Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Telaga Waja Rafting

About this tour

Start before dawn for a trek up Mount Batur, timing your ascent to catch the sunrise from the summit. After breakfast cooked over volcanic steam, you'll head to the Telaga Waja River for three hours of Class III and IV whitewater rafting through deep gorges and tropical scenery. This 10-hour Bali adventure combines high-altitude trekking with river thrills, bookended by meals and a private vehicle throughout.

Highlights

• Summit Mount Batur in darkness, arrive for sunrise views
• Eggs cooked in volcanic steam at the peak
• Three hours navigating Class III and IV rapids
• Telaga Waja River carves through lush canyon walls
• Private transport and guides, no group mixing
• Buffet lunch after rafting, gear and showers included

What to expect

You'll be picked up at 1:30 AM for the drive to Mount Batur's base. The trek takes roughly two hours uphill in darkness with your guide; headlamps and steady pace are standard. Reaching the summit around sunrise, you'll catch the light spreading across Bali's landscape whilst your guide prepares a light breakfast using geothermal heat. After descending and a change of clothes, you transition to the river. Rafting the Telaga Waja demands focus—the rapids are genuine whitewater, technical in places, with moments of calmer drifting between them. Expect to get soaked and tired; lunch and a shower facility await afterwards before your return.

Good to know

Not suitable if pregnant, dealing with spinal issues, or with poor cardiovascular fitness. Ages 6–65 only. Bring sunscreen, camera, dry clothes and sturdy shoes. The tour operates in a private vehicle with no strangers added. Vegetarian meals available upon request. Smart casual dress is the standard; you'll change for rafting.