Northwest Bali TrailA 4-day guided walk in Northwest Bali
Four days on foot and by boat through the forests, farms, mangroves and coral reefs of Northwest Bali.
Why this trail
Walk with national park rangers, harvest and cook with a farming family, and snorkel over coral reefs. Our newest trail takes you into the landscapes and communities of Northwest Bali, with time to learn from the people caring for them.
Day by day
Into West Bali National Park
Drive north from our headquarters at 9 am and settle into Menjangan Ecolodge, between forest and coastline. An afternoon walk in the national park with the rangers, then dinner and an evening circle.
35 m up · 24 m downMenjangan Island by boat
Sunrise from the bird tower, then a boat to Menjangan Island: a walk up to its temple and mindful snorkelling over the coral reefs. Mangrove planting at sunset and dinner together on the rooftop.
34 m up · 49 m downForest, farmland and the hills
Walk through forest and farmland to a farming family: harvest, cook and share lunch. Then up to Bukit Udeng Udengan for Balinese sweets, seedling balls with Pak Kadek, a sunset walk and music and dance with local youth.
346 m up · 343 m downPemuteran Beach
A sunrise boat with Blue Dolph to look for dolphins, the Biorock reef restoration with Yayasan Karang Lestari, a last snorkel and a closing circle at the sea temple.
Good to know
- DifficultyIntermediate. About 16 km on foot over four days, with one longer day of 10.5 km and two mornings on the water.
- What you carryA day pack with water, rain jacket and sun protection. Your main bag travels by car to the next stop.
- Where you sleepTwo nights in shared twin rooms at an ecolodge and one night with a community in the hills.
- 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
- TransportWe drive north together from our headquarters in Sibangkaja, and drop you in central Ubud or Canggu at the end.
- AccommodationTwo nights at Menjangan Ecolodge in shared twin rooms and one night at Bukit Udeng Udengan, a community-owned site in the hills above Pemuteran.
- MealsThree vegetarian and vegan meals a day plus snacks, from fresh local ingredients.
- Luggage transportYour bags travel by car from one stop to the next.
- Local guides, day and nightGuides with you throughout, on land and on the water.
- Village feesContributions to the communities who host you.
- Activities and park feesTree and mangrove planting, cooking, the boat trip, snorkelling and national park entrance.
The trail starts at 9 am at our headquarters and ends on the afternoon of day four with a drop-off in central Ubud or Canggu.
After you book
- We confirm your place by WhatsApp. Include your number with country code when you book.
- Closer to your dates, we add you to a private WhatsApp group with logistics and pre-trail forms.
- 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 local hosts, boat crews and community partners in Northwest Bali. Meet the people restoring mangroves and reefs, and learn how their work connects the land and sea.
Ask about Northwest Bali Trail
Tell us your dates and who is coming. Lucie replies personally, usually the same day.
From forest paths to coral reefs.
The Northwest Bali Trail is our newest multi-day walk.