Waterfall Hikes, Village Life and Balinese Cuisine

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30 P.M. to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into DPS.

This morning you’ll take a longer ride out to Rumah Desa for a farming experience and cooking class. You’ll be immersed in the ‘day in the life of’ a Balinese farmer, learning about local village life and get hands-on experience in the rice paddies. Then you’ll head to the compound for a cooking class, using ingredients that grew in the farm and eating the dishes for lunch. After the cooking class, you’ll leave Ubud and transfer to Munduk to check into your hotel. Please be sure to pack comfortable shoes for walking, bug spray, sunscreen, and a change of clothes in case you get dirty.

• Rumah Desa Farming Experience

  After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and head to Rumah Desa for a full day adventure in the authentic Balinese Village of Tabanan. You’ll get to see the architecture and daily lives of the locals that live there. Then you’ll head to a Balinese kitchen for a cooking demonstration. After that, your next stop is the rice fields, and your guide will tell you all about the rice paddies and you’ll learn different farming practices from the farmers themselves. If you would like, you can even get into the wet rice fields for a fully immersive experience. Note that most farmers have a working ox that helps them plow the lands. You’ll then learn about how the crops are processed to become food. At the end, you'll walk back to the on-site restaurant to have lunch. You are mostly walking around village roads but once you get out to the farm and rice paddy it is mostly dirt. *Trovatrip works in tandem with the local operator to vet and ensure all animals are treated humanely and respectfully.

  10:00· 120 min· Tabanan
• Ruma Desa Cooking Demonstration

  As part of the Ruma Desa Farming Experience, you'll partake in a cooking demonstration. After learning about the architecture, philosophy, and language, you will move to the kitchen. First you will be shown how to make coconut oil. Then you'll gather around with your group and guide at a long table to help chop up vegetables, prep ingredients, and create Bumbu Genep (spice paste), Urap (vegetable salad), and Satay Lilit (chicken satay). After the dish is ready, you will enjoy these handmade snacks. A separate lunch will be served at the end of the full tour. *Vegan and vegetarian options must be notified in advance.

  11:00· 60 min· Tabanan
• Transfer · Legian → Rumah Desah

  You’ll take a transfer to Rumah Desah for an immersive farming experience and cooking class.

  private · 60 min
• Transfer · Rumah Desa → Munduk

  You’ll take a private transfer from Rumah Desah to the hotel in Munduk.

  private · 80 min

For today’s adventures, you’ll be picked up for a short transfer to the trailhead for a short walk to Twin Lakes viewpoint before hopping on a canoe and paddling across the lake. Then you’ll transfer and do an easy hike to Red Coral waterfall, where you’ll get to cool off under the falls. Then you’ll transfer to lunch before taking a transfer north to visit Banyumala Waterfall. After the waterfall, it’ll be a short transfer back to the hotel for a much needed shower and rest. For today’s activities, be sure to pack or wear a swimsuit underneath your active gear, sunscreen, hat, water, a light towel, and some comfortable hiking sandals or shoes.

• Canoeing on Tamblingan Lake

  From the hotel is a 15-minute drive to the trailhead. Then take a short 10-minute walk to the Twin Lakes Viewpoint where you’ll get to snap some shots of both Buyan Lake and Tamblingan Lake. Then you’ll walk to the Tamblingan Lake dock where you will hop on board a 4-seater canoe with a local guide and paddle on the calm and picturesque lake, surrounded by lush green landscapes for about 30 minutes across the lake. Note that life jackets will not be provided for this canoe trip.

  09:00· 120 min· Munduk
• Red Coral Waterfall

  After canoeing, take a 10 minute transfer to Red Coral Waterfall trailhead where you will discover this 1.2-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. The path is generally flat and paved. However, prepare for it to be a little slippery when wet. Red Coral Waterfall sits in a wide open landing without any trees. It is part of The Munduk waterfalls, a collection of four beautiful waterfalls tucked away in the jungle of Munduk.

  11:00· 60 min· Munduk
• Banyumala Waterfall

  Once you are refueled from lunch, take a 20 minute transfer to Banyumala Waterfall trailhead where you will start your trek on this 3.7-mile loop trail, generally considered a moderately challenging route. It usually takes an average of 2 hours to complete the loop. The trail that descends to reach the twin waterfalls is a slightly arduous trek via bamboo trails and steps going down, but it's definitely worth the effort when you reach the foot of the falls. The path can be slippery, so please watch your step. You'll see two epic waterfalls, only separated by the rocks holding them together, and be rewarded by a swimming hole at the bottom. Once you have completed the loop, it is a 20 minute transfer back to the hotel. (~6 - 7 hours)

  14:00· 60 min· Munduk

Today you will visit Lovina, a quiet coastal town on the North Bali coastline. First, you’ll take a transfer to Candi Kuning Market where they sell everything from tropical produce and spices to exotic flowers and crafts. Then you’ll take a short transfer to Lake Bratan and Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, also known as the "Bali temple on the Lake" because it looks as if it is floating when the Bratan River rises. Then you’ll head to a local restaurant for lunch before taking a longer ride out to Git Git Waterfall. Then check in to your hotel in Lovina for an evening free at leisure.

• Candi Kuning and Pura Ulun Danu Temple Tour

  Take a 30-minute transfer from the hotel to Candi Kuning Market, located in the mountainous region of Bedugul, is a vibrant traditional market known for its fresh produce, local crafts, and vibrant flowers. People often visit this market to experience the lively atmosphere, purchase tropical fruits, spices, and souvenirs, and explore the rich cultural offerings of the area. Remember to pack extra cash with you for the market. Then you’ll jump back into the car for a short 5-minute ride to Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple at Lake Bratan. This temple was built in 1633 and is used for offerings and ceremonies dedicated to the water goddess Dewi Danu. Ulun Danu Bratan Temple is also known as the "Bali temple on the Lake" because it looks as if it is floating when the Bratan River rises. (~ 1 – 2 hours)

  09:00· 120 min· Lovina
• Gitgit Waterfall

  Take a private 45-minute transfer to Gitgit Waterfall trailhead to hike to the falls. Gitgit Waterfall, situated in North Bali, is a spectacular natural attraction surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. With a height of about 115 ft, the biggest waterfall in Bali, this majestic waterfall cascades into a rocky pool, creating a refreshing and picturesque setting that captivates visitors with its natural beauty. This is a short 0.5 mi in and out trek that is generally considered to be moderate to challenging. Note that you cannot swim under the waterfalls. From here it is a 20- minute private transfer back to the hotel.

  14:00· 120 min· Lovina

Enjoy a leisurely day at Lovina Beach, relax on the sand and swim in the cool waters or enjoy the island vibes. The day is yours to explore. If you are feeling adventurous, you can sign up for an early morning optional canyoneering at Blue Gorge.

For today’s snorkeling adventure, take a longer transfer to the harbor. Your group will board a private boat that will take you snorkeling around Menjangan Island located off the coast of the beautiful Bali Barat National Park. You’ll then have lunch in Menjangan Island before heading back to the mainland and then taking that long transfer back to the hotel. You’ll want to wear a swimsuit, bring a light towel, hat, sunscreen, and water.

• Menjangan Island Snorkeling

  Menjangan Island, located off the northwest coast of Bali, is renowned for its exceptional snorkelling opportunities. The island is part of the West Bali National Park and boasts crystal-clear waters with vibrant coral reefs, making it a haven for diverse marine life. Snorkelers can explore the rich underwater world, encountering colourful coral formations and a variety of tropical fish species in the pristine waters surrounding Menjangan Island. The snorkelling tour will have 2 different snorkelling stops and you’ll be equipped with a mask, fins, and snorkel. You’ll also encounter some wild deer on the island.

  10:00· 360 min· Lovina
• Transfer · Lovina → Dock

  Take a private transfer from the hotel in Lovina to the dock.

  private · 90 min
• Transfer · dock → lovina

  Take a private transfer from the dock back to the hotel in Lovina.

  private · 90 min

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll take a long transfer to travel to the southern part of the island and back to Legian. Take some time in the afternoon to do any last-minute shopping before meeting the group for the farewell dinner.

• Transfer · Lovina → Legian

  Private transfer from Lovina to Legian. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

  private · 210 min

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of DPS.