8 Guided Day Hikes in Indonesia Worth Lacing Up For

1.Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,660 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27Our pick

You’ll hike Mount Batur with a local guide such as Sar, Madi, or Nyoman, reaching the summit for sunrise and breakfast. Expect steep, dark, sometimes muddy sections, plus transport options, shower access, and a coffee plantation visit. Moderate fitness is needed.

“Fun hike to the top of Mt. Batur! Great views once the clouds clear. The guides were very friendly and helpful. Gris our driver made sure we had a smooth journey 👌”

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2.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Start with a pre-dawn pickup and a guided Mount Batur hike led by local guides such as Sar, Nova, Luna, or Jordan. Reach the summit for sunrise, breakfast, and views of Lake Batur, then recover in a hot spring before a Temen coffee plantation visit.

“Climbing Mount Batur was an unforgettable experience! The tour starts at night and the hike is challenging, but reaching the top and watching the sunrise is absolutely breathtaking. A big thank you to my driver Satria for the smooth ride and to my guide Madi for leading me safely to the summit. After the effort, relaxing in the hot springs was the perfect reward. Highly recommended!”

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3.Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike or Day Hike from Berastagi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $47Top rated

Leave Berastagi at 4:15 AM for a private Mount Sibayak hike with an English-speaking guide such as Wiwin. See sunrise, craters, and geothermal activity, then warm up at Lau Debuk-Debuk Hot Springs. Coffee, tea, bread, transfers, and entrance fees are included.

“Wiwin was very friendly and supportive. We were lucky to catch a very good view of sunrise. Highly recommend this tour”

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4.Mount Batur Entry Ticket on a Guided Hike or Jeep Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $26Best value

Choose a sunrise, daytime, or sunset visit to Mount Batur with a guided hike, Jeep ride, or both. Guides such as Made, Ande, and Mario lead the route, with crater views, volcanic-steam-cooked eggs, black lava, and lounge access for showers and hot drinks.

“The jeep ride was fun and then the hike up the summit only took 40 minutes. My guide made wage was the best, made the experience so enjoyable and took so many photos. The view was incredible”

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5.From Yogyakarta: Mount Merbabu One Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 14 hours · from $61

You leave Yogyakarta or Borobudur at 5:30 AM for Mount Merbabu’s Selo trailhead. Expect a demanding 10-hour hike through forest and savanna, guided by local staff such as Joko, Nico, or Suyoko, with Merapi views from the 3,142-meter summit.

“Very happy with the service. I wasn't ready on time but the driver agreed to wait for me. The guide was experienced, friendly and relaxed.”

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6.Private Guided Hike in Mount Batur Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $57

Start around 4:00 am for a private guided climb of Mount Batur from Ubud. Guides such as Okta and Waka set a steady pace, help on steep sections, take photos, and prepare breakfast with volcanic steam near the 1,717-yard summit.

“The sunrise trekking was such a beautiful experience! The guides were super nice and really attentive to us the whole time. The view from the top was amazing, totally worth it!”

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7.Rice Terraces Guided Hiking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $39

Walk 2 to 3 kilometers through Kerobokan’s working rice fields with an English-speaking guide. Learn about subak irrigation, visit a local farming temple, spot crops and wildlife, then enjoy coconut water or coffee. Shared and private options are available.

“wonderful ! the guide was welcoming and warming, the farmer was very interesting. I recommand”

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8.Bali’s Mount Abang Expedition: Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spend 12 hours hiking Mount Abang with a local English, Indonesian, or Malay-speaking guide, then relax in Kintamani’s Toya Devasya hot springs. Hotel transfers, breakfast, drinks, a coffee plantation visit, and bottled water are included. The spring entry fee is extra.

“Randonnée au sommet + sources chaudes au retour c'était au Top !!!”

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