# North and West Bali: rice terraces, mountain lakes and snorkelling at Menjangan

URL: https://mybalitourguide.com/trips/north-and-west-bali
Type: Round trip. Duration: 8 days, 7 nights. Group: 1 to 6 people. Start: At the airport or in Ubud. Price: Personal trip plan from €250.

Jatiluwih, Munduk and snorkelling at Menjangan. The green, quiet side of Bali in eight days, with your own driver. Personal trip plan from €250.

## Highlights

- A night among the rice terraces of Jatiluwih, before the day visitors arrive
- Ulun Danu Beratan, the temple on the lake, at sunrise
- Walking to the waterfalls around Munduk
- Snorkelling at Menjangan island, in West Bali National Park
- A side of Bali most travellers never see

The north and west of Bali are green, cool and quiet. There are no beach clubs and no traffic jams, but there are [mountain lakes](/en/destinations/munduk), plantations and a [coast with coral reefs](/en/destinations/pemuteran). This trip is for people who like to be active: walking, snorkelling and early starts. It also works well as a second week, after a few days in [the south](/en/destinations/south-bali) or in [Ubud](/en/destinations/ubud).

## Program step by step

- **Day 1: to Jatiluwih** Dek Leonk picks you up and drives you two hours to the rice terraces. You sleep in a homestay at the edge of the fields and go for a walk at the end of the afternoon, when the light softens.
- **Days 2–4: Munduk** Early in the morning to Ulun Danu Beratan, the temple that seems to float on the lake. Then up into the mountains. You walk with a local guide to three waterfalls and past coffee plantations.
- **Days 5–7: Pemuteran** Two hours to the northwest coast. A quiet village by the sea with a coral restoration project. One day you take a boat to Menjangan, one of the best snorkelling spots in Bali.
- **Day 8: back to the south** A long drive of four to five hours along the west coast, with a lunch stop. Rather not do it in one go? Then spend your last night in Ubud or Medewi.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is the north really quieter?**

Yes, much quieter. In Munduk and Pemuteran you mostly meet travellers who chose to go there.

**How cold is it in Munduk?**

Around 22 degrees during the day, sometimes 16 at night. Bring a jumper.

**Can I dive instead of snorkelling?**

Yes. Pemuteran has good dive schools. Let us know in advance and Dek Leonk will book you a place.


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