Bali Multi Sport Adventure
Overview
Get the blood pumping on this action-packed Bali holiday. Spend 11 days exploring hidden trails on foot, cycling in the shadows of active volcanos and rappelling down jungle canyons. Then explore the island’s waterways while canoeing across a tranquil lake, rafting over river rapids and snorkelling off the coast.
Trip Highlights
Go canyoning at Gitgit
Descend into the Kalimudah canyon, rappel across gorges and rappel down the 26 meter Gitgit waterfall.
Explore Tamblingan’s nature
Cycle, trek and bike through Tamblingan to discover lush jungle, hidden temples and beautiful lakes.
Camp on the slopes of Mount Agung
Sleep under the stars, awakening early for a pre-dawn summit to the top of Mount Agung to watch the sunrise.
Itinerary
Arrival to Bali - Jimbaran
Transfer from Denpasar Ngurah Rai international Airport to Jimbaran (8 km): 45 minutes
Om Swasti! Welcome to Bali.
After landing in Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, be greeted by the local guide and transfer to Jimbaran.
Relax at the pool until meeting with the guide again for a briefing of details on the adventure ahead.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight in Jimbaran
Jimbaran – Uluwatu – Jimbaran (*Rock Climb)
Transfer from Jimbaran to Uluwatu beach (12 km) : 25 minutes / one wayTransfer from Uluwatu beach to Uluwatu Temple (4 km) : 10 minutesTransfer from Uluwatu Temple to Jimbaran (14 km) : 30 minutes
Start the day by visiting one of the many stunning beaches in the southernmost part of Bali and enjoy the white sand and great waves. Another option is rock climbing in the Uluwatu area (booking in advance is usually required, so please inform the guide on arrival in Bali).
Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant near the beach. Then return to the hotel to freshen up.
In the late afternoon, proceed to Uluwatu Temple. One of Bali’s most impressive temples, Uluwatu Temple is majestically perched on the edge of a steep cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. At sunset, witness the dramatic and traditional kecak dance performance at the temple which is not accompanied by music but the steady chant of the male performers.
Return to Jimbaran for a BBQ seafood dinner under the stars on one of Balis more expansive beaches. The seafood warung (small restaurant) serves an enticing platter including prawns, grilled fish, squid and clams/shellfish accompanied by rice, vegetable (Indonesian spinach) and sambal (spicy Indonesian sauce).
NOTE: Macaque monkeys can be a considerable annoyance at Uluwatu. Please heed the advice of the guide on the precautions that should be taken when visiting temples or forests inhabited by monkeys.
Overnight in Jimbaran
*Optional Activity: Uluwatu Rock Climbing
In the southernmost part of the Uluwatu area, walk along the beach until reaching the face a cliff about 10 metres high.
Receive a rock climbing briefing and be fitted with the necessary equipment before starting to climb. The trained guides will assist with the climb, advising on technique and helping to make the challenging task more enjoyable.
The climbing route is variable, starting with a horizontal climb and continuing with a vertical climb.
Inclusions: rock climbing equipment except climbing shoes, certified instructor, life line component (carabiner, webbing).
Number of persons : Net Price per Person*
- 2 persons : $204
- 3 persons : $203
- 4 persons : $200
*Publish price will apply for any booking on the spot
Rock Climbing Note:
- Route Sequence: Left to Right
- Protection: 7 bolts
- Type of rock: Limestone
- Specification: Vertical, overhang & roof
- Climbing system: Upper belaying, top rope or free climbing
Jimbaran - Jatiluwih - Batukaru (Cycling)
Transfer from Jimbaran to Starting Point (63 km) : 2 hoursCycling distance : 40 kmShuttle available anytime with a support private A/C vehicleDifficulty : Medium
After breakfast, start the day by cycling through lush forests, passing by the village of Angseri on the way to the UNESCO-recognised rice terraces of Jatiluwih -widely considered to be Bali’s most beautiful man-made landscape. Take some time to explore the verdant surroundings of this photogenic area and take a few photos.
After lunch in a local restaurant, continue cycling on small road up to Batukaru Temple on the slopes of Batukaru Volcano (2,276 m).
Luhur Batukaru Temple is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali - set on a plateau surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
After visiting the temple, continue the ride to the day’s resting point. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the evening is at leisure.
Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Overnight in Batukaru
Batukaru – Bedugul – Tamblingan – Munduk (Cycling, Trekking, Canoeing)
Transfer from Batukaru to starting point (50 km) : 1 hour 30 minutesCycling distance : 35 kmTrekking distance : 2 hoursCanoeing distance : 45 minutesShuttle available anytime with a support private A/C vehicleDificculty : Hard
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by vehicle to the Bedugul area. Upon arrival, start a scenic ride and challenging ascent up to Lake Bratan. Along the way, pass the strawberry plantations of Bedugul and take a short stop at Bedugul Market before continuing downhill to the lake. Here, take a break from cycling to visit Ulun Danu Temple. The temple is set in the middle of the lake’s calm waters on a small island, giving the impression that it’s floating.
Next, ride to a stunning viewpoint overlooking the Twin Lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan. After taking a few photos from this scenic spot, embark on a two-hour trek deep through the jungles around Tamblingan to discover incredibly lush vegetation and some unique hidden temples. Conclude the trek at Dalem Temple -the starting point of a paddling adventure on canoes across the misty Tamblingan Lake.
After reaching the other side, continue riding to a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After filling up, ride to the day’s resting point in the Munduk area. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure.
Note: This ride contains some very challenging hills
Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the hotel
Overnight in Munduk
Munduk – Gitgit – Singaraja – Beji Temple – Kintamani (Canyoning)
Transfer from Munduk to Gitgit (21 km) : 40 minutesTransfer from Finish Point to Beji by Canyoning 16 km) : 30 minutesTransfer from Beji to Kintamani (48 km) : 1 hour 40 minutesCanyoning : 4 hoursDificculty : Medium
Depart early in the morning for a transfer to Gitgit, the site of an exhilarating descent of Kerenkali, an extension of Kalimudan Canyon. There are two stages to the day’s activities ranging from a series of jumps, slides and short rappels across gorges made of volcanic rock and an underground water basin -a mix of fun and exploration for enthusiastic thrill seekers.
The second stage requires even more energy while rappelling alongside a 26m waterfall and taking jumps of up to 10m into the pools below (optional).
A picnic lunch is included.
*All participants are required to be in good shape and must be able to swim up to 20m. This is a group activity, so other people will be along during the adventure as well.
After a change of clothes and freshening up, enjoy an afternoon ride along the northern coast of Bali. Pass Singaraja Town and stop at the famous Beji Temple. From there, continue along small mountain roads, passing remote villages until arriving at Kintamani Village on the slope of the Batur Volcano.
Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight in Kintamani
Kintamani – Batur – Toya Bungkah – Sidemen (Trekking)
Transfer from Hotel to starting point (7 km) : 15 minutes / one wayTransfer from Toya Bungkah to Hotel (7 km) : 15 minutesTransfer from Kintamani to Sidemen (31 km) ; 1 hourTrekking distance : 5-6 hrsDificculty : Medium
Be picked up from the hotel very early in the morning, around 04:00, and be transferred to the starting point of a trek at the base of Mount Batur.
Upon arrival, be welcomed by the guides and, after some introductions have been made and preparations checked (a flashlight/torch is included), receive a complete safety briefing for the trek. The first section is through jungle before ascending up a rocky volcanic path. The pathway is mostly uphill, but there are several opportunities to stop and rest. After approximately two hours (2 km) of climbing, approach the top of the main crater. Here, be greeted by a completely different landscape with a wind-swept pathway and very few rocks and vegetation.
Around 06:00, while sitting at the top of the volcano (1,717 metres), witness a life-altering sunrise over Mount Abang and Mount Agung. On clear days it’s possible to view Lombok’s Mount Rinjani across the Lombok Strait.
A simple breakfast with hot coffee or tea will be provided while enjoying the view.
Soak up the incredible scenery before starting the trek back down along a small steep path to the west slope of Batur. Stop en route for a visit to a second crater created during the 2001 eruption. From there, continue down to reach yet another crater, created in 1999, and witness its dramatic smoking cone and lava field. The last section of the trek will be across black lava seas of sand until reaching ending point of the trek.
Afterwards, there is time to bathe in a local hot spring nearby Batur Lake (bring swim gear and a change of clothes) before returning to the hotel in Kintamani. Pack and take some time to relax for a bit before checking out.
Enjoy a late lunch at the hotel before heading through the countryside to the quiet village of Sidemen, near Agung Volcano. Check into the hotel here and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at the resort
Overnight in Sidemen
Sidemen – Telaga Waja – Sidemen (Rafting)
Transfer from Sidemen to starting point (5 km) : 15 minutes / one wayRafting (Telaga Waja): 2hrs approximatelyDificculty : Easy
In the morning after breakfast, be picked up early in the morning and transfer to the starting point of the day’s white-water rafting adventure on the wild Telaga Waja River.
Upon arrival, be greeted by the rafting guides and receive a helmet, lifejacket and paddle. The guides will provide a safety briefing and also explain and demonstrate paddling techniques. A dry bag will be provided to protect valuables and keep clothes dry.
Then it’s time to start paddling! (Four passengers and one guide per raft) The adventure covers 14 kilometres of the Telaga Waja River, taking approximately two hours. The trip is divided into two parts, with a rest stop on the riverbanks at the halfway point.
The scenery is truly breathtaking along the river, ranging from gorges and waterfalls to lush farms. Local villagers can be seen farming s or taking a breaks in the shade.
After an exhilarating rafting experience, be treated to a buffet of Indonesian specialties at a restaurant with stunning views of the river and surrounding hills. There are showers and toilet facilities on site for those who want to freshen up.
Note: We recommend wearing shorts and swimming gear, hat and sunscreen. Bring a change of clothes for after the rafting adventure. Unless continuing another program after the rafting – it is recommended to leave valuables in the hotel safe. Showers and change rooms available, plastic bag for wet clothes is supplied.
After lunch return transfer to the hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at resort
Overnight in Sidemen
Sidemen - Besakih - Mount Agung - Camp on Agung (Trekking)
Transfer from Sidemen to Besakih (21 km): 40 minutesTrekking ditsance: 3-4hrsDifficulty : Medium
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and laze the morning away or take a short walk around the village and ricefields. Lunch will be served at the hotel.
After lunch, meet with the guide for the start of another amazing adventure: trekking Agung Volcano. Start with a visit to Besakih. Also known as the ‘Mother Temple’ of Bali, located on the western slopes of Mt Agung, it’s Bali’s most holy and spiritually important temple -the perfect place to witness the magic of Balinese culture.
From there, start trekking up the most sacred volcano in Bali. Often referred to as Mother Mountain. Mt Agung is 3,142m above sea level. Trek along an incredibly scenic path for about four hours before arriving at camp for the night. While enjoying a spectacular sunset at the roof of Bali, the guiding team prepares a well-deserved camp dinner.
Overnight on Agung
*Alternative Trip*
If Mt. Agung close due to volcanic issue, the trekking will change into trekking at Mt. Lempuyang
Mount Agung – Pengubengan Finish Point - Amed (Trekking)
Trekking distance (Camp to summit): 2-3 hrsTrekking distance (Summit to Finish Point) : 6 hrsTransfer Besakih - Amed (52 km): 1 hour 40 minutesDifficulty : Hard
After an early-morning wake up surrounded by nature, head on a two-hour trek to the summit of Mt Agung just in time to witness a glorious sunrise. Enjoy a 360-degree view of Bali, the surrounding Mt Batur and Mt Abang, and the nearby islands. When the weather is clear, Bali’s coast can be seen from all sides, including views of the colossal Mt Rinjani on the island of Lombok.
After soaking up the visceral beauty of the surroundings, start the descent back down the volcano -a journey of about six hours. Note that Agung Volcano is the most challenging and difficult volcanic climb in Bali, but well worth the effort involved.
After reaching the base of the volcano, transfer to a local restaurant for a well-deserved lunch break.
After lunch, transfer to the nearby seaside village of Amed to spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner is provided at the hotel.
Overnight in Amed
Amed boat trip – Amed
Transfer from Amed to Tulamben: 30 minutes per way
In the morning, after a leisurely breakfast, embark on a traditional Perahu motorized boat for a snorkelling trip off the coast of Amed to explore the calm, clear waters and the incredible marine life that lives in it. Ahmed is widely considered to be one of the best places for snorkelling in Bali, and there will undoubtedly be times when the diversity of life along the area’s coral reefs is truly breathtaking.
Enjoy the afternoon relaxing on the stunning beaches in Amed and take some well-needed time to rest adventure-ridden muscles.
Overnight in Amed
Amed - Departure
Transfer from Amed to Ngurah Rai Airport (92km): 4 hour
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before meeting with the guide and driver for a transfer to the airport for the onward flight.
Important Information
Our services include:
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle, drinking water and cold towels during transfer and roundtrips
- Bike, helmet, 1 biking water bottle per person during cycling
- Snorkeling gear
- Traditional boat trip as mentioned in the itinerary (include life jacket, 1boat 3 people 1boatman)
- Luggage transfer
- Plenty of water per person per trekking day
- Snacks and local fruit
- Cold towels
- 1 ExoAdventure Certified, English speaking guide
- 1 assistant guide for 11-15 pax, 2 assistant guides for 16+ pax
- 1 first aid kit per guide
- Sightseeing tickets and zone entrance fees where mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Accommodation as listed above.
- Flight reconfirmation
Our services don’t include:
- Visa arrangements
- International and domestic flights.
- Soft drinks, or beverages beyond water – we can add this into costs at agents request
- Beverage and alcoholic drinks at mealtimes
- Meals other than mentioned above
- Tips
- Energy drinks or powders, performance bars, or performance gels (Gatorade, Powerbars, Gu, Isostar, etc)
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Personal expenditure (laundry, telephone etc.)
- Credit card/bank transfer fees
- Any other services not clearly mentioned in the itinerary and in the inclusive portion
- Additional language speaking guides
Important notes:
- During the important religious festival of Idul Fitri, which falls in 2020 on 23rd & 24th May. Intense travel across the country, especially in Java, has to be expected with the consequence of long traffic jams. Overland travel is not advised during the two weeks from 16th to 31st May 2020. Especially the ferry crossing between Java and Bali may be blocked. Service availability during that time may be limited, tour guides may be travelling home, and restaurants may be closed.
- During Nyepi Day, an important religious day in Bali , which falls in 2020 on March 25th , visitors and the public are not allowed to leave the premises of hotels from 6am to 6am the following day; all public activities will cease, hotels remain operational with limited staff; the airport will not operate any flights.
- We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) prior to travel. Since we are not able to advice on any matters regarding vaccinations or other precautionary medical measures, we recommend the consultation of a travel- or tropical-medicine doctor.
- Prices are valid 30 days from date of offer. Past this date price and conditions may be readjusted. We reserve the right to adjust prices for exceptional circumstances which are not under our control with a notice period of 30 day prior to travel. Services which are already paid are exempt from this.
- Our prices are in United States Dollars (USD). Several of the services that we quote, are being paid in local currency – the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). In case of any significant change oft the official exchange rate of more than 5% to our disadvantage, we reserve the right to adjust prices. This would be done with a minimum notice period of 30 days.
- Our prices are based on a petrol price of 7.400 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) / liter. Should the petrol price increase more than 10%, we reserve the right to adjust our prices with a minimum notice period of 30 days.
- Reservations during peak seasons (Christmas, New Year, High Season, and National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges, obligatory meals or minimum-stays. In certain cases, these may be announced late by supplier and hotels and may only be communicated upon the receipt of your confirmation of a booking.
- Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so. Availability is always subject to change until booking confirmation form our side.
- If any proposed service(s) is/are not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.
- Note that certain experiences, such as blessings by a priest, the visit of an astrologer, etc. are linked with cultural and social obligations on the side of the providers that may change with very short notice, and thus are always subject to change. Cancellations from the supplier-side with short notice have occurred, and in such cases we would always try to re-schedule the activity or experience.
- Room/Bedding-Configuration: Prices per person based on twin sharing relate either to accommodation in a Twin-, a Double- or a so called “Hollywood”-Double Bed configuration. The third bed for accommodation requested in Triple-rooms is often not a full-size single bed, but an extra-bed / roll-away bed / sofa-bed that can vary in size and standard from the regular bedding in the room.
- Rooms at hotels are available only from check-in time at 14:00 pm on arrival day till check-out time at 12:00 o’clock noon on departure date. A supplement may need to be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
- Accommodation and service standards in remoter islands in Indonesia, and also in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Flores, Sumba and other islands can be very basic and cannot be compared to those in Java or Bali. In some areas also the transportation means are of more basic standard.
- The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines. Flight tickets are issues as soon as we receive a booking confirmation. In case of any cancellation of a booking prior the period within which advised cancellation charges apply, we reserve the right to charge cancellation charges for flight tickets according to the airline cancellation policy.
- Train tickets are issued as soon as we receive a booking and passport details of the passengers, and the ticketing is opened on the side of the railway company (usually 3 months prior to travel). For any change in travel dates or any cancellation of the tour – also prior to the period within which advised – cancellation charges do apply. We reserve the right to charge for the cancellation of the train tickets according to the railway company cancellation policy. Usually this is for any change of date and for any cancellation the full train ticket price.
- Bringing an additional day-bag: For guests travelling by train it is strongly advised to bring a day-bag. Luggage is usually not transported on the train and needs to be collected on the evening prior to departure and arrives late after arrival of the guests. The same applies for all travelers to Tangkahan and groups (GIT) Samosir in Sumatra. Due to limited space in the transportation, the main luggage can be stored while guest just take along a day-bag with content for 2 days.
- Road conditions in Indonesia are not always very good and this can cause slow driving times. As a general rule we calculate 30 km = 1 hour driving. This can be even less when traveling in very remote areas and jungles with 4WD jeeps. Also some islands are very populated which during public holidays and long weekends can cause traffic problems that can influence your journey time considerably.
- Note that visits to volcanoes are always subject to change and may be cancelled due to weather conditions or volcanic activity during time of travel; volcano trekking is not possible during rainy months from November to March, except for Bromo, Ijen and Batur volcanoes, where clearance only depends on the daily weather situation.
- We do not encourage activities that do actively involve wildlife, such as dolphin tours, etc. For activities where guests come in touch with wildlife, very high standards apply and are carefully monitored in our side. Note that upon wildlife observations, including bird watching, and also Orang Utan trekking trips in North Sumatra or Kalimantan there is never a guarantee to see certain bird or primates. In the months between July and September the probability to see Orang Utans in the wild or at feeding stations, may be slightly lower than during other months of the year.
- During the rainy season, especially during January and February boat transfers between Bali and Lombok or Gili Islands may be delayed or cancelled due to wave conditions in the Lombok Strait. We do strongly recommend using flights during that time! Occasionally cancellations also occur during the dry season. At any time it is strongly recommended to add one interim-night between a speedboat transfer and onward travel. Any flights should not be scheduled on the same day after a speedboat transfer.
- Due to visibility, currents, higher waves and fast changing weather conditions, we refrain from booking dive excursions in Bali during the rainy season months from December to mid-March. All dive excursions take place at own risk and we reserve the right to let clients sign a waiver.
- Any travel itinerary is generally dependent on weather conditions, and its feasibility may be constrained due to exceptional environmental or social events or circumstances
- Among others, the following Indonesian airlines are currently banned by the European Commission from operating in European airspace for safety reasons: Citilink Indonesia, Lion (Mentari) Air, Transnusa Aviation Mandiri, Trigana Air Service, Air Asia Indonesia. Any booking of flights with so called “blacklisted” airlines is done only on request of the clients.
Visa & Passport: Visitors with certain nationalities are eligible for a 30-day Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) or a Visitor-Pass at certain international entry points in Indonesia. Certain nationalities are eligible for a non-extendable 30-day visa-free stay, if entering and exiting at certain checkpoints, among them Jakarta, Medan, Denpasar, Surabaya (and Batam). This is only possible if both entry and exit are at these ports, why caution is required by visitors on which option to choose! Those nationalities which are not eligible for a VOA need to apply in advance for a visa with the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Indonesia nearest to their place of residence in their country. For further information on visa regulations please refer to the official websites of the Directorate General of Immigration: http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/en/. Since those websites may not always be up-to-date you may check with us on a case-by-case basis for the requirements of your booking. Note that the passport of persons travelling to Indonesia still needs to be valid for at least 6 month on the day of departure.
Remark on trekking:
- During Mt. Agung trekking porter will bring trekking & cooking equipment, logistic; porter does not carry the participant personal gear it is advice to carry a lighter bag for all trekking portion.
- Personal gear must be provided on your own: good trekking shoes, warm clothing, wind jacket, rain gear, hat/cap, sun’s cream, personal medicine, and personal toiletries.
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