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Morning Walk in Penglipuran's Bamboo Forest

Penglipuran, Bali

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Duration
1 day
Group size
Max. 8 people
Category
Nature Trails
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for almost everyone; plenty of stops and light walking.
Language
Indonesian, English

About this journey

Walk through the bamboo forest the village protects, then see how bamboo shapes its buildings and daily life.

Penglipuran's bamboo forest covers around 37.7 hectares with 15 bamboo species, and its conservation earned the village a Kalpataru award in 1995. This morning walk follows cool paths between bamboo groves, with a guide explaining the species and their uses. We then return to the village to see how bamboo is used for the roofs and walls of traditional buildings, before ending the morning with a simple breakfast.

Hosted by the local community in Penglipuran

What you'll experience

  • A village bamboo forest of about 37.7 ha
  • Learn about 15 bamboo species
  • Bamboo in traditional architecture
  • Small group, unhurried pace

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bamboo forest and village

    07:00 meet at the village car park, 07:15 bamboo forest walk (about 2 hours, easy), 09:30 bamboo buildings in the village, 10:30 breakfast and finish.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Village entrance fee
  • Simple breakfast
  • Bottled water and snacks

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

  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • Insect repellent
  • A light rain jacket (rainy season is roughly November–March)
  • A refillable water bottle

Local etiquette

  • The bamboo forest is protected by village custom; don't cut or take any bamboo.
  • Do not step over or on canang offerings on paths and in front of homes.
  • Ask before photographing people, homes or ceremonies.

Getting there

About 1.5–2 hours by road from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, or around 1 hour from Ubud.

Meeting point

Area parkir Desa Wisata Penglipuran, Bangli

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