Program of our North Bali tour

Banyuwangi road to the Bali Strait for crossing to Bali – Lake Tamblingan – Munduk Waterfall – Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple – Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

Crossing the Strait of Bali by ferry

I paid IDR 10 one way or 000 Euros. It's cheap as Bali is only 0,70 km from Java.

Note : No reservations are needed; you buy your ticket directly at the dock (several irregular departures throughout the day). They help people board the boat and wait until it's full before departing. The waiting time therefore varies considerably depending on the day of the week and the time… but on average, it's less than an hour.

Then it was off to northern Bali: Lake Tamblingan with a stop at Munduk Waterfall (yes, but not great because it was raining...). To get to the waterfall, we walked for about 20 minutes through a beautiful rainforest. If the weather is nice, you can swim under the waterfall.

We then planned to cross the lake in a traditional canoe but since it was raining, we had to cancel (everything was cloudy and foggy…). The lake must be beautiful under the sun but we weren't so lucky.

Temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

A visit to Pura Ulun Danu Bratan , a delightful little temple dedicated to the local goddess Dewi Danu, is revered by all the villagers in the region because the lake's waters irrigate their fields. This little temple is simply magnificent. I LOVED it!!!

Allow a good hour's visit then enjoy strolling for half an hour in the small market opposite the site. The spices are king there and you can negotiate the prices well (divide by 2!).

Rice fields from Utu village to Jatiluwih village

A walk of about an hour (but that's a minimum) through the rice paddies of Utu village to Jatiluwih village (you can rent bicycles there). This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its famous rice paddies form a beautiful natural amphitheater and are a perfect example of the workings of Balinese subak, these irrigation and water management systems that are fiercely rooted in Balinese culture. Nowhere else are culture and agriculture so intrinsically linked. This inscription and international recognition are well worth the prestigious label and will certainly prevent this superb natural site from seeing its landscape marred in the coming years by the construction of hotels, villas, or even giant chicken farms…

Despite the somewhat sad weather that day, I really liked these landscapes. With this dazzling green and harmonious curves dotted with palm trees, it is a real spectacle and we take full advantage of it!

Do not miss !!!

Where to sleep inexpensively in UBUD?

There I found the rare pearl! ESTY HOUSE: A Guest House in the heart of UBUD, a stone's throw from the market and good restaurants. It offers spacious, clean, air-conditioned rooms with a small terrace equipped with a rattan lounge… The swimming pool sits in the middle of a small tropical garden. Of course there is free wifi and good breakfasts for 20 Euros a night !!! Only one downside: the welcome and a little chilly smile ...

We will be staying 3 nights at Esty House: See this hotel on Booking

Find out more by going to DAY 8:

DAY 8 AROUND UBUD: PENGLIPURAN KEHEN RIZIERES RENDANG