Overview
A ten day, privately-guided tour taking you into the this Indonesian idyll’s highlands and rainforest, as well as several traditional villages of Bali. This really is a journey through hidden Bali, where you walk alongside working rice paddies, fruit and spice plantations, through remote rainforest trails and find yourself at the most exquisite waterfalls. You also get an experience to wild camp beside one of them, a highlight of the trip for many. It’s not camping throughout though, with other accommodation in a mix of small, locally-owned villas and eco resorts, all of which encapsulate and endear you to Balinese natural and cultural heritage.
Please note: there is also an option to join this tour as a small group. See our ‘When to go’ section below for more details.
- Rainforest treks
- Bali’s northern highlands
- Aling Aling, Banyumala and Cemara Waterfalls
- Bengkel
- Pupuan
- Sanur
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Bali
Arrive at your Balinese resort accommodation, acclimatise to this tranquil part of the island, and meet your guide. There is also a welcome dinner, with some wonderful Balinese cuisine on the menu of course.
- Accommodation: Umadhatu Resort or similar in Megati
- Meals: dinner
Day 2: Megati – Kemetug | 14km
After breakfast, you are transferred (40mins) to the starting point of a five hour guided trek from Megati village, following the course of a river basin to a dam. The walk continues past typical rice paddies and plantations and comes to a close in Kemetug.
- Walking for the day: 14km, ↑↓510m, 5h
- Accommodation: Mountain Eco Resort or similar in Kemetug
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Kemetug – Belimbing | 15km
Leave Kemetug village for another five hour trek that takes you past plantations of cacao, coffee and fruits. Wind through rice paddies where farmers tend to their crops, with the day coming to a close in the village of Belimbing.
- Walking for the day: 15km, ↑↓400m, 5h
- Accommodation: Cempaka Belimbing Villa or similar in Belimbing
- Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 4: Belimbing – Pupuan | 12km
Today’s trail takes you to Pupuan, following an array of rice terraces before culminating at the Kampung Kopi Camp. Here, you have the opportunity to connect with nature, immerse yourself in traditional village life, learn about traditional farming techniques and just chill out in a wild and wonderful location.
- Walking for the day: 12km, ↑↓600m, 5h
- Accommodation: Kampung Kopi Camp (shared bathrooms) or similar in Pupuan
- Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 5: Pupuan – Bengkel | 14km
You will feel an invigorating chill of the mountain air in Pupuan, before you head off on your trek through the jungle, where the trail is adorned with orchards of clove trees, mangosteen, durian and other exotic fruits. The 14km trail comes to an end in the village of Bengkel.
- Walking for the day: 14km, ↑↓600m, 6h
- Accommodation: Atres Sari Resort or similar in Bengkel
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Bengkel – Tista | 14km
After breakfast, leave Bengkel village and walk through dense tropical forests, home to a variety of wildlife including monkeys, tropical birds and possibly even flying lizards. The path winds through rice terraces, villages and past some small, ancient temples The walk ends in Tista village, where a car takes you back to Bengkel.
- Walking for the day: 14km, ↑↓600m, 6h
- Accommodation: Atres Sari Resort or similar in Bengkel
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Bengkel – Bedugul | 12km
The trek starts along a path through plantations that then lead into North Bali’s rainforest and the island’s highlands. You get some colossal views across the rainforest on this trek, before arriving at the village where you spend the night in Bedugul.
- Walking for the day: 12km, ↑↓500m, 5h
- Accommodation: The Garuda Villa & Restaurant or similar in Bedugul
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Bedugul – Aling-Aling Waterfall | 10km
Begin with a gentle walk from the hotel and descend through coffee, cacao and clove plantations. The trail then takes you deeper into the region’s biodiverse beauty as far as Dedari Waterfall. Continue to Cemara Waterfall, which is the perfect lunch stop. After lunch continue walking through the river and rice fields towards Aling-Aling Waterfall
- Walking for the day: 10km, ↑↓500m, 5h
- Accommodation: Shanti Natural Sambangan or similar in Sambangan
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Sambangan – Sanur | 7km
An easy trek along small concrete paths through the rice fields, which farmers have installed to access schools and residential areas in North Bali. Continue to the highland region of Kintamani for a lunch stop at a local restaurant with views of Mount Batur to try the region’s special ginger coffee. You are then transferred to your hotel in Sanur.
- Walking for the day: 7km, ↑↓257m, 4h
- Accommodation: Parigata Resorts and Spa or similar in Sanur
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Departure
Departure after breakfast.
- Meals: breakfast
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of mostly small, locally-owned hotels, B&Bs, forest cabins and traditional guesthouses. They have been carefully selected based on a variety of criteria including their location, warm hospitality, fine local food or commitment to responsible tourism. All rooms have en-suite or private bathrooms; there are shared bathrooms on day four.
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- Umadhatu Resort (Megati)
- Mountain Eco Resort (Kemetug)
- Cempaka Belimbing Villa (Belimbing)
- Kampung Kopi Camp (Pupuan)
- Atres Sari Resort (Bengkel)
- The Garuda Villa & Restaurant (Bedugul)
- Shanti Natural Sambangan (Sambangan)
- Parigata Resorts and Spa (Sanur)
Accommodation is subject to availability. In the event of a particular accommodation being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with one of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
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Meals
Breakfast is included on all days, eight lunches and seven dinners. When dinner is not included, it is available either at the accommodation or from restaurants in the local area.
Difficulty and terrain
This tour is rated moderate and is therefore suitable for active hikers with a good level of fitness. Previous hiking experience is not vital as long as you are confident in your physical condition. Walking days are usually between five and six hours. You can expect some steep ascents/descents on days three, four, eight and nine. On day seven, some stair climbing is involved to the temple (read more about difficulty grades). This is a privately-guided tour, having a local English-speaking tour leader to guide you throughout the trip, manage the trip’s logistics, and provide you with all the information you might need.
When to go
This trip is available from mid-March until the beginning of November. Bali has two seasons: dry and wet. The best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from April to October. During this time, humidity is lower and there is generally less chance of rain. The average temperature is 27C, with highs of 33C in summer months. For more information, see our blog, Best time to go to Bali.
Getting there
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By plane
The recommended airport for this trip is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
Arrive in Megati:
From I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, you can take a taxi to Megati (40mins), by using the Grab app or book a private transfer with us.
Departure from Sanur:
From Sanur, you can take a local taxi to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (14mins), by using the app Grab or book a private transfer with us.
Inclusions
Included
- 9 nights accommodation
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners
- Daily baggage transfers (one piece per person, max 20kg)
- Freshly purified drinking water, coffee, and tea throughout the trip
- English-speaking local guide
- All permits, tickets needed as per the itinerary, and fees
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Excluded
- International flights and land transfers
- Any lunches and dinners, drinks and snacks not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Additional travel-related changes in the programme due to bad weather
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included in the programme
- eSIM data for international travel (get an eSIM)
Options, extras and supplements
- If you’re travelling in a group, a supplement applies to group members who would like to have a room of their own
- We regret that this tour is not open to solo travellers
- Extra nights before and at the end of the tour can be booked on request
- Airport transfers
Please note: new All Indonesia Arrival Card requirement
From 01 September 2025, it is obligatory for all travellers arriving in Indonesia to obtain an All Indonesia Arrival Card, 72 hours before arrival. This mandatory online form combines immigration, customs and health declarations, and generates a QR code to be presented with your passport on entry. All travellers are now obliged to have the Arrival Card, even those exempt from visas. In addition, the Arrival Card does not replace the need for a visa. You can apply for the Arrival Card here and it is free of charge.
