If you want to get a broader picture of Bali and learn more about the Hindu religion, the local heritage and the authentic Balinese way of life, this tour is for you!
On this tour we will take you to a unique destination on the island, outside of the usual tourist area, where you'll get to see some of Bali's best kept secrets. You'll visit Pura Kehen, the main temple of the former Bangli kingdom (constructed in the 800s to the early 1000s) that has some of the most intricate stone carvings and workmanship you’ll see at any temple in Bali.
The day will start with a private pickup direct from your hotel in Bali from one of our friendly, English-speaking guides who will be your driver, tour guide and entertainer for the day! The day's highlights include:
- Learn about authentic Balinese Heritage at Penglipuran Traditional Village
- Walk around a sacred bamboo forest
- Spend time with a local farmer on a rice field
-Explore Pura Kehen Temple
- Eat lunch with views on Mount Batur
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Lunch
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Tips for guides
Pickup Locations
1. Ratna House
2. Artini 2 Cottages
3. Aji Lodge Bungalow
4. Bale Bali
5. The Sender Pool Suite
6. Merthayasa Bungalows
7. Villa Kaia Saba
8. Zen Rooms Homey Sanur
9. Agung Raka
10. Kyumari
11. Adiwana Svarga Loka
12. Yoga Guest House
13. Rama Phala Resort & Spa
14. Adiwana Resort Jembawan
15. Airy Denpasar Selatan Mertasari Gang Jatianyar Bali
16. Michi Retreat
17. Kubu Resort
18. Pertiwi Resort & Spa
19. Gajah Biru Bungalows
20. Sanur Lodge Bali
Additional Info: We provide a pickup for you directly from your hotel as long as you are in the main pickup areas of Seminyak, Central Canggu, Central Ubud, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua. If you are outside of these areas please contact us and we can let you know if we can arrange a hotel pickup. Additional costs might be applied. Thanks!
Here is the full schedule:
8:00 AM
Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
10:00 AM
Arrive at Kehen Temple
11:00 AM
Explore Pengilipuran Village
12:15 PM
Walk around the sacred bamboo forest
1:00 PM
Lunch with views on Mount Batur
2:30 PM
Visit rice field with local farmer
4:30 PM
Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
Itinerary
1
Kehen Temple
Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu temple complex that has unique architectural features. The temple courtyard is reachable from the roadside and up 38 flights of stairs. Carved sandstone statues depicting mythical animals and Balinese folklore figures adorn the staircases and the central vestibule. The temple’s walls are also ornate with porcelain plates, harking back to the historical relationship between the local Balinese kingdom and China.
** Includes approximate drive time
Duration: 3 hours
2
Penglipuran Village
Penglipuran village is a beautiful highland village in the regency of Bangli in East Bali, best known for its well-preserved layout and culture. While most of its residents have embraced modernity, its individual compounds are well-kept to look traditional. Manicured gardens line the single stone-paved street that runs through the centre of the village toward the local temple, and age-old arched entrance gates and walls conceal each house.
** Includes approximate drive time
Duration: 2 hours
3
Penglipuran Bamboo Forest
The bamboo forest in the Penglipuran Traditional Village has an area of tens of hectares. In this forest, fourteen types of bamboo grow. When you enter the forest area, you will see an information board that lists the bamboo that grows in the forest. There are also endemic bamboo species native to Bali.
In the bamboo forest, you can enjoy the cool breeze and the musical sound of the leaves. The wind makes tree trunks rub against each other so that they make sounds like an irregular musical ensemble.
** Includes approximate drive time
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Mount Batur
We'll take you to a special place where you have the best views on Mount Batur, one of Bali's active volcanoes!
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
