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New Year's Eve in Bali 2026: The First Sunrise of 2027 by Jeep on Mount Batur
New Years Eve in Bali means traffic and parties in the south, while the first sunrise of the year reaches Mount Batur at 6:04 AM on Friday 1 January. This guide covers where the crowds gather, how to get around on 31 December, the December and January weather and which of the Mount Batur jeep tours suits New Year's Day.
Quick answer First sunrise at 6:04 AM
The first sunrise of the year at Mount Batur is at 6:04 AM on Friday 1 January, and a sunrise jeep is a calm alternative to a midnight party in Canggu, Seminyak or Uluwatu, where the biggest crowds gather. The jeep part of a shared sunrise listing starts around 4:30 AM.
Key takeaways
- Want it quieter? Sanur, Nusa Dua and Ubud are generally easier on 31 December, and the Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud covers pickup in the Ubud area.
- A car at 12:15 AM is much harder to find than one earlier in the evening, so arrange the ride home first or pick the 4WD Sunset Jeep from Ubud on 1 January.
- December averages 444 mm of rain and January 469 mm on the Mount Batur lava fields, and the Private 4WD Sunrise Jeep and Transfer includes a private round-trip hotel transfer.
- Staying on the south coast? The Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast covers hotel transfer from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Tuban, Sanur, Canggu and Ubud.
Is Bali Good for New Year's Eve?
Yes, for a big night out in the south or a quiet one near Ubud, Sanur or Nusa Dua, and 1 January brings sunrise at Mount Batur at 6:04 AM.
The island offers both extremes, so decide which night you want before you book a room or a jeep.
Two Kinds of Night
Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian and Uluwatu have the biggest parties and crowds on 31 December. Sanur, Nusa Dua and Ubud are generally easier if you want something less chaotic. Friday 1 January is a national holiday.
The jeep tours on this page suit the second kind of night, or the first kind with an early finish. Ask your hotel what is planned before you fix a 1 January start.
Sources: Indonesia State Secretariat, NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory.
Where Is the Best Place to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Bali?
The best place is the area that matches your night: the south coast for crowds, Sanur, Nusa Dua or Ubud for a calmer evening.
Where you sleep also decides how easily a Mount Batur jeep can collect you on 1 January.
Areas and Jeep Pickup
The table sets the mood of each area on 31 December against whether a Mount Batur jeep listing collects you there.
| Area | 31 December | Pickup for a 1 January jeep |
|---|---|---|
| Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian | Biggest parties and crowds | Hotel transfer on the Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast |
| Uluwatu | Biggest parties and crowds | The Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast adds IDR 100,000 per person |
| Sanur, Nusa Dua | Generally easier | Hotel transfer on the Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast |
| Ubud | Generally easier | Pickup in the Ubud area on the Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud |
Stay Within Walking Distance
Whatever the area, stay within walking distance of your main New Year's Eve plans and book a private driver well in advance. Road closures and police restrictions can mean the last stretch to a venue is on foot.
Source: NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory.
Is It Difficult to Get Around Bali on New Year's Eve?
Yes after the countdown, because a trip that normally takes 20 minutes can take much longer on 31 December.
Midnight and the period right after it are the messiest times on the roads.
The 12:15 AM Problem
Getting a car at 12:15 AM is much harder than earlier in the evening. Do not count on an app car appearing at that hour: arrange the ride home before you go out, or book a private driver in advance.
A sunrise jeep changes the problem. On the Private 4WD Sunrise Jeep and Transfer listing the private hotel transfer is round trip and not shared with other travellers, so the 1 January start needs no taxi. Sunrise is at 6:04 AM, so the early start is the price of the view.
Source: NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory.
What Is the Weather Like in Bali on New Year's Eve?
Wet and mild on Mount Batur, with about 444 mm of rain in December, 469 mm in January and 18.5°C (65°F) at 6:00 AM in December.
The figures below describe the lava fields on the Mount Batur slopes, where a jeep tour runs, not the coast.
December and January
The table gives ERA5 averages for the Mount Batur lava fields from 1995 to 2024 for the two months either side of the night. Sunset on 1 January is at 6:40 PM.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Average at 6:00 AM | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 23.9°C (75°F) | 18.3°C (65°F) | 18.5°C (65°F) | 444 mm |
| January | 23.5°C (74°F) | 18.1°C (65°F) | 18.3°C (65°F) | 469 mm |
Rain on the Night
The rainy season runs roughly from November through March. Showers can come on suddenly but often pass within about 30 minutes. Bring a light poncho.
The Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud listing says you can ask to reschedule if there is heavy rain.
Sources: Copernicus ERA5, NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory.
Is New Year's Eve the Same as Balinese New Year?
No, Balinese New Year is Nyepi, which falls on Monday 8 March 2027 and stops the island for 24 hours.
Nyepi is a day of silence, so it is the opposite of a party night.
What Nyepi Closes
Nyepi lasts 24 hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM the next morning. Nobody lights fires, works, travels or holds entertainment, traffic stops and the airport and seaport close. Non-Hindus and tourists are expected to stay in their hotels, and village security enforces it.
The day after, routine activities resume. On the eve of Nyepi, ogoh-ogoh figures are paraded and burned, with household rites around 6:30 PM. Do not plan a jeep for the day itself.
Sources: Bali Province, Indonesia State Secretariat.
When's the Worst Time to Go to Bali?
For a Mount Batur sunrise the wettest months are December to February at 444 to 469 mm of rain, so a New Year trip lands in the peak.
The dry months are the opposite end of the same data.
Rain by Month
The table compares the wet months around New Year with the driest months in the same ERA5 data for the Mount Batur lava fields, 1995 to 2024. Cloud cover matters most to a sunrise jeep.
| Month | Rain | Average high | Average at 6:00 AM |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 444 mm | 23.9°C (75°F) | 18.5°C (65°F) |
| January | 469 mm | 23.5°C (74°F) | 18.3°C (65°F) |
| February | 463 mm | 23.5°C (74°F) | 18.3°C (65°F) |
| July | 59 mm | 23.4°C (74°F) | 16.7°C (62°F) |
| August | 32 mm | 24.1°C (75°F) | 16.3°C (61°F) |
| September | 42 mm | 25.4°C (78°F) | 16.7°C (62°F) |
What That Means for New Year
The driest months are July to September. If New Year is fixed, accept the wet season and keep a spare morning. Nyepi on 8 March closes the island for 24 hours, which is the other bad date for a jeep.
Sources: Copernicus ERA5, Bali Province.
What Happens on New Year's Day in Bali?
Friday 1 January is a national holiday, and the first sunrise of the year at Mount Batur is at 6:04 AM.
A jeep fits the first morning of the year well.
After a Late Night
If you are out until the countdown, the shared sunrise listings start the jeep part around 4:30 AM and finish about 8:00 AM, with sunrise at 6:04 AM. The jeep drives to the viewpoint, so there is no hike. If that is too early, the 4WD Sunset Jeep from Ubud listing picks up between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, depending on the option, for sunset at 6:40 PM.
If you sleep early on 31 December, the sunrise jeep is the easy start to the year. The route crosses the lava fields left by the 1963 eruption and looks over Lake Batur, about 7.5 km long and 2.5 km wide.
Sources: Indonesia State Secretariat, NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, Indonesia Ministry of Energy (ESDM), Toya Devasya.
Which Mount Batur Jeep Tour Suits 1 January?
Pick a private jeep with hotel transfer after a late night, a shared jeep for the lowest from-price, or the sunset jeep for a sleep-in.
Every from-price is the cheapest option, and the hot spring is a dearer option on every tour here, not part of the from-price.
Four Listings Side by Side
The table compares the from-price, the jeep and what the price covers on each listing here, with the pickup rules that decide a 1 January start.
| Tour | From price | Jeep and timing | Length | What the from-price covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private 4WD Sunrise Jeep and Transfer | $45 per person | Private jeep, private round-trip hotel transfer | 7-9 hours | Private 4WD jeep, all entrances, breakfast on the jeep roof with hot drinks. No pickup from Uluwatu, Amed, Lovina, Tabanan or Karangasem. |
| Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast | $44 per person | Private jeep and driver-guide | 5-9 hours | Private 4WD jeep, light breakfast, hot drinks. Pickup outside the core areas costs IDR 100,000-200,000 per person, paid to the driver. |
| Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud | $20 per person | Shared, jeep part about 4:30 AM to 8:00 AM | 5-8 hours | Shared 4WD jeep, light breakfast, water, hot drink. Kintamani ticket only with transfer. |
| 4WD Sunset Jeep from Ubud | $22.50 per person | Sunset jeep, group of up to 15 | 8-10 hours | Sunset 4WD jeep, fees and taxes on transfer options, snack, water, coffee stop. On the option without transfer the Kintamani entrance is IDR 50,000 per person, paid in cash. |
Sources: NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, Copernicus ERA5.
Tours That Fit
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Mount Batur 4WD Sunset Jeep Private Tour
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Check AvailabilityNew Year's Eve in Bali Questions
Can you use Grab or Gojek on New Year's Eve in Bali?
Do not rely on it after the countdown, because getting a car at 12:15 AM is much harder than earlier in the evening. A private round-trip transfer, as on the Private 4WD Sunrise Jeep and Transfer, removes the problem on 1 January.
Is Ubud good for New Year's Eve?
Ubud is generally easier than Canggu, Seminyak or Uluwatu if you want something less chaotic. The Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud covers pickup in the Ubud area.
Is Mount Batur safe on New Year's Day?
PVMBG lists Mount Batur at Level I (Normal), the lowest of four levels, and that can change at any time, so check the MAGMA page the evening before a jeep such as the Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast.
How early is a New Year's Day sunrise jeep?
Sunrise is at 6:04 AM and the jeep part of the Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud listing starts around 4:30 AM. Hotel pickup is earlier, with times shown at checkout.
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