Experience booklet

Sumberkima Hill gym

Located below the Lingga Pool, our outdoor jungle gym is free for all guests.

You will find the essentials for a good workout: dumbbells, kettlebells, yoga mats, rings, and punching bags.

The gym is simple and open-air, without large machines or professional equipment.

Recovery & Relaxation

After your workout, visit the Recovery Zone in the spa area with sauna, infrared cabin, ice bath, and massages.

For group classes or a fully equipped gym, visit Groove Fitness Bali at Mangroove Bay.

It is always fun to combine training with a run up the hill or a swim in the Lingga pool above the gym.

Mangroove Bay padel

Play padel at our panoramic courts surrounded by palm trees and bamboo. Book your court via the Playtomic app or message our reception team on WhatsApp at +62 822-1339-9380.

Be sure to join the community group on WhatsApp to find other players from the area and set up some games. You can find this in the linktree or instagram of mangroove bay.

Every week, we organise Beginner Americano events, a rotating match format where eight players play short games with and against each other. A great way to meet other players and have some fun. Also keep an eye out for bigger tournaments, events and retreats hosted by international coaches that happen a few times per year!

For people wanting to play more games, you can add credit in your mangroove bay padel account to get a better deal.

Rackets can be rented and balls purchased at reception.

Groove Fitness Bali

Join group classes at Groove Fitness Bali, our fully equipped functional fitness space by Mangroove Bay.

The weekly schedule includes functional fitness, endurance, strength training, weightlifting, buddy workouts, and community run clubs.

Classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced athletes.

Coach support is available when you want extra guidance on technique, movement quality, and steady progress.

Check Instagram or the Groove Fitness Bali website for current rates and the weekly schedule: @groovefitnessbali.

Train • Move • Evolve

Together with trainers Noah and Yari at Groove Fitness, we can create a personalized program just for you.

Options include CrossFit, Hyrox, fitness, boxing, kickboxing, yoga, and functional training, guided by experienced coaches.

Discuss your preferred program with the Groove Fitness team, designed around your goals.

For shorter stays, join classes or book personal training. For longer stays, build strength with recovery, food, yoga, and spa.

Yoga

Different yoga styles are offered every morning from 7:30am - 8:30am in the yoga shala below Suma Restaurant.

The shala has sunrise ocean views and a peaceful atmosphere for gentle, active, and mixed-level classes.

Check the weekly schedule to see which class is on each day.

Three times per week there is also Sunset Stage Yoga uphill in the national park: 200k per person including a drink.

Weekly and monthly subscriptions are available if you plan to make yoga part of your daily rhythm on the hill.

After any yoga or Groove Fitness class or spa treatment, enjoy a sauna & ice bath day pass for a discounted rate of IDR 150K — the perfect way to recover and recharge.

Sunset yoga at the stage

Three times per week we have a very special yoga class in the amphitheater on top of the hill.

Practice in the open air with views over the bay, the sea, the Java volcanoes, Menjangan Island, and the jungle.

The sunset yoga session starts at 5:15pm, followed by meditation and a refreshing drink while the light changes over the hill.

Please inform the front office if you would like to join, so we can prepare enough mats and transport to the top.

After any yoga or Groove Fitness class or spa treatment, enjoy a sauna & ice bath day pass for a discounted rate of IDR 150K — the perfect way to recover and recharge.

Sauna & ice bath

Take time for self care or recover from an active day in our traditional sauna, infrared sauna, and ice bath facility.

Enjoy benefits such as detoxification, muscle recovery, skin health, weight loss, and deep relaxation.

The spa looks out over the Java volcanoes and is designed as a calm recovery space with natural materials, dark ironwood, big rocks, a fish pond, and a tea garden.

Opening Hours: 8am - 8pm, every day.

After any yoga or Groove Fitness class or spa treatment, enjoy a sauna & ice bath day pass for a discounted rate of IDR 150K — the perfect way to recover and recharge.

Spa treatment

We offer a wide range of treatments to support your stay: healing massages, beauty therapies, relaxing or stronger Balinese massages, and restorative body work.

Our local practitioners blend modern care with ancient healing traditions in a calm spa setting.

You can find the spa menu in your villa and on this website.

Please book ahead in busy season so the reception team can reserve the practitioner and time you prefer.

After any yoga or Groove Fitness class or spa treatment, enjoy a sauna & ice bath day pass for a discounted rate of IDR 150K — the perfect way to recover and recharge.

Cleanse, release & step into your future

You can now book a Balinese purification ceremony at Sumberkima Hill, guided by English-speaking priests who share the deeper meaning behind this sacred ritual.

This is more than a blessing. It’s a moment to wash away stagnant energy, receive insight into your future, and set intentions for the path ahead, in body, mind, and spirit. 🌿💧

The ritual takes place in our open shala, where nature becomes part of your healing.

Whether you're closing a cycle, celebrating change, or seeking clarity, this ceremony helps you realign with purpose and open to new beginnings.

📍 Book your session at reception

📅 Available weekly with advanced reservation

👣 Private or small group option

Hiking

The best time for a walk is at sunrise. You can explore our trails by yourself for free if you feel adventurous or hire a guide to avoid getting lost. The trails have been set out in AllTrails and Komoot app to help find the way. Please check the hiking guide to find them.

Munduk Lingker Hike: Follow the yellow poles, which starts and ends at the cabin reception. The hike brings you to the top of the hill and has the best views.

Farm, temple and ricepaddy Hike: follow green poles, starting and ending at the guest parking area near the SKH reception. The route takes you past our organic garden, local temples, and through the rice fields before looping back.

Bawak hike: You can follow the light blue poles along the route. The Bawak Walk starts and ends at the cabin reception area and is an easy hike with minimal elevation.

Botanical hike: We invite you on a two-hour walk from reception through our organic farms to Suma Restaurant. Along the way, you'll discover local plants and their traditional uses, while gaining insight into seasonal rhythms and the surrounding ecology.

Make sure to bring some water and snacks. Suma Restaurant can provide energy balls, cashew nuts, fruits or sandwiches.

Self-guided botanical walk

Explore the nature of Sumberkima Hill at your own pace with our self-guided Botanical Walk. This 2-hour trail winds through different parts of the hill, and you are free to step in or out wherever it suits you.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the origins and traditional uses of the plants that thrive on our land. The route also leads you through our two organic farms, where you can visit the nurseries, compost areas, and our cheerful chickens. If you bring them some snacks like fruits or veggies then they will be very happy.

Check the Sumberkima Hill hiking guide to find the guided map.

If you'd like to dive deeper, you can also book an Organic farm tour with our farm boss Made. He loves to teach everything he knows about farming, making compost and managing a nursery. If it's around the rainy season months you can also plant a tree together.

Barat National Park walk or safari

This hike starts after a 15 minutes drive into the Park. The 2 hours hike will be passing the coastline with mangroves and using a forest trail. Half way, on a romantic spot overlooking the sea, a picnic is prepared for you.

The hike ends at the Bali Mynah bird sanctuary, a preservation place for the endangered Bali Starling or Jalak Bali. During the hike you have a chance to see and hear different birds, monkeys, deers and other wildlife.

Children 11 years and younger are half price. Children 4 years and younger can join for free.

You can also book a safari ride and explore the national park by car, this follows a different route, price and schedule. It's perfect for people who want to enjoy the national park from the comforts of an air conditioned car. Please contact Putu for this.

Aling Aling waterfall

Aling Aling is a series of around 5 large waterfalls in Sambangan, about a 1,5 hours drive from Sumberkima.

The fresh crystal clear water from the mountain and the surrounding green sceneries will make you feel close to nature.

If you dare, you can go sliding down the second waterfall or jump (7, 12 or 16 meters) in one of the natural pools.

It’s fun, challenging and refreshing! Jumping and sliding is at your own risk, please note the high jumps can be dangerous.

Ijen crater

This volcano on Eastern Java, has a 1 km wide turquoise-colored acid crater lake and an active sulfur mine.

Kawah Ijen is 2,600m or 8,660ft tall. The track to the crater is about 3 km of which only about 1.5 km is a bit of a steep climb. Bring shoes with a good grip. This hike is not advised to do in the rainy season.

Departure time from Sumberkima to see the sunrise at the crater and avoid the heat for the climb, is 11 PM. You will start your hike around 4 AM.

You will be back in Sumberkima Hill the next day around noon. The driver will go with you on the ferry boat to Java and stay with you so you can leave your belongings safely in the car.

Dirtbike offroad local guide

Forget smooth roads. Here, there is mud, rocky climbs, and heart-pounding jungle trails.

Ride with a local guide who knows the secret routes through the lush mountains of Sumberkima, and explore a side of Bali not found on Google Maps.

Beginners are welcome, but you need a motorbike license and basic offroad skills. If you have never ridden offroad before, tell Putu so you can practice first.

Experienced riders can ask Putu for higher level terrain and a more technical challenge.

Tours usually take 2-3 hours, depending on the track. Contact Putu to book: +62 857-3863-8657

North Shore Stables

North Shore Stables invites you to explore Pemuteran’s wild and rugged beauty on horseback — from open coastlines to jungle trails and sweeping ridgelines.

It’s an experience rooted in connection: with the horse beneath you, with the land around you, and with the gentle rhythm of the sea. Rides move at nature’s pace, offering a glimpse of Bali as it once was. Enjoy quiet mornings along the beach, peaceful forest paths, temple routes, and panoramic viewpoints.

They offer a variety of rides suitable for all ages and skill levels — from first-time beginners to confident riders.

Bookings:

+62 823-1863-9521

https://northshorestablesbali.com/rides/

Discover a slower, more soulful side of North Bali.

Outpost in the ocean

Welcome to the heart of Metamorfosa’s reef restoration project, our ocean outpost. From here, the team monitors coral growth around the clock and carries out essential regeneration work.

The outpost is a two-story wooden structure where you can dock your kayak or boat and take a moment to pause. It’s a peaceful base for snorkeling, kayaking, bringing a picnic, or simply watching the sunset over Sumberkima Bay, a place where nature, purpose, and experience come together.

Before heading out, you can message Mangroove Bay Restaurant to prepare beers, takeaway sandwiches, or snacks to complete your visit.

Private events like BBQ or sunset beers can be booked with the Mangroove Bay team.

Sunset beers in the middle of the ocean

Spend Saturday evening at Metamorfosa Outpost, a two-story platform in the middle of Sumberkima Bay.

Watch sunset with music, good company and open sea around you.

All proceeds go directly to Metamorfosa's reef restoration and new coral planting.

No dinner is served at the Outpost; snacks are included, and you can continue to Mangroove Bay for dinner afterward.

The Outpost can also be booked on other days for private dinners or events.

Kayak trip

Sumberkima Bay is a protected bay, lined with mangrove trees. With a backdrop of mountains and the volcanoes of Java, the views are sensational everywhere you look!

The best way to explore this is with Metamorfosa’s kayak trips. You can explore the area with a guide and visit the mangroves, fish farms and White Sand Island.

Sunrise or sunset time are best for kayak trips as the sky is ablaze with colours. Make sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection.

Please be aware that the wind and currents can pick up while you are out on the water. It is advised to bring a phone so you can make a call to be picked up.

If you don't have one, it is super useful to buy a custom metamorfosa drybag in the front office to make sure your phone and other belongings stay dry during your trip.

Boat trip

You can take a boat trip alongside the mangroves, and to Gili Putih, the white sand island.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains from the sea and let the Java volcanoes show their glory.

You will also support Metamorfosa, the local reef restoration project by taking this trip. Best is to take the trip during high tide to have access to the white sand island.

If you don't have one, it is super useful to buy a custom metamorfosa drybag in the front office to make sure your phone and other belongings stay dry during your trip.

Dolphin tour in Pemuteran

Begin your morning on calm seas with a 06:00 departure from Pemuteran Beach. After a short safety briefing, your captain brings you to the sunrise point, an unforgettable moment as the sky turns gold over the Bali Sea.

Wild dolphins often appear at this peaceful hour. When conditions are right, you may gently glide in the water on a wooden bar while watching them, only if the dolphins choose to interact. Snorkelling gear, tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided on board.

Dolphin sightings depend on nature, so patience is part of the experience. The tour usually lasts 2–3 hours, depending on conditions. Our success rate is very high (80–90%), but sightings can never be guaranteed, as the dolphins are completely wild and free.

Snorkelling

In the area there are some nice snorkelling spots. You can go snorkelling in our bay with the Metamorfosa team to check out our reef restoration project.

In Menjangan Island there is a famous underwater world to enjoy.

Or head to Pemuteran to the biorock structures.

In Pemuteran and in the Menjangan area there are some nice beaches for a lazy afternoon.

If you don't have one, it is super useful to buy a custom metamorfosa drybag in the front office to make sure your phone and other belongings stay dry during your trip.

Visit the underwater art gallery

One of the innovative ways in which Metamorfosa is restoring the reef is by placing sculptures underwater that can form a strong base for the baby corals to grow on.

Several artists are working on a series of sculptures around the theme of ‘change’ to represent the mindset that is required of us in order to save the reef.

You can visit the underwater art gallery by boat, snorkel to the seabed and admire the delicate beauty of this underwater art gallery.

By joining Metamorfosa’s trips, you support the reef restoration project!

Learn to freedive

We partner with Ousia Freediving Academy in Pemuteran, the perfect place to start your freediving journey.

They offer customized teaching experiences to meet your personal needs. From introduction up to instructor courses, there is something for everyone.

For beginners the course takes 2.5 full days, with multiple theory sessions on land providing you with all the knowledge you need.

There are practice sessions in the pool to make you more comfortable with breath holds, and to work on your technique

Finally, there are multiple sessions out on the ocean.

After each day you will also get amazing pictures from your dives and a video analysis to show you what you need to work on to perfect your skills.

If you don't have one, it is super useful to buy a custom metamorfosa drybag in the front office to make sure your phone and other belongings stay dry during your trip.

A part of the profits of this experience will be donated to the metamorfosa reef restoration project.

Freediving trip

If you are a certified freediver then you can join Yoshua on a fundive around the reefs of Pemuteran and/or Menjangan Island. He will arrange this trip with a minimum of 2 people. If you don’t have a friend to join you, it’s also possible to join another group that is going.

It’s a guided tour customized for freedivers.

You will go to spots freedivers love, away from the regular snorkelers and scuba divers. It’s a unique opportunity for freedivers to see the best spots Bali has to offer.

If you don't have one, it is super useful to buy a custom metamorfosa drybag in the front office to make sure your phone and other belongings stay dry during your trip.

Diving

North West Bali has an adventure for every diver! You can explore the reefs in Sumberkima Bay and learn more about our coral restoration project.

Or take a boat ride to Menjangan Island that offers a more challenging experience. We offer fun dives for holidaymakers, introduction dives for beginners and any level PADI courses.

If you are in a group, we can also organise a mix of snorkelling and diving.

Our divemaster and local ranger, Totok can discuss all the options to ensure the perfect dive experience for you.

If you don't have one, it is super useful to buy a custom metamorfosa drybag in the front office to make sure your phone and other belongings stay dry during your trip.

Release a turtle

Metamorfosa’s turtle hatchery has various nests waiting to hatch from the months of April to October.

If the turtles are about to hatch during your stay, you will be notified by reception so you can watch them crawl out from the sand.

When the eggs hatch, there is a twelve hour period in which you can be the lucky person who gets to release the baby turtle into the sea! Your donation goes a long way.

Plant a baby coral

The Metamorfosa team is restoring the reef in Sumberkima Bay.

One of the inventive aspects of their approach is placing sculptures underwater that form a strong base for new coral to grow on.

Artists are working on a series of sculptures within the theme of ‘change’ that together form an underwater art gallery.

One of the structures in the underwater gallery is a wish tree. You can sponsor a baby coral to be added to this wish tree, along with your wish for change so that your wish and the coral grow together.

Suma and Senja

Suma Restaurant is our main restaurant and offers a mix of different style foods with something for everyone. Here you can also order room service.

Senja Restaurant offers an authentic Indonesian culinary journey with sweeping views of the volcano and valley. Named after the Indonesian word for sunset, Senja is known for its warm hospitality, open-air elegance, and spectacular views. Enjoy daily happy hour from 17-19 for sunset cocktails.

We have a culture of experimenting and trying to create everything homemade.

Sourdough breads, pizza and pasta dough, cookies, jam, peanut butter and ice cream come fresh from our bakery, everyday!

Other than that we make our own pickles, coconut yogurt, jamu, ginger beer, pomelo tonic, kombucha and much more.

We also try to grow as much in the garden as we can and most of the fruits and herbs are grown in our organic farm.

Mangroove Bay restaurant & hostel

Just 5 minutes from Sumberkima Hill, heading toward the ocean, you’ll find Mangroove Bay — our boutique sister hostel and lively seaside hub.

Mangroove Bay Restaurant Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with a menu that blends Indonesian favourites and Mediterranean flavours. Perfect for a big lunch after a snorkeling session or a sunset drink and dinner after a padel game.

Activities & Fun Play ping pong, darts, or pétanque, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply unwind under the palm trees. You can also join coral planting, turtle releases, kayaking, snorkeling, or diving adventures.

Next door you can find Groove Fitness – a fully equipped gym with private and group classes & Mangroove Bay Padel – two panoramic courts where you can play games and join weekly americano tournaments. Mangroove Bay is a place to connect, play, and savour the energy of the bay — between the mountains and the sea.

Beers & pool at Whana Cabins reception

The Whana Warung offers a nice hang out spot to have a coffee or tea with a snack in the morning or a satay and beer in the evening while playing pool.

It's the perfect spot to just hang out, read a book or play a game. You can also start a hike here if you want to go to Sumberkima Stage at the top of the hill.

Playing pool costs 50k per hour and you can book with the cabin reception staff if you want to claim a certain time slot.

At Whana you can also rent a cabin to stay the night. It's higher up on the hill with amazing views. Every cabin has a comfortable bed and a little deck. There is a shared toilet and shower area for all cabins. Book in advance via the Sumberkima Hill team, as it is a popular spot!

Every year around the high season months we set up bbq nights where you can enjoy a delicious balinese style buffet made with love. You can always choose between a vegetarian or meat / fish menu.

Full moon dinner at Senja

During the Balinese full moon there will be a special Indonesian 5 course menu served in Senja with a dancing performance by the local dancing school.

Senja has curated this special experience by selecting unique dishes from different islands in Indonesia and paired custom cocktails and mocktails with each course that complement the flavor.

There will be 3 dances, the youngest girls will welcome everyone with a Puspanjali dance, after that there will be a Cendrawasih or bird dance and in the end we will invite everyone to join our beautiful dancers in a Joged dance.

We serve a meat & fish menu and a vegetarian menu. Our standard a la carte menu will not be available on full moons.

Details for pricing, food and drinks can be found in the full moon menu or in both Suma and Senja restaurant.

Special dining & events

Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, family evenings, or simply a beautiful moment together.

Choose your setting: Sumberkima Stage, a private villa, Suma or Senja Restaurant, Gili Putih, or the ocean outpost.

Our restaurant team can create a romantic or family-style setup with a la carte or custom menu ideas, bouquets, cakes, candles, and personal decorations.

Rainy or windy conditions may affect outdoor locations; check with our team for options.

Sunset beers at the outpost

Every Saturday evening, Mangroove Bay hosts a relaxed sunset gathering at the Metamorfosa Outpost.

Boats depart around 17:00-17:30 and return by 19:00-19:30. The price is IDR 250K per person, including boat transfer, two beers or sodas, and small bites.

No dinner is served at the outpost; guests can continue to dinner at Mangroove Bay afterward.

On other days, the outpost can be booked for a BBQ dinner, birthday celebration, or special gathering.

Birthday / anniversary celebration

Celebrate your special moment in a meaningful and memorable way at Sumberkima Hill.

This experience includes:

Flower arrangement in your villa

A regular or premium bouquet with additional floral decorations. A custom note with your personal message can be added. We can prepare everything before check-in so it's ready upon arrival. Optional balloons available.

Balinese couple massage at our spa

Regular package: 60 minutes. Premium package: 90 minutes.

Celebration cake for two

Served with candles at Suma or Senja Restaurant, or in the privacy of your villa.

Romantic dinner table setup

A beautifully styled setting with flowers and candles. Please reserve your table at Suma or Senja Restaurant in advance. Food and beverages are not included and can be selected from the menu or arranged upon request.

Baby coral planting with wish tag

Write your wish on a metal tag and the Metamorfosa team will plant it together with your coral, allowing both to grow over time. For an additional fee, you can join a snorkeling trip to place the coral yourself.

Make your special day truly unforgettable. We recommend arranging this experience a few days before arrival so everything can be prepared with care.

Professional photoshoot

Make the most of our incredible nature and architecture to capture gorgeous memories with a professional photographer.

We can offer you any available sunrise or sunset villa as your location, as well as Gili Putih (extra boat fee) or in the hills of Sumberkima.

If you desire extra props like flowers, romantic dinner or pillows, we can arrange them for an extra fee. The price includes editing and receiving high quality photos in your inbox.

Photo exhibition

Want to see the art? This album shows the photos and the purchase prices.

Talented photographer, and good friend of Sumberkima Hill Stephane Sensey, has curated photographs of the soul of the island of gods. He has photographed a wide variety of different faces and Balinese culture.

Most of those photographs were captured in the Sumberkima area. The exposition reflects their stories during covid.

You can purchase a postcard from the exhibition as a memory of your travels to bring home with you at the reception desk or request a bigger print to be made.

Temple tour

We offer a temple tour in the area which takes you to the Belatung, Pulaki, Pabean and Melanting temples.

Each temple has a different deity and a different story! What better way to learn about Balinese Hinduism than through the places of worship?

Wearing a sarong is mandatory when you visit the temples.

Local initiatives: food and drink

These activities are organized directly with our staff and are only possible outside of their usual working shifts at Sumberkima Hill. They can all be booked directly on WhatsApp, with the link under each one.

Local initiatives: tours and culture

These activities are organized directly with our staff and are only possible outside of work shifts at Sumberkima Hill. They can be booked directly on WhatsApp, with the link under each one.

Community pools

Be sure to have a dip in the two community pools. Both of them have excellent views and are suitable for doing laps.

The Lingga infinity pool is on the south side of our hill and looks over the valley below and volcanoes above, with epic sunset views. Enjoy the most scenic swim of your life.

The Madya infinity pool is 30 meters in length located above the lobby and has mountain and volcano views. The golden and green hues make a swim here feel even more tropical.

Note: There’s no food / drinks service available at the communal pools.

Long stay at Sumberkima Hill

Discover the perfect balance of nature, wellness, and focus with our long-stay options in North West Bali. Whether you’re a digital nomad seeking clarity or simply craving more spacious days, Sumberkima Hill offers the ideal setting for restoration and inspiration.

Exclusive Long-Stay Benefits:

• Monthly special rates, 20–50% discounts.
• Discounts and special rates on restaurant, spa, sauna, yoga, padel, groove gym.
• Option to create a personalized training or dive program with Groove Fitness, PADI, freediving courses, yoga, and more.