What to do in Mount Batur
The things to do in Mount Batur are spread around a huge volcanic caldera in Kintamani, in Bangli regency. The volcano rises to 1,717 m, and beside it lies a crescent-shaped lake about 7 km long. Most visitors come for the sunrise trek, but the caldera has plenty more for a second day: a boat to a lakeside village, a temple at the rim, viewpoints and coffee gardens. If you wonder what to do in Mount Batur besides climbing, this page sorts the options by effort and time.
Plan the volcano itself on the sunrise hike page and the rules on climbing Mount Batur. Everything below can be combined with a trek day or done on its own.
Batur caldera, Bali
Our picks: things to do
Combine the sunrise trek with a canoe ride on the lake, take a later day hike with a coffee plantation, or stay a night in a glamping tent.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Glamping night with sunrise trek
- 1 night of glamping
- Sunrise trek with local guide
- Waterfall and Kintamani entry
Hotel pickup and transport during the tour are included. Food and drinks are extra unless stated, and the hot spring is not part of it.
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Private day hike with coffee plantation
- Private licensed trekking guide
- Private car with air conditioning
- 14 tastings at the plantation
A later start than the sunrise climb, with the Mount Batur entry and water included. Lunch and luwak coffee are extra.
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Sunrise trek with a Lake Batur canoe ride
- Trekking equipment
- Light breakfast at the top
- Canoe ride on Lake Batur
Coffee and tea are served before the climb. The Kintamani ticket and the coffee plantation visit come with the transfer option.
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Sunrise treks, jeep rides to the lava field, trek and canoe combinations and coffee plantation days, with live prices and availability.
Lake Batur and canoeing
The lake fills the crescent between the volcano and the caldera wall.
Lake Batur is the calm centrepiece of the caldera. You see it from the rim, from the trek and from the lakeside road through Toya Bungkah. If you want to be on the water, the easiest way is a combined tour that adds a canoe paddle to the morning trek. These tours handle the equipment and the timing for you. Keep noise and litter to a minimum around the shore.
Hot pools beside the lake make a relaxed end to a trek day. Details are on the hot springs page.
Trunyan
A lakeside village on the eastern shore.
Trunyan lies east of the lake and is reached by boat from Kedisan, in roughly 15 to 30 minutes depending on water and weather. The village is known for its own customs. In the cemetery area, certain deceased villagers are laid out in the open under bamboo cages. This applies only to some people and depends on local criteria, so treat it as part of a living tradition, not as a spectacle.
Stay quiet, dress modestly, do not touch anything and ask before taking photos. Local stories link the scent of the taru menyan tree to the site. They are told as tradition, which is how you should hear them. Ask at your hotel or with your operator about the current boat arrangements and any local fees before you go.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur
This large temple complex on the caldera rim is dedicated to Dewi Batari Ulun Danu, honoured in local belief as the goddess of lakes and rivers. The temple stands on its present site because the old village and temple were destroyed by an eruption, a story told on the history page.
Wear a sarong, which is usually included in the visit fee of around 50,000 IDR as a guide figure. Inner courtyards are for worshippers, so follow the signs, keep your voice low and skip the visit during ceremonies if you are unsure.
Penelokan viewpoint
Penelokan sits on the caldera rim along the main road and gives a wide look over the volcano and the lake. Looking out is free, but parking may cost something. The regional Kintamani levy is a separate item, covered on the entrance fee page. Cafes line the road, so it is an easy first stop on the way up from the south.
Coffee plantations and kopi luwak
Kintamani is coffee country, and many day tours add a plantation stop with tastings of local coffee and spices. Kopi luwak, made from beans eaten by civets, is sold at many stops. Animal welfare organisations criticise the capture and caging of civets kept for it, so ask how the animals are kept before you pay for a tasting or choose a plantation without caged animals. Not every plantation works this way, and ordinary Bali coffee and tea tastings are a good alternative.
Prefer a more active day? The jeep tour takes you to a viewpoint and the black lava field, and the tours page lists the combinations.
Things to do in Batur: frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Mount Batur besides the trek?
Popular choices are a boat trip to Trunyan, a visit to Pura Ulun Danu Batur, the Penelokan viewpoint, a coffee plantation stop and the hot pools at the lake.
Can I paddle a canoe on Lake Batur?
The simplest route is a tour that combines the morning trek with a canoe session on the lake. Check the includes of the tour you pick.
How do I get to Trunyan?
By boat from Kedisan. The crossing takes roughly 15 to 30 minutes depending on water and weather.
Do I need to pay to see the Penelokan viewpoint?
The view itself is free. Parking may cost something, and the regional Kintamani levy is a separate item.
Is the volcano active right now?
The PVMBG daily report for 29 October 2026 lists Level I (Normal). That does not open every crater area, so check the current status with your guide on the day.