SeminyakSightseeingCulture and history

    Uncover Bali's Sacred Sites: Gunung Kawi & Tirta Empul Tour

    By Gading Bali TourProduct code 163650P19
    Tirtha Empul Temple
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    Duration

    10 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

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    Time zone

    Asia/Makassar

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    Overview

    Embark on a journey to Bali's soul on the Holy Tour. Witness the architectural wonders of historical temples, steeped in fascinating stories. Immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience at Tirta Empul Temple. Bathe in the sacred waters believed to cleanse negativity and emerge feeling rejuvenated and renewed.

    What's Included

    Included

    Transportation amenities

    Private transportation

    Food and drink

    Bottled water

    Transportation amenities

    Air-conditioned vehicle

    Fees

    Fuel surcharge

    Fees

    Parking Fees

    Not included

    Other

    Admission & Entrace Fee

    Other

    Meal & Personal Expense

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard10 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality. The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga’s father because she practiced black magic.

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hourAdmission not included

    At the farade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365. An extensive bathing place on the site was not excavated until the 1950s. These appear to have been built to ward off evil spirits.

    3

    Stop 3

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century temple complex in Tampaksiring north east of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. It is located on the river Pakrisan.The complex comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) carved into the cliff face. They stand in 7-metre-high (23 ft) sheltered niches cut into the sheer cliff face. These monuments are thought to be dedicated to King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana dynasty and his favourite queens.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Pura Tirta Empul is the temple of Tampak Siring , built around a sacred spring. Tampak Siring is an inscription dates the spring all the way back to 926AD; and there are fine carvings and Garudas on the courtyard buildings. The temple and its two bathing spots have been used by the Balinese for over a thousand years for good health and prosperity; as the spring water really does have the power to cure. Regular purification ceremonies also take place here.

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Tegenungan waterfall Located at Tegenungan Village, approx. 5 kilometres, south Tengkulak Kaja, south east Ubud. Bali has a selection of waterfalls that are fun to visit. For many people the idea of hiking through the jungle to a hidden waterfall and taking a cooling swim is the image of paradise. These places definitely exist and here are some useful tips of how to find them and what to expect. Waterfalls are sharp drops along the course of a river. You will often have to hike up or down a river for a certain way to get to a waterfall, but the river provides a route for you to follow.

    Additional Info

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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