A pilgrim with her hands on the trunk of a giant forest tree
Trails / One and two-day trails

Jungle BathingA 2-day jungle trek in North Bali

Two days beneath an ancient forest canopy, with a night in a shelter built using recycled and upcycled materials.

Duration2 days, 1 night
Distance17.5 km
WhereTamblingan, Buleleng
Group4 to 9 pilgrims
Minimum age12 years

Why this trail

Follow old forest routes with a local ranger, learn about wild foods and coffee, and spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.

Ranger-ledFollow historical routes with an experienced local forest ranger.
Forest food and coffeeDiscover edible forest plants and learn how local growers propagate coffee.
Sunrise and waterfallsWake to yoga above misty valleys, then descend to the valley waterfalls.
One of our guides explaining the forest to a group of pilgrims
Pilgrims following a fern-lined path through the forest
Pilgrims climbing through forest gardens

Day by day

Day 111.6 km

Geothermal Gate to the mountain shelter

Start at 9 am. A crossing of the Batukaru primary forest with a ranger, lunch under the canopy, a foot soak and an evening circle.

515 m up · 545 m down
Day 25.9 km

Mountain shelter to Golden Valley

Morning yoga, then down through the plantations of Munduk to the waterfall. Foraging, coffee propagation and jungle soup. Ends at 2 pm.

96 m up · 514 m down

Good to know

  • DifficultyFor confirmed hikers. Day one is 11.6 km with 515 m of climb on forest paths.
  • What you carryA day pack with water, rain jacket and sun protection. Your main bag travels by car to the next stop.
  • Where you sleepShared, on a forest platform built from recycled and upcycled materials with the support of Potato Head Bali. Mattress, pillow, blanket and mosquito net.
  • Travelling soloMany of our pilgrims come on their own. Groups are small, and you share meals, evening circles and sleeping space, so you feel part of the family from the very first hour.

What's included

  • AccommodationA forest sleeping platform with mattress, pillow, blanket and mosquito net.
  • MealsAll meals and snacks, vegetarian and vegan.
  • Local guidesOur guides and a forest ranger.
  • Entrance feesFor the forest and the communities who protect it.
  • Drop-offShuttle to Ubud or Canggu after the trail.

For experienced hikers comfortable with long walks, steep sections and uneven forest paths.

After you book

  1. We confirm your place by WhatsApp. Include your number with country code when you book.
  2. Closer to your dates, we add you to a private WhatsApp group with logistics and pre-trail forms.
  3. A few days before departure, we host a short video call to answer questions.

What your booking does

Your journey supports the people who call Bali home. Your booking supports the local hosts and forest guardians who share their knowledge and care for this landscape.

See where it goes

Request a date

Ask about Jungle Bathing

Tell us your dates and who is coming. Lucie replies personally, usually the same day.

Aritona, one of our trail guides, at the forest edge

Spend a night beneath the forest canopy.

Dates are arranged on request for groups of four or more.