Coast to Coast Traverse of Bali

Our long term partner and host in Indonesia developed this route to create a coast to coast trail from the south to the north of Bali island, visiting rural communities along the way. The terrain is varied as you trek through rice paddies, jungles, volcanic foothills and to the summit of Bali's second highest peak, Mount Batukaru (2276m). The environment throughout is lush and green, with myriad waterfalls dotting the route. In many places along this route, you won’t find another tourist at all. Your host designed the route to get away from Bali's busier side and to help benefit local communities on the island. Most Bali trips concentrate on the south, east or north of the island. This coast to coast trail delves into the lesser visited west, doing something very fresh and new, as well as offering an insight into how ordinary people live in the villages, day by day.

You can read more about the route, the environment and the communities you'll pass through in our article The New 100km Coast to Coast Hiking Route Across Bali.

No. You'll need to have a larger bag suitable for all your belongings which will be transported for you, and then a small daysack to carry personal items during each day of hiking.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice, however we suggest the below as a guideline:

$2-3 USD per person, per day for your guide.

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality. A tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Clean drinking water will be provided throughout. Please pack your own reusable bottle, it will be well used.

Your luggage can stay with you for the whole trip and will be transported for you. You won't return to the same hotel you stay at on the first night of the trip, so it's not feasible to leave luggage there to return to collect. Your host can store your additional luggage at their office if you request this in advance.

The majority of the trail is doable throughout the April-October season with no deviations needed. The exception is for the Batukaru climb on day 6. This will involve your guide checking the weather forecast to determine that conditions are ok to tackle the climb. Storms or heavy rains can make the climb conditions unfavourable, so an alternative route will be taken that day in this eventuality. Similarly, occasionally the authorities have been known to close Mount Batukaru to trekkers for religious ceremonies with very little prior notice, in which case an alternative trek will be planned.

There is a tour leader throughout the coast to coast trek who will guide the majority of the trekking sections. Additional specialist trekking guides will join the group on certain sections from the local communities along the route. This gives the trek a proper local insight and helps benefit the communities along the route.

This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely high during the times of year when this trip operates. High humidity and limited access to shade can also be factors, and warm temperatures can continue into the nighttime, which additionally influence the body’s ability to cool down. Personal care should be taken to keep cool as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration. Very high temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at cooler temperatures. People may experience symptoms associated with dehydration and Heat Stroke. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with high temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

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For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

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Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

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