Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours





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Duration
9 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Malay
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours is one of the most famous tour packages that we created to explore the famous temples in Bali Island for your memorable holidays that you can never forget. The tour will start from your hotel then we will take you to visiting Kehen Temple, this temple enshrines three gods : Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu of Hinduism. Then our next destination is visiting Besakih Temple, this grand temple complex has been revered as a holy place since ancient times. Lunch will be serve in a restaurant near the temple, after lunch finish we will drive you to visit Tirta Empul Temple where this temple is known for its sacred water from a nearby source, which is used for cleansing rituals. Next journey is visiting Gunung Kawi Rocky Temple, it's consists of 10 rock cut Candi or Shrines. Then our last destination is visiting Goa Gajah Temple, it's an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit.
What's Included
Included
Car Charter Only : Exclude Entrance Ticket and Lunch
Professional English Speaking Driver as a tour guide
All Inclusive Tours : Include Entrance Ticket and Lunch
Tax and Service
Hotel / Villa Pick up and Drop off Service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Tour means there is no other participant only you and your party in the vehicle
Petrol and Parking Fee
Not included
Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 1
Kehen Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest, its enshrines three gods : Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva which is believed to have been built even before construction of the town and now lies at the outskirts of the city. The town itself is dominated by the royal houses spread around its main square. Kehen Temple is the royal ancestral temple of Bangli Kingdom, one of the eight most important royal houses on Bali. Literally meaning the temple of the hearth or the household, this refers to Hyang Api or the God of Fire, symbol of the Hindu god Brahma.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
Besakih Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest opened for tourist and it is the great place to visit during your holiay in Bali island. This Hindu temple known as Bali's Mother Temple for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 meters high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others. Besakih is the biggest and holiest of the island temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies, hills, mountains, streams and more.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
Tirta Empul Temple is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest and a beautiful temple complex with holy mountain spring located in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil, its also a national cultural heritage site. The complex built in 960 AD is also a silent witness to the old Balinese kingdom years, particularly at the time of the Warmadewa Dynasty. Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill is the presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring, built during the years of the nation first president, Soekarno.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 4
Gunung Kawi Rocky Temple is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest in order to get to this archeological site, we need to walk down to the valley on a couple hundreds step. There are some shops along the way selling typical tourist stuff although they also sell some unique handicrafts like coconut shell carving and bone carving. Bone carvings are indeed available all over Bali but its originally from this village. Some of talented carver specializing in carving the bone or even ivory are coming from this area. As you walk further down, your eyes will started to be pleased by the beautiful view of the valley.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 5
Goa Gajah Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest, its an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit. Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometers out of central Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains. The temple name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that its a gigantic dwelling full of elephants.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
On your way, you will pass this very famous traditional village
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Pass by stop 7
On your way, you will pass this very famous volcano
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Pass by stop 8
On your way, you will pass this very famous wood carving village
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Pass by stop 9
On your way, you will pass this very famous temple.
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Pass by stop 10
On your way, you will pass this very famous gold and silver village
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Ubud
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Sanur
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Denpasar
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Tanjung Benoa
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Nusa Dua
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Pecatu
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Jimbaran
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Tuban
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Kuta
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Legian
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Seminyak
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Kerobokan
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We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Canggu
Additional Info
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Dress code is smart casual
Other
Please bring: sunscreen and camera
Other
Infant under 2 years old is free of charge
Other
Flexible time arrangement based on your request
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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
Review Summary
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