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Central Bali Wonders: Highlands and Waterfalls Tour

 Central Bali Wonders: Highlands and Waterfalls Tour

Experience the scenic spine of Bali—combining sacred monkey sanctuaries, adrenaline-pumping jungle swings, hidden waterfalls, and UNESCO World Heritage rice landscapes.


Itinerary Overview

  • 08:00 AM – Hotel Pick-up

  • 08:45 AM – 09:45 AM – Sangeh Monkey Forest

  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Balinese Coffee Plantation Experience

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Bali Swing Heaven (Includes Lunch)

  • 01:00 PM – 02:15 PM – Leke Leke Waterfall

  • 02:45 PM – 04:00 PM – Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Bedugul

  • 04:45 PM – 06:00 PM – Jatiluwih Rice Terrace (Sunset View)

  • 06:00 PM – Return to Hotel

    Detailed Highlights

    1. Sangeh Monkey Forest

    Start your morning in a majestic, 14-hectare forest dominated by towering, ancient nutmeg trees (some over 300 years old). Sangeh is famous for its population of sacred grey macaques, which are generally known to be calmer and less aggressive than those in Ubud. At the heart of the forest sits the mystical 17th-century Pura Bukit Sari temple.

    2. Balinese Coffee Plantation Experience

    Take a brief, relaxing stop at a local plantation. Walk through orchards of coffee, cacao, and tropical spices. You will learn the traditional methods of roasting Balinese coffee beans and the unique production of Kopi Luwak. Enjoy a complimentary flight of local herbal teas and coffees.

    3. Bali Swing Heaven (with Lunch)

    Get your adrenaline pumping and capture iconic photos at Swing Heaven. Soar high above the lush river valley, jungle canopy, and canyons on various safely-harnessed giant swings. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at their scenic restaurant overlooking the valley, fueled and ready for the rest of the day.

    4. Leke Leke Waterfall

    Hidden inside a lush, rocky cove, Leke Leke is one of Bali’s most photogenic and serene waterfalls. A beautifully maintained 15-minute hike down bamboo bridges and tropical paths leads you to a narrow, powerful stream of water plunging into a clear, shallow pool surrounded by raw jungle greenery.

    5. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple (Bedugul)

    Head further up into the cool, misty mountains of Bedugul to visit the iconic "floating" temple. Situated on the shores of Lake Beratan, this 17th-century Shaivite water temple honors Danu, the goddess of lakes and rivers. When the water level rises, the multi-tiered meru shrines appear to float seamlessly on the lake surface, backed by mountain scenery.

    6. Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

    Conclude your day at Jatiluwih, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site. Spanning over 600 hectares, these expansive, sweeping rice terraces showcase the ancient Subak irrigation system at its grandest scale. Stroll along the paved walking paths as the late afternoon sun casts a golden glow over the massive amphitheater of green fields.

    What to Bring / Quick Tips:

    • Warm Layer: Bedugul is located in the mountains and can get quite cool, misty, or rainy in the afternoon. Bring a light jacket or sweater.

    • Walking Shoes: The walk down to Leke Leke Waterfall and around Jatiluwih requires comfortable shoes with decent grip.

    • Camera Outfits: If you want spectacular photo shoots at Swing Heaven, wearing bright colors (like red, yellow, or white) contrasts beautifully with the deep green jungle backdrop.

    • Temple Dress Code: A sarong is required to enter the inner grounds of Ulun Danu Temple (usually provided at the entrance or available to borrow).

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