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I am happy to individually design a tour to suit your level of fitness, specific interest or special needs. Take an adventurous trek, a gentle walk, cycle on mountain bikes or just sit back and enjoy the view from the comfortable seat of your air-conditioned vehicle.
BALI COUNTRYSIDE AND HERITAGE SITE TOUR
Departure time: 08.30- 09.00 am |
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This tour offers you to explore the hidden corners of Bali island. I will show you all the sights and sounds, share our history, meet the native friendly Balinese and experience their way of life, discover all mystic and mystery of the paradise island of Bali. Bali is the island of possibilities. Iit has a rich culture with many indigenous communities still living here. And besides the lovely culture, Bali has a stunning environment, which offers all kinds of possibilities for outdoor activities. With this tour you can experience the real nature of Balinese culture. First, we will stop at Mengwi, to visit the magnificent royal family temple of Taman Ayun, this temple was built in 1633 by King of Mengwi and surrounded by an artificial moat. Then visit one traditional village to take a short walk and visit a Balinese house compound to see how they design their house and see everyday Balinese lifestyle. Then drive up by taking back roads to Bedugul (a mountain resort that lies over 1000 meters above the sea level) and stop at Pucak Tedung for a nice view of natural plantation with Mount Batukaru as its background. After that, stop at Candikuning market (fresh fruits and vegetable market). Continue on to visit Ulun Danu Bratan temple. It was built in 1634 in the bank of lake Bratan. This temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu (the goddess of water). And your last stop, Gobleg, to see nice view of twin lakes (lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan). |
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Departure time: 06.00am |
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Trip will be started earlier to visit traditional morning market to see how Balinese people purchase their products such as foods, vegetable, spices, and so on.
After walking around the market We will get a simple breakfast at local warung to taste Balinese cakes. Continuing to visit village temple with old and big banyan tree. Afterward, stop at beautiful waterfall at Tegenungan.Then we visit Goa Gajah temple and Gunung Kawi temple, the ancient temple was built on 11th century. By visiting this temple, you will understand why Balinese people practicing Hindu religion a little bit different compare with Hindu in India. After that drive up to Kintamani hill, to see breathtaking view of active volcano and its largest lake in Bali. Continue to visit Temen village, an agriculture village where we can see local people grow coffee, cocoa, vanilla, spices and so on. Next stop at Tirta Empul Temple, nice temple with the biggest holy spring water in Bali which is considered has magical power to purify our body and soul. On the way back to the hotel we will pass by beautiful rice terrace at Tegallalang. |
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Departure time:08.00-08.30am |
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The first stop at Tohpati, the center of Balinese hand weaving and handmade batik process. Then stop at Batubulan village to enjoy Bali’s classical Barong and Kris Dance, this is the most famous and colorful dance in Bali which signifies an eternal fight between good and evil spirit. After that we stop at artisan village of Celuk to see the making of gold and silversmith decorative jewelry, then on to Mas, the village of wood carvers and at Batuan see the studios of painter. Then drive up to the hill of kintamani to see breathtaking view of active volcano and its largest lake in Bali. Continue to visit Temen village, an agriculture village where we can see local people grow coffee, cocoa, vanilla, spices and so on. Next stop at Tirta Empul Temple, nice temple with the biggest holy spring water in Bali which is considered has magical power to purify our body and soul. On the way back to hotel we will pass by beautiful rice terrace at Tegallalang. |
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Departure time 07.30-80.00am |
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We start our walk from kedewatan village where we can share a little bit about the structure of the village temple.We then walk down to the Ayung River to see the Gangsar Cave. This is one of the holy spring temple of Kedewatan Village, used as a place getting holy water to be used in ritual ceremonies for the community of Kedewatan. After that, walk through the rice paddies in the Ayung valley, cross a bamboo bridge and walk up the hill on the other side of the Ayung River to get a spectacular view of the lush river valley.
Then walk through the village of Bongkasa, visiting the local family compound where we can learn about the layout of the traditional Balinese house compounds. It is a great opportunity for our guests to understand the real way of life of Balinese.
We also walk through local farms where I can introduce about local farming system and gain some knowledge of the local tropical vegetation. This village has rich farming of various kinds of tropical fruits, coffee, rice, cocoa plantation and a range of dried tropical spices.
Continue our walk through rice paddies in the village to show guests the subak irrigation system, an old system that has been practiced by the local rice farmers for thousands of years. On the way to the finish point by crossing other bamboo bridge and offering the chance for you to have a little swim at the river if you would love to.
If you like to taste Balinese food for your lunch we can stop at local restaurant and a great chance to visit their kitchen to see how they cook with Balinese spices.
Trip will be continued to visit lovely monkey forest of Wanara Wana housing its ancient temple inside, and then visit Ubud palace (the seat of the Ubud Royal Family) and its art market where you can see or buy Bali’s art and crafts. |
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Departure time: 08.00-08.30am |
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Leaving the traffic behind, you are soon winding your way through small villages surrounded by early morning Balinese life, driving traditional village, nature plantation, the best rice terrace in Bali and your target the mighty Mount Batukaru. Firstly stop at Bali agriculture historical museum, then visit Butterflies park, a beautiful park where thousands of butterflies from the rarest species are bred and flying around the park. Continuing to hot spring at Penatahan (bring your change clothes if you want to swim in this spring), then stop at Batukaru Temple, the second most sacred temple in Bali, located in the middle of tropical rainforest on the slope of Mount Batukaru. On the way back we will passes through coffee, cocoa, vanilla, and clove plantation will lead you to Jatiluwih village to witness Bali’s true master village of massive rice terrace. We can make a short trek on the rice fields if you would love to do that. |
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Departure time: 08.00-08.30am |
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Besakih Temple perched high on the slope of Mount Agung, 3142 meters, the highest peak of Bali, thus it is considered to be the holiest place in Bali. This is Bali’s mother temple, the biggest, the most important and the holiest temple on this island. On the way to get there, we will stop at Tohpati, the center of Balinese hand weaving and handmade batik process also to Batuan, the traditional and modern oil painting. Next stop is Goa Gajah (Elephant cave) temple, an ancient Hindu-Buddhist hermitage dated from 11th century. Then drive up to the Besakih, on the way back stop at Bukit Jambul, the crested hill with nice view of terraced rice fields and next stop at Klungkung, the old capital of Bali (1740-1908), to see the Court of Justice (Kerta Gosa), and the floating pavilion (Bale Kambang). Their murals are decorated by the best examples of classical Balinese painting. |
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Departure 08.00-08.30am |
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This trip to explore east part of Bali and first stop at Padang Bay to explore marine life of blue lagoon by snorkeling. Next stop at Candidasa, a beach resort. After that we visit Tenganan Pegringsingan Village, the aboriginal Balinese with thousand year traditions and its ritual still well preserved until the present day. Continue to visit Goa Lawah temple (bat Cave) this one of major temple in Bali with thousands of undulating fruit bats covering every space available on its wall. Final stop at Kusamba village to see sea salt production by traditional method. |
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Departure 08.00-08.30am |
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This long tour is arranged in order to appreciate the natural beauty of Bali in a tranquil and peaceful environment. At first, we will explore Bedugul area, a mountain resort lies 1000 meters above the sea level. We will stop at Ulun Danu Bratan temple, built on bank of the lake on 1634, this holy place is dedicated to Dewi Danu (the Goddess of Water). Afterward, we stop at Puncak to explore the jungle of Monkey. Continuing the trip, we search for the north part of Bali, we brief stop for refreshing bath at Gigit Waterfall, the highest and the most beautiful waterfall on this island. Then we pass through Lovina Beach, black sandy beach. Then we proceed to Banjar Village, the Buddhist Monastry and hot spring (bring your change cloths if you want to swim). On the way back, we will pass Munduk, where an endless stunning view of rice terrace, coffee and clove plantation along the mountain ridge. The final stop at Gobleg, nice view of twin lake Buyan and Tamblingan. |
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Departure 13.00-13.30pm |
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Firstly we will visit Nusa Dua, where the water spot center activities, the 5 stars hotel and Nusa Dua Shopping Mall. Then we will visit Uluwatu Temple, a cliff temple at 95 meters above sea level, with fantastic view to the Indian Ocean. This is the masterpiece of DangHyang Niratha, a holy priest from 15th century, and great place to watch the sunset over the sea that filled with sailing outriggers (jukung). Afterward we will witness the performance of Monkey (Kecak) and Fire dance, the most unique dance among Balinese dances and featuring the Ramayana story. And then we will take you to Jimbaran Bay for a romantic grill seafood dinner and traditional set up beach café. |
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Departure: 14.30-15.00pm |
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Firstly we will stop at Mengwi, to visit the magnificent Royal Family temple of Taman Ayun, a beautiful temple was built on 1633 by King of Mengwi surrounded by an artificial moat. Continuing the trip to visit Alas Kedaton, the flying fox and monkey forest. Our next stop is Tanah lot temple. Tanah lot means “land in the middle of the sea” in Balinese language. The temple sits on a huge offshore rock, which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Tanah Lot is said to be the work of the 15th century Priest Danghyang Niratha. The story goes that during his travel along the south coast, he saw the rock-island’s beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea Gods.
The Tanah lot temple was then built and has been an important part of Balinese mythological history for centuries. The temple is one of the seven sea temples around Balinese coast. It was said that each of the sea temple was to be within eyesight of the next so that they formed a chain along the south-western coast. At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirit and intruders. There is said to be one giant snake which also protects the temple. It is believed that this snake was created from Niratha’s scarf when established the island. |
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Challenge your adventurous spirit by joining the White water rafting expedition.
Explore the spectacular River Ayung, with its thrills and rapid winds, while rafting through some astonishing views, narrow gorges, steep canyons, terraced plains, deep carved valleys and stunning tropical jungle.
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