activities
There are many ways you can spend your holiday at Hideouts. Some do prefer to venture out and explore our Karangasem. And believe us – there is plenty to see! When others rather stay at their private Hideout, enjoy some of our in-house activities and simply relax. We will do our best to give you ideas.
In-house activities
Most of our guests simply enjoy “hiding out” in their Hideouts and there is a good reason behind it; we do everything in our power to take your total relaxation seriously. We do our utmost to provide you with a beautiful experience so you never even have to leave the comfort of Hideout, unless you really feel the urge to explore.
Below are some ideas for things to do while staying at your private bamboo villa within hideout and also the immediate surrounding rice fields and villages.
Massage
Cooking lessons
Visit with a local shaman
Guided trekking in the neighbourhood
Massage
We provide Balinese full body massages with our experienced therapists. We have portable massage tables that we bring to your bamboo villa and we set up everything so you are in total privacy. The massage lasts for 60minutes. We use local organic coconut oil. We also offer a full body scrub and longer massages upon individual request. Kids are welcome to try also.
Cooking lessons
After trying our Ayam Betutu, you will no doubt be wondering about the amazing spices that infused into that dish and our items on our menu. Join our private cooking lessons and learn step by step with our English speaking chef Wayan how to create some of the iconic Balinese dishes on our menu.
Visit with a local shaman
Balinese culture and religion is very unique and visiting the head of our village and the shaman for the local people around Hideout’s location is truly a deep, spiritual experience. You would be joined with our English speaking guide and the shaman would come to your own house or you may also be permitted to visit the house of the shaman if you wish to embark more of a journey. The main aim is to cleanse your body of negative energy and assist with spiritual healing.
Guided trekking in the neighborhood
Feeling full of energy? Stretch your legs and see some of the beautiful views and cute jungle corners surrounding Hideout guided by an experienced English speaking member of the Hideout family. Just let us know and we’ll plan a hike together with you. More often that not, our dog Hoki will join in on the fun.
Trip ideas - 30 minutes from Hideout
Jagasatru waterfall
This waterfall is about a 30min walk from Hideout, or you can hop on a scooter and be there in 10 minutes. It’s easy to find, there is a small trek to reach it. It’s definitely better to have studier shoes. It’s not overcrowded and if you come after the rain, it is truly a photogenic location.
Pura Besakih
The main hindu temple of Indonesia is located just about a 30 minute scooter ride from Hideout. As this is the most holy place for Balinese, it can be an extremely busy location at any time of the year, especially if you come during a ceremony. It is better to go with an experienced English speaking guide that can provide you with proper traditional clothing and explain in more detail about Bali’s unique hindu religion and culture.
Gembleng waterfall
Sidemen valley is famous for its views and beautiful nature. A favourite for many is the Sidemen natural rock pool of beneath Gembleng waterfall. It is about 15minutes away by scooter. This is also a holy place and well-worth a visit. Be prepared to climb some steps!
Tirta Gangga
Famous royal pool gardens of Amlapura. Take a stroll through a famous layout of connected stone steps above a pool with crystal clear waters and hundreds of large coy carps hungry for your food and attention. Approximately 30 minutes away and one Bali’s most visited places.
Ujung temple
A former palace of the Karangasem kingdom, this place offers a wonderful taste of the rich history of the island, including paintings, historic buildings, beautifully arranged gardens and pools. It’s a rare combination of European, Chinese and Balinese architecture that’s worth a visit.
There are a number of day trip options only 30 minutes away from Hideout (by car or scooter). Below we set out some of our favourite nearby top locations, which may be rich in nature, architecture or culture.
Jagasatru waterfall
Pura Besakih
Gembleng waterfall
Tirta Gangga
Ujung temple
Longer day trip ideas
There are many places that are worth a longer day trip from Hideout. It is often best to combine a few locations to experience a variety of historical landmarks, traditional craftsmen and leisure activities at the beach to top off the day. Here are some of our recommendations!
Tukad Cepung waterfall
Pura lempuyang, the gates of heaven
White sand beach
Padang Bai beach
Pura Goa Lawah Temple
Sorga chocolate factory
Tukad Cepung waterfall
Located in Bangli area, around 60 minutes from Hideout, this waterfall stands out from most others. It’s located in a cave system, hidden between rocks – allowing the sun rays to shine through the water and create a rainbow effect inside the waterfall. Be prepare to climb stairs and pay a small entry fee.
Pura Lempuyang, the gates of heaven
Also known as Pura Luhur Lempuyang, this site is one of the oldest hindu temples in Bali and is considered one of the six most holy places on the island. Open between 7am-5pm, it allows visitors to admire the unbeatable views of Gunung Agung. If you know those famous reflection photographers, note that there are skilled Balinese in place, ready to help to take an amazing picture.
White sand beach
The “Virgin Beach” (also know as “Pasir Putih” or “white sand”), is our nearby favourite! One of the only white beaches in north-east Bali. It was not known for long time, yet in the last decade it has became a true gem of the Candidasa coastline. Our recommendation is to stay and eat at Warung Seabreeze – definitely try the grilled fish, freshly caught on the day together with Balinese sambal and spices, it will not disappoint!
Padang Bai beach
If you feel like snorkelling, just close to the beach and not far from Hideout, the Blue lagoon beach of Padang Bai is a good choice. If you catch the right time without large waves, the water is very clear with some well-preserved coral reefs close to the beach. At this location you can observe colourful fish and have a quick meal at nearby local warung.
Pura Goa Lawah Temple
For those who are brave! The bat-cave temple. This landmark is a uniquely built temple around an opening of a cave. You will hear (and smell) thousands of nectar bats (Eonycteris spelaea) chirping behind the shrines at the cave opening. A truly mythical place and unique place.
Sorga chocolate factory
If you are having a sweet-tooth, we recommend visiting a small chocolate factory – not far from Virgin beach. They will give you a tour explaining and showing the life cycle of chocolate pods and finish with a tasting – both chocolate and their ice-cream.
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