North Bali, Bali: things to do, prices and tips 2026

Things to do in North Bali (Bali): Munduk & its waterfalls, Handara Gate, Lovina & the dolphins. Prices, opening times and the author’s tips.

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What to see

🌿Munduk & its waterfalls

A mountain village among coffee and clove plantations at about 800 metres. Trails lead to three waterfalls, and from café terraces you can see Lakes Tamblingan and Buyan.

Price About 20,000 Rp per waterfall

Insider tip Bring a jumper: evenings are around 18 °C. Stay at least one night — the morning mist over the valley is worth it. Trails get slippery after rain.

⛩Handara Gate

A carved Balinese stone gate at the entrance to a golf resort, framing misty mountains. One of the island's most recognisable shots.

Price About 30,000–50,000 Rp per photo session

Insider tip Photos cost a fee and there's a numbered queue. Come at 7 am or on a weekday — by midday the wait can reach an hour. Ulun Danu Bratan temple is on the way.

🐬Lovina & the dolphins

A quiet resort with black volcanic sand on the north coast. At dawn, boats head out to see pods of dolphins.

Price Dolphin boat about 150,000–200,000 Rp per person

Insider tip Pick a boatman who doesn't chase the dolphins and keeps his distance — ask directly. After sunrise, visit the Banjar hot springs and the Brahma Vihara Buddhist monastery.

🏞Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

A temple that seems to float on a mountain lake in the clouds.

Secret spot: details and the map pin are in the full guide

💦Sekumpul Waterfall

Bali’s mightiest waterfall: seven streams falling into one jungle gorge.

Secret spot: details and the map pin are in the full guide

💧Banyumala Twin Waterfalls

A twin waterfall with a swimmable pool — and hardly anyone there.

Secret spot: details and the map pin are in the full guide

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