SPA DAYS · MORNING

Where to Go: the 15 Best Morning Spa Sessions Worldwide

31 spa days  ·  from $1 a head

Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 morning spa sessions are the ones that justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - Climbing Mount Batur before sunrise
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

1.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

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

Start with a steep, guided climb of Mount Batur before sunrise, then enjoy breakfast, volcanic views, and a relaxing hot spring. Guides such as Sar, Nova, Jordan, and Luna are praised for steady pacing and summit photos. Selected options add hotel pickup, coffee tasting, and drop-off across southern Bali and Ubud.

“For everything that was included in the tour - the breakfast at the summit, the personal guide, the hot springs, the coffee tour and the personal guide - it was phenomenal. Nova was an awesome guide and our driver Bagonk was also very accommodating and helpful.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option - The sunrise and caldera views
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option

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 by foot or Jeep, with breakfast and a hot drink near the summit. Choose a hot spring soak, waterfall, or jungle swing afterward. Guides such as Nopia, Ayu, and Made Rum are available, with hotel pickup from Ubud and other Bali areas.

“We did this trek on my 40th birthday and what a way to start my next decade! It started with a 2am pick up in Ubud and we got to the bottom of the mountain around 330am. We were given tea, a head torch, and a stick (if you wanted it). There were also toilets available at this point (none at the top so go before you start!). The hike began around 4am and it was dark, dusty and steep in places but our wonderful guide stopped whenever needed and knew good places to perch and have a water stop. The closer to the top you get the tougher the…”

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Mt Batur Sunrise, Breakfast & Natural Hot Springs - The 1:00 a.m. pickup and ride to North Batur
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Mt Batur Sunrise, Breakfast & Natural Hot Springs

3.Mt Batur Sunrise, Breakfast & Natural Hot Springs

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

Start with a pre-dawn pickup from Ubud and climb Mt Batur with a licensed local guide such as Manwiss, Made, or Albi. Reach the summit for sunrise, eat eggs and banana sandwiches cooked with volcanic steam, then relax in Batur’s hot springs. The hike is steep, cold, and demanding.

“The tour company was a No Show my pickup time was at 1:30am waited for more than a hour before giving up.”

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Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring - The 3:30 a.m. climb and what it feels like
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Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring

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

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

Leave south Bali after midnight for a private Mount Batur climb with a guide, headlamp, poles, water, and breakfast at 1,717 meters. After the roughly 9-kilometer hike, soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring before your driver returns you to your hotel. Guide Oman has earned warm praise for his care.

“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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Bali: Shared Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Hot Springs - The 4WD Ride to Mount Batur Sunrise Point
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Bali: Shared Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Hot Springs

5.Shared Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 385 reviews · 4 - 12 hours · from $21

Leave before dawn for Mount Batur, ride a 4WD jeep to a sunrise viewpoint, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and a light breakfast above the clouds. Your local guide, such as Arista, Ablon, Gede, or Komang Rai, also takes photos before the tour continues to black lava fields and hot springs.

“Thanks to our excellent driver Kadek we arrived savely on time despite a flat tire halfway through, saving the trip! On the way back he explained a lot of local bits that were very interesting! Our Guide Leon was also wonderful, making sure we are okay throughout the trip, taking great pictures and telling us small details about the areas we would have missed! Wonderful experience - and the sunrise was nice too!”

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From Rotorua: Wai O Tapu & Waimangu Eco Thermal Morning Tour - Wai-O-Tapu and its boiling mud
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From Rotorua: Wai O Tapu & Waimangu Eco Thermal Morning Tour

6.Wai O Tapu & Waimangu Eco Thermal Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 320 reviews · 5 hours · from $131

Join Elite Adventures for a five-hour morning from central Rotorua to Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu. Your English-speaking guide, such as Clive, Phil, Shaun, or Clint, leads the walks, explains the 1886 Tarawera eruption, and keeps the pace comfortable. Lunch is at your own cost.

“Amazing, our guide was so knowledgeable and you could tell he had such a love for his culture and his country. Highly recommend everyone do this tour”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring - Sunrise From the Summit
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring

7.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike, Breakfast & Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $24

Set out from Ubud before dawn with a private guide, flashlight, and trekking poles. Climb Mount Batur at your own pace, eat a simple breakfast at the summit, then soak in a natural hot spring. Guides such as Agus, Redita, Ramon, and Putu Nawang are praised for patient support.

“We hiked Mount Batur this morning and it was amazing! Our driver Jero was perfectly on time and communicated well where and when our next stops would be! Our guide for the hike, Ramon, was super considerate and knowledgable aboRead more”

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Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise Tour - All Inclusive - The Sunrise Viewpoint and Simple Mountain Breakfast
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Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise Tour – All Inclusive

8.Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise Tour – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $22

You’ll ride a 4WD Jeep up Mount Batur before dawn, watch sunrise from a quieter slope, cross black lava, and eat fruit with volcanic eggs. Guides such as Jero Andi, Yusika, and Mada handle the rough mountain route. Optional add-ons include transfers, coffee tasting, and hot springs.

“We had a fabulous trip to Mount Batur. Our driver Jero Andi made us feel special and looked after us very well, throughout our experience. The early morning jeep trip was brilliant! The drive up the mountain in the dark through the trRead more”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast & Hot Spring - Leaving Bali before dawn
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast & Hot Spring

9.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast & Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $36

Leave Bali around 1:30 AM, hike Mount Batur with an English-speaking guide, and watch dawn from 1,717 meters. Your package includes poles, a headlamp, water, and breakfast cooked with volcanic steam. Add a hot spring, massage, coffee tasting, jungle swing, or Tegalalang Rice Terrace visit.

“Picked up on time and a comfy drive to the hostel where you have coffee and a snack before heading out on your trek. Jakob our guide was amazing I couldn’t have done it without him! I am a fit 52 and found the trek quite challenging but well worth the awesome views. Kamon made us breakfast of egg and banana sandwiches ( not in the same one!) whilst we watched the sunrise. The trek down was hard on the knees and we ran most of the way. We trekked back to the hostel where we had refreshments and I had a relax in the natural spring pool .”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Natural Hot Spring - Sunrise over Mount Batur and Lake Batur
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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Natural Hot Spring

10.Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Natural Hot Spring

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

Skip the climb and reach Mount Batur by private 4x4 Jeep with a local driver-guide. Watch sunrise, eat a simple breakfast, explore the 1963 black lava flows, pass pine forest, and visit a natural hot spring. Drivers such as Nnyoman Kabiahhh, Moler, Dika, and Risia are praised for help and photos.

“Great experience. Our driver Risia was very kind and friendly. Lots of nice talks. He picked us up on time and got us very safely back. Totally recommend him.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trek & Natural Hot Spring Experience - Sunrise, crater views, and breakfast cooked by volcanic steam
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trek & Natural Hot Spring Experience

11.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek & Natural Hot Spring Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $79

Start with a private hotel pickup, usually around 2:30 a.m., then hike Mount Batur with a dedicated guide, flashlight, trekking stick, water, and breakfast. After sunrise and crater views, relax for two hours in Batur’s warm natural hot springs.

“Great trip to the top of Mount Batur - very glad that headlights and a trekking stick were included! Our guide was nice, ensured our safety and got the job done. We started the route near the same road where Jeeps were also going up, but Read more”

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Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour - Morning calm or twilight color
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Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour

12.Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Paddle 4 to 5 miles across Yellowstone Lake from Grant Marina with a guide such as Dylan, Maddi, or Tiffany. You’ll see geothermal features from the water, hear park stories, and may spot elk or bald eagles. Kayaks, paddles, life vests, splash gear, and dry bags are provided.

“I got altitude sickness and our guide Maddie was very helpful in getting me back to the dock..I was disappointed there wasn't more to see for the time I was on the trip. The rudder worked well. How can I get a tip to Maddue?”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking - All Inclusive - The climb through forest and volcanic terrain
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking – All Inclusive

13.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $19Best value

Leave before dawn for a guided Mount Batur climb, reaching the summit as the sky turns from black to pink. Enjoy eggs cooked in volcanic steam, fruit, tea, and coffee, then descend to Lake Batur views. Depending on your package, add hot springs and a coffee plantation visit.

“We had the best time! It was definitely a challenging climb at times. But Siska, our guide, was amazing as was our driver. Super helpful and kind. Highly recommend.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour and Hot Spring - Black lava and black sand after sunrise
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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour and Hot Spring

14.Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour and Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $35

You leave Seminyak in an air-conditioned vehicle, reach Mount Batur, and ride a Jeep to a sunrise lookout rather than hiking. A light breakfast, hot drinks, entrance fees, and optional hotel pickup are included. Afterward, soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring with a welcome drink, towel, and locker.

“I wish I could give more stars but no. The people working there were good. No complains on them. I felt the whole thing is not correctly mentioned. They do not take you to the top of the mountain for sunrise view. We were told, only hikers caRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking & Hot Spring Tour - A private climb with room to set your pace
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking & Hot Spring Tour

15.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking & Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $22

You’ll leave your Bali hotel before dawn, hike Mount Batur with a private English-speaking guide such as Made, eat breakfast near the summit, soak in hot springs, and visit a family-run coffee plantation. Pickup covers Seminyak, Ubud, and much of south Bali.

“Great experience!! Highly recommend doing this! Made, our guide, was great! She was so nice and helpful. She carried our water for us and helped us take a bunch of cool pictures and videos. The hike was easy-moderate. Make sure you hRead more”

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