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Walk the trail voted Best of the World 2026 by National Geographic readers: a 5-day journey of reconnection with nature, yourself, food and community, 42 km on foot through rice terraces, sacred waters and Bali's last primary jungle.
The Heart of Bali trail is part of the Astungkara Trail, starting at a 700-year-old sacred banyan tree in Tabanan and ending in the waterfall valleys of Munduk. You cross primary jungle few organizations can guide you through, join a Melukat water purification ceremony with a local priest, learn from master artisans, and exchange with farming communities leading the regenerative projects your trail directly funds: we are not just a travel company. Meals are vegetarian, grown on the farms you cross. Nights are spent on handcrafted platforms immersed in nature, in places few travelers ever get to sleep: deep in the forest, at the foot of a waterfall, on a mountaintop.
Small groups of max 9, run by Astungkara Way's own full-time guides and organizers.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
All details to be shared via private Whatsapp Group with all participants 2 weeks before beginning of the trail.
After the trail, we will provide transportation to our drop off point at Ubud and Canggu area are for free, other areas would be with additional cost.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Visiting 700 years old Bayan tree and traditional balinese village
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visiting jungle temple for water blessing ceremony and organic farm in the mountains
Admission ticket free -
Tamblingan Lake (Pass by)
Passing one of the last of primary forest in Bali
Admission ticket free -
Munduk (Pass by)
Visiting and staying by Golden Valley Waterfall
Admission ticket free -
Munduk (Pass by)
Chasing several waterfalls around Munduk area.
Admission ticket free
Walk from Kayu Putih to Rumah Desa (3km) - introduction to Astungkara Way and balinese culture, cooking class and more
Walk from Rumah Desa to Sandan Natural Farm (12km)- experiencing Melukat - a water blessing ceremony, visiting farm
Walk from Sandan to Tamblingan (19km) - full day of walking in primary forest and jungle
Walk from Tamblingan to Golden Valley (10 km) - walk down hill with beautiful lake sceneries
Explore Waterfalls at Munduk (7 km) - walk along the lush valley trail
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for kids below 12 years old
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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