Small Group Waka Land Day Trip in Bali Outback
8 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Overview
Discover the gorgeous landscapes of Bali during this small-group rain forest adventure by 4WD vehicle. This off-road adventure is a great opportunity to discover a way of life largely untouched over hundreds of years. Bounce along rustic roads as you travel past ancient religious sites, lush rain forests, steaming mineral pools, untouched villages, and striking rice paddies. Then stop for a lunch of Balinese favorites as you enjoy incredible vistas of nearby Batukaru Mountain. Your 4WD adventure also includes morning tea, beverages, and English-speaking driver/guide, and round-trip transportation from select hotels.
- Explore off the beaten path as you travel by 4WD vehicle into through the countryside
- Visit remote villages, ancient temples, and hot mineral baths
- Admire lush rain forest scenery and dense bamboo groves
- Enjoy a local Balinese lunch with views on Batukaru Mountain
- See the patchwork of rice terraces
- Great photo opportunities of the countryside
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See a different side of Bali far from the typical beaches and tourist markets on this off-road adventure into the island's dramatic interior. It's the perfect opportunity to get a taste for the lush natural beauty and centuries-old traditions that characterize life for many Balinese residents.
Start your 4WD adventure with pickups from select hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, and Sanur. Check with the tour operator for the exact schedule. The continue in your off-road vehicle out into the backroads of Bail.
Stop by a stone quarry, where you observe the large stones as they're chiseled from the nearby rock faces into the raw material used for the island's temples and shrines. Keep your eyes peeled as you travel through the island, as you're sure to observe numerous hand-carved deities strategically placed in locales throughout the drive. Observe the interesting mix of modern and traditional architecture used to construct buildings in the more remote villages. Then stop for a break at a farm, where you sip on tea as you take in the lush fields growing coffee, vanilla, and cocoa.
Drive further into the nearby mountains, observing the shift in temperature and scenery that occurs with the climb in altitude. Continue through thick groves of bamboo as you make your way to the sacred Batukaru Mountain. Upon arrival, stop for a stroll to a nearby jungle camp, where you have lunch at its restaurant. Take in the incredible vistas from your lunch spot as you dine on Balinese cuisine along with your choice of tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, or coffee.
Following lunch, stop by some of Bali's ancient hot mineral baths. Hear from your guide about the history and contemporary use of the baths, the popularity of which persists to this day. Finish your tour with a return trip and drop-off at your hotel.
Start your 4WD adventure with pickups from select hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, and Sanur. Check with the tour operator for the exact schedule. The continue in your off-road vehicle out into the backroads of Bail.
Stop by a stone quarry, where you observe the large stones as they're chiseled from the nearby rock faces into the raw material used for the island's temples and shrines. Keep your eyes peeled as you travel through the island, as you're sure to observe numerous hand-carved deities strategically placed in locales throughout the drive. Observe the interesting mix of modern and traditional architecture used to construct buildings in the more remote villages. Then stop for a break at a farm, where you sip on tea as you take in the lush fields growing coffee, vanilla, and cocoa.
Drive further into the nearby mountains, observing the shift in temperature and scenery that occurs with the climb in altitude. Continue through thick groves of bamboo as you make your way to the sacred Batukaru Mountain. Upon arrival, stop for a stroll to a nearby jungle camp, where you have lunch at its restaurant. Take in the incredible vistas from your lunch spot as you dine on Balinese cuisine along with your choice of tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, or coffee.
Following lunch, stop by some of Bali's ancient hot mineral baths. Hear from your guide about the history and contemporary use of the baths, the popularity of which persists to this day. Finish your tour with a return trip and drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerary
Tour East Indonesia Team will be the operator for this tour.
Leave the beaches and markets behind as we take you outside of the places tourists usually tread, on this full day 4WD small group experience. Explore hidden country trails, stunningly beautiful and rural landscapes and friendly locals. Discover ancient temples, hidden hot springs and experience traditional Balinese dishes at lunch, from the top of breath taking Batukaru Mountain, with its panoramic views across the valley.
As you drive out of the city with your local guide, explaining in more detail Balinese lifestyles, traditions and the areas covered on this experience. From sweeping lush green rice paddies, to gentle fun happy go lucky locals in local villages, this experience gives you the chance to see the real Bali, beyond the tourist sites. Stopping along the way we visit centuries old stone mason work shops and quarries, where many of the hand carved stone deities can be seen in Bali, beautiful lush farm plantations with their colorful fields of Coca and Vanilla plants, stopping for tea and coffee at one of the local farms, where you will learn more about farming expensive crops like vanilla, coca and coffee crops. Driving up into the bamboo mountains, we arrive at the sacred Batukaru Mountain, stopping for lunch
(please advise in advance if you are vegan / vegetarian or have any specific dietary needs).
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Free
In the afternoon after a sumptuous local lunch, we travel to the hot mineral springs. Nestled between lush green terraced rice fields, you will learn how the ancient springs were used and are still used today, before we head back down the mountains to your hotel, where our journey ends.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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Product code: 3665WAKA
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