Pura Besakih Temple - the mother of all temples
Discover the amazing richness of Balinese culture by visiting the island's most important religious and cultural sites. Start at the majestic Pura Besakih Temple, located at the foot of the sacred Agung Volcano. This complex of 22 temple buildings is a real cultural and spiritual center.
Afterwards, explore the island's rich culture at the Kerta Gosa Museum, where you can immerse yourself in Balinese epics. We will then visit three unique artisan villages where you will see the process of creating items from wood, gold and silver. Particular attention is paid to painting on fabric using the batik technique, which is an integral part of the creativity of local residents.
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase gifts and souvenirs that will remind you of your unique trip to Bali.
Service Provider:
Bali Tours
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Afterwards, explore the island's rich culture at the Kerta Gosa Museum, where you can immerse yourself in Balinese epics. We will then visit three unique artisan villages where you will see the process of creating items from wood, gold and silver. Particular attention is paid to painting on fabric using the batik technique, which is an integral part of the creativity of local residents.
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase gifts and souvenirs that will remind you of your unique trip to Bali.
Service Provider:
Bali Tours
Reviews and Office Location:
not available
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A manager will contact you to clarify details and offer options for payment methods.
transfer
By the time of the meeting, an English speaking guide-driver will arrive at your hotel/villa; you need to wait for the car at the reception of your hotel or near the villa.
main program
After visiting Pura Besakih, you will go to the Kerta Gosa Museum, where you can plunge into the indescribable atmosphere of ancient Balinese traditions, look at paintings and many other exhibits. The main building of the museum is the former palace of justice, where real court sessions were held many decades ago. The ceiling of the building is decorated with frescoes depicting Hindu epics.
At the end of the tour you will go to artisan villages. Crafts and creativity play a huge role in the lives of the Balinese people.
Your program will include as many as 3 villages that specialize in wood, gold and silver, as well as batik - a traditional technique of painting on fabric using wax. Here you can take a closer look at the process of creating different things and buy yourself unique handmade souvenirs.
return transfer
At 17:00-18:00 pm the return transfer will take you to your hotel or villa.
By the time of the meeting, an English speaking guide-driver will arrive at your hotel/villa; you need to wait for the car at the reception of your hotel or near the villa.
main program
- Mother of Temples Pura Besakih (with the possibility of meeting with a local priest)
- Taman Kertha Gosa Museum
- Tohpati village: village of batik masters
- Mas Village: a village of wood craftsmen
- Celuk village: village of silversmiths
- 09:00 - start the day with a visit to the Pura Besakih temple - the main Hindu temple complex of the island. It consists of 22 individual temples that rise along the foot of Mount Agung in terraces. Here you can see the spiritual life of the Island of the Gods in all its manifestations: colorful ceremonies, offerings to the gods, meditations and locals in national clothes.
After visiting Pura Besakih, you will go to the Kerta Gosa Museum, where you can plunge into the indescribable atmosphere of ancient Balinese traditions, look at paintings and many other exhibits. The main building of the museum is the former palace of justice, where real court sessions were held many decades ago. The ceiling of the building is decorated with frescoes depicting Hindu epics.
At the end of the tour you will go to artisan villages. Crafts and creativity play a huge role in the lives of the Balinese people.
Your program will include as many as 3 villages that specialize in wood, gold and silver, as well as batik - a traditional technique of painting on fabric using wax. Here you can take a closer look at the process of creating different things and buy yourself unique handmade souvenirs.
return transfer
At 17:00-18:00 pm the return transfer will take you to your hotel or villa.
- transfer from the hotel and back
- English speaking guide
- entrance tickets
- surcharge for transfer from remote areas, the amount must be clarified with the manager
- ceremony in the Pura Besakih temple (recommended donation for a brahman from 300,000 IDR)
- clothes and offerings for the ceremony 50,000 IDR
- lunch
- insurance (a personal travel insurance policy or funds for covering medical expenses in case of need is recommended).
- sunscreen
- long sleeve shirt
- headdress
- drinking water
- light snack during the tour
- camera - you don’t want to miss the chance to capture such beauty?
- visiting temples is not recommended for women during their menstrual cycle
- wearing a sarong is mandatory on the temple premises
- excursion times are from 9 am to 5 pm
- average tour time 8 hours
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- Refunds for the service are made with a deduction of 10% of the payment amount if the cancellation is made by the client at least 48 hours before the start of the event or if there is an official document from a medical institution about hospitalization.
- Otherwise, a 100% fee for canceling the tour will be charged.
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- A full refund is made if the contractor (provider) is unable to provide the service in full.
- The processing time for refunds is up to 5 business days from the date of application.
- The refund period is up to 5 banking days from the date of approval of the decision to review.