This trip is for anyone who wants to see Bali's wild, green side while keeping things sustainable and low-impact. For $1,250 per person (double occupancy), you get airport transfers both ways, five nights at a genuine eco-lodge in the Sidemen or north Bali area, daily breakfast and most dinners using local organic ingredients, all guided treks and activities with small groups, entrance fees, basic gear like walking poles or binoculars, plus a short conservation session. Trails are moderate, nothing extreme, focus on enjoying nature quietly.
Day 1: Arrival at the Eco-Lodge
Driver picks you up at the airport and takes you east or north to the peaceful eco-lodge, surrounded by rice fields and mountains, simple but comfy bamboo or wood bungalows, solar power, no AC but cool breezes. Check-in slow, staff shows you around the organic garden and composting setup. Afternoon free to settle, maybe dip in the natural pool or walk the grounds spotting butterflies. Welcome drink from fresh herbs, light dinner included tonight, home-cooked veggie dishes and maybe river fish. Sleep early with only crickets for noise.
Day 2: Rice Terrace Hike
Breakfast with views, eggs from their chickens, tropical fruit, rice porridge. Morning guided hike through stunning terraces, gentle uphill and down on narrow paths, guide points out traditional subak irrigation, farmers working, maybe chat with locals. Stops for photos and water, never rushed. Picnic lunch included in a shady spot, packed rice wraps and fruit. Back by early afternoon for rest, maybe read on your veranda. Dinner at the lodge tonight, more farm-to-table goodness.
Day 3: Jungle Trek and Birdwatching
Early breakfast for the best light. Then deeper into the forest, easy to moderate trail with some roots and inclines, but guide sets the pace. Look for hornbills, kingfishers, maybe monkeys swinging overhead. Binoculars provided, lots of pauses to listen and spot. Feels immersive without being tough. Lunch packed again, eaten by a stream. Afternoon back to lodge for downtime, maybe cold shower and nap. Evening free before another communal dinner, stories around the table sometimes.
Day 4: Light River Rafting
Breakfast as usual. Morning transfer to a calm river section, class II rapids at most, super scenic with jungle walls and small waterfalls along the way. Guides handle everything, safety talk first, no experience needed, more floating and splashing than adrenaline rush. Stops for swimming in clear pools. Lunch riverside, grilled snacks. Back to lodge mid-afternoon, legs tired in a good way. Final dinner tonight, perhaps a little celebration with local arak if you want.
Day 5: Conservation Talk and Departure
Gentle breakfast. Short morning session with a local expert or lodge owner, chat about Bali's biodiversity, reforestation efforts, how tourism can help or hurt, maybe plant a tree together if the project's running. Keeps it real and hopeful. Rest of the time free to pack or enjoy the views one last time. Checkout and transfer to the airport whenever your flight is, relaxed pace.
Rain? We swap to lighter walks or lodge activities. Fitness level varies? Guide adjusts routes easy. This experience leaves you connected to Bali's nature and a bit more aware. Ready to explore the green side without any planning hassle? We've got you covered.
