Mount Batur, Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia

Mount Batur: A 1AM Wake-Up Call for a Sunrise Worth Remembering

1 November 2026

Some adventures require a little sacrifice. In this case, my sleep. HAHA!

If you're visiting Bali and looking for something beyond beach clubs, cafés and sunset dinners, you might want to put Mount Batur on your itinerary.

It's an early start, a little exhausting, and definitely not the kind of morning where you wake up looking your best. But trust me, it's an experience worth considering.

My journey started in Seminyak, where I had to wake up around 1AM to get ready and make my way to the meeting point.

Yes, 1AM.

While most people were sleeping or just getting home from a night out, I was getting ready to chase a sunrise.

I booked my adventure through @atv_adventure_bali.

If you're planning to book your own experience, make sure you check the package details carefully. Confirm the meeting point, pickup arrangements, departure time and what's included in your booking.

One thing worth knowing is that Mount Batur offers different experiences, including sunrise trekking, jeep tours and ATV adventures. They are not necessarily the same package, so make sure you know exactly what you're signing up for.

My booking tip: Always clarify whether transportation from your hotel is included. If you're staying in Seminyak, you'll want to sort this out beforehand rather than figuring it out in the middle of the night.