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    Tirta Empul Temple Tour with Spiritual Cleansing

    5.0(54 reviews)
    By Ubud Daily TripsProduct code 364746P13
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    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Makassar

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 54 reviews3 hoursMobile tickets

    Overview

    Experience more than just a visit to Tirta Empul Temple. This tour offers a deeper understanding of Bali's spiritual traditions through meaningful storytelling and cultural insight. Learn the history of the sacred spring, the purpose of each purification fountain, and the significance of the Melukat ritual in Balinese Hindu culture. With guidance from a licensed English-speaking local guide, you'll take part in the purification ceremony with confidence while gaining a genuine connection to Bali's living spiritual heritage.

    What's Included

    Included

    Use of equipment

    Locker

    Other

    Offerings, Flowers, Incense sticks

    Fees

    Admission fee

    Other

    Pickup and drop-off from/to Ubud Palace

    Other

    Licensed English-speaking guide

    Other

    Insurance

    Other

    Balinese traditional attire (sarong & sash) for temple visit and purification

    Other

    Assistance with photos & videos using your phone

    Not included

    Other

    Pickup and drop-off to/from your hotel

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Meet your guide in front of Ubud Palace, the designated meeting point for this experience. Your guide will be waiting with a black Toyota Avanza (license plate DK 1696 KO).

    End point

    Meet your guide in front of Ubud Palace, the designated meeting point for this experience. Your guide will be waiting with a black Toyota Avanza (license plate DK 1696 KO).

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Pass by stop 1

    Meet your guide in front of Ubud Palace. Your guide will be waiting with a black Toyota Avanza (license plate DK 1696 KO). After a brief welcome, enjoy a scenic 30-minute drive through the Balinese countryside to Tirta Empul Temple.

    2

    Stop 2

    3 hoursAdmission included

    Explore the three areas of Tirta Empul Temple—the outer courtyard, middle courtyard, and inner courtyard—while your licensed guide explains their history, purpose, and spiritual significance. You will then take part in the traditional spiritual cleansing ritual (melukat), guided step by step. In Balinese Hindu tradition, this ritual is believed to cleanse negative energy, remove spiritual obstacles or curses, and purify the body, mind, and soul.

    3

    Pass by stop 3

    Following your visit to Tirta Empul Temple, you will travel approximately 30 minutes back to the original meeting point at Ubud Palace, where the experience concludes. During the return journey, your licensed guide may provide additional insights into Balinese culture and Hindu traditions, as well as answer any remaining questions related to the experience.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Pregnant

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Participants (women) who are menstruating are respectfully not permitted to join the purification ritual.

    Other

    Tours may be rescheduled or canceled due to heavy rain or severe weather for safety reasons.

    Other

    Please download WhatsApp prior to the tour for communication with your guide or host.

    Other

    Please arrive 5 minutes early at the designated meeting point ( Ubud Palace ).

    Other

    Bring a towel, change of clothes or extra underwear

    Other

    Pickup and drop-off are provided at the meeting point ( Ubud Palace ).

    Other

    Please note that the visit to Tirta Empul Temple and the purification ritual may take longer than 2 hours, depending on crowd levels, temple activities, religious ceremonies, and waiting times at the holy spring fountains. The overall tour duration is approximate and may vary accordingly.

    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.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

    5 stars53
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