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    Sacred Full Day Bali Purification Ceremony and Besakih Temple

    By Asian Trails LTDProduct code 8084P812
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    Duration

    8 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Makassar

    Why Travelers Love This

    8 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Tirta Empul is one of Bali's most sacred temples, fed by holy spring waters believed to hold powerful curative and purifying properties. This full-day private tour combines an authentic Balinese blessing ceremony with a visit to Besakih, the most revered temple complex on the island.At Tampak Siring, dressed in traditional sarong and sash, a temple priest asks the gods for permission before you enter the bathing pools for the purification ceremony. Offerings are provided, and the ritual unfolds as it has for generations, one of the most profound spiritual experiences available to visitors in Bali.The journey continues to Besakih Temple on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali's highest volcano. Known as the Mother Temple of Bali, the complex of nearly 24 temples houses ancestral shrines for all Hindu Balinese.Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Pickup and dropoff from South Bali area. Note: not operated on Nyepi Day (Bali's Day of Silence, date varies annually).

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program

    Other

    Standard Class using Toyota Avanza / Suzuki Ertiga (Convenience use maximum to 2 Person)

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    Offering for purification ceremony

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    All applicable taxes and service charges

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    Lunch at local restaurant | food only

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    Standard Class using Toyota Hi-Ace (Convenience use maximum to 8 personn)

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    Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, from South Bali area

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    Free Wi-Fi available in the car during tour

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    Private tour and transfers with licenced guide assistance

    Not included

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    Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees

    Other

    Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available

    Itinerary

    Standard8 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    5 hoursAdmission included

    Transfer from your hotel to Tampak Siring village before undertaking a spiritual cleansing ritual at Tirta Empul temple. It has several fountains with holy spring water surrounded by a large shrine to honour the God Indra. Here you will have a purifying blessing ceremony in the bathing pools which are believed to have strong curative powers (Simple offering provided with sarong used for bathing).

    2

    Stop 2

    3 hoursAdmission included

    After the blessing, proceed to Besakih Temple located on the slope of Mount Agung, Bali highest volcano. It is called the Mother Temple of Bali as it houses ancestral shrines for all of the Hindu Balinese and is a complex of nearly 24 temples. Afterward drive back to your hotel in Ubud or South Bali

    Additional Info

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Duration: 8 hours, departure at 08.30 am and finish at 16.30

    Other

    This Trail programme is operated daily except Nyepi Day, Bali’s Day of Silence. The date of this spiritual day changes annually.

    Other

    This tour is only suggested for guest staying in the South Bali

    Other

    To enter the inner temple ground and during temple ceremony days, it is required to wear Balinese traditional attire. The attires are available to rent at your own expenses.

    Other

    Supplement pick up from harbour and other area will be applied upon booking

    Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    Policy type

    All Sales Final

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0+ days before

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