Youâve found yourself in central Bali, near Munduk in the Buleleng Regency, and looking for things to do? One of the must-see attractions is the Twin Lakesâ, the lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan which became separated in around 1800 as a massive landslide cleaved the original lake in half. Whether youâre just looking to get a photo at the viewpoint, want to check out the nearby Wanagiri swings or actually keen on trekking the area, weâve got you covered with this guide to the Twin Lakes Bali. Weâve separated out this guide for those looking just for the viewpoint details, those trying to do a trekking or hiking tour around the lakes and also for people looking for other activities in the area. Read next The perfect one week Bali itinerary! History of the Twin LakesHow to get thereEntrance fee for the Twin LakeThe Twin Lakes Bali ViewpointHiking the Bali Twin LakesWhen to goWhere to stayFrequently Asked Questions History of the Twin Lakes Okay, geography lesson about to commence! Indonesiaâs islands were created by volcanic activity. In many volcanic areas youâll find that eruptions created calderasâ â large cauldron-like hollows that look like craters, which are formed when large volumes of magma leave the volcanoâs chamber and the chamber collapse in on itself. The Twin Lakes of Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan form part of a caldera made by the Bedugul volcano. So, when youâre standing at the Twin Lake Viewpoint youâre actually standing at the rim of an extinct volcano! The twin lakes themselves used to be one lake before a huge landslide separated the two in the 1800s. How to get there Generally most people wanting to visit the Twin Lakes of Buyan Lake and Tamblingan Lake are spending a night or two in neighbouring village, Munduk and visit some of the other attractions weâve listed at the bottom of this article. However, you can also include the lakes as part of a Bali island tour. In this case, they are handily located near four other main tourist landmarks Pura Ulun Danu Beratan temple, The Handara Gate, Wanagiri Hidden Hills the selfie park and the Munduk Waterfalls. Weâd really recommend getting a private driver or a full day tour package for Central or North Baliâ weâd recommend this one from Get your Guide for their impeccable service and customer support. If youâre coming from further afield, getting to the Twin Lake Bali will take about 45 minutes â 1 hour from Lovina, 2 hours from Canggu and 90 minutes from Ubud in case you need it, weâve got the perfect 3 day Ubud itinerary for you. In terms of its location, itâs pretty hard to miss in the area. However, if youâre looking for details of the viewpoint itself, itâs marked on the map below. The viewpoint is actually on the same road as Wanagiri Hidden Hills and is called Bali Twin Lake Trekking Pointâ. Note If youâre travelling on a scooter or motorbike, be warned that Munduk is relatively hilly so you should feel very comfortable on a bike if taking this route! Entrance fee for the Twin Lake Weâve got a bit of good news for you. The Bedugal Twin Lakes is absolutely free! Whether youâre wanting to just visit the viewpoint or actually hike around the area, there is no fee to a nice change from the rest of Bali where every waterfall and activity has a guy in a booth awaiting your hard-earned Rupiah, thatâs for sure! The Twin Lakes Bali Viewpoint First up, the viewpoint. To be honest, the Twin Lakes lookout is little more than a concrete platform â but, perhaps, thatâs exactly what youâre looking for. Located just off the main road near Wanagiri Hidden Hills, the viewpoint is a raised concrete structure that gives you a fantastic view across the two lakes. And bonus you donât even need to take more than 5 steps from parking your motorbike or car! The viewpoint is really just a photo spot but its an easy stop, so worth it. As above, you can find the specific viewpoint near Wanagiri Hills and marked as Trekking Pointâ on the map. If youâre up for a bit of a hiking trip, you can of course walk around the lakes themselves. Either this can be done as a guided tour â either booked through your hotel in Munduk preferred if you are staying there, or through a local Twin Lake Bali tour operator like Bali Jungle Trekking â or you can self-guide it. Itâs usually better to pay for a guide, since theyâll organise a dugout canoe which takes you to two hiddenâ jungle temples â the Telaga Aye Temple and Dalem Temple. To get to these hidden gems is usually not possible without a guide. If you do decide to do it sans local guide, youâll still see lush jungles, local birds and perhaps even some naughty macaque monkeys hanging in the trees. Looking for more to do in the Twin Lakes? You can rent a kayak or even go fishing near the lake. Talk to your hotel, driver or guide to organize this for you. When to go The best time of year to visit the Twin Lake and its nearby attractions is between June to August, when itâs not very hot and also not raining. We visited in October and while it was a bit warm, most of the walk is in the shade and so quite bearable. If you are going in the rainy season make sure to wear sturdy shoes the paths can get quite muddy and pack a rain jacket or poncho! Where to stay Weâd highly suggest you spend a few nights staying in the area near the Twin Lake, in Munduk Bali. Itâs one of the less touristy parts of Bali and full of fantastic things to do. It doesnât have too many luxury options but is well worth a few nights, at one of these locations Luxury Top of the pile is the breath-taking Munduk Moding Plantation. The spectacular views from the pool, the well-appointed suites and the impeccable service make this the property of your dreams. Mid-range Lesong Hotel is the pick of the bunch. Itâs not located right in the village, instead located in nearby ricefields but this means it has a serenity you wonât find in the centre which has quite a lot of barking dogs and morning roosters! Budget Weâre big fans of Nadya Homestay, the highest rated budget accommodation in the area. Wonderful, helpful staff, a great on-site restaurant, killer views and a comfy bed. What more could you ask for? Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a local guide to visit the Twin Lakes? No. Itâs cool to get a trekking guide but you can do it yourself. Insider tip is to download beforehand and download the offline area map, which is very helpful when navigating. Or, make like us, and just ask the locals you encounter, who are all very helpful! What should I pack for the Twin Lake Bali? We recommend a few key things if youâre doing the trekking Hiking sandals or shoes. You can get away with flip flops but itâs not advisable. Similarly, sneakers would work fine but might get soaked during your waterfall Itâs hot in Bali and the sun is quite bag or camera cover. If youâre heading to the nearby waterfalls, youâll want to get some of the cracking shots close-up, youâll want to ensure you have a waterproof casing for your phone or camera, or that you can quickly dry it off and put it in your Keep hydrated on the hike. Can I buy food or drink at the Twin Lakes? There are a number of food and snack stalls along the main road, near the viewpoint. These are great in that they have raised seating platforms so you can even admire the view for the price of a Bintang. Bonus Activities near the Twin Lake Bali If youâre made it to the Twin Lakes, you might as well use your time to visit other places in the area. Here are a few ideas to add onto your day tour. Wanagiri Hidden Hills Itâs on the same road as the viewpoint, so why not make a stop at the selfie park, Wanagiri Hidden Hills. Are you a keen instagrammer? You can get ALL the shots you need with one swift trip to Wanagiri Hidden Hills, a selfie park a few kilometres drive from Sekumpul waterfall. It has bamboo nests, Bali swings, wooden boats â you name it! At time of writing, it cost about 100,000 IDR 7 USD/ GBP per person, which includes someone to help you take your photos. You can check out the full guide to Wanagiri Hidden Hills here. Munduk Waterfall HikeSome of the most beautiful and untouched waterfalls in all of Bali are in nearby Munduk. More than this, they are really walkable since you could see all four in a two hour hike. Even if youâre not staying in Munduk village, you can walk the waterfalls Golden Valley Waterfall, Red Coral Waterfall, Labuhan Kebo Waterfall and Melanting Waterfall. If you need more info, you can check out our full guide to the Munduk waterfalls. Recommended Whatâs the best waterfall near to Ubud?Handara Gate Want another Instagram shot? Head to the Handara Gate. Essentially this is the entrance to a golf estate that became pretty renowned for photographs using a reflective surface or mirrorâ as an optical illusion. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple This famous water temple near the Bali Botanical Gardens is an easy stop on an itinerary near the Twin Lakes. The Ulun Danu temple is great for photographs it is set out on the lake, and for walking around the grounds for an hour or so. Entrance is 10,000 IDR USD / GBP per person. Jatiluwih Rice TerracesOkay so maybe youâre already heading to Tegalang Rice Terraces near Ubud? Well you should still visit Jatiluwih as well! 600 hectares of rolling rice fields; itâs known as the kingâ of rice terraces in Indonesia. The entrance fee is 40,000 IDR USD / GBP per person. Luwak Coffee Plantation Keen on tasting coffee thatâs been digested through a civetâ, a cat-like animal that loves to chew on coffee beans? Head to a coffee plantation in the area. Even if youâre not keen on the cat poop coffeeâ, you can do a normal coffee and tea tasting, including delicious variants like hibiscus tea, peanut coffee and even even a ginseng coffee that is absolutely dreamy! We loved the plantation tour since the whole experience was entirely free. They only ask for a tip for the waitress and if you decide to purchase a cup of cat poop coffeeâ, that usually sets you back around 50, 000 IDR. Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour If youâre interested in volcanoes and trekking, youâre probably keen on the trekking near Mount Batur, the highest volcanic crater in Bali. Usually this involves a very early morning pick up so you can watch the sunrise â think 2am! Itâs worth the money â youâll trek for about 90 minutes to the summit and be blown away by the vistas below. One of the best tours for Mount Batur is this one â it usually gets sold out quickly, so book your tickets ahead. Lovina Beach Dolphin TourDisclaimer We didnât do this one ourselves. We did head to Lovina Beach but we didnât love the idea of chasing dolphins in the water. That said, many people make the dolphin watching at Lovina beach part of their North Bali tour itinerary. The Lovina Dolphin Tour price is usually 50 GBP / 65 USD if you include it with the nearby waterfalls and temples â check out this option here. What camera equipment and other gear do we use? Weâre living proof that you donât need the most expensive gear to travel the world and take good photos. Here are some of our must have items that make it into the packing list for all our travels. Main Camera Panasonic Lumix FZ1000Drone DJI Mavic Air â Fly More ComboGoPro Hero 7 BlackGoPro Dive Case Go Pro HousingGoPro Case Smatree GoPro Carry Case â SmallPacking Cubes Eagle Creek Packing caseBackpack Osprey Farpoint 70Powerbank Anker PowercorePhone Xiaomi Mi 9Hard drive Transcend Slim Storejet 2TBLaptop Lenovo IdeaPad 720sHeadphones Bose Quiet Comfort 35Wifi Hotspot GlocalMe G4 Want to save this for later? Why not pin itâŠ
BALITRIBUNE - Gelaran Twin Lake Festival (TLF) yang digelar Pemkab Buleleng telah usai, Sabtu (7/7) akhir pekan kemarin. Sebagai penutup dilangsungkan Lomba Memasak Ikan Patin antar kecamatan se-Kabupaten Buleleng. Singaraja Antara Bali - Pemerintah Kabupaten Pemkab Buleleng, Bali, siap menggelar Festival Danau Kembar Twin Lake di Danau Buyan dan Tamblingan berlangsung selama empat hari, 22-25 Juni 2016. "Persiapan sudah 100 persen. Menurut rencana akan dibuka oleh perwakilan dari Kementerian Pariwisata RI bersama Bupati Buleleng, Putu Agus Suradnyana," kata Kepala Dinas Pertanian dan Peternakan Distanak Kabupaten Buleleng, Nyoman Swatantra di Kota Singaraja, Rabu. Ia mengatakan, Festival Danau Kembar atau lebih dikenal dengan Twin Lake Festival TLF merupakan salah satu promosi pariwisata melibatkan lintas satuan kerja perangkat daerah SKPD Pemkab Buleleng. Swatantra memaparkan, agenda pariwisata yang sudah memasuki tahun ketiga tersebut merupakan suksesi dari Festival Danau Buyan pada 2014, terbukti berhasil membangkitkan geliat pariwisata dua danau besar di Pulau Dewata tersebut. Dikatakan pula, TLF menggelar berbagai jenis kesenian dan pameran seperti sapi gerumbungan, turnamen gangsing tradisional, lomba makan buah dan berbagai jenis kesenian lain. "Bukan hanya itu saja, ada beberapa kegiatan berbasis konservasi seperti penebaran ratusan ribu ekor benih ikan di dua danau, `tracking`, gemar makan ikan dan berbagai jenis lomba melibatkan kalangan anak sekolah," kata dia. Di sisi lain, kata dia, yang berbeda dari TLF tahun ini adalah pameran berbagai jenis buah-buahan lokal Bali Utara. Kegiatan tersebut melibatkan perwakilan dari kelompok tani sembilan kecamatan di Buleleng. "Kami libatkan kelompok tani yang ada sehingga mereka mendapatkan dampak langsungnya. Selain juga untuk membangkitkan kembali berbagai potensi buah lokal Buleleng," demikian Swatantra. WDY