About this tour
Explore three distinct Balinese settlements in a single day, starting with a boat crossing to Trunyan Village, where the Bali Aga people practise their own pre-Hindu funerary customs in a clifftop ravine. After returning to shore, soak in natural hot springs overlooking Lake Batur, then visit the tightly-knit community of Penglipuran Village and finish at Tibumana Waterfall. The 10-hour tour includes hotel transfers, an English-speaking driver, and all entrance fees.
Highlights
- Boat ride across Lake Batur to reach isolated Trunyan Village
- See Bali Aga funeral grounds where bodies rest in open air
- Thermal pools with views over Lake Batur and volcano rim
- Walk through Penglipuran's narrow lanes and communal spaces
- Cool off at Tibumana Waterfall's natural pool
- Private vehicle and guide throughout the day
What to expect
You'll start early with pickup from your hotel and head to the lakeside dock for a boat transfer to Trunyan Village. Once there, a local guide shows you around the settlement and its cemetery—a practise unchanged for centuries where deceased villagers are placed in a ravine rather than cremated. The site is sobering and culturally significant. After returning by boat, you'll warm up in natural hot springs fed by geothermal activity, with unobstructed views of the lake and surrounding peaks. The afternoon takes you to Penglipuran Village, a compact traditional settlement organised around narrow, harmonious streets, followed by a final stop at a waterfall where you can swim.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes for uneven village paths and waterfall rocks. Bring swimwear and a towel for the hot spring and waterfall. The boat ride is brief but can be rough in poor weather. This tour involves significant walking and climbing—not suitable for those with spine or heart conditions, or during pregnancy.
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