Indonesia · Culture

3-Day Bali Cultural Tour with Kintamani, Bedugul, and Besakih

3 Days Round trip from Kintamani Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch the Barong dance in Batu Bulan village, depicting the inseparable balance of good and evil
  • 02 See a simple and calming Balinese house that reflects everyday local life
  • 03 Discover the beautiful and stunning Ubud Monkey Forest with 1,260 long-tailed monkeys
  • 04 Enjoy the green scenic views of the Tegalalang rice terraces
  • 05 Visit the magnificent and beautiful Tirta Empul Temple

This 3-day tour presents a blend of culture, tradition, and nature in Bali. Visit Batu Bulan village to watch the Barong dance performance, explore a typical Balinese house to see everyday local life, and discover the Ubud Monkey Forest with its 1,260 long-tailed monkeys, natural beauty, and magnificent temple buildings. You will also enjoy the famous views of the Tegalalang rice terraces and visit Tirta Empul Temple, where people perform a ritual cleansing with holy spring water.

You will also enjoy the famous views of the Tegalalang rice terraces and visit Tirta Empul Temple, where people perform a ritual cleansing with holy spring water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Mount Batur
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kintamani Trip with Barong Dance, Waterfall, and Tirta Empul

  • Get picked up depending on the location of your hotel stay and start the tour.

  • Pass by Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua, and Seminyak beaches at 8:30 am, and the Ubud area at 9 am.

  • Visit Batu Bulan village, where you can watch a local Barong show that tells the story of the Ramayana.

  • Continue with a visit to the art village. Here, revel in the local artworks, paintings, and wood-carving works at Mas village.

  • Next, head to Tegenungan Waterfall and enjoy scenic views from the top of the waterfall.

  • Then, proceed to Kintamani village for lunch and scenic views of Batur Volcano and its crater lake.

  • Continue with a visit to the Hindu temple of Tirta Empul.

  • Here, you can also see local rural ceremonies of the Balinese. Enjoy views of the Tegalalang rice terrace fields from here as well.

2
Day 02

Bedugul Tour with Tanah Lot, Jati Luwih, and Beratan Lake

  • Get picked up from your hotel at 08:30 am, and we will start the day's journey.

  • Head to Tanah Lot Temple, a Hindu temple built in the 11th century by the Hindu priest Dang Hyang Nirartha. This temple is located on top of a small cliff and offers seaside views.

  • Next, we will visit the private temple of the Menguwi Empire, which was built in 1643. This temple was used as a place of worship by ancient kings. There are many scenic pagodas located here, as well as a beautiful garden.

  • Continue with a visit to the Jati Luwih rice terraces. These fields are also recognized as a UNESCO Heritage site. The farmers here still use the Subak irrigation system. You will have lunch here with scenic views in the background.

  • Next, we will visit the Beratan Lake temple.

3
Day 03

Besakih Tour with Gianyar Market, Penglipuran, and Tukad Cepung

  • At 08:30 am, we will go to the Gianyar morning market in Bali. This market is one of the largest and is open for 24 hours. It sells products from local farmers.

  • Continue with a stop at the nearby village of Penglipuran. Here, you will see the traditional houses of local people. There is also a bamboo forest behind the village that can be explored.

  • Next, visit the biggest Hindu temple complex in Bali, Besakih Temple.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant. You can see the nearby volcano and rice terrace fields before we go to the last stop of this tour, Tukad Cepung Waterfall. This waterfall is located on a wild river and offers good canyon views.

Tegalalang rice terraces, Batur Volcano and its crater lake, Tirta Empul Temple

Where this trip takes you

Tegalalang rice terraces, Batur Volcano and its crater lake, Tirta Empul Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kintamani 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All entrance tickets

  • Petrol

  • Buffet lunch

  • Bottled mineral water

  • Balinese (Indonesian) tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast and dinner

  • Alcohol drinks

  • Shopping

Know before you go

  • The pick-up time will depend on the location of your stay.

  • Extra tour hours will be charged at USD 8 per hour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kintamani, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Tour start
Kintamani, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kintamani.

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