- Half Day Hikes
Royal Forest Circuit Hike
A Walk bathed in Emerald GreenAt a Glance
Highlights
A lovely circuit hike in the soothing shade of a royal village forest, with a gentle ascent of temple steps emerging out to padi fields with views as far as the eye can see northwards to Batukaru, one of Bali’s holiest mountains.
For those of you who want to explore your Bali Backyard on foot, looking for a stroll with family & friends, especially if you are based on the west coast eg Seminyak/Canggu/Kedungu. Ideal whether new to hiking or experienced, and for fit families with children ages 8+.
Ideal for:
- fit beginners, experienced hikers alike
- fit families with children ages 8+
- heritage, history & royal buffs
Next-day booking is available.
- Submit your booking latest 2pm Bali time, day before.
- Please wa us on +62 812 1800 8401 to let us know you’ve booked for next day.
This surprisingly varied circuit trail starts and finishes at Puri Anyar Royal Palace, the home of one of Bali’s most revered royal families and oldest heritage dwellings, the preservation of which is supported through your trek. Following your trek, you will enjoy the rare opportunity to visit inside the palace. For an interesting read about Puri Royal Anyar Kerambitan in history, read NOW! Bali’s feature by Edward Speirs.
This circuit trail swings by a farmer’s house and our village hiking base for rests mid-circuit. You will find drinking water refills, tea & fresh coffee here and a lavatory. Bring a picnic and enjoy the views.
This hike rounds at the royal palace, where you will be invited to visit inside the palace grounds, guided by Team idGuides.
IDR 795.000
- Grounding & Spiritual
- History & Heritage
- Landscape & Livelihoods
- Learn from Locals
More about this Adventure
Half Day Hike ~ indicative timings
06.15-06.30Â Â Â Depart from hotel or villa
07.45-08.00  Arrive at Meeting Point & Trek StartÂ
- Meeting point:Â Puri Anyar Royal Palace Kerambitan
- Meet your idGuides Community Trail Guides
- Check-in (with your GBT Trail Pass booking code)
- Lavatory available
- Fill own water bottles (available at Start & Finish)
08.15-08.30Â Â Â Briefing, Warm-up & Start
- Trek Poles offered to adults
08.30-11.30Â Â On-trailÂ
11.30-12.00Â Â Â Estimated Finish time
12.00-12.30  Visit Puri Royal Anyar Kerambitan Palace
- Post-trek, you will be invited into the Palace grounds
12.30Â Â Â Â Depart from Kerambitan
13.00-14.00Â Â Â Â Estimated arrival at own villa / hotel
This Price includes:Â
- GBT Trail Pass *
- idGuides Community Trail Guides (1 English-speaker)
- Drinking water refills (Refill own bottle at start & finish)
- Young coconut, herbal/black tea or coffee
- idGuides Bookings Customer Service
- Trekking Poles
- Parking fees
What is not included:
- Tips & gratuities
- Porters & porterage
- Transport, transfers & pick-ups
- Personal snacks, drinks & meals
* What does your GBT Trail Pass pay for?
- GBT Stewardship Village Partner contribution
- supporting local people to maintain the trails you hike ~
- for trail access, maintenance & re-verification.
- GBT Impact Village Partner contribution
- supporting the villages & communities where you hike ~
- for local social, environment & village development projects.
- Team idGuides Village Partner operating personnel:
- Stage Check-in & Check-out
- Safety-monitoring
- Real-time coordination with idGuides Bookings & Base Support
- idGuides Bookings & Base Support
- Customer service & support during booking
- Centralised GBT hiker support
- While Checked-in, on trail
Transport is not included in this program.
Should you need transport?
Transport is available as an add-on, during your check-out.
We can help with arrangements, once you have made your booking.
- Please arrange details of pick-up location with our Bookings Team
- Transport is a private, dedicated driver & car for the day.
- Transport duty time limits:
- 9hrs (Family Adventures)
- 12hrs (Half & Full Day Hikes; Trail Runs)
Meals are not included for this trek program.
We welcome and encourage you to:
- bring own trek snacks
- bring lunch for a picnic
- buy from local shops and warungs along this trail stage
We recommend the following places to eat nearby:
Special arrangements can be customized for small-medium-sized private groups:
- Puri Anyar Royal Palace can prepare & host seated-lunches or dinners for small-medium-sized groups, by special arrangement. Ask idGuides about this if you are interested for your private group.
What to Wear & Bring:
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- Trail shoes / run trainers
- Socks (to avoid blisters)
- Shorts (village-appropriate)
- T-shirt (dri-fit, village-appropriate)
- Water Bottle (Full, min. 1.5 litre)
- Personal Trek Snacks
- Personal medication /plaster kit
- Small daypack
Optional & Recommended
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- Hat / Cap (for sun & rain)
- Lightweight rain gear
- Personal Trekking Poles
- Sunblock
- Mosquito spray
- Swim-wear & Small Towel
- Sarong (temples / sacred places)
- Change-of-clothes (for drive home)
- Plastic Bags (rubbish / rain-proofing)
- (Covid 19-kit: Mask, Hand sanitizer)
- Some cash in small bills to buy from village shops
Optimal Season & Weather conditions
- Year-round
- All-weather
Optimal Trek Start times
- Morning 8am (standard booking time-slot)
- Afternoon 1.30pm (available by request)
Accommodation is not included for this trek program.
f you would like to stay in the village / nearby your trek, we welcome you to:
- Arrange own accommodation based on your preference
- Search listings available on your preferred online platform
- Consult Google Maps for accommodation & locations
Consider these village-owned places to stay and additional interesting options nearby:Â
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