Alarm clocks hurt less when the reward is a volcano summit or a jungle waterfall to yourself.
Mount Batur sunrise
2am pickup, headlamps up the crater, sunrise over a sea of clouds. Yes, worth it.
Tegalalang at dawn
The rice terraces before the swing queues — mist on the palms, farmers at work.
Waterfall circuit
Sekumpul, Tibumana, Kanto Lampo — north Bali hides dozens. Pick three, go early.
Campuhan ridge walk
Ubud's easy golden-hour ridge — grass hills glowing at 5pm.
Snorkel Amed's wrecks
The Japanese wreck sits meters off the black-sand beach.