Munduk Itinerary: Best Things to Do in Munduk and North Bali in 2 Days

Munduk is located in Northern Bali, Indonesia, and home to incredible waterfalls, beautiful Balinese temples, and stunning viewpoints. This Munduk itinerary features the best things to do in Munduk and North Bali that you don’t want to miss. From visiting the best waterfalls in Bali to experiencing authentic Balinese culture to enjoying complete relaxation in nature, this Munduk travel guide will be your best friend when planning your trip to Bali.

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Munduk Itinerary – Quick Tips

Best Place to Stay | Munduk Moding Plantation

Best Time to Visit | May – September

How to Get Around | Scooter, Private Driver

Top Places to Visit | Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Handara Gate, Sekumpul Waterfall, Banyumala Twin Waterfall, Rice Terraces

Insider Tips | Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall

Best Experiences & Tours

➤ Waterfalls, Rice Terraces & Twin Lakes Tour

➤ Waterfalls, Twin Lakes & Temple Tour

Keep reading for my complete 2-day Munduk itinerary!

How long to spend in Munduk?

This Munduk itinerary covers the best things to do in Munduk and the top places to visit in Northern Bali. It is possible to do all of the suggested activities in 2 days. In general, I recommend staying in Munduk for at least 2 days (better 3) to experience the region’s highlights. If you have more time, you can easily spend 4 days in Munduk without getting bored. At the end of this Munduk travel guide, you can find some alternative suggestions and more amazing things to do in this beautiful region.

Is Munduk worth visiting?

YES! When visiting Bali, you should definitely include Munduk in your itinerary. For me, it is the best area in Bali to visit the island’s scenic mountains and impressive waterfalls. We have visited Munduk twice so far and will definitely go back in the future because Northern Bali is such a beautiful region and completely different from the rest of the island. It’s my favorite place for a relaxing nature escape next to Ubud and Sidemen.

Tip: The climate in Munduk is much colder than in the rest of Bali because the village is located in the mountains. The weather in Munduk also tends to be a bit more rainy. Therefore, it’s best to bring some warmer clothes for the cold mornings and evenings as well as a raincoat, which also comes in handy when visiting the many waterfalls.

Where to stay in Munduk?

Our Top Pick: Munduk Moding Plantation

During both our Munduk visits we stayed at Munduk Moding Plantation. This hotel belongs to our absolute favorite resorts in Bali. Munduk Moding Plantation is located on a working coffee plantation and offers luxury accommodation in the middle of nature. The resort is famous for its incredible infinity pools with jaw-dropping views over the mountains, the sea, and Java’s volcanoes (the upper infinity pool is my favorite one).

You can also join a coffee plantation tour and many other daily activities at the resort. We truly enjoyed our stays at Munduk Moding Plantation and highly recommend staying there. For my detailed hotel review of Munduk Moding Plantation you can click here.

For other accommodation options in Munduk, click here.

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2-Day Munduk Itinerary

Day 1 of our Munduk Itinerary:

Handara Gate

We started our first full day in Munduk at the iconic Handara Gate. The gate is actually the entrance to a golf resort. In recent years, it has become one of Bali’s most famous photo spots. Due to the popularity of this spot, it’s best to visit the Handara Golf Gate early in the morning (at sunrise). This way, you can avoid the long queues and enjoy the scenic view without the crowds. To take photos in front of the gate, you must pay a small entrance fee (50,000 IDR per person for using your camera or 200,000 IDR per drone).

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan is probably one of Munduk’s most famous attractions and belongs to my favorite temples in Bali. The temple is located only a few minutes away (by scooter or car) from the Handara Gate, so you can easily combine visiting them.

Ulun Danu Bratan is situated within a lake and surrounded by the most picturesque mountain backdrop. Depending on the season, the temple might not be fully encircled by water, but it looks beautiful anyway.

Since it’s one of the main attractions in this area, the best time to visit is before 9 AM. We visited this temple right after sunrise (after stopping at the Handara Gate) and really loved watching the sunrise behind the temple and the mountains. The light was simply amazing!

Wanagiri Hidden Hills

Wanagiri Hidden Hills is another famous photo spot and fun activity in the Munduk area, close to Ulun Danu Bratan Temple and Handara Gate. Wanagiri Hidden Hill offers many different photo opportunities, such as swings, bird nests, wooden platforms, and bamboo constructions.

You can also enjoy the most amazing views over Twin Lake from there (Tamblingan Lake and Buyan Lake). It’s definitely a great place to take some memorable holiday snaps!

If you want to avoid the crowds and long waiting times at the photo spots, you should visit early in the morning. We stopped at Wanagiri Hidden Hills right after visiting Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.

Tip: Make sure to also stop at the free Twin Lakes Viewpoint. It is located near Wanagiri Hidden Hills on the same road.

Banyumala Twin Waterfall

In the afternoon, we visited Banyumala Twin Waterfall. This magnificent waterfall belongs to my favorite waterfalls in Bali. It is located within the most beautiful natural setting and is perfect for swimming (the water is not too cold compared to other waterfalls in Bali).

We visited Banyumala Twin Waterfall on a sunny day and saw lots of rainbows around the waterfall, which made this place even more breathtaking. To visit the waterfall, you must pay a small entrance fee. The hike down to the waterfall only takes around 15 minutes.

For the rest of the day, we relaxed at Munduk Moding Plantation. We had a wonderful spa treatment and a lovely dinner at their restaurant by the pool. We also enjoyed the heated jacuzzi and the fireplace of our villa.

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Day 2 of our Munduk Itinerary:

Sekumpul Waterfall

We started our second day by visiting Sekumpul Waterfall. Sekumpul Waterfall is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Bali if not in Indonesia. It is known to be the tallest waterfall in Bali. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green nature, which reminded me of ‘Jurassic Park’. Hiking down to Sekumpul waterfall takes around 30 minutes and involves a lot of stairs, but it’s absolutely worth it! For me, Sekumpul Waterfall is the best waterfall in Munduk. Nothing compares to the mind-blowing view down at the waterfall!

Tip: Allow yourself enough time to visit Sekumpul Waterfall. I recommend at least 3 – 4 hours (including the drive, hiking, and enjoying the waterfall).

Note: When we visited Sekumpul waterfall, we only had to pay a small entrance fee and it was still possible to visit the waterfall without a guide, but I have heard that they now ‘force’ you to buy a ticket which includes a guide for around 125,000 IDR to visit the waterfall. (Only buy tickets right at the waterfall entrance and not at the many “registration points” along the road leading to the waterfall.)

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Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall

After visiting Sekumpul Waterfall, we drove to Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall. This waterfall is still a hidden gem! We only met one other couple when we hiked to Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall, but maybe this was also due to the fact that it was a rainy day. It’s an relatively easy hike (around 10-20 minutes). At Banya Wana Amertha, you can actually visit four waterfalls along the way (for only 30,000 IDR), which makes this place even more amazing. Make sure to include it in your Munduk itinerary! You’ll love this place – I promise!

Local Culture Workshop

In the afternoon, we joined a cultural workshop on traditional coffee processing at Munduk Moding Plantation, which is part of their complimentary “MMP Experience Programme”. Next to coffee-making classes, they also offer many other traditional workshops where you can learn more about Bali’s culture, traditions, and way of living.

We always love getting to know the local culture of a region! We also enjoyed their complimentary afternoon tea by the pool and witnessed an unforgettable sunset (the sunsets in Munduk are truly something else!)…

I hope you liked this mini 2-day Munduk itinerary and that it will be helpful for you if you are planning a trip to Munduk, Bali. If you have any other questions about visiting Munduk and North Bali, just leave a comment below!

If you have more time in Munduk and North Bali, here are a few more things to do near Munduk:

Best Rice Terraces to visit:

• Munduk Rice Terraces
• Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

More Waterfalls to visit in and around Munduk:

• Munduk Waterfall (Red Coral Waterfall)
• Labuan Kebo Waterfall
• Golden Valley Waterfall
• Aling Aling Waterfall
• GitGit Waterfall
• Leke Leke Waterfall

Make sure to also read my Complete Bali Travel Guide.

Looking for unique places to stay in Bali? Check out my blog post about Cool and Unusual Hotels and Bamboo Villas in Bali.

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