Indonesia · Culture

9-Hour Bali Historic and Cultural Tour with Tirta Empul

9 Hours Round trip from Bali Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Temen village and see local coffee, cocoa, vanilla, and spice cultivation
  • 02 Enjoy Bali's classical Barong and Kris Dance, symbolising the eternal fight between good and evil
  • 03 Visit Tirta Empul Temple, known for its holy spring water believed to purify body and soul
  • 04 Take in breathtaking views of an active volcano and Bali's largest lake from Kintamani

Travel through Bali's historic and cultural attractions on this short tour, with stops at Temen village to learn about the Balinese way of life, Tirta Empul Temple, and Kintamani Hills for breathtaking views of an active volcano and Bali's largest lake. Along the way, discover the art of gold making, hand weaving, and batik, and enjoy a Barong & Kris Dance performance.

Next, stop at Tirta Empul Temple, home to the biggest holy spring water in Bali, which is considered to have magical power to purify body and soul.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Bali
Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bali's Cultural Villages, Kintamani and Tirta Empul

  • Pick-up from your hotel.
  • Go to Tohpati, the centre of Balinese hand weaving and the handmade batik process.
  • Stop at Batubulan village to enjoy Bali's classical Barong and Kris Dance. This is the most famous and colourful dance in Bali, signifying the eternal fight between good and evil spirits.
  • Visit the artisan village of Celuk to see the making of decorative gold and silver jewellery.
  • Carry on to Mas, the village of wood carvers.
  • Head to Batuan to see the studios of painters with your Indonesian tour guide.
  • Drive up to the hills of Kintamani to see breathtaking views of an active volcano and its largest lake in Bali.
  • Continue to Temen village, an agricultural village, and see local people grow coffee, cocoa, vanilla, spices, and more.
  • Next, stop at Tirta Empul Temple, home to the biggest holy spring water in Bali, which is considered to have magical power to purify body and soul.
  • On the way back to your hotel, pass by the beautiful rice terraces at Tegallalang.
Kintamani Hills, Tirta Empul Temple, Temen village, Tegallalang rice terraces

Where this trip takes you

Kintamani Hills, Tirta Empul Temple, Temen village, Tegallalang rice terraces

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bali 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance ticket.

  • Air-conditioned vehicle and petrol.

  • Indonesian English-speaking tour guide and driving services.

  • Mineral water.

  • Toll and parking fees.

What's Not Included

  • Meals.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Bali.

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