The 15 Best Wild Hot Spring Trips

1.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

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

You’ll hike Mount Batur with a local English or Indonesian-speaking guide, often reaching the summit for sunrise and breakfast. Guides such as Sar, Nova, Jordan, and Luna are praised for steady pacing and summit photos. Afterward, relax in a natural hot spring and visit a Temen coffee plantation if your option includes transfers.

“Great communication from the driver Ismail who went out of his way to take me to a couple viewpoints on the way as well. The guides are great and the experience was well worth it even though it was unfortunately cloudy/raining when we went. highly recommend”

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2.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,927 reviews · from $33Top rated

Start before dawn for Mount Batur’s sunrise, guided by local leaders such as Nopia, Ayu, or Made Rum. Choose a steep hike or Jeep ride, then add hot springs, a waterfall, or jungle swing. Breakfast, hot drinks, and hotel transfers depend on your package.

“This was a great experience. The hike is funny challenge. The views are incredible and the guides so friendly. Recommend the hot springs afterward. And had a surprise stop at a coffee plantation, which we really enjoyed.”

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3.Mt Batur Sunrise, Breakfast & Natural Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · from $20

Start with a pre-dawn pickup from Ubud and hike Mt Batur with a licensed local guide such as Made or Maanwiss. Expect a steep, dark climb, sunrise views, hot drinks, breakfast, and a post-hike soak at Batur’s natural hot springs. Groups are capped at five.

“We got picked up by a lovely guy Putu and he took us all the way to the volcano. Very good service. When we arrived at the starting point kuas took us to the volcano. It was complety dark so we didnt know were we where going. Kuas luckily Read more”

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4.Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $63

Start with a private pickup in south Bali, climb Mount Batur with a guide such as Oman, eat breakfast near the summit, and choose a shorter or longer crater walk. Finish with a soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring before your private ride back.

“Amazing experience! Definitely need some level of fitness because it’s challenging in parts! Our guides were phenomenal, let us move at a pace that was comfortable and coaxed us through the hardest parts. Would absolutely recommend!!”

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5.Day/Sunset Mount Batur 4WD Jeep and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 337 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $21

Take a private 4WD Jeep ride across Mount Batur’s lava fields and black-sand tracks, with guides such as Mario, Made Wage, and Dedik sharing local insight and taking photos. Add a soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring, and choose daytime or sunset timing with pickup from much of Bali.

“We booked the Jeep tour and couldn’t have been happier with our experience. Our driver made wage was absolutely wonderful – he made everything feel smooth and perfectly organized from beginning to end. Not only did he drive safely and with great care, but he also knew the best spots for photos and took such beautiful pictures of us that we will treasure forever. It really felt like he went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every single moment. My husband and I both felt very well taken care of, and the whole tour was simply unforgettable. We are so grateful for his kindness, his patience, and the…”

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6.Mount Batur Quad Bike Tour and Natural Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 210 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $93

You’ll ride a semi-automatic quad through Mount Batur’s black lava fields, jungle tracks, and villages with an English-speaking guide, then soak in hot springs and shower at Mt. Batur Lounge. Private pickup is available from South Bali, and guides such as Subrata, Edy, and Alit are praised for friendly service.

“Our guide Yanika was lovely. She made sure we had An amazing experience. She took pictures for us, stoped for shopping when we asked her and was very attentive towards us. The trip was great, the quad cars were an amazing experience, a lot Of fun with a great team and the thermal baths were beautiful With hot water, very relaxing. We whole heartedly Recomand 👍🏻”

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7.Batur Natural Hot Spring Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 125 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Spend a flexible day at Batur Natural Hot Spring, where volcanic water fills 10 pools overlooking Mount Batur and the lake. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, towel, locker, soap, and shampoo. Arrive with your mobile voucher, then add nearby villages, temples, cafes, or a post-hike soak.

“Yes worth the 2hr trip up , a little hiccup at the front desk. He wasn't concerned with the Qsan tickets I showed him , But what looked like a picture on his phone of an early confirmation email. But he took a picture of our tickets and let us through. Got tickets the day before as i read on one persons review that they wouldn't accept the tickets because they only accept online tickets booked the day before, not sure if any truth to that but I booked the day before to be safe. don't get scammed by being taken to the TOYA RESORT Springs as we did first,…”

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8.Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $48

You’ll leave early for Mount Batur in a private 4x4 Jeep, watch sunrise without hiking, eat a simple breakfast, explore 1963 black lava, and relax at a natural hot spring. Drivers such as Nyoman Kabiahhh, Moler, Dika, and Risia are praised for safe driving and helpful photos.

“We would thoroughly recommend this trip. We chose the sunset Jeep trip which goes half way up the volcano. We got picked up at 3.30am from Ubud, which actually wasn’t too bad as we were still adjusting to the jet lag from travelling froRead more”

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9.Ubud Volcano Lake and Natural Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $35

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bali with a private driver-guide, stopping at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Mount Batur, Batur Natural Hot Spring, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Lunch with volcano views is available, and guides such as Agung Rai, Desna, and Wayan are praised for flexibility and clear explanations.

“Our driver Leo was great! He was informative and funny. He was flexible to accomedate changes we wanted. We enjoyed our time very much!”

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10.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek & Natural Hot Spring Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $79

Leave Seminyak around 2:30 a.m. for a private guided climb of Mount Batur. Your guide leads the dark ascent, provides a flashlight, trekking stick, water, and summit breakfast, then takes you to Batur Natural Hot Spring for a two-hour soak with Lake Batur views.

“What can I say about this experience,the best on my visit to Bali. We were picked up on time at 2.30 am by Radek who drove us to base camp safely and gave us all the information we needed as to what to expect.It was there we met our gRead more”

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11.Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Leave before dawn for a guided Mount Batur hike, watch sunrise from the summit, and eat a simple breakfast above Bali. After the five-hour trek, relax for one to two hours at Segara Healing Bali Natural Hot Spring before a coffee plantation stop and hotel drop-off.

“Excellent experience. Mountain tour guide led us up safely. Driver to the mountain was very friendly. Led us to the event safely in the early morning. Also took us to other place after the hot springs. Brilliant”

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12.Pokhara: 5 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 5 days · from $171

Travel privately from Lakeside Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp with a registered English-speaking guide. Walk through rice terraces, forests, Gurung villages, and high mountain country, then soak at Jhinu’s natural hot spring. Guides such as Deepak, Paras, Hari, and Narayan are praised for careful pacing and support.

“The trek to the Annapurna base camp was an amazing experience to do whilst in Pokhara. The highlight of the trek however was our wonderful guide Deepak. He looked after us wonderfully throughout the whole trek, made sure we felt comfortable and looked after in the lodges and on the trails. His kindness and compassion is like no other, when one of us felt ill he was quick to help us, giving us altitude sickness tablets, paracetamol, offering to carry the heavier backpack. He was constantly smiling which was incredibly encouraging as the trail itself is rather difficult and challenging at times. We would love to come back to Nepal…”

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13.Thermal Baths natural hot spring and Greek Temple of Segesta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Christian, Marco, or Giorgio guides you by 4x4 through western Sicily’s vineyards, olive groves, and country tracks. You taste seasonal fruit and pane cunzato, visit natural hot springs, and hear the story of Segesta’s Greek temple from a scenic viewpoint.

“We are so glad we did this trip! Two families with adults and kids. We had a great day driving around in the 4x4’s. Our guides were excellent. We loved the fruit tasting and the sandwich provided for lunch was amazing!! Thermal baths were a great stop off. Would recommend 100%”

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14.Mount batur jeep sunrise & natural hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $21

Take a private or small-group 4WD ride up Mount Batur with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Made, Wayan, or Eka. Watch sunrise from the mountain slope, visit the black lava fields, soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring, and finish with breakfast, coffee, or tea.

“Martin es el mejor conductor del mundo! Súper simpático y amable, realmente recomendable el amanecer en 4X4 en el monte Batur”

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15.Pokhara: 7-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 days · from $181

Walk from Pokhara through Ghandruk, Chomrong, and the Annapurna Sanctuary to base camp at 4,130 meters. Your private English-speaking guide helps with pacing, meals, and altitude. Guides such as Chandra, Bishnu Giri, and Anil have earned especially warm praise.

“The most amazing week ever – incredible scenery and a great guide. He was always ready to help, even with the smallest problems I encountered during the trip. His top priority was always my well-being, endurance, and safety. The encouragement he gave me helped me push through to base camp and back. I can't recommend him enough! Big thanks to Bishnu Giri – the best trek guide in the world! 6/5 stars for him ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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