The Top 11 Ecotourism Destinations in Bali 2026

Some of Bali’s most meaningful ecotourism experiences unfold in its villages. Panglipuran in Bangli is a model of sustainability, recognized internationally for its preserved traditions, clean environment, and community governance. Walking its bamboo-lined paths, you feel the care taken to maintain ancestral values.

Trunyan Village, nestled on the shores of Lake Batur, practices a unique funeral rite called Mepasah—placing the deceased beneath the sacred Taru Menyan tree, which locals believe neutralizes odor. This ancient tradition, still observed today, offers rare insight into Balinese beliefs about death and nature.

Tenganan Pegringsingan, one of Bali’s oldest Bali Aga villages, is known for its double-ikat weaving, known as geringsing, and the annual perang pandan, a ritual battle using thorny pandan clubs. Here, tourism supports cultural preservation, with visitors learning directly from artisans and elders. Similarly, Kusamba Village keeps traditional sea salt farming alive, where sun-dried salt is harvested using age-old methods—a craft you can try hands-on with local farmers.