Mindful nature walk near Mount Abang, Ubud: yoga and sacred water

Walk the volcanic crater in silence, then meditate and cleanse at the sacred spring

A mindful nature walk in Ubud takes you barefoot through the woodland around Mount Abang, a volcano in a crater basin, where you release birds and fish, plant trees, and experience yoga and meditation at the spring. The activity runs 7 hours from a 4:30am hotel pickup, includes transport and breakfast, and requires a minimum group of two people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mindful nature walk and activities

• Depart from Ubud at 4:30am
• Walk barefoot through Mount Abang woodland
• Experience nature’s five elements
• Release birds and fish into habitat
• Plant trees to give back to nature
• Practice yoga and meditation on Mount Abang
• Cleanse body, mind, and soul at holy water

The Experience

You start before dawn—pickup from your Ubud hotel at 4:30am—and travel to the Kintamani area, known for its spiritual healing. The walk itself is silent and barefoot through woodland that surrounds Mount Abang, a volcano sitting inside a huge crater basin. As you move through the land, you experience what the itinerary calls nature's five elements: the volcano itself, the lake below, the earth underfoot, the cool breeze, and a sense of spirit the place carries. You're walking in the footsteps of the Bali Mula, the first tribe to settle on the island.

The walking is mindful—no talking, no rushing—and that silence is what opens the reconnection. You'll have the chance to release birds and fish back into their natural habitat and plant trees, actions that create what the activity describes as a compassionate relationship with the environment. After the woodland walk, you move into yoga and meditation at Mount Abang itself, then cleanse your body, mind and soul in the sacred holy water at a spring.

Breakfast is included, along with all transport from Ubud. You'll need to bring loose comfortable clothing, a swimsuit, sneakers and waterproof sandals; a camera is useful if you want to capture the crater and the light. The activity runs 7 hours total. Children are welcome from age 14 onward, and the walk suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Transport from your Ubud hotel at 4:30am.
• healthy breakfast with hot and cold drinks.
• yoga and meditation instruction at Mount Abang.
• access to the sacred spring water.
• ceremony and temple attire provided.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Pranasanti

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a pair or small group and want a contemplative morning in nature rather than a sightseeing tour—the silent barefoot walk, the tree planting and bird release, and the sacred water cleanse are built around giving back and reconnecting, not collecting landmarks.

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Top questions

What does the barefoot walk through Mount Abang actually involve?

The walk takes you silently through woodland in the Kintamani area surrounding Mount Abang, a volcano inside a crater basin. You move at a mindful pace, experiencing the five elements—volcano, lake, earth, breeze and spirit—and walking in the footsteps of the Bali Mula, the first tribe to arrive on Bali.

When does the activity start and how long does it take?

Hotel pickup from Ubud is at 4:30am, and the full activity runs 7 hours. The early start gets you to the woodland before the day heats up and before crowds arrive.

What happens after the walk?

After the barefoot walk, you do yoga and meditation at Mount Abang, then bathe in sacred holy water at a spring to cleanse your body, mind and soul.

Can I release birds and fish myself?

Yes—you have the opportunity to release birds and fish back into their natural habitat as part of the activity, and you also plant trees, giving back to the environment.

What's included in the price?

Transport from your Ubud hotel, breakfast with hot and cold drinks, and ceremony attire are all included. Lunch and gratuities for the guide are not included.

Is this activity suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 14 onward. The walk suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.