Bali Trek Informational Meeting RSVP Form

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10am
251 Stratford Court, Del Mar, CA 92014

Get details about the itinerary, training tips, travel logistics, and the purpose behind this unforgettable journey.

All are welcome. Bring your questions and your sense of adventure!

Thank you for your interest in our upcoming Parkinson’s hiking trip to Bali!

This will be my seventh international adventure of challenge, purpose, and connection since 2011, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.

The scheduled departure date for the trek is June 12, 2026. As outlined in the below itinerary, this is a 10-day journey through the stunning tropics of Bali. Daily elevation gains and losses are moderate—no more than 600 meters/1800 feet per day, and some days are relatively flat. Distances will range between 4 and 10 miles, with plenty of time built in for rest and taking in the scenery.

This trip also serves as a fundraiser for the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, supporting vital programs and resources for our community.

We’ll be holding an informational meeting in September or October, where we’ll go over all the important details, including:

• Total cost
• Expected weather
• Packing and equipment tips
• Balinese culture
• And most importantly, training plans, which will begin the first week of February 2026

As always, please feel free to reach out to me personally by clicking here.

PROPOSED INTINERARY

Hiking Hidden Bali (IND-HK-BA)
Saturday 12 Jun 2026 to Monday 21 Jun 2026

Day 1: Arrive in Bali
Arrive at your Balinese resort accommodation, acclimatize to this tranquil part of the island, and meet your guide. There is also a welcome dinner, with some wonderful Balinese cuisine on the menu of course.

Accommodation in Megati
Meals: dinner

Day 2: Megati – Kemetug | 14km
After breakfast, you are transferred (40mins) to the starting point of a five hour guided trek from Megati village, following the course of a river basin to a dam. The walk continues past typical rice paddies and plantations and comes to a close in Kemetug.

Walking for the day: 14km, ↑↓510m, 5h
Accommodation in Kemetug
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Kemetug – Belimbing | 15km
Leave Kemetug village for another five hour trek that takes you past plantations of cacao, coffee and fruits. Wind through rice paddies where farmers tend to their crops, with the day coming to a close in the village of Belimbing.

Walking for the day: 15km, ↑↓400m, 5h
Accommodation in Belimbing
Meals: breakfast and lunch

Day 4: Belimbing – Pupuan | 12km
Today’s trail takes you to Pupuan, following an array of rice terraces before culminating at the Kampung Kopi Camp. Here, you have the opportunity to connect with nature, immerse yourself in traditional village life, learn about traditional farming techniques and just chill out in a wild and wonderful location.

Walking for the day: 12km, ↑↓600m, 5h
Accommodation in Pupuan
Meals: breakfast and lunch

Day 5: Pupuan – Bengkel | 14km
You will feel an invigorating chill of the mountain air in Pupuan, before you head off on your trek through the jungle, where the trail is adorned with orchards of clove trees, mangosteen, durian and other exotic fruits. The 14km trail comes to an end in the village of Bengkel.

Walking for the day: 14km, ↑↓600m, 6h
Accommodation in Bengkel
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Bengkel – Tista | 14km
After breakfast, leave Bengkel village and walk through dense tropical forests, home to a variety of wildlife including monkeys, tropical birds and possibly even flying lizards. The path winds through rice terraces, villages and past some small, ancient temples The walk ends in Tista village, where a car takes you back to Bengkel.

Walking for the day: 14km, ↑↓600m, 6h
Accommodation in Bengkel
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Bengkel – Bedugul | 12km
The trek starts along a path through plantations that then lead into North Bali’s rainforest and the island’s highlands. You get some colossal views across the rainforest on this trek, before arriving at the village where you spend the night in Bedugul.

Walking for the day: 12km, ↑↓500m, 5h
Accommodation in Bedugul
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Bedugul – Banyumala Waterfall | 10km
Begin with a gentle walk from the hotel and descend through coffee, cacao and clove plantations. The trail then takes you deeper into the region’s biodiverse beauty as far as Dedari Waterfall. Continue to Cemara Waterfall which is the perfect lunch stop, followed by another stunning Banyumala Waterfall. This is the ideal time for a swim and rest, while the riverside camp is prepared for your night by the falls.

Walking for the day: 10km, ↑↓500m, 5h
Accommodation: tents at Banyumala Waterfall
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Banyumala Waterfall – Sambangan – Sanur | 9km
After breakfast, the trail follows a descent through rice paddies and villages to finally arrive at Aling Aling Waterfall. Continue to Sambangan for a lunch stop, followed by a transfer to the highland region of of Kintamani, with a stop at a local restaurant with views of Mount Batur, to try the region’s special ginger coffee. You are then transferred to your hotel in Sanur.

Walking for the day: 9km, ↑↓257m, 4h
Accommodation in Sanur
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Departure
Departure after breakfast.
Meals: breakfast