Tamblingan Lake
Tamblingan Lake
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CoachColiinB
9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Had a nice walk down to the lake (about 90 minutes) and then a short canoe ride back to where our driver was waiting. It would have been nicer to take a longer ride around the lake but we just went straight. There were some cool looking temples that we missed.
All in all it was worth it though. Maybe should have suggested we take a round about route back but didn’t know we were going straight back until half way there.
All in all it was worth it though. Maybe should have suggested we take a round about route back but didn’t know we were going straight back until half way there.
Written March 17, 2020
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Valerie Centers
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Peaceful lake, perfect for spending easy time fishing and also wandering around the rain forest. There is a lovely temple that appears really old by the lake. It is not packed with tourists.
Written October 25, 2023
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oscar v
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Based on other reviews/lonely planet we had high expectations of this place. We hiked from Munduk, through the rice fields and hills to the lake. The hike itself was hard, but definitely worth it. The lake was supposed to be the place to take a relaxed break and enjoy the bueautiful surroundings. However.... After paying 15.000 rp entrance fee ("used for maintenance") we entered the park. Trash was surrounding the lake and there was no place to sit and relax. In short, don't visit this lake, a view from one of the surrounding mountains is enough (and much nicer than reality). Perhaps the other lakes in the area are better, but skip this one!
Written September 20, 2014
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Pablitooos
Krakow, Poland99 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
Danau Tamblingan is one of the places in Bali still not touched by mass tourism. To reach this place, it's necessary to rent motorbike, Im not sure of public transportation here ;)
You can easily enter the lakeside from Munduk village and take a small walk through the forest. You can find there small temple and what more important, silence. Grab a cup of coffee from small shops around and enjoy the moment. Honestly, one of best places I've seen in Bali so far.
You can easily enter the lakeside from Munduk village and take a small walk through the forest. You can find there small temple and what more important, silence. Grab a cup of coffee from small shops around and enjoy the moment. Honestly, one of best places I've seen in Bali so far.
Written April 27, 2013
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tetamianbalitours
Ubud, Indonesia79 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Trekking through the tropical rainforest that borders Danau Buyan and Danau Tamblingan. Undisturbed for centuries by outside influences, nature has been left to run its course in this spectacular area of Bali. The trekking about 2 hour jungle trek, including the crossing of the lake by traditional canoe.
Written January 19, 2017
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JolienElise
Lobith, The Netherlands201 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
As part of a tour we stopped at a view point in the mountains where we had a great view over Lake Buyan and Tamblingan also known as the twin lake because the lakes are connected with each other underground. They had build a wooden platform where you could stand on to get a better panorama. As part of a tour this was a very nice stop, but I can imagine that if you travel alone the long way to these lakes is not worth it. Better to combine this stop with munduk waterfall and lake bratan to make the long journey worth it!
Written October 10, 2014
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Steven H
Adelaide, Australia196 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
Danau (means lake) Tamblingan and Danau Buyan offer fantastic roadside views. A must-stop for road trips along Jalan Raya Pancasari. When we stopped there were even a couple of locals with a huge python, lizard and bat for tourist poses (at Rp. 30,000 each).
Written July 20, 2013
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fujiapple79
Singapore, Singapore266 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Cooling place with very nice scenery view. Few hours drive from Kuta area but worth going. Not to missed if you are in Bali.
Written December 20, 2019
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,674 contributions
Oct 2019
My wife and I visited Tambalingan Lake with the hope of doing some hiking around the area. I've always enjoyed this type of activity as its free, allows you to view nature and helps neutralise the calorie rich drinking that I was doing in Bali. Our lonely planet suggested the presence of a 4km hike along the southern edge of Danau Buyan from the car park, over the saddle to Danau Tamblingan and on to Asan Munduck. I asked my driver to take us to Asan Munduck but I think he ended up taking us just above that to the parking lot where the organisation 'Organisasi Pramuwisata Bangkok Bersama' on the western edge of Tamblingan lake, just above Asan Munduck. He informed us that it was illegal to hike without a guide. I initially assumed this was misinformation fuelled by his desire to get a commission but after finding very clear signs supporting this over the walking tracks we ended up having to hire a guide.
There are quite a few walks you can do around Lake Tamblingan and even up Gunung Lesong. The pricing varies from 300K to 1 million for a guide. We did the most popular trek which takes about 2 hours and goes around the south-eastern edge of the lake, eventually culminating a canoe boat ride back across the lake to the starting point.
I guess being from Australia I was a bit cynical about the need for the guide and quite frankly a bit annoyed I had to pay the fee which to me seemed like a way of getting money from tourists. However, after doing it I can say that the guide was actually needed. Unlike in Australia the 'trails' are all unmarked and there is a series of paths leading in all directions so you actually need someone to take you through so you don't get lost. The rainforest we saw was beautiful and some quite ancient.
Overall it was a decent and enjoyable experience but the forced payment did annoy me a little bit as I am not used to this when it comes to bushwalking. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and plenty of water if you plan to do this.
There are quite a few walks you can do around Lake Tamblingan and even up Gunung Lesong. The pricing varies from 300K to 1 million for a guide. We did the most popular trek which takes about 2 hours and goes around the south-eastern edge of the lake, eventually culminating a canoe boat ride back across the lake to the starting point.
I guess being from Australia I was a bit cynical about the need for the guide and quite frankly a bit annoyed I had to pay the fee which to me seemed like a way of getting money from tourists. However, after doing it I can say that the guide was actually needed. Unlike in Australia the 'trails' are all unmarked and there is a series of paths leading in all directions so you actually need someone to take you through so you don't get lost. The rainforest we saw was beautiful and some quite ancient.
Overall it was a decent and enjoyable experience but the forced payment did annoy me a little bit as I am not used to this when it comes to bushwalking. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and plenty of water if you plan to do this.
Written December 7, 2019
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nanchunc2017
Singapore, Singapore32 contributions
May 2019
One of my trips to Bali is Tamblingan Lake. The tour guide said that the name of the lake means medicine and mind, which is called the medicine of the soul! I personally like this lake very much. Although the sun is hot and glaring, I am grateful that the breeze is coming from time to time. I am not good at taking pictures, especially I like to shoot the scenery of the backlight! Sunshine always gives me positive energy, and I am full of hope for life.
Written June 13, 2019
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Are the canoes always there for use or do we have to rent them on the day or pre order the rental etc. approx how much is it and how many people can go on them? Do we row it or does someone do it for us? Can children go on it?
I’ve been told by my driver that they are not safe??
Written January 23, 2020
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Written July 5, 2019
Bonjour quelle est le prix pour le trek dans la foret et la balade en pirogue svp ? nous sommes un couple avec 2 enfants
Written November 2, 2017
Bonjour,
Ou trouver les guides accrédités pour faire ce trek&bateau?
Cette découverte du lac est-elle facile? Faut-il des chaussures de marche?
Combien de temps et quel coût moyen?
Quelle heure de départ la plus judicieuse?
Je compte faire cette ballade, en novembre 2017?
Merci pour touts vos réponses
Tatou
Written September 14, 2017
How long does it take to reach the park and the lake from Menduk if you are trekking/walking? Is it a tough trek?
Written July 17, 2017
Hallo sandra j... from munduk village just need drive for about 15 minutes drive. but if you want to have walk it will take for about 1 hour.
Written July 19, 2017
Where can we rent a canoe over at Lake Tamblingan? How much would that be?
Written March 7, 2017
Who is the best guide / driver for Tamblingan lake tour? Could you recoomend any of them?
Written May 22, 2016
Hi Traveller, thank you for asking. A bit hard to answer yours as I only travel using my own vehicle and guided by googlemaps to danau temblingan. So I can not recommend you anything at this moment. Pardon.
just few tips, please consider to come early morning when sun rise on this location. You will get view that never forgotten.
Written July 13, 2016
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