Tenganan Heritage Trail – Bali Aga Heartland

This immersive heritage trek offers a slow, thoughtful journey into the living traditions of the Bali Aga people,  Bali’s original highland inhabitants. Beginning in the rural village of Bandem, the trail meanders through layered rice terraces, shaded forest paths, and softly rolling hills where daily life unfolds much as it has for generations.

As you walk, the landscape tells its own story: farmers tending their fields, irrigation channels guiding water with ancient precision, and forest corridors alive with birdsong and filtered light. The pace is intentionally gentle, allowing time to observe, ask questions, and connect with the land rather than rush through it.

The trek culminates in Tenganan Pegringsingan, one of Bali’s most culturally significant indigenous villages. Here, time feels slower. Distinctive Bali Aga architecture, carefully ordered village layouts, and deeply rooted customs reflect a way of life preserved for centuries. With guidance, you gain insight into traditions rarely seen elsewhere in Bali – from ancestral village rules to ceremonial practices and craftsmanship that define Tenganan’s identity.

More than a hike, this is a cultural passage – a walk between landscapes and legacies. Ideal for travelers seeking depth over distance, the Tenganan Heritage Trek invites you to experience Bali beyond the familiar, where nature, culture, and community remain inseparable.

Own Your Journey, walk gently, listen deeply, and let Bali’s oldest stories reveal themselves step by step.