The River and the Volcano
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Sidemen
The moment you arrive in this beautiful green valley and settle into your room, you’ll feel instantly at home. You’ll stay in a small-scale traditional villa, where every room has a small outdoor terrace to take in those incredible views from. And there’s a lush swimming pool too, so feel free to plunge straight in.
Day 2 – Green valley walk and free time
Today you’ll explore the green valley of Sidemen with your guide. You will stroll down along a bubbling river, where the local women come to do the laundry and the buffalos are cooling off from the Balinese heat. You’ll then venture further into the countryside where you’ll see local farmers at work, and, depending on the season, the cascading rice fields in all their glory.
The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the beautiful area: go for a cooling dip in the river, wander around the endless rice paddies or unwind on the terrace of your charming hotel taking in the stunning views.
Day 3 – Departure from Sidemen
Soon after breakfast it will be time to leave Sidemen. Take another glance at the valley with the perfectly shaped conical volcano as a backdrop before your driver whisks you off to your next destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Go Zen in Sidemen
After your trek you can go zen in Sidemen during a 1 hour yoga and meditation session with the lush, green rice paddies as your backdrop. This quiet valley is the perfect place for some peace and tranquillity where you can truly feel at one with nature and recover from the exertion.
Sidemen - Yoga and meditation retreat
If you’re after a more spiritual experience, why not spend a couple of nights at one of the yoga centres? You’ll stay in a rustic cottage hidden amidst the greenery, and we’ll include 1 hour yoga and meditation session for you. You can add more classes on the spot if you like to take your practice further, or simply enjoy the peaceful setting and the complete tranquillity of this humble place.
Rafting on Telaga Waja river
Life vests on, helmets secured, and it’s time for action! With experienced guides, you’ll conquer the Telaga Waja River on a thrilling rafting adventure. During the two-hour journey, you’ll navigate through the jungle, past rice fields, and encounter various waterfalls along the way. While the river boasts some exciting rapids, our skilled guides know just how to navigate them safely. After a refreshing shower and a delicious buffet lunch, our driver will take you back to your hotel.
