Balivayatravel.com - Bali Leisure and Adventure #1

B 1310: Twin Lake & Jungle Walk (incl. Lunch)

Our AC -van carries you through the winding and spell-binding mountain road to the tranquil ridge overlooking stunning view of the twin lakes and its evergreen forested mountains. Then, from this point for about a three-hour walk, our guides lead you into the heart of Bali's undisturbed wilderness. Along the trail you can see the huge and high canopied trees (amongst them notably tropical coniferous trees of Podocarp and Casuarina), enormous ferns, lianas and strangling-trees, several solitary temples and a peaceful sacred lake. This forest amazingly rich in interesting plants. The bird-life is equally rich.

B 1320: Balinese Subak & Rice Field Trek (incl. Lunch)

Here our three-hour trek with knowledgeable guides takes you into the secluded and picturesque highlands of Bali where the village life is largely unaffected by mass tourism. A place where the lush tropical rain forest so close to this islands most spectacular cascading rice terraces and the crystal clear water still flowing through the green valley floors. Along this trek you have a superb scenery of the central mountains of Bali, while the wide unbroken vista of the Southern Lowlands just lies behind you. At this area you can see old traditional Balinese wisdom to life with the nature and how the Balinese people use the land properly with the strictly and wise Subak regulation. By the amphitheater shape of their intricate rice field terraces we observe the soul and heart of old Balinese people's work.

B 1330: Crater Lake & Traditional Canoeing (incl. Lunch)

Two and a half hour from Sanur & Kuta, we will bring you to be a witness of Bali's ancient mountain heritage. You will be back in the pre historic period when this mountain exploded through her five craters. Three craters of them became beautiful lakes, surrounded by tropical rainforest. Three hour walk behind the canopies, we will take a rest on the bank of Lake Tamblingan and observe the ancient Pura Dalem Tamblingan. We continue the tour by

traditional canoes, cruising through Lake Tamblingan to a old Balinese Village.

B 1340: Geothermal Jungle Trek (incl. Lunch)

You are invited as a witness of a big explosion in the past and feel the serenity of the last rainforest of Bali. The eruption of a volcano in pre historic era gives Bali the geothermal energy under the ground. This energy is really potent for electrical power for whole Bali. Located in the jungle far away from villages in the center of Bali, surrounded by the giant Casuarina junghuhniana and choir of various bird's, you can see this hidden heritage of Bali. We enter a lush tropical rainforest and walk about three to four hours to the crater lake of Tamblingan temple and continue the tour with the traditional canoe crossing of Lake Tamblingan. We will serve your lunch at the beautiful mountain panorama restaurant.

B 1350: Traditional Bali Village Walk (incl. Lunch)

It is hard to beat this walk for grandeur and delightful untouched rural villages, an excellent leisure walk and in depth experience of Bali. In this beautiful countryside you will walk along the gentle ridge of exquisite small hills and past small villages of Gunung and Lebah. Along the way you will explore the rich Balinese environment while reveling in unparalleled scenery of our superb viewpoint of hill , from where you can see the sweeping panorama over the southern area of this paradise island - from Nusa Penida Island, Karangasem Southern Hill, to Sanur,

Mt.Abang and Mt.Agung.

B 1360: Ubud Walk (incl. Lunch)

In the evening your easy walk start from the village of Arts, Ubud. As you walk through the rice fields, a solitary temple, you might even catch glimpses of rare birds. See activities in the evening which are centered around the local Balinese village, still unaffected by mass tourism. Then proceed to Petulu village which is home to the white egret which is wild and lives in the surrounding area. This is a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty of local Bali.

B 1370: Jatiluwih Cycling (incl. Lunch)

Feel the fresh mountain breeze while riding your bike into Jatiluwih's "untouristy" trail and secret track. Passing through a traditional village and observe the local peoples activities at the island's most spectacular cascading rice terraces. We can stop over to see the traditional plantation of coffee and cocoa. Ride along the green environment of Balinese countryside before visiting the traditional hot spring. Finish your tour by lunch at a peaceful and picturesque countryside restaurant.