A far cry from the bustle of South Bali’s beach clubs and bars, Sideman Valley in East Bali is a verdant, undiscovered landscape of emerald green rice terraces, soaring volcanoes, traditional villages and working farms – a nostalgic flashback to the Bali of yesteryear. The climate in this abundant valley is a little cooler compared to Bali’s sun-soaked coastline, making it the perfect temperature to visit mountain-top temples, adventure through jungle-fringed rice fields and trek to the summit of active volcanoes – not to mention slip into a warm bubble bath in one of Sideman’s five-star resorts… Oh yes, despite Sideman Valley’s off-the-grid address, this charming neighbourhood is home to some of the most breathtaking resorts around. You won’t find any high-rise hotels or blaring beach clubs here, but what you will find is a humble collection of boutique destinations, consciously built using all-natural materials.
