Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is the most iconic landmark in Bali. A search of an image by ‘Bali’ as keyword in Google would usually bring this temple up on the top list. Therefore, your holiday in Bali could not be completed without visiting this temple primarily. This tour is designed for visitors who are wanting to go there while having other nearest places on the list.
Depart from your hotel at 09.00 am and start the tour by firstly visiting Taman Ayun Temple. This temple is a proper example of Balinese temple in general. Enlisted by UNESCO as one of the World Cultural Heritages. Further, continue the tour to Jati Luwih that is an area of 2.200 hectares of rice terraces. You could walk around the rice fields while enjoying the magnificent views that could be seen from any angle. Some farmers providing a small shop of their products that are varied from rice crackers to matted farmer’s hat. After the walk, take a break to have lunch at nearby restaurant.
The tour is continued by moving north to the Ulun Danu Temple. As the highlight of the tour, a floating temple upon the surface of Lake Beratan provides the best photograph of Bali. Situated on 1.200 meters above the sea level, the temperature around this are is perfect. Therefore, time flies when we are walking around the temple’s complex. Around this area, you could visit the local fruit markets that are lined on the side of the road. Some tropical local fruits such as salak, mangosteen, and rambutan are rare but also delicious. Try it at least one of them before leaving Bali. At the end of the day, return to your hotel safely and this should be the end of our service.
The tour begins at your hotel. Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Depart from the hotel and head to Tirta Empul Temple. Upon arrival, you will be guided inside. You will be dressed in traditional Balinese attire provided at the entrance. Before the ritual, take your time exploring the temple complex and taking some beautiful photos around the inner courtyard. Once you are ready, our guide will explain how to begin the ritual. Offerings have been prepared for you to complete the ritual. Meanwhile, you should change into the wetsuits provided for you. Lockers are also provided for you to store your belongings. You are now ready to enter the water. However, please listen carefully to your guide’s instructions, as there are several important rules you must follow to perform this ritual correctly.
Note: Women who are menstruating are not permitted to participate in this ritual.
Highlights
- Experience the purification ritual in Bali
- Refresh yourself with a holy spring shower.
- Learn about local traditions and culture.