3 Days of Extraordinary Nature Trips in Buleleng
Experience your extraordinary vacation by exploring the nature of Buleleng. If you only have three days in Buleleng, it's not a problem. You can still enjoy Bali with fun by exploring many spectacular natural sites such as beaches, temples, lakes, even waterfalls. Buleleng has a perfect combination of beautiful nature, calm atmosphere, and exotic black sand beach. Here are some destinations you can visit:
1. Siobak, Buleleng Traditional Food
Start your first day in Buleleng by trying traditional food, siobak, boiled innards pork in a thick savoury sauce. If you are allowed to consume pork, you must taste this delicious dish. You can find it easily around Surapati or Ahmad Yani Street, Singaraja. There are even some legendary Siobak sellers, of course with remarkable quality of taste. On average, this Siobak food stalls are open from 08.00 am. Well, you can enjoy Siobak for brunch before continuing your journey to Brahma Vihara Arama.
2. Brahma Vihara Arama
Once your belly is full, let us continue visiting the next tourist destination, Brahma Vihara Arama. From Siobak stall in Singaraja, it only takes 30 minutes driving then you will see the only Buddhist temple in Buleleng. It is an ideal place to relax while saving your energy for tomorrow's trip. You can spend two to three hours at this temple. This place is quite calm and suitable if you want to do meditation. Just check out the meditation schedule with the manager. If you don't want to meditate, you can also just go around the temple and you will admire the beautiful architecture.
1. Busungbiu Terraces
After the body and mind being relaxed, now is time to explore Buleleng's natural beauty. Depart early in the morning so you can enjoy the famous Busungbiu terrace. Your eyes will be entertained by the expansed of green scenery. Busungbiu Terraces has been named as the best view of terraced rice fields in Indonesia. So be prepared to be amazed by the landscape there. Set your departure time from your place of stay so you can get there at 6:30 in the morning and the warmth of morning sunshine will brighten up your day. Bring your food supplies while enjoying the moment in the middle of the gazebo available in the rice fields. In addition, you can also interact directly with farmers, they will describe how they do their crops to how the subak irrigation system is implemented in Bali.
2. Tamblingan Lake
After tired of strolling Busungbiu terraces, it's time to enjoy nature in the highland area. Visit Tamblingan Lake, a lake surrounded by green hills will make you more fresh and surely add positive energy to your body. Don't forget to bring warm clothes, the air around Lake Tamblingan is quite cold since it is located in the highland. Tamblingan Lake is one of three twin lakes in the area. These three lakes are in the area of Munduk Village, Banjar Sub-district, Buleleng. The essential activities here are trekking and going around the lake by boat. Visiting several temples around the lake is a must but save your energy to explore Gitgit Waterfall!
3. Gitgit Waterfall
Complete your vacation on the second day by visiting the simply stunning Gitgit Waterfall. Gitgit Waterfall can be reached in around 30 minutes car driving from Tamblingan Lake. This waterfall is situated in Gitgit Village, Sukasada Sub-district, Singaraja City, Buleleng. From the entrance, you have to walk about 50 meters and pass the stairs and paving blocks to get to the waterfall. Like a waterfall tour in general, it is recommended that you should use comfortable and non slipery footwear for own safety. Remember to bring water and supplies in case you are starved after playing water. In addition, bring extra clothes and store them in a waterproof container. It can be plastic or dry bag. Be prepared, you might get wet or splashed by 48 meters high waterfall.
1. Lovina Beach
The first trip on your last day in Buleleng would be more wonderful if it is closed by watching dolphins jumping in the middle of the sea when sunrise time. Go to the beach at around 5 a.m. then rent a fishing boat to the middle of the sea. You can see a group of dolphins jumping in their natural habitat. Guaranteed this will be an exciting morning experience.
2. Pura Batu Kursi
Finish exploring Lovina Beach, you can end your trip in Buleleng by visiting Batu Kursi temple. Located in Pemuteran Village, Bukit Kursi has a small yet beautiful temple that become tourists’ favorite destination. The tourists believe that if you ask for something at this temple, your wishes will come true. The panoramic view around this temple will certainly cool your vision. You can spend about two hours here before getting ready to end your vacation.
So what are you waiting for? Immediately pack your belongings and prepare lodging that have easy accessible to tourist attractions. Explore Buleleng with your dearest travel companion! You will find the beauty of Bali from the other side.
