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Anima Retreat Bali is nestled in one of the most traditional part of Bali, away from the hustle and bustle of crowded areas like Canggu and Seminyak. If you want to explore Bali like it was 100 years ago, then this is your starting point.
Our set of excursions provide you with some of the most famous “must see” destinations in our area, within an acceptable distance range.
It will be a pleasure to assist you in organising these day trips.
Motorbike rental is available at our property.
Where: Tegal Mengkeb, Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 2 km - 5 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights:it is quite a scenic beach with a unique stone formation and a “cast away” feeling. It gives its best at sunrise or sunset. There is a small warung on site that offers a limited choice of drinks
Where: Tibubiyu, Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 5 km - 10 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: this is a popular beach among the locals but except on Sunday you will find very few people. It’s a perfect beach for walking or running as it is so long that you could literally wander for kilometers no stop. There is also an instagrammable (although very simple) swing hidden in the palm trees.
Sing Sing Angin waterfall and Sacred Valley
Batu Sanghyan waterfall
Tibu Sampi waterfall
Where: Tabanan area
Distance from Anima Retreat: 15 km - 20 km / 30 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: people coming to Bali are often surprised by the beauty of its waterfalls; they are usually hidden in jungle or near sacred temples and provide a blissful experience for those nature-lovers and hikers. These 3 we mentioned are easily reachable but a good fitness level is always required as sometimes we need to walk on impervious paths, climb broken stairs or moderate slopes in order to reach them.
❗When participating in these activities, please bring mosquito repellent, enclosed shoes and swim suit.
Be aware of changing weather conditions and check with locals if water flow is enough to visit.
Where: Jatiluwih, Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 30 km - 1 hour by motorbike or car (half day excursion)
Highlights:
these rice fields are one of Bali’s most famous and well kept.
Situated on the hillside of Volcano Batukaru at about 800 mt above sea level, Jatiluwih literally means ”really beautiful”, a perfect name to describe the view of unbelievable terraced rice paddies, undulating hills and valleys, farm houses surrounded by the unforgettable green color. The area is one of the greenest of all Bali as the Volcano and the cool climate create the perfect environment for tropical fruits, all kind of vegetables, strawberry and coffee plantations.
❗Before going, make sure it is the right time to see rice fields at their fullest splendor: sometimes farmers harvest the rice and burn the little plants in order to revive the land so during this time you will not see the terraced paddies.
Wear sturdy shoes, expect to find mud and mosquitos. Snake sightings are very rare.
Where: Kediri, Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 18 km - 40 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: Situated on a rock in the middle of the sea, this is arguably Bali’s most famous temple and although overcrowded with tourists during the whole year, Balinese Hindus still use it for important ceremonies and gatherings.
It is best enjoyed at Sunset as it can be extremely hot during the day, but bear in mind this will also be the most crowded time of the day. Alternative is to go earlier in the morning.
Be prepared for an endless queue of stands and shops that will try to sell you Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs for crazy prices.
Where: Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 16 km - 30 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: Puri Anom is the royal palace of the city and district of Tabanan, once inahibted by the royale balinese family and today still managed by their heirs. Tours are available inside and sometimes even exhibitions. It is an interesting way to dive into balinese culture and better understand Bali’s customs and traditions. .
Where: Baturiti, Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 45 km - 1 hour and 30 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: This is another very famous temple in Bali; situated on the Vulcano Bratan, is surrounded by misty mountains, lush vegetation and a very calm lake. The road to reach it is particularly scenic and goes by the name of “Pupuan”. It is usually cooler here and a very unusual landscape for Bali.
Nearby attractions include the village of Bedugul known for fresh strawberries and the Botanical Gardens.
Where: Berembeng, Selemadeg, Tabanan
Distance from Anima Retreat: 2 km - 6 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: A small traditional temple very loved by the locals and used every day for ceremonies and rituals; set among lush vegetation and near the beach, it offers a wonderful opportunity to discover local customs and art.
Where: Mengwi, Badung Regency
Distance from Anima Retreat: 23 km - 50 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: A stunning temple set on a less touristy path but very well known among locals; a very sacred place rich of history and a perfect place to find silence and peace while listening to hindu bells.
Where: Mendoio, Jembrana Regency.
Distance from Anima Retreat: 42 km - 1 hour by motorbike or car
Highlights: very scenic temple on a black sand beach, still used for many ceremonies and blessing. It is set in a very wild and not tourist part of Bali, so you will be likely to be the only one visiting.
Where: Tabanan.
Distance from Anima Retreat: 22 km - 40 minutes by motorbike or car
Highlights: this is a stunning sanctuary filled with vibrant and colourful butterflies. Here, you can marvel at the incredible variety of species, each showcasing magnificent colors and patterns. This renowned park offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and witness these amazing creatures up close. Don’t miss the chance to explore this enchanting destination.