An Uncommon, Active & Luxury Bali Vacation – Ubud, Munduk, West Bali National Park, Pekutatan, Sanur

Day 4: Ubud (Village Biking & Rice Terrace Trekking)

Set out on an active day in Bali’s countryside—cycling through quiet villages and backroads, then stretching your legs with a scenic walk through some of the island’s most iconic rice fields. Begin in Luwus Village at the sacred Banyan Tree Temple, a peaceful starting point for your ride through terraced paddies and tropical gardens. Along the way, pause at a traditional family compound for insight into Balinese daily life, then continue by car to Jatiluwih, a UNESCO-listed landscape of emerald rice terraces cascading across the hillsides where you’ll embark on a light trek. After working up an appetite, savor lunch at a local restaurant before a relaxed afternoon back at the resort. (B,L)

Day 5: Ubud / Munduk (From Floating Temples to Hidden Waterfalls)

After breakfast, journey into Bali’s cool central highlands of Bedugul, a scenic region shaped by volcanic caldera lakes and misty mountain air. Traveling north, make a brief stop at Candi Kuning Market for a quick glimpse of daily life before continuing to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a serene water temple set on the shores of Lake Beratan. Wander the peaceful grounds and pause for photos at the iconic Handara Gate, then embark on a moderate forest walk to Banyumala Waterfall, where twin cascades spill into a clear natural pool surrounded by lush jungle. By late afternoon, arrive in Munduk to check in to your secluded mountain retreat for a two-night stay. (B)

Day 6 Munduk: (Rainforests, Crater Lakes & Waterfalls)

Today is devoted to nature—cool mountain air, rainforest trails, and quiet lake scenery in one of Bali’s most breathtaking highland regions. Begin at Lake Tamblingan, where a gentle one-hour trek leads you through the tropical rainforest surrounding this serene mountain lake, with opportunities to spot local flora and wildlife beneath the dense canopy.

At the water’s edge, board a traditional canoe for a peaceful 20-minute crossing, gliding across still waters toward the far shore where your driver awaits. Continue to Red Coral Waterfall, a picturesque cascade set in lush rainforest, known for its reddish rock face and refreshing mist—an easy and rewarding stop just outside Munduk. (B,L)

Day 7: Munduk / West Bali National Park (From Coffee Country to Pristine Shores)

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk through the resort’s coffee plantation, tracing the journey of locally grown beans from plant to cup while learning about organic practices and the community of farmers that supports it. After check-out, travel toward Bali’s northern coast and the laid-back seaside atmosphere of Lovina. Along the way, stop at the sacred Banjar Hot Springs, where naturally heated waters spill into stone-lined pools beneath carved naga spouts—perfect for a restorative soak. Make a stop at nearby Brahmavihara Arama, Bali’s largest Buddhist monastery, before continuing onward to West Bali National Park. Check in to your beachfront resort for a two-night stay in one of the island’s most under-the-radar coastal escapes. (B,L)