Lake Tamblingan

Mystical lake in Munduk, surrounded by lush forests and home to one of Bali's most sacred temples

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4.9

64 reviews

Our guide, Kadek and his son was awesome. Great personality and very nice people. This is a trip to go for if you are in Bali. We also ate at the village chief place, awesome food! Everyone that was involve in this trip really have great personality, very kind people. Once again, special thank to the guide Kadek and his son for making this trip so memorable for us

Doreen Ang

Booked: 2D1N Lake Tamblingan Camping and Ancient Wonders

Amazing trip in the jungle with an amazing guide (Yoga) ! Good explications on the plantations, lifestyle and very careful about us.

Klea

Booked: Munduk: Ancient Jungle Trekking and Remote Waterfalls Adventure

We can only recommend this experience. Our day with Komang (dody) was incredible He was super friendly, open to questions but also curious about our culture as well, opened his family’s house for lunch (camp base) and made sure all the time that we felt comfortable. For sure one of the greatest guides you can ask for ! The local guide for the forest trekking was also an amazing person and professional, she explained about every little plant and noise we would see and hear during the walk and also thought us some words in Balinese. We had the opportunity to do this trekking with her daughter as well and that made the experience even more magical. This will for sure be one of the most unforgettable experiences ever . Thank you so much for opening your hearts to us!

Maxi & tone

Booked: Munduk: Ancient Jungle Trekking and Remote Waterfalls Adventure

This was a fun and relatively easy trek with mostly flat terrains. Be prepared to walk 2.5-3hrs in the jungle, there are several photo spots surrounding ancient trees and even a rope for you to play with. Local guide speaks English well and is engaging throughout the jungle walk. The canoe ride across Tamblingan Lake is my favourite, the view is out of this world and made all the walk really worth while. A pity we didn't get to experience the waterfalls in full glory as the sun had set by the time we reached.

Rach

Booked: Munduk: Ancient Jungle Trekking and Remote Waterfalls Adventure

Incredible experience of nature and amazing hospitality of local hosts and tour guides. We’d recommend this experience to anyone who wants to support amazing, honest, local businesses that put effort into customer experience! We started the day being picked up @ our villa in Ubud @ 7:45AM by our guide/driver, Yoga. Two other travelers joined the tour as well. We stopped briefly @ Pasar Wisata Jabe Puri Gede Panca Sari, a local fruit market to try some fruits (not pictured). Yoga picked some up for us to eat throughout the day. By 10:00 we got to Wanagiri Hidden Hill Bali to have local Indonesian food for breakfast (pictured). It was delicious and the view of Lake Buyan was spectacular. At around 11:00 we made our way to Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall to take pictures and swim in one of them. It was a lot of fun and Yoga helped to take a lot of videos/photos! Afterward we drove around an hour to Tamblingan for the jungle trek and canoe experience. A local tour guide, Utu, took us around the jungle and showed us different species of plants/fruits/wild life in the forest (pictured) before we rode on a canoe (pictured) back to near the startling point of our trek. After that we finished off the day with lunch (pictured) @ roughly 16:00 @ The getaway camp bali’s site near Tamblingan lake. The food was delicious and the vibe was immaculate! Yoga then took us back to our villa in Ubud. He was an extremely kind and considerate tour guide who constantly checked in on our needs and never rushed us to any event. And again, always offered to take videos/photos of all of us.

Ricky & Sabrina

Booked: Munduk: Ancient Jungle Trekking and Remote Waterfalls Adventure

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What is the significance of Lake Tamblingan in Balinese culture?

Lake Tamblingan is considered a sacred site in Balinese culture, believed to be a place of spiritual power and home to the goddess of the lake. It is often used as a venue for traditional ceremonies and rituals, and is surrounded by ancient temples and shrines.

What are some popular activities to do at Lake Tamblingan?

Visitors to Lake Tamblingan can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking and kayaking, offering stunning views of the surrounding forests and mountains.

One of the most popular activities is visiting the iconic Pura Ulun Danu Tamblingan Lake Temple, an ancient temple located on the shores of the lake. The temple is a sacred site in Balinese culture and is often used as a venue for traditional ceremonies and rituals, providing insight into Balinese spirituality. Visitors can participate in these rituals and ceremonies, guided by expert priests and instructors who explain the significance and meaning of the rituals, making it a truly immersive and transformative experience.

Where is Lake Tamblingan located in Bali?

Lake Tamblingan is located in the village of Munduk in Buleleng Regency, Bali. It is one of three lakes in the area, along with Lake Bratan and Lake Buyan, and is surrounded by dense forests and towering mountains.

What activities can visitors do at Lake Tamblingan?

Visitors can enjoy activities such as canoeing, fishing, birdwatching, trekking, and camping at Lake Tamblingan.

Is swimming allowed in Lake Tamblingan?

Swimming is not allowed in Lake Tamblingan due to its sacred status in Balinese culture.

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