Volcanoes, rice paddies and manta rays in Bali
In summary
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Sports
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Duration14 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationIndonesia / Bali
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AgeFrom 6 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions275.37 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
In a few words
Embark on an immersive journey to Bali , amidst sculpted rice paddies , lush jungle , ancient temples, and islands with turquoise waters . This well-balanced itinerary reveals a vibrant and contrasting island, bringing you closer to its landscapes and its people.
The first few days take you to Tabanan , in the heart of the rice paddies, then to the highlands of Munduk , renowned for its waterfalls and secluded trails. Overnight stays with local families, immersion in local life, and cultural discoveries punctuate this authentic introduction.
In Ubud , an artistic and spiritual center, explore the terraced rice paddies and sacred springs , before the early morning climb of Mount Batur (1,700 m) for a spectacular sunrise over the Balinese volcanoes.
Next stop: Nusa Lembongan , a peaceful island accessible by speedboat. Snorkeling with manta rays , mangroves, cliffs, and wild beaches punctuate your stay. You'll end your trip on the Bukit Peninsula, facing the ocean.
A complete circuit combining walking , nature , culture and relaxation , to discover Bali in a different way.
The highlights
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Sunrise at the summit of Mount Batur (1,700 m)
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Snorkeling to meet manta rays
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Overnight stay with a local family in the heart of a Balinese village
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
This trip is accessible to anyone in good general physical condition.
The hikes offered (rice paddies, waterfalls, jungle) last on average 2 to 3 hours and are done at a moderate pace.
The ascent of Mount Batur (1,700 m) represents the most strenuous effort of the trip: approximately 2 hours of climbing at night on a volcanic trail. It does not require technical experience , but demands a reasonable level of fitness and experience walking on uneven terrain.
Water activities in Nusa Lembongan (snorkeling, manta ray excursions) are conducted in small groups with local guides. It is recommended to be comfortable in the water .
No technical skills are required.
This trip is suitable for couples, friends or travellers wishing to combine cultural discovery, nature and moments of relaxation.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 2h30
- Average distance/day: 6 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 140 m
- Average daily descent: 140 m
Snorkeling
- Average duration/day: 3h
Management
- Private driver for all transfers and sightseeing days
- French-speaking or English-speaking guide (depending on availability) for day trips
- Ascent of Mount Batur in a small group with an English-speaking guide
- Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan in a small group with an English-speaking guide
- French-speaking support 24/7 – 7 days a week
Program
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Your journey to Bali begins
- Transportation Car - 01h45 - 40km
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You will be met by your driver at Bali airport with a sign bearing your name. He will give you
all the necessary elements to get your trip off to a good start.
Transfer to the Tabanan region, a village in the heart of the rice paddies.
Rest up after that long flight.
You will appreciate the scenery and setting of your hotel: rice paddies and coconut trees as far as the eye can see! Overnight at your hotel.
Day 1 -
To the rhythm of the rice paddies and Balinese villages
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 5 km
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Today, accompanied by a local English-speaking guide, take a 2-hour trek through the Balinese rice paddies. You will learn about the entire irrigation system and how to plant rice.
You will pass through local villages, a good opportunity to discover the way of life of the inhabitants and to see their customs and traditions.
Then return to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy an hour of Balinese massage directly at your hotel (included).
Rest.
Day 2 -
Trekking through the heart of the rice paddies
- Transportation Car - 02h - 65km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 5 km
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Today your guide and driver will take you to Munduk, a mountain village renowned for its waterfalls and lush jungle.
On the way, stop at the village of Belimbing for a trek of about 2 hours through the Balinese rice paddies and gardens.
Then enjoy a local Balinese meal facing this splendid panorama (sitting on the ground).
A walk still relatively unknown to travelers. Once in Munduk, check into your hotel.
Day 3 -
Munduk Waterfalls
- Transportation Car - 00h25 - 8km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 6 km
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The Munduk region is renowned for its many magnificent waterfalls.
Accompanied by your guide, set off on foot to discover this beautiful region and its lush nature.
You'll pass through small local villages; take the time to discover the inhabitants' way of life. If you feel like it, cool off in one of the waterfalls.
The setting is magnificent, with jungle all around. Return to your hotel.
Free afternoon.
Relax in this beautiful setting surrounded by nature.
Day 4 -
Trekking in the Balinese jungle
- Transportation Car - 01h10 - 30km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 5 km
- Accommodation Staying with a local resident
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Today you will join a small village of blacksmiths in the north of the island where you will spend the night with a local family.
You will pass by the splendid viewpoint overlooking Lakes Tamblingan and Buyan.
Accompanied by your guide, begin with a 2-hour descent on foot into the jungle.
Next, climb aboard a canoe on Lake Tamblingan; these are traditional wooden canoes.
Enjoy this unique moment. You are surrounded by Balinese nature!
The view is splendid, absolute calm.
You then spend the rest of the day with your hosts. Live like a true Balinese!
Interact and spend time with your hosts. They will show you their way of life and introduce you to their local customs. Dinner and overnight stay with a local family, simple comforts.
In the village, the Anak association, which we support, helps disadvantaged children access education.
Day 5 -
Live like a true local and head to Ubud.
- Transportation Car - 02h10 - 71km
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Wake up early, to the sound of the rooster! Exchange ideas and spend time with your new Balinese family.
They will show you their way of life and introduce you to their local customs.
Go to the local market, take a walk around the village… Live like them!
After lunch, you leave your hosts to resume your journey towards Ubud, the cultural center of Bali.
Once in Ubud, check into your hotel.
Day 6 -
Discover the area around Ubud
- Transportation Car - 00h45 - 18km
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Today, your driver and guide will take you to visit the area around Ubud.
Start with the Tegalalang rice terraces. The place is touristy but the view is magnificent!
If you feel like it, enjoy a good Balinese coffee overlooking the rice paddies at one of the many restaurants.
You will then go and discover the sacred springs of Mengening, the neighbors of the famous springs of Tirta Empul, but still little known to travellers.
Then go to the Gunung Kawi temple; despite the 180 steps to descend and then climb back up, the place is really very pleasant and the view spectacular, in the middle of the rice paddies.
Return to your hotel, overnight stay in Ubud.
Day 7 -
Ascent of Mount Batur
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 6 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 700 m
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Early wake-up call! Departure around 2 a.m. from your hotel. Drive towards Mount Batur.
Equipped with your headlamps and after about 2 hours of walking, you find yourself at the summit of Mount Batur!
You will wait for the sun to rise; you are at an altitude of 1700 meters.
The higher the sun rises, the more you discover this splendid panorama: in the distance, the volcanoes Abang, Agung, and Batukaru, and below, Lake Batur. Steam rises from the crater walls.
This splendid view will make you forget your early wake-up call and the climb!
Then you descend the volcano. Put on your swimsuits and go relax in the hot springs of Mount Batur!
A magical moment, the view from the pool is breathtaking.
Return to Ubud and the rest of the day is free.
Suggested activities:
- Stroll through the local market, browsing the shops in the town centre
- Discover the Campuhan Ridge Walk or Organic Walk at sunset
- Attend a Balinese dance performance at Ubud Palace or Pura Dalem
Meals at your leisure and overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 8 -
Transfer to the beautiful beaches of Nusa Lembongan
- Transportation Boat - 00h40 - 70km
- Accommodation Private chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Today, your driver will take you to the port of Sanur to reach Nusa Lembongan, a small island next to Bali, accessible in about 40 minutes by speedboat.
On this island, cars can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
Once in Nusa Lembongan, transfer and check-in at your hotel.
Day 9 -
Snorkeling to meet manta rays!
- Activity Snorkeling
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation Private chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This morning, climb aboard a small boat to go and meet the manta rays.
Equipped with your mask, snorkel and fins, keep your eyes wide open!
You will visit several spots such as Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove Point. The activity lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Return to your hotel and the rest of the day is free.
Meals at your leisure and overnight stay at your hotel.
The "Bali Marine Protected" tax must be paid locally (not included): 100,000 IDR/person (approximately 6 euros)
Day 10 -
Relaxing in Nusa Lembongan
- Accommodation Private chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
2 Free Days
Suggested activities:
- Go kayaking in the mangroves
- Explore its viewpoints and beaches such as Devil's Tear, Dream Beach or Jungutbatu Beach for sunset
- Reach the small island of Nusa Ceningan by crossing the yellow bridge and meet the seaweed farmers
In the late afternoon, admire the sunset against a postcard backdrop, with your feet in the sand...
Pure bliss! Overnight stay at your hotel.
Days 11 to 12 -
Return to Bali, transfer to Balangan
- Transportation Boat - 00h50 - 23km
- Accommodation Private chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Enjoy your last moments on this small island.
Transfer by speedboat to Bali, then transfer to Balangan, in the Bukit Peninsula. Check-in at your hotel.
Meals at your leisure and overnight stay at your hotel.
If you feel like it, walk down to Balangan cove, a favorite with surfers, to admire the sunset.
Day 13 -
End of your trip to Bali
- Transportation Car - 00h40 - 17km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Enjoy your last day in Bali.
Depending on the time of your return flight, transfer to Denpasar airport.
Day 14
Accommodation
Surrounded by nature, in the heart of the mountains and close to waterfalls.
- Double room
- Twin room
Overnight stay in a local house, simple comfort.
Immersion in Balinese life.
- Single room
- Double room
- Twin room
- Single room
- Twin room
Tropical island atmosphere, close to the beach and snorkeling spots.
- Double room
- Twin room
- Double room
- Twin room
Bohemian atmosphere, close to Balangan beach.
Access
Arrival and departure are at Denpasar International Airport (Bali).
Upon arrival, your driver will greet you with a sign bearing your name and transfer you to your first accommodation. Depending on your landing time, you'll already be able to enjoy a first taste of the Balinese atmosphere.
Throughout your stay, all transfers and transportation as scheduled are organized by our local team. You don't have to worry about a thing: the logistics are fully managed.
On the day of your return, the transfer to the airport is arranged according to the schedule of your international flight, for a stress-free departure.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 24/7 French-speaking support
- A personalized travel journal
- A local SIM card to stay connected
- The fees allow you to pay by credit card via a secure link.
- Transfers and ground transportation in private vehicles, APV Suzuki or similar, with private driver
- A French-speaking or English-speaking guide (depending on availability) will be provided during your sightseeing days (except for free days).
- The driver is available during your transfers and sightseeing days (he is not available on your free days)
- The vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, radio, seat belts and fire extinguishers...
- The price includes petrol, road taxes, parking, vehicle and driver insurance, accommodation and meals for the driver.
- Accommodation in a double room in your hotels as indicated as included
- Meals as clearly indicated in the program
- All activities clearly indicated as included
- All entrance fees to national parks, temples and rice paddies + parking fees
- The round-trip speedboat crossing: Bali/Nusa Lembongan
The price does not include
- International flights and domestic flights
- Visa on arrival, payable once there (€35/person)
- Local tax of €10 per person (payable online or on arrival) at Bali airport
- Meals not included (allow €2-3 in a local Warung, local restaurant and €8-20 in a restaurant per meal/person)
- Cancellation and multi-risk insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
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