1. Mimpi Resort Menjangan
is located on a lagoon-like inlet of Banyuwedang, a step-away from Bali Barat National Park and a short boat-ride to the famous diving site of menjangan island. The region belongs to Northwest Bali locally called Buleleng which covers most of Bali’s north coast with its capital city Singaraja.
The ride from Bali’s international airport will approximately take 3.5 hours through one of Bali’s most photographed landscape in the highland of Bedugul. Perched approximately 1000 meters above sea level, the region is home to 3 major lakes of Beratan, Buyan and Tamblingan. A unique old temple floats on the lake of Beratan. The region is also known as Bali’s main producer of vegetable, fruit and flower with daily market in the village of Candikuning.
As soon as leaving Bedugul tourism area, above the lake, turn left toward the village of Munduk. Tropical plantation of coffee, clove and vanilla fills most scene along the road. Several fresh Bali coffee stopovers are available along this region.
The ride will later get to a small town of Seririt boasting mixed community of Bali, Madurese and Buggish. Turn left on the town’s first junction and drive toward Pemuteran area for another 45 minutes. The resort is located just 15 minutes further from Pemuteran in the village of Pejarakan.
A resort sign is set by the main road on a junction to the famous hotspring of Banyuwedang. Turn and drive right in the junction through a smaller road for approximately 700 meters and shortly you will get to the resort’s entrance.
There are certainly some other optional routes available either through the region of Pupuan or Negara. But the above route is most recommended as it is the shortest and offers so much to see on the way.
2. Mimpi Resort Tulamben
is located in the small village of Tulamben, on the north-side foot of Bali’s sacred Mount Agung. The region belongs to Northeast Bali locally called Karangasem which covers most of Bali’s east coast with its capital city Amlapura.
The ride from Bali’s international airport will approximately take 2 hours through Bali’s newest highway of Tohpati – Kusamba. There are several famous shopping spots on the way. As soon as leaving the highway, the ride will get to Bali’s historic city of Semarapura. Considered as former capital city of Bali’s old kingdom, it is home to the famous historic site of Kertagosa, an old justice court with uniquely-painted ceiling from old time. After Semarapura, the ride will also pass Candidasa, a tourist beach-side village which houses accommodation hotels and restaurants. Bali’s ancient village of Tenganan is located on short turn from Candidasa.
The next important spot after Candidasa is Amlapura, the capital city of East Bali locally called Karangasem. As soon as leaving the city, the ride will pass Tirtagangga, an old royal water palace built in 1940’s by East Bali’s last reigning king. The palace represents European influence to Bali’s architecture.
The village of Tulamben is located approximately 20 minutes after Tirtagangga. The resort is located right on the village bay next to a local temple called Pura Batu Kelebit. A resort sign is set by the main road to guide you to its entrance.
There is certainly another option available through the region of Kintamani heading to Tejakula but the above rout is most recommended as it is the shortest and most convenient.
