Sunrise terrace walks, a weaving village, river tubing and slow valley evenings — East Bali's greenest corner in two days.
By Bali ExplorerUpdated 11 September 20266 min read
Sidemen isn't a place to tick off sights — it's a place to walk, watch and breathe. Two unhurried days let you catch the Agung view, a weaving village and the river, while keeping the slow rhythm that makes the valley special. Here's how to spend them.
The plan:Day 1 a sunrise terrace walk with Mt Agung views, a weaving workshop, a slow valley lunch and sunset from your guesthouse. Day 2 river tubing on the Telaga Waja, a waterfall, and a palm-sugar or arak stop before you move on.
Day 1 — Terraces & weaving
Walk and watch
Sunrise: an early rice-terrace walk while Agung is clear of cloud.
Late morning: a songket / endek weaving workshop in the village.
Lunch: a slow meal with a valley view, then rest.
Evening: sunset and dinner at your guesthouse terrace.
Catch Agung early — cloud often rolls in by midday. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (CC).
Day 2 — River & waterfalls
A little adventure
Morning: river tubing (or rafting) on the Telaga Waja.
Midday: a nearby waterfall and a cool swim.
Afternoon: a palm-sugar / arak maker, then onward to your next stop.
Two days is ideal — one for a sunrise terrace walk with Agung views, a weaving village and a relaxed afternoon, and one for river tubing and a waterfall. Sidemen is about slowing down, so there's no need to cram more in.
What is the best way to spend 2 days in Sidemen?
Day one: an early terrace walk, a weaving workshop and a slow valley lunch, then sunset from your guesthouse. Day two: river tubing on the Telaga Waja, a waterfall and a palm-sugar or arak stop before moving on.
Can you combine Sidemen with other places?
Yes — it sits between Ubud (1–1.5 h) and East Bali, so it pairs well with Ubud, the Amed/Tulamben coast, or a Mt Agung/Besakih visit either side of your stay.
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