Visit over 6 temples in one day including the Mother Temple of Besakih. Avoid the crowds at these hidden gems off the beaten track and fall in love with the Penglipuran Traditional Village, a picturesque cultural site close to a bamboo forest.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- At your accommodation or central location in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Sanur, Krobokan, Canggu, Nusa Dua, or Ubud. From Lovina, Amed, or Tulamben is available at an additional 150K per person. From Candidasa is available at an additional 100K per person.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Visit over 6 temples in 1 day including the Besakih Mother Temple
- Avoid the crowds at these hidden gems that are just as beautiful
- Fall in love with the Penglipuran Traditional Village, a picturesque cultural site
Full description
Not keen on the swarming crowds at Bali's main temples? Visit temples that are just as beautiful off the beaten track, meaning fewer tourists, more charm, and the tranquility you seek on this magical island.
Begin at the Kerta Gosa Pavilion in Klung Kung. The intact justice court building formerly used by the high king of Bali will give you some idea of the power and grandeur of the Balinese monarchs before the Dutch arrived. Goa Lawah Temple is up next. Also known as Bat Cave, its complex is built over a hilly outcrop home to thousands of bats and a giant snake king per local legend. Make a stop at Bukit Jambul, known for its panoramic views of the rice terraces. As you must be peckish by now, your guide will slow the pace down for a lunch overlooking Mt. Agung.
Continue your tour to Besakih Temple, Bali's thousand-year-old Mother Temple, perched 1,000 meters high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. It is meant to be the island's largest holy site divided into three main complexes, each dedicated to the Hindu trinity. The last of the temples, Kehen Temple, is a multi-level temple on a hill home to a great Banyan Tree. An untouched gem, it requires a bit of a hike to get to the well-preserved natural sanctuary. Finally, the trip ends with a visit to Penglipuran Traditional Village, a traditional countryside community in the highlands.
Includes
- Hotel transfer (from Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Sanur, Krobokan, Canggu, Nusa Dua, and Ubud)
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Insurance
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees (Kerja Gosa 50,000 IDR, Goa Lawah 50,000 IDR, Besakih Temple 60,000 IDR, Kehen Temple 31,000 IDR, and Penglipuran Village 31,000 IDR)
- Food
- Personal expenses
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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What to bring
- Cash
- Long pants
Know before you go
- This is a small group tour with a maximum of 5 people per group
- It is recommended to bring cash for entrance fees and food
- Hotel transfer is available for Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Sanur, Krobokan, Canggu, Nusa Dua, and Ubud
- Exact pickup time depends on participants' respective locations; the driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact time
