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7 Gorgeous Hikes In Bali You Can't Miss By Mark Eveleigh • October 21, 2025

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With such a variety of landscapes, from iconic paddies and unspoiled rainforests to plantations and villages, Bali is a walker’s dream. This relatively compact and densely populated island is not suited to epic multi-day treks, but the range of day hikes and weekend treks will certainly keep you on your toes.

In West Bali National Park and on the most challenging peaks and volcanoes, you’ll need a guide, but in most cases, you can access and explore even remote areas under your own steam. Apart from the interior of the "Wild West," most of Bali is fairly well-populated with invariably welcoming and hospitable villages, so

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