Guided by locals
A fun way to learn about local culture, traditions and the natural environment while exploring the slopes of Mount Batukaru.
Booked at Reception
Treks, rides and workshops are all arranged at Reception during your stay.
Led by local guides
All treks are conducted by local English-speaking guides; prices include refreshments and transfers.
Subject to weather
Availability depends on conditions — we recommend an early morning start for the best weather.
On foot & on two wheels
A mostly downhill, scenic ride through some of the most beautiful rice fields and traditional villages in the heart of Tabanan. As you descend, the views shift from cacao and coffee plantations to sweeping, sculpted rice terraces. The ride finishes near Soka beach; helmets and transfers back are included.
Rp 275,000
from, per person · picnic-lunch option available
A walk through protected montane forest, beneath a thick canopy, to the local Bali Hindu temple of Pura Luhur. If the Pemangku (priest) is present, he may perform a short welcome ceremony to the mountain. Return through cacao, coffee and vanilla gardens, sampling cacao pod flesh along the way.
Rp 150,000
from, per person (2+) · under-14s free
A forest walk in the Batukaru Nature Reserve for those who want to immerse themselves in the protected montane forest. South-facing and lush with high rainfall, it begins at the mountain temple, where the priest may bless the trek. Watch for remarkable plant life and beautiful butterflies.
Rp 200,000
from, per person · not for under-14s
Begin in the traditional village of Sarinbuana — dating to the Bali Aga era, around 1108 AD — and stroll through famous sculpted rice fields to a river for a refreshing dip. Meet locals, visit a Balinese home, and you may even witness the making of gula merah (palm sugar). Don't forget your camera.
Rp 150,000
from, per person (2+) · lunch option available
Trek the second-highest mountain in Bali, the sacred Mt Batukaru — climbing from 800m to 2,275m. A challenging full day for active trekkers through sensitive rainforest, beginning with a ceremony at the temple. From the summit: mountain peaks, Java to the west and Lombok to the east.
Rp 600,000
per person · 3 days' notice, dry season
An alternative to the summit trek combining the mountain climb with the rice-field walk. Climb from 800m to around 1,800m — about an hour from the summit — then descend to the rice fields of Sarinbuana to see the subak (traditional water system) and stunning scenery.
Rp 400,000
per person · meal included
An easy walk through the abundant food forest to see coffee, cacao and vanilla plantations, and learn the methods used to cultivate and process them. Your guide points out interesting fruits and plants, and you can sample cacao pod flesh when in season.
Rp 150,000
from, per person (2+) · under-14s free
In the field
Treks through montane forest, mountain-to-sea rides, river dips and village workshops — all with local guides who know every trail.
With the village
Learn to prepare a selection of traditional Balinese dishes using fresh ingredients — and the best part, you get to eat your efforts afterwards. Offered subject to availability.
Rp 150,000
per person · includes the meal you prepare
Ever wondered how the beautiful daily offerings are made by the women of the village? Using natural materials hand-woven with care and precision, learn to craft these elaborate designs yourself.
Rp 100,000
for 1 – 2 people
Let the locals teach you how to construct a traditional Balinese kite using locally available materials — a playful afternoon for all ages.
Rp 100,000
for 1 – 2 people
Beyond the mountain
Our unique location lets us arrange cars and English-speaking drivers for daytrips to a wide range of destinations — most within two hours.
Calm beaches of north Bali
Shopping, arts & traditional dance
Crater lakes & cool highlands
The wild west of Bali
Two of Bali's most revered temples
Beautiful painted boats in the west
From time to time
Held monthly in the Joglo — join Richard Kaal and friends; bring an instrument (or your voice). A Balinese buffet feast and breakfast are included. A must for Bob Dylan fans.
Yoga, dance, music and arts retreats are regularly hosted at the property, with space to host your own.
All experiences can be arranged when you book your stay.
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