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Bali: Full-Day Instagram Highlights Tour

Bali: Full-Day Instagram Highlights Tour

Make your Instagram followers envious as you explore Bali on a customizable day trip to its most recognizable hotspots.  All entry fees are included, as well as an expert local tour guide, who will share gems about Balinese history and culture along the way. Your first stop is the Hindu Lempuyang Temple. Famous for its split gate, the Gates of Heaven, you’ll be able to take that very same photo you’ve seen so many times on Instagram.  You’ll then be whisked to Tirta Gangga, a former royal palace famous for its holy (and incredibly photogenic) water features and gardens.  Next up is Tukad Cepung, a cave containing an amazing natural waterfall, where you’ll even get to have a dip.  After that is rural Ubud, home to many beautiful lush green rice fields. And last but not least, you’ll get to try out one of Bali’s famous jungle swings.   Choose the exact experience that you want — from private tours with hotel pickup to small-group tours where you can meet other adventurous travelers. Pick the lunch add-on for a delicious buffet lunch, or take home ten polaroids to remember your trip. Select the premium or private options for additional add-ons. Enrich your Instagram with photos taken and edited by a photographer, watch yourself from above with 3-4 minutes of drone footage sent to you 24 hours after your tour, simply unwind with a relaxing massage or alternatively book also our North Bali: Full-Day Instagram Tour to enhance you Instagram experience by capturing the top things to do of north of Bali.

Ubud: All-Inclusive Tour with Optional Lunch

Ubud: All-Inclusive Tour with Optional Lunch

Take a day tour around Ubud are and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture of Ubudian as you spend the day visiting a selection of top Bali’s attraction including a stop at Ceking for Tegalalang Rice Terrace , Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud Monkey Sanctuary, art market where you can hunt for your Bali souvenir, and Tirta Empul Temple known for its blessing holy spring temple. Begin your trip by visiting Ubud Monkey Forest, It is home for over 600 long tail macaques roaming around in their natural habitat. Take a famous selfie with monkey at Ubud monkey sanctuary with the assistance of the local staff. Next, head north to Ubud Palace (as known as Puri Saren) and Ubud Market across the main Ubud street. Perfect to learn the Ubud culture and wonderful location to get you some Bali Souvenir home. Continue to Tegalalang famous for its stunning natural landscape of Ceking Rice Terrace where you can learn its ancient Subak irrigation system. Stroll through the ridges and learn how Tri Hita Karana is a guidance for the Balinese way of life. Find out how it works for the Subak system in Bali, and take the chance to snap pictures with tropical landscape as the background. Stop at D’Alas Restaurant or other alternative restaurant you have in your list for your lunch of the day. It is available to purchase as add-ons. Perfect Indonesian style restaurant with fabulous scenery of the lust jungle of Ubud. Then, head east to Tampak Siring for an ancient temple called Tirta Empul Temple where you can witness how Balinese doing their spiritual cleansing before praying at its Utama Mandala of the temple. Completed the trip to Tegenungan waterfall with a beautiful green surrounding make the area very fresh. Take a short walk to get closer to the waterfall and snaps some photos for your social media feed of the day.

Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

Explore the top attractions of Ubud on this tour with hotel transfers from selected locations in Bali. Visit sights like the Tegenungan waterfall, Mas Village, and the King's Palace. Pick from a basic tour, a tour that includes lunch, and a tour with lunch and a Jungle Swing experience. After a pick-up from your hotel, this is your itinerary: Tegenungan Waterfall This area is on the south side of Ubud and a really nice place to enjoy your cup of tea and see the wonderful waterfall. You can get close to it and feel the fresh spray of the natural water. Mas Village  This is a village specializing in woodcarvings. Most of the prominent woodcarvers of Bali live in Mas village, producing elaborate and fine wood carvings and teaching the young generation to carve. Ubud Monkey Forest The home of more than 600 long-tailed macaques, Ubud Monkey Forest is a tropical green forest close to the center of Ubud. Inside the forest, you can see a sacred temple sanctuary guarded by the monkeys. Ubud Traditional Market Here is where you can find an Ubud community gathering in the market to sell all of the produce from around the area: cheap souvenirs, handicrafts, fruit, and much more. Ubud King Palace In the center of Ubud, you will see the palace from the road. Entering the area you can walk around to take pictures of the traditional Balinese architecture complex and see daily traditional Balinese dance. Tegalalang Rice Terrace Here you can see a typical scene in Bali: a rice terrace positioned in a beautiful rice field with green coconut plants. This makes it the best sight of the Balinese countryside.  Coffee Plantation Visit the coffee plantation where you'll see, among other things, the most expensive coffee in the world, called Luwak Coffee. This is a coffee made by an animal that eats the bean and digests it in its stomach.  In the morning, the coffee will still be intact in the animal's feces and collected to be processed to make the coffee. Enjoying this coffee in front of the Rice Terrace view will be an unforgettable experience. 

Bali: Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance Show Tickets

Bali: Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance Show Tickets

The Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance Show is located in the Ubud area and is held at the temple. The dance does not use musical instruments in the performance; the rhythm comes from the various sounds and chants of the human voice. This dance will deliver the story of the Ramayana and monkey chant. Dancers perform the drama by moving and chanting rhythmically. They start slowly and then gradually raise the tempo while falling into a ritualistic trance-like state. The mood rises and falls as storytellers, known as dalang, narrate the tale. Kecak Dance has existed for a long time and is now a famous performance in Bali. It is a unique and unforgettable experience that you will recall whenever you think of Bali.

Bali: Canggu & Ubud Puppy Yoga Class with Refreshing Drinks

Bali: Canggu & Ubud Puppy Yoga Class with Refreshing Drinks

Let adorable puppies melt away your stress and fill your heart with joy as you flow through yoga poses in a puppy yoga class in Canggu in Bali. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a newbie, these sessions are tailored to all levels of fitness. Let your instructor guide you through a dynamic and fun-filled yoga practice that promises to leave you feeling rejuvenated and smiling from ear to ear, especially given the furry puppies milling around you. Feel doubly good knowing these puppies are spending the session with you from animal protection associations or partner family breeders and are learning to socialize before joining their forever family. These sessions are beneficial for these adorable puppies, providing essential socialization and enrichment experiences. Ready to enter heaven ? We love children’s, but as agreed on the terms & conditions your sweethearts won’t have access below 16 years old for regular session and below 18 for rescue session won’t have access. See you in paradise ♡

Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Near Ubud's Monkey Forest

Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Near Ubud's Monkey Forest

Enjoy a 1-3 hour jewellery making course with an experienced silversmith in Ubud. Learn all about silver jewellery making. Receive up to 7 grams of silver with which to make your own pair of earrings, ring, or pendant. Work with your experienced silversmith and transform new silver into perfect works of art. Experience a fun and challenging way to spend your free time in Ubud. Start with an introduction to the materials and tools that will be used. Peruse jewellery designs that can be seen in the catalog book that has been provided. If it can be completed within 3-hours, you can also make your own unique design. Receive hands-on experience in melting silver, forging, grinding, brazing, and filling your design with gems. Get the opportunity to make your choice of rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, or safety pins.

Tirta Empul: Temple Tour with Optional Spiritual Cleansing

Tirta Empul: Temple Tour with Optional Spiritual Cleansing

Participate and unique guided temple walk with optional soul purification ritual Tirta Empul, located in Manukaya Village, Tampaksiring District, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Within this complex, there are springs, baths, and pools which are considered sacred by the Balinese Hindu community. Choose from meeting the guide at Tira Empual's entrance or with Ubud transfers in an air-conditioned car. Begin the walk by entering the decorative Candi Bentar (temple split gate) and explore Nista Mandala. The zone which connects the temple to the outer world, Nista Mandala holds the entrance to the holy pond. This mandala is marked by a koi pond and Bale Banjar, or temple gathering hall. Next to Madya Mandala you will find the pools and the pool used for the soul purification and healing ritual. The host will explain to you step by step the local doing the spiritual cleansing, including a meditation that takes place in front of the altar. Witness a local make a prayer to the gods, the water spirits, and their ancestors and place their offer on the altar. Partake with an optional spiritual cleansing experience that can be added on to your tour. Completed the walk by exploring Utama Mandala, the most sacred space of the temple where the locals will sit down and thank the gods, the water spirits, and their ancestors once again before leaving the temple. Enhance your tour by purchasing add-ons like lunch at a local restaurant, Luwak coffee tasting, a thrilling jungle swing, 10 Polaroid camera photos, and a relaxing traditional massage. Some are only available for tours with transfers.

Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

Set off on a private Ubud day trip and experience the tranquil side of Bali. Admire the epic scenery around the Tibumana, Kanto Lampo, and Tukad Cepung Waterfalls, see the holy water fountains of the Tirta Empul Temple, and visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Start your day with pickup from your accommodation. Head to the Tirta Empul Temple in the village of Manukaya near Tampaksiring. Clean yourself in the holy spring water that Balinese Hindus use for ritual purification. Next, visit the Tukad Cepung Waterfall, a hidden gem in a valley of a thick jungle. To reach the waterfall, walk along a river and between the rocks until you find a curtain waterfall inside a cave. Afterward, stop at a local restaurant for lunch (at your own expense). Continue to the Tibumana waterfall, one of Bali's best-kept secrets. Swim in the natural rock pools and admire views of the surrounding jungle. Next, explore the Kanto Lampo Waterfall, a spectacular multi-tier waterfall. Finish your day tour with a visit to Tegalalang Rice Terrace and enjoy a coffee tasting before returning to your hotel.

Bali: Lempuyang Quick Access, Waterfall, Water Palace & More

Bali: Lempuyang Quick Access, Waterfall, Water Palace & More

Keep your camera ready as you visit some of the most photo-worthy spots in Bali on a full-day guided tour with hotel transfers. Explore the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Goa Raja Waterfall, Tirta Gangga Sacred Water Palace, and the Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple. After a hotel pickup, make your way to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace and find yourself in a sea of luscious green fringed with palm trees, rolling all the way to the horizon. Be nestled in scenic hillside terraces of rice paddies kept lush with an innovative irrigation system. Then, embark on a breathtaking journey to the cascading paradise of Goa Raja Waterfall, a natural wonder that will leave you spellbound. Amidst lush greenery and surrounded by serene tranquility, enjoy a mesmerizing blend of raw power and serene beauty. Witness crystal-clear waters plunge into a picturesque pool, creating a symphony of mist and rainbows. Let the rhythmic melody of the cascades soothe your senses, while the vibrant colors of the surrounding flora paint a vivid tapestry of nature's artistry. Next, see the Tirta Gangga Sacred Water Palace and its engraved stone lilypads that speckle the serene waters of this former royal residence. Admire how landscaped gardens, Hindu temples, and golden fish, koi, and carp add an ambient character to the place. Finally, head to the Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple. Go in through a shorter line with late access and click Instagram-worthy photos as you look out over Mount Agung, the ultimate mystical backdrop. Throw in a little photo trickery (ask your guide how) to make your followers jealous.

Bali: Customized Private Car Charter with Optional Guide

Bali: Customized Private Car Charter with Optional Guide

Hire a car and an optional licensed guide for a day and make seeing the top sights in Bali a breeze. Travel in an air-conditioned car that has plenty of space for up to 5 people. Relax and let your driver take you to the sights that interest you most. Skip the hassle of public transportation. Begin your customized tour of Bali at the time that best fits you and benefit from an itinerary that can be altered and adjusted according to your interests and duration. With a wealth of attractions on offer at all the major sightseeing spots, your guided tour will give you a personalized experience in paradise.  Explore with a licensed guide, whether you want to see some of the island's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the rice terraces and their water temples, or take part in water sports activities in the south of the island. You can head inland to discover the artistic heritage of Ubud or go to Mt. Batur to see the volcano overlooking the village of Kintamani. Get up close to nature at Ubud Monkey Forest and see the Hindu temple complex of the village of Padangtegal. 

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Our guide Ketut Mawa was fantastic. He was on time, he was polite and he was very informative. He gave us the option to change our itinerary slightly to see things that were not on our doorstep. He took the time to explain all about the Rice terrace, the Monkey forest and waterfalls. He also provided us with information on the temples, shrines and how things work living here in Bali. It was one of the best tours we have had since arriving and we cannot recommend him enough. He even gave us tips on the best time to visit Ubud and how to dress appropriately to be involved and respectful during their célébrations. Thank you for an unforgetable day.

This tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Redi was so nice and very educated. He explained so much of the culture to us and made sure that we had the best experience. He did everything with a smile and was a great photographer for us. I would highly recommend this excursion if visiting the Bali area and would 100% recommend Redi. The views were beautiful and the temple was such a neat experience.

It was an amazing experience !! Truly unique! We made our own jewellery of pure 100% silver! The instructor and jewellery master were very professionals and took time to explain all steps. Both were very polite, with positive vibes and went above and beyond to assist us in making the best jewels! Many thanks to Pak Jero and Dek Ber! We highly recommend this class!

We had the best day with Surya, we went everywhere we wanted to at our own pace. Having our own personal driver was the best experience and he took some amazing photos for us! Would recommend to anyone whilst saying in Ubud to experience this area of Bali. Thank you Surya

Dewa, our driver was punctual, professional and friendly. Highly recommended! We’re grateful we enjoyed our first tour in Bali.