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North Bali is where Bali still feels like Bali — dolphins at dawn, waterfalls hidden in jungle, temples without the crowds. These are the experiences that made the island famous, preserved in the quiet north.
Quick Tips
- •Book dolphin trips the night before
- •Waterfall visits are best before 10am
- •Bring a sarong for temple visits
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Fiji Waterfall, Bali: The Triple Falls in Sekumpul's Shadow
Three parallel cascades in the same valley as Sekumpul, one trek, one ticket, twice the spectacle.
July 2026
North Bali Waterfalls: The Complete Guide
Sekumpul, Aling-Aling, Gitgit, and the rest, with routes, costs, and how to combine them.
June 2026
15 Best Things to Do in Lovina, North Bali
Dawn dolphins, jungle waterfalls, sulphur hot springs, and an honest word on the ones that need it.
July 2026
Lovina Festival: North Bali's Beach Festival, Explained
Gamelan on the black sand, marching bands, a culinary bazaar, and fireworks over the bay, every late July.
July 2026
Sapi Gerumbungan: North Bali's Century-Old Bull Races
Decorated bulls, wooden bells, and riders on skids at Kaliasem, the north's answer to Makepung, judged on style.
July 2026
Buleleng International Rhythm Festival: World Percussion on Lovina Beach
Every March, international percussion and marching ensembles land in the home of Gong Kebyar.
July 2026
Buleleng Festival (Bulfest): Singaraja's Great Arts Week
A thousand performers, parades, and food markets: the old capital's six-day celebration of the north.
July 2026
Pemuteran Bay Festival: Bali's Reef-Conservation Celebration
Reef workshops, a traditional fishing contest, and village arts, in the bay that brought its coral back to life.
July 2026
Sekumpul Waterfall: North Bali's Most Spectacular
How to visit Bali's most beautiful waterfall, including the best routes and what to expect.
June 2026
Munduk Waterfalls: A Hiking Guide
Explore the misty highlands and discover hidden waterfalls in Munduk.
June 2026
Diving and Snorkeling in Pemuteran
House reefs, the Biorock restoration project, and the boat trip to Menjangan, on Bali's calm northwest coast.
June 2026
Menjangan Island: Snorkeling, Diving, and How to Visit
Bali's best snorkeling and diving, in the protected waters of West Bali National Park.
June 2026
Banjar Hot Springs: The Complete Guide
Natural sulphur hot springs in a jungle garden, 20 minutes west of Lovina.
June 2026
Gitgit Waterfall: North Bali's Easiest Waterfall Stop
The most accessible waterfall in north Bali, an easy stop on the mountain road to the highlands.
June 2026
Getting to North Bali: Transport from the Airport and the South
Every way to reach the north coast: private driver, car, scooter, or shuttle, and the routes over the mountains.
June 2026
3 Days in North Bali: The Perfect Itinerary
A true north-coast itinerary based in Lovina: dolphins, waterfalls, and the highlands in three days.
June 2026
7 Days in North Bali: The Complete One-Week Itinerary
A full week on the north coast: Lovina, the Munduk highlands, and Pemuteran, base by base.
June 2026
Best Time to Visit North Bali
Dry vs wet season, month by month, and the best time for dolphins, diving, and the waterfalls.
June 2026
Hiring a Private Driver in North Bali
Why a driver-guide is the way to see the north, what it costs, and how to arrange one.
June 2026
Bali Cooking Class: What to Expect & How to Choose One
What a Balinese cooking class includes, the main areas to take one, and how to pick a good one.
June 2026
The Best Things to Do in North Bali
Dolphins, the island's best waterfalls and reefs, hot springs, highland lakes, and quiet temples.
June 2026
Snorkeling in North Bali: The Best Spots and How to Do It
Bali's clearest water and easiest reefs, from Lovina house reefs to the wall at Menjangan.
June 2026
Sports & Active Things to Do in North Bali
Cycling the coast, diving the reefs, trekking the highlands, the north is where Bali gets active.
June 2026
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