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Sidemen Village Trek: Scenic Rice Fields & Views
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95 Ratings
Kabupaten Karangasem
Discover the beauty of the Sidemen village on a trekking tour. Walk through the rice fields and see the daily life of the locals. Admire the beauty of the landscape and the views of Mount Agung.
Discover the beauty of the Sidemen village on a trekking tour. Walk through the rice fields and see the daily life of the locals. Admire the beauty of the landscape and the views of Mount Agung.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Sidemen - Discover the charming village of Sidemen on a trekking adventure. Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the rice field terraces from a distance. Gain a fresh perspective by joining a Sidemen trekking tour.
Begin your trek at the traditional market and village of Sidemen, then ascend to the rice paddy fields, which…
- Sidemen - Discover the charming village of Sidemen on a trekking adventure. Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the rice field terraces from a distance. Gain a fresh perspective by joining a Sidemen trekking tour.
Begin your trek at the traditional market and village of Sidemen, then ascend to the rice paddy fields, which have no defined steps. Head towards Mount Agung, following the irrigation path of the water source, and cross the hanging wooden bridge, suitable for both motorbikes and pedestrians.
As you trek, pass through the village and temple where local villagers come to pray. The journey involves ascending and descending streets, then walking through rice fields along the irrigation channels. Observe the locals working in their fields, engaging in activities such as plowing, cultivating, planting seeds, and harvesting.
The Sidemen Trekking tour is ideal for those eager to experience a diverse mix of plantations, people, and the everyday life of the local community.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Tips
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information
- What mandatory items must the customer bring: Sun hat,Hiking boots/shoes,Suncream,Sunglasess
- Start Point: Meeting point is at Pasar Sidemen (Sidemen Traditional Market), exactly at the shop with the sign “Upa Boga”.
- Getting to the Start Point: If you’re staying in Sidemen, please arrange transport through your hotel. We do not recommend using Grab,…
- What mandatory items must the customer bring: Sun hat,Hiking boots/shoes,Suncream,Sunglasess
- Start Point: Meeting point is at Pasar Sidemen (Sidemen Traditional Market), exactly at the shop with the sign “Upa Boga”.
- Getting to the Start Point: If you’re staying in Sidemen, please arrange transport through your hotel. We do not recommend using Grab, as some Hotels in Sidemen do not allow Grab drivers to pick up the guest from hotel (drop-off only).
- Finish Point: The trek ends at Warung Ume Anyar Restaurant,located in Ogang Village–a recommended Great spot to relax and have a drink or meal after trekking
- Pick-up After the Trek: We recommend arranging your transport in advance so your journey home is smooth and easy. If you have a driver, kindly ask them to pick you up at the finish point around 2-2.5 hours after the trekk started. While Grab is available, there are only a few drivers in the area, and some may request offline payment or extra payment. Having a driver arranged beforehand will help you avoid any waiting time after the trek. Duration: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Please allow sufficient time if you have other plans after the activity.
- Optional Market Visit: Pasar Sidemen (traditional market) is open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If you’d like to explore the market before trekking, we recommend booking a morning session
- Walking Back (Optional): If needed, you can walk back to the start point – it’s around 3 km or 30–40 minutes along the main road.
Location
Pasar Sidemen
Jalan Semarapura-Karangasem
The meeting point is at Pasar Sidemen (Sidemen Traditional Market), located on the main street. Please look for the shop with the sign “Upa Boga”. Once you arrive, our guide will come to meet you there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Borsbeekreizen
Feb 2, 2026
Very nice surroundings - SIDIMEN valley is breathtaking beautiful surroundings. You can walk at your own pace or take a tour with the moped. It is possible to see the locals at work.
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Jamescv7548bz
Jan 19, 2026
Sideman walk - Very beautiful scenery, and a great guide
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Elizabeth_h
Dec 31, 2025
Beautiful adventure - it was an amazing experience and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. In December some of the rice crops have been harvested, and knew all about the other crops being planted and how they were used in local cuisine. Beautiful experience.
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Jennifer
Nov 20, 2025
Beautiful!! Up close view and education about Bali and the Rice fields - it was magical! We walked through a village- - Directions were clear to meet our guide in town - he gave us water- brief tour through the market- rice fields - village - getting a ride home was easy
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Craig_d
Oct 25, 2025
Lovely walk through the... - Lovely walk through the rice fields of Sidemen. Beautiful authentic rural bali scenery. You don't get this sort of experience sitting around Kuta, Legian, Semenyak. Our guide was very friendly and informative. Walking was not taxing but you have to watch your step when navigating the rice fields. Make sure you stop and look up regularly to take in the scenery, or all you'll remember is the narrow pathway in front of you.
Be aware the trek end point is some 3 km from the start point with no arrangement to get you back. If you have a driver get them to meet you at the end point or use the Grab app to order a ride.
I recommend this activity.
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Karo
Oct 22, 2025
Easy little walk - The tour was fun and informative. We learned a lot about the negative changes in Bali. It is truly awful that Bali is degenerating into a pub and that everyone is after the big money. Anyone looking for a hike is in the wrong place; it is an easy walk with many stops for photos. So, it’s neither trekking nor hiking.
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Fabrice
Oct 11, 2025
Resting - A walk in the green rice fields. Beautiful view and absolute calm. The course can be gaduous in case of rain. What to really do
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Desiree_w
Oct 3, 2025
Beautiful trek, amazing vieuwes! - Walk IN ricefields. Via the small paths farmers use! Use good shoes, end dont be afraid to dirt them!
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Traveler19795679385
Oct 2, 2025
Rice field tour with true local! - Adidas our friendly guide provided us with a wonderful, informative guided tour of the rice fields , local villagers with lots of personal antidotes. He is a true local we walked through his village, saw his family home "hi Mum " met his dog "Doggy" This tour adds more to your experience of Bali as a result of this .
Adidas is concerned with the viability of rice farming as a result of the younger generation leaving the land. It gives you a lot to ponder on as well as growing issues climate change and rubbish/ pollution in Bali
Not all gloom and doom though !!! lots of wonderful photo ops Adidas a willing expert photographer . He knows the best spots to stop!!
It's a 4km walk and best with sand shoes for foot protection .
Thoroughly recommend this tour
You'll get your insta photos of rice fields, terraces and the Yellow Bridge no problems!!! but you'll also get a bit of the real Bali and it's issues
Surely it's the least we can do
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Wackro
Oct 1, 2025
Excellent tour by a knowledgeable local - Adidas is engaging and funny. As a local he has deep knowledge of the area and its economy. He takes you on a beautiful route through the rice fields, explaining how it all works and answering your questions as you go. There were 5 people in the group when I went, which is a good size. Definitely recommend.
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