In their words

The guides quickly felt less like guides and more like an extension of family. … What really made this experience special was being welcomed into a side of Bali that most tourists don’t get to see.

This 5 day hike through glorious mountain terrain turned out to be so much more than I could have imagined. … Almost 2 weeks later, I still feel deeply moved and blessed by the experience.

We did the 2 day 1 night Jungle Bathing hike experience with 8 men. What a beautiful experience! … Give yourself some time away from everything, turn your phone to airplane mode, reconnect with nature and yourself.

I've just had my 69th birthday. … I've been resident in Bali for 18 years, and on every single day of the 10 day pilgrimage I saw something new, memorable and breathtaking.

Together with our 11yo and 14yo we hiked the Heart of Bali. The guides were amazing and the whole trip was so well organised and was the best organised hike we have ever been on.

Our day at Astungkara Way Farm was the highlight of the trip! … The whole experience was the perfect balance of education and hands on experience.

I decided to switch off my social media for 12 days. … I did not expect this at all, but I came back totally grounded and one with myself again.

I did the Sacred Waters day hike. Such an authentic experience learning about Bali life and culture. … The water purification ceremony was an amazing experience with a local priest.

Every day brought something unforgettable: waking to the sound of a waterfall, eating passion fruit right off the trail, collecting food from the land for our dinner, and even rescuing a small owl.

Thank you Minty & Adit for setting the blazing trail and bringing sexy back to farming! … an inspired young generation from Bali doing amazing work of creating a bridge between eco-tourism and the culture and heritage of Bali.

At 66 yrs of age, I recently finished the Astunkara Way, Coast to Coast walk and am I chuffed! The message in proudly saying this, is you can do it too!

We did the Jungle Bath with our three teeners. If you really want to do something special in Bali, this is definitely the experience to have.

It was a privilege to sleep by the waterfall. … As an Indonesian I learned a lot about the Balinese culture and customs that I never heard of before.

The 10 day Astungkara Way was an incredible authentic experience which I didn’t think was still possible in Bali. The generosity of family partners made us feel like invited family members.

We joined the Balinese Immersion program as a family to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and it was outstanding. … The experience helped us slow down and make deeper connections with each other as a family.

I have lived in Bali for 3 years and wish I'd done this in my first few months. The depth of understanding and appreciation you gain is immeasurable.

Not only do you explore Bali's beautiful landscape without the crowds and with local guides, but you truly learn about traditional farming practices, Balinese culture and how we all can play our part in creating a more regenerative future for this land.

This was the best experience we had in Bali. And the kids agree! We really aren’t outdoorsy people so we were a little scared going into this experience. But it was truly amazing.

Every evening sleeping out in the fresh air on a bamboo or wooden platform where the sounds of Bali just added another layer of richness to the experience.

Completing the trip as a solo traveler I was a little apprehensive, however as soon as the team introduced themselves, they were incredibly warm, funny and authentic and I felt immediately comfortable.

I joined with my 6 and 4 years old and it was magical. We loved waking up to the waterfall, the food, meeting local hosts, the activities.

Most of all the kindness, warmth and humour of our young Balinese guides was deeply touching. Astungkara way is truly unique in its authenticity and ethical values.

The treks … primarily focus on visiting small rural communities in the central and north of the island that are still farming-based. … They took tons of photos and videos so we could stay off our phones.

Found this experience through a National Geographic article. It did not disappoint. … Everything is well prepared, you feel really cared for. … This team is making a real difference.

We stayed in places so beautiful and peaceful, away from the tourist hubs. … Our guides, Saba, Anjani and Tiara, were amazing, imparting knowledge about the culture and we ended up with genuine friendships.

This is my second walk with Astungkara Way for good reasons! … I have never felt so looked after and nourished on holiday.

I did the jungle bathing experience and it went beyond any possible expectation. I learned so much on so many levels, the guides were more like companions and truly amazing humans.

I really enjoyed discovering on foot the countryside around Tabanan, with some breathtaking surprises, like this 700-year-old fig tree or the sight, at the bend of a path, of women harvesting orange carnations.

Once in a life time experience! … Knowledgeable and responsible guides, breathtaking views, charming hosts, and an enchanted encounter with the Balinese culture.

We came to Bali looking for something different from the party beach scene … something deeper, more authentic … and we absolutely found it.

My family and I did 2 experiences with them … including kids (6-8yo) … My heart is full after seeing the amazing work of this team.

Just wrapped up an incredible four-day pilgrimage. Properly soul-filling. Already counting down to the ten-day coast-to-coast version.

Few days before the 5 days Trail, I was quite nervous, because I’ve never slept outside and I am not a big fan of alive tropical creatures. However, the experience was wonderful!

It was incredible to learn about the depth and rooted connection Balinese people have with their landscape. … We left feeling spellbound and fell in love with Bali for it.

Everyday we enjoyed meeting farmers and locals along the trail system and had the most delicious, fresh, local, & sustainably harvested food.

We joined a cooking class, had a wonderful meal all together and ended up playing Balinese instruments and learned the basics of traditional dance.

The best 10 day hike I have ever done. Gorgeous people running the hike. Sensational food. Views to die for and excellent company.