You thought Bali was all beach bars and Bluetooth speakers?
North & East Bali is here to humble you, with waterfalls, volcano views, and total silence that hits harder than a breakup playlist.
If Seminyak is your weekend personality, this is where your main character energy comes to heal. It’s raw, rugged, real, and completely outside your hotel shuttle’s service area.
So, you pack a sarong, charge your power bank, and let Ulacab do what it does best: take you where maps go grey and Bali gets beautiful.
North Bali: Mist, Mountains & Water That Fixes You Emotionally
North Bali feels like Bali before Bali was cool. The temperature drops a little, the crowds disappear, and you start to hear your thoughts again, which is both healing and mildly terrifying.
Lovina Dolphin Cruise (Yes, It’s Worth Waking Up At 5 AM For)
At the crack of dawn, you’re out on a tiny boat watching dolphins leap beside you under sherbet skies. No filters. No feeding gimmicks. Just nature, doing its thing.
Why go:
Peaceful, ethical dolphin watching
Sunrise views that slap
Combine it with Banjar Hot Springs for the ultimate chill day
Munduk Waterfalls Circuit
This is where Bali’s jungle magic reveals itself, one waterfall at a time. You’ll trek through the forest, find yourself surrounded by mist, and maybe even feel feelings you’ve been ignoring.
Waterfall Highlights:
Red Coral Waterfall (photogenic, dramatic)
Banyumala Twin Falls (peaceful, underrated)
Golden Valley (coffee stop with a view)
Ulacab Tip: Your driver knows the best trailheads and where to grab that spicy fried banana after.
Banjar Hot Springs
Tired from all the climbing? Slide into natural sulphur pools guarded by stone dragons. Locals swear by it. Your legs will thank you. So will your soul.
East Bali: Temples, Rice Valleys & The Quietest Black Sand Beaches
East Bali is where you go when your body says “vacation,” but your heart says “spiritual reboot.” You won’t find neon signs or TikTok mobs here, just silence, steam, and stories carved into stone.
Lempuyang Temple (a.k.a. Gates of Heaven)
You’ve seen the reflection photo, but the real moment isn’t on your phone; it’s in your chest. The early morning mist. The stillness. The mountain air. And that quiet voice in your head is going, “Oh wow… I needed this.”
What to Know:
Arrive by 6 AM for peace + photo access
It’s a hike (600+ steps), dress like you respect cardio and culture
Ulacab will wait. No rush. No pressure.
Sidemen Valley
Sidemen is Ubud’s calmer, cooler sibling. The one who reads poetry and doesn’t post it. It’s all rice paddies, weaving villages, and warungs where the food tastes like someone’s grandmother made it just for you.
Why visit Sidemen:
Scenic roads with no scooters trying to run you over
Local crafts (real ones, not factory reprints)
Slow food, slow life, and insane rice terrace views
Pro move: Combine Sidemen with a lunch stop and a visit to Tirta Gangga (water palace) on the way back.
Amed Coast
A sleepy, black-sand coast where the snorkeling starts right at the shore. Think: shipwrecks, coral gardens, and zero loud beach clubs. Just you, a mask, and fish that don’t care about your deadlines.
What makes Amed special:
Crystal-clear water, no surf = perfect for beginners
Stunning sunsets over Mount Agung
Beach cafés that actually serve great food
Sample Bali Day Plan (with Ulacab)
If you’re the “show me the plan” type, here’s one of our best custom loops:
| Spot | Vibe |
| Pickup | From Ubud/Canggu |
| Lempuyang Temple | Sunrise photo + inner peace |
| Tirta Gangga | Royal water gardens |
| Sidemen | Lunch + rice terrace reset |
| Amed | Snorkel + chill |
| Drive back | Golden hour nap |
Flexible? So are we. Want to swap a stop or add one? Ulacab custom routes are like build-your-own Balis.
Why Ulacab > “We’ll Figure It Out”
You could rent a scooter, stress over fuel, cry on Google Maps, and still end up in a Fun spot…
Or, you could let Ulacab show up on time with AC, vibes, and a driver who knows which roads aren’t landslide zones.
With Ulacab custom transfers, you get:
Route planning that doesn’t suck
A driver who waits while you roam for Day tours and City tours
Offline zone awareness (because Waze will abandon you here)
Stops at hidden cafés, temples, or fruit stalls, and asks
Hidden Bali Hits Harder
Come to Bali for the beaches.
Stay for the waterfalls, mountains, temples, and quiet roads that nobody warns you about, because they don’t want them getting too crowded.
Let Ulacab take you where the Wi-Fi dies, but your travel soul lives.
Comfort. Clarity. Zero chaos.
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