Off-Beat Bali: Mountains, Waterfalls & East Coast - 7 days 6 nights
Beyond the tourist trail - misty Munduk waterfalls, Sidemen's hidden rice valley, Amed's black sand beaches and WWII shipwreck diving, Tenganan ancient village. The Bali that most visitors never see.
AdventureModerate
Munduk2 Nights Stay
Day 01
morning
10:00
Arrive at Ngurah Rai Airport. Pre-arranged driver to Munduk (2.5-3 hours through the central highlands).
afternoon
12:30
Stop at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on Lake Bratan - iconic water temple, one of Bali's most beautiful.
14:30
Continue to Munduk. Check into mountain lodge. Remarkably affordable - lovely mountain lodges with views.
16:00
Evening walk through Munduk village - clove trees, coffee bushes, misty mountain air.
evening
18:30
Dinner at guesthouse or local warung. Munduk is quiet at night - enjoy mountain silence and stargazing.
Day 02
morning
07:00
Sekumpul Waterfall - widely considered Bali's most beautiful waterfall. 30-40 min hike through jungle with local guide. Massive twin waterfall in a hidden canyon.
afternoon
12:00
Munduk Waterfall - easy 15-min walk from the road.
13:30
Coffee plantation visit - see traditional Balinese coffee processing. Taste local Arabica and Robusta varieties.
evening
16:30
Munduk Ridge sunset trek - panoramic views over North Bali valleys. Golden hour photography.
19:00
Dinner at guesthouse.
Travel to Sidemen
Sidemen2 Nights Stay
Day 03
morning
08:00
Drive from Munduk to Sidemen (2.5-3 hours via inland route through authentic rural Bali).
10:00
Optional stop at Banyumala Twin Waterfall en route.
afternoon
13:00
Check into Sidemen guesthouse - rice field views with Mt Agung backdrop.
15:00
Sidemen rice terrace walk with local guide - less famous but more tranquil than Tegallalang. Working rice paddies with Mt Agung views.
evening
17:30
Silver jewellery workshop - make your own ring or bracelet with a local silversmith (2-3 hours).
20:00
Dinner with rice paddy sunset views.
Day 04
morning
07:00
Tirta Gangga Water Palace - royal water garden with pools, fountains, carp-filled ponds. Swim in sacred spring-fed pools. Built by the last King of Karangasem.
10:00
Tenganan Village - one of Bali's oldest villages. Home to the Bali Aga people (pre-Hindu inhabitants). See double-ikat weaving, unique architecture, and ancient traditions.
afternoon
13:00
Visit a traditional Balinese weaving workshop in Sidemen - watch skilled weavers create songket and ikat textiles on hand looms.
evening
17:00
Cook a Balinese meal with your host family - cooking class with instruction, ingredients, and the meal.
Travel to Amed
Amed2 Nights Stay
Day 05
morning
08:00
Drive to Amed (1-1.5 hours). Stop at Lempuyang Temple - the famous 'Gates of Heaven' with Mt Agung framed in the split gate.
afternoon
14:00
Arrive in Amed. Check into beachfront bungalow. Amed is one of Bali's best-value coastal areas.
15:30
Snorkel right off the beach - Amed has excellent house reefs. Japanese Shipwreck snorkel spot (shallow wreck visible while snorkeling).
evening
17:30
Sunset over Mt Agung from Amed beach. Fresh grilled fish dinner at a beachside warung.
Day 06
morning
07:00
USAT Liberty Shipwreck at Tulamben (20 min drive). WWII-era cargo ship, now Bali's most famous dive/snorkel site. Incredible coral, schools of fish - visible even to snorkellers.
afternoon
12:00
Salt-making village of Amed - traditional bamboo-pole sea salt harvesting still practised.
14:00
Coast exploration: Amed - Jemeluk Bay - Lipah Bay. Each bay has its own reef. Multiple snorkel spots.
evening
18:00
Fresh seafood BBQ - Amed has the cheapest, freshest seafood in Bali. Stars and silence.
Travel to Amed
Flight Departure
Where You'll Stay
2N in Munduk
Mountain Lodge Munduk or similar
Munduk, Banjar, Buleleng, Bali
ROOM DETAILS:
Mountain Views
Hot Water
Breakfast
Quiet Location
4.5/5
Guest Rating
2N in Sidemen
Rice Valley Guesthouse Sidemen or similar
Sidemen, Karangasem, Bali
ROOM DETAILS:
Rice Terrace Views
Hot Water
Cooking Class
Breakfast
4.4/5
Guest Rating
2N in Amed
Beach Bungalow Amed or similar
Amed, Karangasem, Bali
ROOM DETAILS:
Beachfront
Snorkel Gear
Breakfast
Quiet Location
4.4/5
Guest Rating
What's Included
Inclusions
6 nights accommodation (mountain lodges, guesthouses, beach bungalows)
Daily breakfast
Airport pickup and drop-off
Private driver for all inter-area transfers and touring
All temple and waterfall entry fees
Sekumpul Waterfall local guide
USAT Liberty snorkeling (guide + equipment)
Snorkel rental (3 days in Amed)
Silver jewellery workshop
Balinese cooking class
24/7 WhatsApp support from Fursat team
Exclusions
International flights to/from Bali
Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000 / ~INR 2,700)
Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000 / ~INR 810)
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner
Personal expenses and shopping
Tips for drivers and guides
Mt Batur sunrise trek (available as add-on ~INR 3,000-4,000)
Scuba diving at USAT Liberty (available as add-on)
Alcoholic beverages
Trip Overview
A 7-day off-beat Bali journey for repeat visitors and culture seekers. Start in Munduk for Sekumpul Waterfall (Bali's most beautiful), coffee plantations, and mountain silence. Move to Sidemen for rice terrace walks, silver jewellery workshops, and Tirta Gangga water palace. End in Amed for USAT Liberty WWII shipwreck snorkeling, Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven), and optional Mt Batur sunrise trek. 20-40% cheaper than tourist-belt Bali.
Travel Tips
BEST TIME: March-May for lush green landscapes after rains. September-October for driest weather.
OFF-BEAT ADVANTAGE: Munduk, Sidemen, and Amed are 20-40% cheaper than Seminyak/Ubud for accommodation and food.
MT BATUR: Optional sunrise trek on Day 7 (leave at 2 AM, return by 10 AM). Moderate difficulty, guide mandatory.
LEMPUYANG TEMPLE: The famous "Gates of Heaven" mirror photo. Queue warning: 1-3 hours during peak. Go before 8 AM.
AMED: Some of Bali's best snorkeling right off the beach. USAT Liberty wreck starts at 3m depth - visible even while snorkeling.
VISA: Free VoA for Indians (30 days). Apply e-VoA at molina.imigrasi.go.id.
CURRENCY: 1 INR = ~185 IDR.
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Trip Overview
A 7-day off-beat Bali journey for repeat visitors and culture seekers. Start in Munduk for Sekumpul Waterfall (Bali's most beautiful), coffee plantations, and mountain silence. Move to Sidemen for rice terrace walks, silver jewellery workshops, and Tirta Gangga water palace. End in Amed for USAT Liberty WWII shipwreck snorkeling, Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven), and optional Mt Batur sunrise trek. 20-40% cheaper than tourist-belt Bali.
Travel Tips
BEST TIME: March-May for lush green landscapes after rains. September-October for driest weather.
OFF-BEAT ADVANTAGE: Munduk, Sidemen, and Amed are 20-40% cheaper than Seminyak/Ubud for accommodation and food.
MT BATUR: Optional sunrise trek on Day 7 (leave at 2 AM, return by 10 AM). Moderate difficulty, guide mandatory.
LEMPUYANG TEMPLE: The famous "Gates of Heaven" mirror photo. Queue warning: 1-3 hours during peak. Go before 8 AM.
AMED: Some of Bali's best snorkeling right off the beach. USAT Liberty wreck starts at 3m depth - visible even while snorkeling.
VISA: Free VoA for Indians (30 days). Apply e-VoA at molina.imigrasi.go.id.
CURRENCY: 1 INR = ~185 IDR.
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