HIKE WITH US?
• Experience genuine hiking and volcano adventures with us – only 5% of agents offer such authenticity, featuring natural treks and volcano-side cooking.
• Explore our exclusive, secluded hiking route, avoiding hiker traffic and disruptive noise from volcano vehicles.
• Contribute to environmental sustainability! We actively participate in tree planting during the rainy season, enhancing greenery around Bali’s volcanoes.
• Our breakfast is fresh & natural! Most of the other breakfasts are quite simple with 2 plain white bread, egg, and banana jam. But our breakfast is authentic local, such as sweet potatoes, corn, and steamed banana with a few tropical fruits on the side and hot cacao/tea.
TREK DETAILS
BLACK LAVA AUTHENTIC SECLUDED TREK
Currently, 4 out of 5 treks are open, including our Black Lava trek. Ours is longer and more challenging but offers the best experience and view, making it ideal for hiking enthusiasts! Our trek leads to our private summit, ensuring a more exclusive experience. Experience the full trek exploration, witnessing all 7 craters, the aftermath of the last eruption, walking through frozen lava, sliding on black sand, and a natural kitchens. It’s a unique journey, providing 70% more volcano experiences compared to other treks.
SHORTER BLACK SAND TREK
Begin your journey on the shortcut of the ‘Black Lava’ trek, slashing the journey by 30% with an exciting offroad ride in a small pickup. Despite the shorter distance, this trek packs in all the authenticity and volcano experiences. Explore craters, enjoy solitude away from crowds, and enjoy the serene atmosphere to cook breakfast in a natural kitchen. Highly recommended for a truly immersive experience!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1. Transport, Pick up and Drop Off around Canggu, Ubud & Kintamani area
2. All Ticketings (Arranged post-hike upon request, with a 50% deposit):
- Forestry and Indonesian Government.
- Hiking Tickets from Mt. Batur Guide Association.
- Coffee Plantation tickets. *Hotspring ticketing not included.
3. Authentic Volcano Breakfast (Vegan + Hot Drink)
4. Hiking equipment
(headlamps + natural hiking sticks)
5. Guidance
Exclution
1. Insurance
2. Your Own Water
3. Hot Spring Enterance Fee
4. Gratuities
ITINERARY & Pick-Up Times (West Trek)
- Start the journey well-rested for an energetic adventure.
- Meet at the starting point after being picked up by us.
- Pick Up Time:
- Canggu: 00.30-01.00 am
- Ubud: 01:00 – 01:30 am
- Kintamani: 02:30 – 02:45 am
- Pick Up Time:
- Begin the adventurous hike at 3:15 am.
- Summit attempt between 5:30 – 6:00 am.
- Sunrise time:
- Dry Season: 6:00 – 6:30 am
- Wet Season: 5:45 – 6:15 am
- Sunrise time:
- Enjoy sunrise and head to the Natural Kitchen for breakfast by 7:00 am.
- Wrap up exploration and breakfast by 8:15 am, then head back to the starting point.
- Create memorable volcano experiences by 10:00 am.
- (Optional) Rejuvenate muscles at hot spring from 10:30 am – 11:45 am.
- Return to Hotels for sleeping celebrations.
Preparation Checklist
- Your Body & Rest:
- Ensure you’ve had a good night’s sleep to fuel our adventurous journey!
- Night Hiking Essentials:
- Hiking shoes with good grip
- Warm jacket or windbreaker
- Long pants with extra clothes and shorts
- Scarf, hat, or anything to keep your head warm
- Sunscreen
- *Optional: Swimsuit & Towel for lake or hot spring visit
- *Optional: Extra socks & gloves
- *Optional: Light poncho for unexpected rain
- Hydration:
- Bring 1.5 liters of water for the journey.
- Capture Memories:
- Camera or phone to capture unforgettable moments together ☀️😃
- Extra Cash:
- Carry some extra cash for tipping or purchasing items along the way.
Emma –
The hiking was fantastic! The guides were authentic they showed us the private track it was quite peaceful and enjoyable for us then when we reached the top they served us with delicious natural breakfast with the stunning view because luckly the weather was amazing today. 10/10 recomend!
Carina –
Feeling so blessed for this truly magical experience. We were guided up the mountain with songs, feasted on volcano cooked foods & at the summit took time for prayer & offerings.
This is not an ordinary tour; this is led by people who love & care for the land & for you. Don’t miss out on this experience.
Tia and Jack –
Our hike today with the guide was excellent. The guide was very patient and waited for us when we needed rests, carried my water for me when I was struggling with the climb and played some music along the way. The trek was on a more private and secluded track which we appreciated. The guide took some lovely photos of us and prepared a tasty breakfast using the heat from the volcano! A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would do it again.
Jesse massey –
If you hike Batur this is the company to do it with. These guys were so patient and accommodating and climbing the mountain while the guide played guitar, the cooking at the top of the volcano and the planting of the tree to pay respect to the mountain was all so incredibly cool. Highly HIGHLY recommend these guys
Juan Arreguin –
The hike was amazing definitely worth it if you like hiking. It was challenging and beautiful at the same time watching the sunrise. Would definitely recommend our tour guides. They were informative about the landscape and offered to take our pictures and provided food. Transportation was also included. We felt very safe the whole trip. Would book again. Thanks again to our tour guides.
Manuel Vignoulle –
What an Amazing and Worthy Experience you will never forget!
Jack and his teammate Kadek have been the best possible guides to climb Mont Batur.
Their presence, attention to details and to each of us, their playfulness and communicative joy, won’t let you indifferent.
Jack is a unique and beautifully spirited character.
He does embody the spirit of the volcano as he is climbing it barefoot regularly for the last 9 years already. His connection to nature, to the elements, makes him celebrate life in an exhilarating and communicative way.
It will definitely brighten your spirit!
Jack played guitar and drum. He sang most of the way up with his beautiful voice that will sometimes give you strength or bring you to tears.
I highly recommend you to experience this unique journey with him and his team!
You won’t regret it!
Alex –
I have done this hike with Kadek and his crew 2 times now. Outside of this trip I’ve gone up the mountain 4 times.
What this organization offers is unique. An experience that is secluded – connected to nature but also they bring such depth of heart, love and openness. Receiving these men who have their instruments who sing and give us an opportunity to connect deeper to ourselves has been truly awe-inspiring.
From all the organization that do such Trips this is the only one I’d recommend
Alex Buxton –
Kedek/Jack ( Indo Tarzan) is one of the most free spirited and beautiful souls I have met
Supported by his best mate Kedek they took us on a journey up the mountain and into ourselves ..they are filled with an infectious spirit which makes the more challenging aspects of the climb easier to handle
Singing, playing the guitar, and banging on a drum fills each step up the mountain with joy and reverence …you will not get a more profound experience ..these dudes are the epic and amazing guides …
Alisa Tsitseronova –
If you love hiking this team of guides is the only way to go up on Batur! Thanks to our today’s guide Bli Ganesh our time was absolutely magical and so so special! He inspired us today with his kindness and respect to mother earth.
He showed us the more secluded track and we had amazing food in the morning, sang songs and planted a tree.
This was one of the best highlights of our trip!
Bless your whole team and we wish you all the best in life!
Charu Agarwal –
We had an unforgettable experience climbing Mount Batur! We are so grateful to our guides who took great care of us, kept our spirits high singing and playing music, taking us to a beautiful non-crowded spot to see the sunrise and allowing us to give back to nature by planting a tree! 10/10 experience 💫🌳⛰️💛🌞
Nora –
It was so fun and challenging, something everyone must try!
Benedikt Roth –
We went to Mt. Batur with our guide Kadek Arnawa and it was the best decision ever! We were totally alone on a different route and we were lucky to see the sunrise at the top! But even if we haven’t seen anything it was totally worth it! We cooked a meal in the volcano earth oven, made lots of stops to enjoy the beautiful nature and learned a lot about the volcano from our guide. We even planted a tree as a gift for the mountain! A company that cares about the nature they are in, with lots of fun and good vibes! Highly recommend to book this tour!!!
R Nametha –
Beyond incredible!
Jack and his team were absolutely amazing not only as guides but you can tell how much they love and respect the land. A highly recommended trek compared to the east side/commercial trek where you would be greeted with a massive crowd. The west trek (black lava) we took was definitely more grueling but gives you a deeper sense of achievement once you get up there for the stunning views away from the crowd (and jack and his team will be there to help you every step of the way)
We also really loved the planting ceremony where they gave us music and flowers to put a little bit of ourselves in that very special land.
10/10 would recommend and will be trekking with them again on the next adventure!
Aleksandar Tomic –
I did the Mount Batur hike with Gede Galang, one of the guys from this group, and I can tell you that everything went great and smooth. My wife had an injured knee, so our guide did everything to shorten our tour. We planted a tree on top of the volcano. These people are fighting for the preservation of nature and the environment. On the way back, we made 2 extra stops, with them you can arrange everything and organize the trip as you wish. For every recommendation. This was a 5 star experience I will always remember! Many thanks and regards from Alex
Yuliia –
Hey! It was a beautiful adventure with smiling guides on May 7, thank you so much all of you! A wonderful sunrise and breakfast is a great start of the day! Sending love from Ukraine!
Hugo –
We did the hike to Mount Batur with the team and it was amazing. The team is really nice + they have a secret trek to avoid all the population it is perfect.
Thank you again for this amazing hike and will definitely do my next Bali’s trek with them
Zsolt Laszlo –
This experience was one of the reasons I had a calling towards Bali. Staying with locals, experiencing their culture and way of living, thinking and seeing life. I would say that among a mountain guide, this is a spiritual trip as well, if you allow yourself to see it that way. The hike, the vibe, the food that has been created at the heat of the lava, the sunrise, everything created a really deep trip.
I would cannot recommend this much enough !
Really grateful for all the people I`ve met and for the hike.
Terima Kasih !
Ausrine –
Review for Discover Serenity: Mount Batur’s Exclusive Secluded Hike
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Beau Ras –
The experience as a female solo traveler was 1000% perfect! The two guides, the driver and Jack were amazing! I made great connections with the other travelers, the hike was great, the view was breathtaking and the breakfast made in the heat form the vulcano was delicious! Huge bonus with this organization is that you go the spot where there are less tourists!
Please go with Jack and his team to Mount Batur!
Cheriette –
We hiked Mt.Batur today, the weather was beautiful and Ganesh and his team took care of us from the moment we met them. It was a challenging 6 hours but worth every minute, the guys carried my heavy backpack and with their help and patience I made it to the most beautiful and spiritual place I’ve ever been, proud and 🙏 on the way down the reward came in form of breakfast cooked in volcanic ovens and beautiful fresh fruit. The way down was also intense but fun to slide down the lava sand. Definitely do the batu natural hotsprings after, beautiful spot en it will reduce the muscle soreness.
Lisa –
It was an amazing adventure! Batur is gorgeous!!!
We walked at night, under the beautiful starry sky, had breakfast food that was cooked in the volcano!
And we met the sunset on the top of the volcano, where there was only our group of 6 people + guide, and on the top opposite there were a lot of people!
The route is not difficult, basic physical fitness is enough.
It is unforgettable! The beauty even brought tears to my eyes!
I highly recommend Bali Green Trip!
Lisa –
Batur is gorgeous!!!
We walked at night, under the beautiful starry sky, had breakfast food that was cooked in the volcano!
And we met the sunset on the top of the volcano, where there was only our group of 6 people + guide, and on the top opposite there were a lot of people!
The route is not difficult, basic physical fitness is enough.
It is unforgettable! The beauty even brought tears to my eyes!
I highly recommend Bali Green Trip!