18 Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences in Bali for Curious Travellers

Sustainable Bali Bike Tour: Local Life and Scenic Views in Ubud

Bali's Best Kept Secret: Unique Mt Batur Trek and Lake Batur Boat Ride

Balinese Melukat with a Priestess Family 

Firefly Safari with Conservationist

Munduk: Ancient Jungle Trekking and Remote Waterfalls Adventure 

For ages we thought Bali was overrated. But when we went deeper to uncover its hidden gems, we finally saw the magic of Bali. It has a lot of heart and incredible places to see if you look closer. We hope you love what we found. 

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We used to think Bali was overrated too. Then we went deeper and found its quieter side - a handpicked shortlist of hidden gems with real heart.

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We loved this experience, even though the weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side and we were in the middle of the clouds at the time of sunrise. Yet, we really enjoyed this trip. The combo with the boatride and hike is great. Pur guide was super knowledgeable and chatty. We were the only ones on this trail, so far away from the 500 people going up Batur that same morning! Communication with Justin before the trip also was perfect
 Definitely recommend.

We loved this experience, even though the weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side and we were in the middle of the clouds at the time of sunrise. Yet, we really enjoyed this trip. The combo with the boatride and hike is great. Pur guide was super knowledgeable and chatty. We were the only ones on this trail, so far away from the 500 people going up Batur that same morning! Communication with Justin before the trip also was perfect
Definitely recommend.

Make Canang Sari with a Balinese Family in Ubud

Wonderful experience at the beautiful peaceful space. The hosts were both warm and attentive. They took time to explain what everything is called and the meanings behind it. The whole process was calming and meditative. Even ended with the 5 prayer which I feel so grateful for! Highly recommend! Thank you so much.

Wonderful experience at the beautiful peaceful space. The hosts were both warm and attentive. They took time to explain what everything is called and the meanings behind it. The whole process was calming and meditative. Even ended with the 5 prayer which I feel so grateful for! Highly recommend! Thank you so much. 

Our visit to Rumah Konservasi Kunang Kunang was truly inspiring. It was wonderful to see the passion and dedication behind the conservation work, and we came away with a much greater appreciation for these incredible creatures and the importance of protecting their habitat.

The team was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do, making the visit both educational and memorable.

I highly recommend Rumah Konservasi Kunang Kunang to anyone looking for a meaningful and unique experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we left feeling inspired and hopeful about the impact conservation efforts can make.

Our visit to Rumah Konservasi Kunang Kunang was truly inspiring. It was wonderful to see the passion and dedication behind the conservation work, and we came away with a much greater appreciation for these incredible creatures and the importance of protecting their habitat.

The team was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do, making the visit both educational and memorable.

I highly recommend Rumah Konservasi Kunang Kunang to anyone looking for a meaningful and unique experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we left feeling inspired and hopeful about the impact conservation efforts can make.


Driving around Bali is the worst, it's so much better by bike on the small back roads and trails. The guides were great and we loved the food. Really is a gentle downhill most of the way. What a neat way to see the area around Ubud.

Driving around Bali is the worst, it's so much better by bike on the small back roads and trails.  The guides were great and we loved the food.  Really is a gentle downhill most of the way.  What a neat way to see the area around Ubud.

It was an amazing experience, so loving ladies. This was the best 40th bday gift I could have offered myself.

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It was an amazing experience, so loving ladies. This was the best 40th bday gift I could have offered myself.

Really nice experience with the conservatory - we learnt a lot, volunteered &amp; cleaned the little turtle's homes &amp; also left them into the sea :-)

Help Protect Bali’s Sea Turtles (May-Oct)

Really nice experience with the conservatory - we learnt a lot, volunteered &amp; cleaned the little turtle's homes &amp; also left them into the sea :-)

This was a fabulous trip, not least of all because our guide, Dodo, who was one in a million....the forest walk was very nice, we opted for the shorter version and that was perfect. The food provided and experience around it was perfection and the waterfalls were much better than the over crowded built up tourist spots we had been to before...it was a really super day and one we will never forget..Thank you xx

This was a fabulous trip, not least of all because our guide, Dodo, who was one in a million....the forest walk was very nice, we opted for the shorter version and that was perfect.  The food provided and experience around it was perfection and the waterfalls were much better than the over crowded built up tourist spots we had been to before...it was a really super day and one we will never forget..Thank you xx

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