Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour and Tirta Empul Holy Water
Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour and Tirta Empul Holy Water is one of our most requested Bali experiences. Hand-vetted local guides, comfortable transport, and a flexible timeline built around you. Pickup is available across South Bali and Ubud, and confirmation is instant.
About this activity
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour, 50% refund from 24–48 hours. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy for the full schedule.
Free Reschedule
Plans changed? Move your booking to another date for free, once, with at least 24 hours notice.
Payment info
Pay securely by bank transfer, card, e-wallet, or PayPal. Your booking is confirmed the moment payment is received.
Guide
Every group is accompanied by an experienced, English-speaking local guide or driver.
Pick-up optional
Hotel or villa pickup is included from nearby areas; pickup from further afield may carry a small surcharge, always shown before you pay.
Safety First
Every activity is run by trained local guides with safety briefings and equipment appropriate to the tour. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers adventure activities for the duration of your trip.
Tour Information
- Trusted local guide
- Small private group
- Hotel pickup available
- Flexible timeline
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02:30 AM
Hotel pickup
Depart for Kintamani ahead of sunrise.
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04:30 AM
Jeep sunrise tour
Off-road jeep ride up Mount Batur for sunrise over the caldera.
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07:30 AM
Breakfast
Breakfast with a view of Lake Batur.
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09:30 AM
Transfer to Tirta Empul
Drive to the holy spring temple near Tampaksiring.
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10:30 AM
Tirta Empul purification ritual
Join the traditional Balinese Melukat purification ritual in the temple's holy spring pools, guided by your driver on the etiquette involved.
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12:00 PM
Return transfer
Change into dry clothes and drive back to your hotel.
Included
- Local guide
- Entrance tickets
- Drinking water
- Parking fee
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Guide gratuity
A valid booking reference and matching name are required at pickup. Guests should be ready at the agreed pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled time — tours cannot wait indefinitely for a late guest.
Jeep seating is limited to what's booked — extra guests cannot be added on the day without prior arrangement. Participation in the purification ritual is optional; guests are asked to follow the guide's instructions on temple etiquette out of respect for the site.
Please disclose any medical condition, physical limitation, or pregnancy that could affect your safety on this activity before the tour begins. Full details on bookings, payment, and liability are in our Terms & Conditions; cancellation and refund timing are covered in our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Pickup begins around 2:30 AM from hotels and villas in South Bali and Ubud. Our driver will contact you the day before to confirm the exact pickup time and location.
If your accommodation is outside our standard coverage area, a small pickup surcharge may apply — this is always shown clearly before you complete your booking, never added afterwards.
- Comfortable, casual clothing you don't mind getting a little dusty
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- A light jacket — open-air jeeps get cool at higher elevation
- A hat or cap
- Camera or phone for photos along the route
- Swimwear or clothes you don't mind getting wet for the purification ritual
- A sarong and sash (provided on site, or bring your own)
- A change of clothes and a towel
- Small cash offering (optional, appreciated by the temple)
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the purification ritual is entirely optional. Guests who prefer to observe are welcome to explore the temple grounds instead.
Yes, changing rooms are available on site, and towels are recommended — bring your own or ask your driver about rental options.
Yes — every booking is a private tour for your own group only. We do not combine you with other travellers unless you specifically ask us to.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour, with a 50% refund between 24 and 48 hours. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy for full details.
