Ubud to Mount Batur: Pickup Times and Jeep Tours from Ubud

Every Ubud Jeep Tour Side by Side

This table lists each jeep tour that collects from Ubud, with its pickup, its timing, its from-price per person ($20 to $44) and what that cheapest option covers. Hot springs sit in dearer options unless noted.

Extras to Plan For

The Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast charges IDR 100,000 to IDR 200,000 per person, paid to the driver, for pickup outside the core areas, and Ubud is not among them. The 4WD Sunset Jeep from Ubud asks for IDR 50,000 per person in cash for the Kintamani entrance on its option without transfer.

Pickup by Area

The Private Jeep with Hot Spring Packages spells out its pickup by area. Batur Natural Hot Spring says jeep pickups usually start between 1:30 AM and 3:00 AM depending on the hotel, and that guests nearer Kintamani are picked up later. The Ubud slot fits that pattern.

Jeep Part and Sunrise

The Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud lists the jeep part as starting around 4:30 AM and ending around 8:00 AM, then the hot spring if you pick that option. Its Ubud pickup time is shown at checkout. NOAA puts sunrise at Mount Batur at 5:48 AM in mid-November and 6:34 AM in mid-July, so the jeep reaches the sunrise point in the dark in every month.

What You Get

Mount Batur is about 1,717 m high and sits in a double caldera beside Lake Batur, which is about 7.5 km long. The 1963 eruption left the black lava fields that the jeeps cross. The Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud lists the day as easy with no hiking, and the jeep takes you to the viewpoint. The Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast lists breakfast and the Mt. Batur Lounge, with toilets and limited showers.

The hot spring is the usual add-on. Batur Natural Hot Spring says its water stays at a constant 38 to 40°C, and its regular package costs IDR 200,000 per adult and IDR 100,000 per child for international visitors. The jeep listings carry the hot spring only in their dearer options.

The Honest Downside

The Shared Sunrise Jeep from Ubud warns that the sunrise point can be crowded, with many jeeps parked side by side. It also says the ride stops below the summit and there is no hiking. If you want the summit, book a tour with a walk.

The listing's advice is to pick the option with the hot spring and hotel transfer, because the from-price is the basic option.

Hike Timetable

Batur Natural Hot Spring publishes a trek that starts at 4:00 AM, reaches the summit for sunrise at 6:15 AM and descends at 8:30 AM. Hiking listings from Ubud quote about 2 hours on foot from the starting point to the peak, and one lists hotel pickup at 2:00 AM.

Jeep With a Walk

The Private Jeep with Hot Spring Packages lists a Jeep + Hot Spring + Hike option with a 45 minute walk to the summit. The listing's Ubud pickup is 4:00 AM. Ask the operator which pickup applies to the hike option before you book.

What the Rules Say

The UK government says you cannot drive in Indonesia on a UK licence, though a UK-issued International Driving Permit is accepted. It reports a large increase in moped and motorbike accidents in Bali, some fatal, and suggests a private driver. The Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast is a private jeep with its own driver-guide and lists hotel pickup from Ubud with no surcharge stated.

It costs $44 per person for the jeep, driver-guide and a light breakfast. Pickup outside the core areas costs IDR 100,000 to IDR 200,000 per person, paid to the driver, and Kintamani entrance, transfer and hot spring depend on the option.

Sunset Timing and Price

The 4WD Sunset Jeep from Ubud costs $22.50 per person and covers a sunset 4WD jeep, a snack, water and a coffee stop. The 12:00 PM pickup is the hot spring and sunset combo, the 1:00 PM pickup is the AKASA Cafe combo from Ubud and the 2:00 PM pickup is the sunset jeep alone. On the option without transfer the Kintamani entrance is IDR 50,000 per person, paid in cash.

Ages 6 to 70 are bookable and the group is up to 15. NOAA puts sunset at Mount Batur at 6:07 PM on 1 June and 6:46 PM on 1 February.

Temperature and Bag List

ERA5 averages put 6:00 AM at 16.3°C (61°F) in August and 18.5°C (65°F) in December. January has the most rain at 469 mm and August the least at 32 mm. The Private Sunrise Jeep with Lounge Breakfast lists a warm jacket, sturdy shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen, swimwear and a change of clothes for the hot spring.