Balinese Discovery in 15 Days – Sanur - Munduk - Pemuteran - Amed - Ubud - Jimbaran

Discover Bali with our Platinum Agency AMANASKA BALI

As the first French-speaking event agency in Bali and a reference agency for QuotaTrip in the region, AMANASKA BALI offers you a two-week tour to discover the treasures of Bali, including Sanur – Munduk – Pemuteran – Amed – Ubud – Jimbaran. Remember, this tour is provided as an indication but can be customized according to your desires, so do not hesitate to contact Amanaska!

Day 1: Arrival in Bali and overnight stay in Sanur

You have finally arrived at Bali airport in Denpasar. After collecting your luggage, you will be greeted at the exit by a French-speaking member of the Amanaska Bali team who will have a sign with your name. Once in good hands, we will head together to Sanur.

The agency has chosen this first stop for two reasons: Sanur is about 40 minutes from the airport, which will save you from having to drive on very busy roads, especially towards Mengwi or Ubud (about 1h30/2 hours depending on the time) on the first day, and you will be by the sea, in a pleasant environment offering the possibility to exchange money, easily have a meal in local restaurants, and quickly recover from jet lag.

Sanur is a pleasant first page for your program, an introduction to a route that will take you to the more local North of Bali, with regions off the beaten path and far from the hustle and bustle of the South.

Located in the Southeast of Bali, Sanur was the first seaside resort in Bali which, unlike Kuta, Legian or Seminyak has retained its charm to become a welcoming, family-friendly and warm place. Over time, Balinese people have managed to transform this coast into a welcoming, clean beach with a seaside path over 5 km long. Here the sun shines all year round and swims are determined by the tides. You will find both modern shops, souvenir "stalls" and upscale restaurants alongside typically Balinese "warungs".

In the evening, you can discover the "Night Market" of Sanur (closes at 9 pm) where you will have the opportunity to eat local specialties such as nasi goreng, gado-gado and Ayam (chicken) skewers.

Day 2: Free day in Sanur with activities according to your wishes

There’s nothing like some rest in Sanur to recover from your trip and jet lag. There is no shortage of distractions: massage salons, shops, international restaurants or Indonesian warungs.

Sanur is indeed a village that has become a seaside resort but has managed to keep its Balinese soul. During your walks, you will have the opportunity to make your first encounters with always welcoming locals. Let yourself be guided by the music of a gamelan (Balinese orchestra) and attend a rehearsal.

Start tasting local specialties such as satays or gado-gado and take time to discover Matahari Terbit Beach with its black sand, known for its sunrise over Mount Agung, or Merthasari Beach, typically Balinese.

But this moment just for you will also be an opportunity to try out the Indonesian language. With only a few words, smiles and kindness will naturally appear on your interlocutors’ faces.

Day 3: Walk between Belimbing and Jatiluwih, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple visit and overnight stay in Munduk

You will go for about a 2-hour walk in the heart of Balinese nature between the village of Belimbing and Jatiluwih. This region is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In the midst of this incredible landscape, immerse yourself by imagining the first explorers centuries earlier discovering this same panorama preserved by the population’s determination. More than just a walk, it is a journey through time that we offer you.

You will stroll through beautiful rice fields and clove fields while your guide reveals all the secrets of rice—a plant that plays a major role in Balinese economy, gastronomy as well as culture.

Next stop: Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Built in 1663, this temple consists of four sacred buildings located around 1500 meters above sea level on Lake Beratan—the second largest lake in Bali—within Bedugul's mountainous highlands. Dedicated to the goddess of the lake who allied with Mount Agung's deity to make Bali fertile; it is said that goddess Danu is an incarnation of Vishnu—the great protector god. Despite heavy tourist presence both locally and internationally due to its cultural and historical significance (including an ancient sarcophagus dating back approximately 500 BC), visiting this site remains essential within any program itinerary.

Then head directly towards Munduk—meaning "between plain and mountain"—a small typical Balinese village built about 800m above sea level north on serpentine ridges offering extraordinary views over regional mountains along breathtaking sunsets.

Credit: Amanaska BaliDay 4: Jungle hike around Tamblingan Lake; afternoon Balinese cooking class; overnight stay at Munduk

Set off mid-morning exploring local regions via hikes through primary forest bordering Tamblingan Lake (known locally as Danu Tamblingan). Located within Buleleng regency near Munduk village footed beneath Mount Lesung's ancient caldera formation alongside sister lakes Buyan & Bratan eastwardly situated—Tamblingan remains untouched encircled by dense tropical forest preserving archaeological relics dating back ten centuries ago belonging Tamblingen civilization—designated spiritual tourism zone by Indonesian government protecting against modern developments.

Not only protected by Indonesian authorities but considered sacred amongst locals believing spirits inhabit area—during approximately three-hour trek encounter giant century-old banyans giant ferns wild ginger other spices before crossing sacred waters aboard traditional canoe experiencing authentic adventure!

End day immersed culturally via traditional cooking class learning culinary secrets from experienced chefs preparing dishes based locally grown ingredients such as nasi kuning vegetarian gado-gado—all locally sourced produce utilized throughout lesson.

Day 5: Visit Luwak Coffee Cooperative; hot spring bath; overnight stay at Pemuteran

After breakfast featuring coffee possibly originating here itself—it’s time return source discovering origins firsthand visiting Kopi Luwak cooperative producing world's most expensive coffee utilizing Luwaks—large ferret-like animals—as main actors within production process ensuring ethical treatment animals roam freely unlike elsewhere where confined conditions prevail satisfying tourist curiosity alone thereby participating exemplary initiative enabling poorer villages improve livelihoods preventing Luwaks exploitation purely profit motives alone.

Subsequently travel northward reaching sacred Banjar hot springs emerging volcanic rocks bearing name "Air Panas" translating simply "hot water"—Balinese bathing generations within these sulphur-infused waters believed healing minor ailments facilitating meditation alike.

Day 6: Free day & overnight stay at Pemuteran

Welcome Menjangan & Pemuteran villages situated adjacent each other along seaside road connecting them distanced far away bustling southern tourist hotspots instead offering tranquil environment conducive leisurely strolls discovering marine life exploring Bali Barat National Park containing over nineteen thousand hectares jungles mangroves home one hundred sixty animal species including leopard cats various monitor lizards numerous exotic birds encouraging relaxation indulging Balinese massages beachfront SPA settings losing oneself novels swimming leisurely length sea requesting traditional boat rides from hotels—all under relaxed "Jam Karet," elastic time ethos allowing simple life choices focused pleasure curiosity encounter without rigid schedules necessary assurance missing out something instead letting life propose straightforward options common enjoyment meeting new people equally important throughout experiences shared together authentically naturally fulfilling moments 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