Day
1
1. Kintamani Penelokan Tourism VillageĀ
Located in highland, nowhere else would be the perfect place beside Penelokan village to start your first day with breathing fresh air. Looking at Mount Batur and Lake Batur from a distance while enjoying the tenderness of morning sun touch. How peaceful seeing Bangli lives in the morning.
2. Arabica Coffee Factory
Bangli is a famous district for coffee plantations and the best one here is Arabica Coffee. If you are a coffee maniac, it is a must go straightly to the Arabica Coffee Factory in Kintamani. This factory is actually a family business. They have created a beautiful place in the hills of Kintamani and are happy to share their harvest with the guests. In addition, you can learn all information about coffee. Stop for 45 minutes to get around the plantation, taste the coffee, or even bring home coffee as souvenirs.
3. Luwak Coffee Farm
Stopping by the civet coffee breeding is your next agenda. Luwak Coffee Farm provides land for civet breeding. This is where the best coffee is produced. Seeing this creature breeds is one of several activities can be done in this area beside immediately tasting the coffee from this plantation. If you want to get around with group, this farm also provides multiple packages that suit you. So, you can choose how long you will go around the plantation, even, you can taste the menu provided in the cafe there.
Day
2
1. Mount Batur
Mount Batur is considered as one of the sacred mountains according to Hindu beliefs. Stood in the Batur Caldera, Batur Village, KintamaniSub-district, Mount Batur has an altitude of 1,717 metres above sea level. Interested in hiking it? You can reach a peak within 3 hours with regular and healthy physical condition. The peak of Mount Batur is the best spot to watch the sunrise. So, prepare your physical and leave at around 1.00 a.m. Prepare warm clothes, a flashlight, enough drinking water, and snacks. Don't forget to take vitamins if it is needed.
2. Lake Batur
Down from the mountain, you will pass Lake Batur so let's stop by to enjoy it. Feel the fresh air and incredible natural scenery of this iconic lake. Having lunch with the lake view can be an exciting thing to do as well.
3. Batur Hot Springs
Well, now is the time for you to soak your body at Batur Hot Springs. Tired of climbing the mountain will immediately disappear. Don't forget to bring extra clothes and toilet equipment. Hot springs is also can be used to relieve aches and pains. It is very good for rheumatic diseases and aches. Relax is all you feel before leaving this place.
Day
3
1. Mujair Nyat-nyat Delicious Culinary from Kintamani
Mujair Nyat-Nyat is a Kintamani traditional food. Do not leave Kintamani before you taste it. Imagine hot white rice with tilapia fish as the main course, then poured with Balinese spices above it. These spices contain a mixture of ingredients such as onions, chili, ginger, and several other tropical spices. Absolutely delicious. After being full, it is the time for the next destination.
2. Tirta Sudamala Temple
There are about eleven fountains here which are used by local residents for religious ceremonies in this temple. Experience Balinese purification way by going down to the pool and wash your head under the fresh water that flows from the natural shower. Local people believe that these fountains are used to purify the soul and body before performing the ceremony.
3. Pengibul Waterfall
Located in Apuan Village, Susut Sub-district, Pengibul Waterfall has a spectacular view above a height of about 15 meters. In addition, the fall is also commonly used for religious ceremonies. The road to the waterfall destination is in good condition therefore, it will be easy to come here. You should come here before 4 PM unless after that the waterfall will be closed for the public.
Day
4
1. Penglipuran Village
This is a mandatory destination if you are in Bangli. Becoming the famous landmark in this regency, Penglipuran Village was once regarded as the cleanest village in the world. Good drainage system, beautiful city planning, completed with the orderly and disciplined villagers. The fresh cool air in the morning plus a natural background scene that will certainly make you feel at home here.
2. Kehen Temple
Well, the last place you can visit as the closing of your fourth day in Bangli is Kehen Temple. This temple has a unique architecture. The walls were carved beautifully and contained lots of historical meaning. The history of Bali and China relationship in the past can be learnt in this temple too. Do not hesitate to ask the temple administrator about it.
From the itinerary above, are you interested in following it? Don't forget to check our other Plan Your Trip articles. You will find various new and interesting destinations that you can visit. Not only in Bangli, even in all districts in Bali. It could be an alternative for your next holiday agenda, right?