Open-air bamboo house at Camaya Bali looking out over rice terraces and hills in Selat, 20 minutes from Sidemen

Camaya Bali Guides: Sidemen and East Bali

Local guides to Sidemen and East Bali, written by our team in Selat.

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These guides are written by the Camaya team in Selat, East Bali, near Sidemen. They cover the Sidemen valley, the wider east of the island, how to choose an area of Bali, rainy season weather, day-by-day itineraries, ideas for couples, and what it is like to stay in an open-air house. We write from the valley we live in, with drive times and tips we use with our own guests.

The guides

Open-air bamboo house at Camaya Bali looking out over rice terraces and hills in Selat, 20 minutes from Sidemen

Sidemen, Bali: The Complete Local Guide

Rice terraces, crafts, food and getting there, from our team in neighbouring Selat.

Early morning mist over the hills, seen from the net at Metangi House, Camaya Bali

Bali in Rainy Season: Is It Worth It? (Month-by-Month Guide)

Rain, temperature and crowds for every month, and how the wet season feels from our valley in East Bali.

Guest on the net at Suboya House, Camaya Bali, looking across palm forest toward the slopes of Mount Agung

East Bali: The Complete Guide to Bali’s Most Underrated Region

Volcano views, water palaces, quiet beaches and village life, with drive times from our base in Selat.

Open-air bamboo house at Camaya Bali looking out over rice terraces and hills in Selat, 20 minutes from Sidemen

Where to Stay in Bali: Which Area Suits You?

Nine areas compared fairly, from Seminyak’s beach bars to the rice valleys of East Bali.

Open-air bamboo house at Camaya Bali looking out over rice terraces and hills in Selat, 20 minutes from Sidemen

Bali Itinerary: 5, 7 and 10 Day Plans (Including East Bali)

Day-by-day routes from our team in Selat, each with 2 to 3 nights in East Bali.

Suboya bamboo house at Camaya Bali, with its outdoor jacuzzi scattered with red petals above the rice fields

Things to Do in Bali for Couples: Romantic Places and Ideas

Sunsets, rice terraces, water temples and slow mornings, from our team in East Bali.

Open-air bedroom at Pyramid House, Camaya Bali, framed in bamboo and looking out to rice fields

Geckos, Bugs and Snakes in Bali: The Honest Answer From an Open-Air Villa

What you will really share an open-air house with, and how to sleep well anyway.

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When you are ready to stay with us, these pages cover the houses, what you can do here, the restaurant and honeymoon stays.

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