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Village Life

Dawn and Jukung on the Amed Coast

Amed, Bali

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Duration
2 days
Group size
Max. 8 people
Category
Village Life
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for almost everyone; plenty of stops and light walking.
Language
Indonesian, English

About this journey

Stay overnight in Amed to watch the fishing jukung return at dawn and get to know coastal village life.

Jukung, Bali's outrigger canoes, are an everyday sight in Amed's bays. This tour has you stay one night so you can wake early and watch the fishers return to the beach, while Mount Agung slowly appears in the morning light. A local guide explains the lives of small-scale fishers on Bali's east coast, who also take part in marine tourism, and the challenge of lean fishing seasons. On the second day we walk along the bays of Jemeluk and Bunutan and stop at the traditional salt fields when they are in season.

Hosted by the local community in Amed

What you'll experience

  • Fishing jukung at dawn
  • Mount Agung from the coast
  • Small-scale fishing life
  • Jemeluk and Bunutan bays

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Amed

    14:00 meet at Jemeluk Beach, check in, late-afternoon beach walk and conversation about coastal life, dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Dawn and the bays of Amed

    05:30 watch the jukung return, breakfast, walk the bays of Jemeluk and Bunutan, salt fields if in season, ending around 12:00.

What's included

  • 1-night stay
  • 3 meals
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Transport from your hotel to the meeting point
  • Personal expenses, extra drinks and souvenirs
  • Tips for guides and hosts (optional)
  • Travel insurance

Before you go

Practical notes so your trip is comfortable and your hosts feel respected.

What to bring

  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • A torch or headlamp for the early start
  • A change of clothes

Local etiquette

  • When the jukung land, give fishermen space to haul their boats and unload the catch.
  • Ask before photographing people, homes or ceremonies.
  • Do not step over or on canang offerings on paths and in front of homes.

Getting there

About 2.5–3.5 hours by road from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport; Amed is a string of coastal villages at Bali's eastern tip.

Meeting point

Pantai Jemeluk, Amed, Karangasem

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