Tirta Empul Temple Tour with Spiritual Cleansing





View all photos















Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Why Travelers Love This
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
Locker
Offerings, Flowers, Incense sticks
Admission fee
Pickup and drop-off from/to Ubud Palace
Licensed English-speaking guide
Insurance
Balinese traditional attire (sarong & sash) for temple visit and purification
Assistance with photos & videos using your phone
Not included
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
Pass by stop 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.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Pass by stop 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
Similar Experiences
ViatorUbud
Discover Scuba Diving
The BASIC DIVER PROGRAM is the first step on a journey that will change the way you see the UNDERWATER WORLD. You will experience the wonders of being weightless, interact with the incredible marine life,and EXPLORE THE OCEAN & The Majestic USAT Liberty Shipwreck.
5.0 / 5 (49 reviews)
5 hours
From EUR 100
ViatorSri Lanka
Day Trip certified divers - 3 Dives in Tulamben (pick-up & drop-off included)
Would you rather stay in the south of Bali and only spend the day in Tulamben ? No worries ! We can organise everything for you. If you are staying in Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud or at the surroundings, we will come and pick you up from your hotel free of charge! Daily pick up available. We just need to know your name, the name of your hotel and it's address, ideally a local phone number (the hotel phone number will work fine), along with your room number and we will take care of the rest. You will be able to dive on the Liberty wreck, the Coral Gardens and the Tulamben Drop Off, you can choose 3 sites among all the notorious Tulamben dive sites. Dive Concepts Tulamben welcomes you every day for 3 dives day trip from the south of Bali. Equipment, lunch, tea/coffee and dive centers facilities are included.
4.8 / 5 (180 reviews)
11 hours
From EUR 124
ViatorUbud
Padi Discover Scuba Diving In Amed Bali
We will customize & tailor your scuba diving activity to your wishes and needs. Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? Individual PADI Discover Scuba Diving Introduction will take you to explore Amed Bali´s underwater world. Explore colorful Fish, Corals & maybe see some Turtles. Although this is not a scuba diving certification course, you’ll learn all the steps it takes to be a PADI certified scuba diver. Your customized Discover Scuba Diving Experience can be integrated into you PADI Open Water Course. Your Discover Scuba Dive will be free of charge then. Only the PADI Open Water Course fee applies. There is no experience is needed to sign up for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving. You must be at least 8 years old. Are you ready to try it out? Learn & Discover Scuba Diving with our PADI 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Center in Amed Bali.
5.0 / 5 (66 reviews)
6 hours
From EUR 160
ViatorSri Lanka
Full-Day Discover Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners in Tulamben
Would you rather stay in the south of Bali and only spend the day in Tulamben? No worries! We can organise everything for you. If you are staying in Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud or at the surroundings, we will come and pick you up from your hotel free of charge! Daily pick-up available. We just need to know your name, the name of your hotel and its address, ideally, a local phone number (the hotel phone number will work fine), along with your room number and we will take care of the rest. This diving initiation is made for you! After a short briefing, one of our instructors will take you to Coral Garden. You will perform a few exercises in shallow enough water to stand to acquire the confidence you need, then off you go to explore the site. It is truly an enormous aquarium! After returning to the dive center for a short rest and refuel, we will take you to the famous USAT Liberty shipwreck. Maximum depth 12 meters (40 feet).
5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)
11 hours
From EUR 129
ViatorSri Lanka
Dive at Tulamben Bali USS Liberty Ship Wreck
Tulamben was a very anonymous fishing village in the dry lands of Karangasem for a very long period. Nowadays, it’s the busiest diving destination in Bali. Since the discovery of the USS Liberty as a diving destination back in the 1980’ies, USS Liberty Shipwreck • Type: Shore Dive • Level: All Levels • Current: None • Depth: 10 - 30 meters This is the most famous dive site in Bali. The USS Liberty Shipwreck is a 120 meter long shipwreck just 50 meters off the shore in Tulamben. It lies between 10 and 30 meters, with a small part a bit more shallow. This dive site has everything for everyone. It is the easiest wreck dive in the world. The Liberty is covered with coral and has an abundance of fish life around it.
4.7 / 5 (7 reviews)
24 hours
From USD 110
ViatorSri Lanka
Bali Snorkeling Trip at USS Liberty Shipwreck With Hotel Transfers
Explore the underwater world of Bali at some of the island's top snorkel sites. Skip the discomfort and confusion of shared transportation and relax in private round-trip transportation from your hotel.Discover the underwater USS Liberty Shipwreck near Tulamben, where you can see schools of fish, sharks, barracudas, Groupers, giant parrot fish, so many varieties of live coral. Rinse off at a nearby shower for a more comfortable return journey.
7 hours
From USD 60.67
Similar Attractions
Free attractionTegalalang Rice Terrace (Sawah Terasering Tegalalang)
5.0 (97081 reviews)
Available experiences
1,289
ViatorTegenungan Waterfall (Air Terjun Tegenungan)
5.0 (70543 reviews)
Available experiences
808
ViatorTirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul)
5.0 (62083 reviews)
Available experiences
743
ViatorMt. Batur (Gunung Batur)
4.9 (37244 reviews)
Available experiences
542
ViatorUbud Art Market
5.0 (38265 reviews)
Available experiences
433
Free attractionUlun Danu Beratan Temple (Pura Ulun Danu Bratan)
4.9 (18027 reviews)
Available experiences
427
From
From IDR 405,000