This is an activity I don’t see posted about much in Bali, but if you have kids, you should definitely add it to your list.
Bali is known for beautiful beaches, gorgeous waterfalls, lush jungles and picturesque rice fields. Bali is also home to 3 volcanoes. Tipped off by a friend (@wildadventuremum), we set off with some visiting friends to explore one of the volcanoes by jeep. The kids loved it and the parents did too.
It is super popular to go for sunrise, but since that would have meant a 4am pickup, we decided against that. Later in the day was just as fun for us and the kids were much happier for it. The ride is about 2 hours long and takes you through fertile farmland as you make your way to the lava fields. The ride on the lava field is bumpy, but a lot of fun. The kids thought it was such a novelty to touch real lava (rocks) and be in a terrain that is so different from the rest of Bali.
We booked with Bagus Bali Sunrise Trekking and it all worked out well. They arranged for transport from our house in Sanur and the guides and jeeps were great. We paid about $115 USD for 4 adults, 3 kids (2 jeeps) and transport to and from Sanur (in a nice air conditioned van, not a jeep). So about $16 per person. Not bad for a full day of fun!
Bonus tip: On the way there we stopped at Tis Cafe by the Tagalalong Rice Terraces for a coffee and after the tour stopped at a cafe overlooking the high mountain lakes and had amazing fresh fish. It was a little chilly for the kids at altitude, so do bring long sleeves just in case.
