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Bali is home to over 4,500 temples, with ceremonies taking place almost every day of the year. During this private, guided tour, you’ll explore some of the island’s most important spiritual sites. Including a Hindu Buddhist temple, rarely visited by tourists that offers interesting insight into Bali’s fascinating spiritual history and traditions
Your journey will take you to Tampaksiring, once a powerful Balinese kingdom and home to many priestly families. Today, it’s known for lush rice fields, the scenic Pakerisan River, skilled local artisans, and a collection of stunning temples now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Bali Government requires tourists to be accompanied by a licensed tour guide when entering specific temples. At Ubud Traveler, these rules are welcome and understood and licensed tour guides are assigned when required. Enjoy your Bali cultural experience when booking with Ubud Traveler knowing everything is compliant with local laws.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Driver will hold a sign with your name.
Itinerary
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1Tirta Empul Temple
To avoid crowds the first of the Balinese Temples we will explore is Pura Tirta Empul, or Holy Spring Temple. There are many areas to this sacred Balinese Temples: fish ponds, beautiful goddess statues, areas for prayer and reflection, pavilions for special ceremonies plus the ponds where you see the actual spring water coming from the ground. The holy springs fill a bathing area for the water blessing ritual.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2
Although majority of Balinese today practice Hinduism, Bali was once a significant centre where both Hinduism and Buddhism flourished. This shared history is evident in many temples across the island that exhibit Buddhist influences, one being Pegulingan Temple
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Mengening Temple
Next on your exploration of Balinese Temples is the lesser known Pura Megening. It seems this 11th century temple has been lost in time as moss and vines have engulfed this temple areas and the pure water baths and springs. A cool breeze and serenity will greet you as you go down the steps into the temple’s courtyard.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
Time for lunch at this resto with rice field views that services delicious Indonesian plus some western food.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Lastly, you stop at the one of the most remarkable Balinese Temples, Pura Gunung Kawi. Walk to the temple site by following the scenic steps down to the river passing the surrounding rice terraces. Upon arrival, at the bottom of the lush green river valley, you will be amazed at the ten brilliant ancient shrines that has been hand carved into the rock cliff face. The shrines dating back to the 11th century, have aged exceptionally well due to the sheltered location.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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