If you’d like to see a breathtaking rice terrace and learn about coffee luwak processing and enjoy the work of a talented local artist while creating unforgettable lasting memories, you might enjoy a trip to Alas Harum Bali.
This popular beautiful hillside paradise is littered with Instagram-able photo spots and adventure seekers will enjoy fun day activities galore when they visit.
Where Is Alas Harum, Bali?Â
Alas Harum, Bali is in Central Ubud which means it’s not far from most of the major destinations in Bali.
Address: Alas Harum Bail, Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
How To Get To Alas Harum, Bali?
If you’re staying in Central Ubud, then the best way to visit Alus Harum Bali is to get a Grab or Gojek, which is cheap and easy.
If you’re coming from the beach towns of Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Sanur, etc. then a Grab or Gojek is fine too.
However, if you want to see more of the area than just Alas Harum Bali, you might consider renting a private car with a driver. This isn’t expensive. It should cost about 500,000 IDR for 8 hours (this includes car, driver and petrol) and that’s about $35 USD or $50 AUD.
Your driver will then ensure that you get to visit everywhere you want to see and they can keep an eye on anything you don’t want to carry with you when you go to the attractions.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Alas Harum, Bali?
Alas Harum Bali is in the centre of the island and you will find that there’s no “best time of year” to go.
It will be hotter and more humid in the rainy season, but Bali sees more than 8 hours a day of sunshine even in the wet season and you can enjoy the greenery outdoors at this time of year in its finest form.
In fact, Alas Harum proves that the wet season is a brilliant time to visit Bali and drink expensive coffee and undertake some adventurous activities.
In the dry season, it’s less hot and less humid, but you will pay more for your hotel and flight to get to the breathtaking rice terrace at Alas Harum Bali.
Is There An Entrance Fee For Alas Harum, Bali?
Yes, there is an entrance fee of 50,000 IDR (that’s $3.50 USD or $5 AUD) to Alas Harum Bali.
You may have to pay additional fees to use some of the facilities while you’re there and you will need to pay more if you want to try the expensive coffee after witnessing the coffee luwak processing.
What To Expect At Alas Harum, Bali
First and foremost, Alas Harum Bali is a coffee luwak processing area in Central Ubud and that means if you visit, you will see how this coffee is made.
We need to point out that many people find kopi luwak (coffee luwak) to be unethical as it is mass-produced now and instead of civet cats being allowed to roam the plantations to feed as they will, they are often force-fed the beans.
Alas Harum proves no exception to this trend and while the owners of Alas Harum Bali surely feel that their approach to farming is justified, many will not.
There is also a majestic statue of a luwak, which is believed to be the biggest statue of this civet cat in the world.
In addition to the coffee, however, there are other attractions at this agrotourism venue including:
Sky Bike
If you have ever wanted to cycle over a bamboo-woven crafted bridge in the air, then the Alus Harum sky bike is for you.
It’s not cheap, you pay 325,00 IDR ($20 USD or $32.50 AUD) per couple and this allows you a single trip on the sky bike – which is a journey of 30 meters in length at 15 meters above the ground.
There is a minimum height and age and a maximum weight requirement for this ride and you cannot go on the sky bike if you don’t meet the numbers.
Dancing Bridge
The dancing bridge is designed to move and sway as you traverse the bridge from one side to the other.
As far as we know, the dancing bridge is perfectly safe but if you get vertigo, you may find that the dancing bridge is a bit much. It’s included in the entrance fee to Alas Harum.
Bali Swing
There are several swings at the Alas Harum grounds and you can take a ride on each of them if you want. However, they’re not cheap and the single swing starts at 231,000 IDR ($15 USD or $23 AUD) per person. The couple swings and party swings cost even more.
Camera 360
This is an interesting viewing platform and one of the Instagram-able photo spots inside Alas Harum Bali.
It has glass flooring that allows for 360-degree shots. It’s also an incredible 173,000 IDR ($11 USD or $17 AUD) to use it for 2 minutes. That’s a lot of money for a glass floor.
Flying Fox (Zip Line)
There is a 300-meter zipline too which is meant to deliver unforgettable lasting memories because of the terror of zipping down a line through the trees of the jungle.
It’s another 375,000 IDR ($25 USD or $37.50 AUD) per person too.
Alas Topeng Cave (Gorilla Face Cave)
The gorilla face cave is quite impressive but the Alas Topeng Cave will set you back another 231,000 IDR (\$15 USD or \$23 AUD) if you want it to appear in your Instagram feed.
Food And Drink
You can get food and drink at Alas Harum Bali including luwak coffee. Though as with everything else at Alas Harum Bali, it’s quite pricey compared to other venues in Central Ubud.
Things To Do Near Alas Harum Bali
There are a few other attractions in the area including:
Ubud Jungle Swing – a bit cheaper than Alas Harum’s swing and also offers breathtaking views of the rice terraces and jungle
Ceking Rice Terrace – one of the best rice terraces in Bali and very popular with tourists
The Sukarno Center – a museum dedicated to Indonesia’s founding president and his achievements, it’s a curiously interesting place.
Tanah Ampo Waterfall – a very lovely waterfall that doesn’t see all that many visitors, a great place for a walk in the jungle and some dramatic photographs.
Pada Wareg Eco Park – a similar offering to Alas Harum Bali but without the huge marketing budget and thus, offering lower entry fees and food and drink costs. The downside is that there’s limited parking.
Subak Pulagan – some rice terraces that are quite off the beaten path in Ubud and which see fewer tourists as a result. Many people describe this place as “heaven on Earth”, particularly at sunset.
FAQs
Is Alas Harum Worth Visiting?
Some say it’s a popular beautiful hillside paradise at Alas Harum Bali. But we think Alas Harum is ridiculously expensive for what it is.
We know they’ve worked hard with a talented local artist to create something different in Central Ubud but if you wanted to try everything inside (except the expensive coffee which is more money on top) then you would spend 1..4 million IDR (nearly \$100 USD or \$140 AUD) in Alas Harum, Bali.
That’s Disneyland money and a dancing bridge designed to amuse just isn’t at Disneyland standards.
What To Wear At Alas Harum, Bali?
Anything that you would normally wear in Central Ubud. This isn’t a religious site and there is no dress code fro the adventurous activities at Alas Harum.
Which Country Is Alas Harum, Bali in?
Alas Harum is in Indonesia.
How Long To Spend At Alas Harum, Bali?
You could probably spend half a day at Alas Harum and you might have to if you want to try all the rides, etc.
How High Is The Swing In Bali?
There are several swings at Alas Harum Bali and they are between 15 and 25 meters above the ground.
How To Book A Holiday In Bali Including A Trip To Alas Harum
We always recommend that you book your holiday in Bali, including flights, hotels, transport and tours including to Alas Harum Bali through the Bali Res Centre. That’s a local travel service that specializes in Balinese travel.
Final Thoughts On Alas Harum, Bali
We love the idea of Alas Harum Bali. We’re just not sure it represents anything like value for money. In addition, we’re not big fans of captive civets being used for coffee luwak processing.
FINNS Bali believes that the best place for animals to be is in the wild.
If you want to see a dancing bridge designed to swing people back and forth over a valley or stand on glass flooring for a unique and expensive photograph, you might find it’s a great time.
But overall, we feel like Alas Harum Bali is currently pricing itself out of the market and the breathtaking view doesn’t quite make up for the cost.Â
