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East Bali: Lempuyang Gates, Tenganan, & Water Palaces Tour

East Bali: Lempuyang Gates, Tenganan, & Water Palaces Tour

Following pick-up from your hotel by private driver/guide, discover an untouched part of East Bali on a full-day tour of Goa Lawah, Tenganan and the spectacular water palaces of Tirta Gangga ("Water of the Ganges") and Taman Ujung. Journey by air-conditioned vehicle through the lush landscape as you head towards East Bali and the legendary bat cave of Goa Lawah. Upon arrival, explore one of Bali's most important temples, built around a cave complex where hordes of bats live. Look for pythons at this incredible site before moving on to the village of Tenganan. Encounter the indigenous Aga people of Bali, who lived here long before the Majapahit Empire arrived from Java to colonize the island. Explore the small village on foot with your guide for a closer look at the strictly maintained and distinctive traditions of weaving and batik textiles. Then, go to the sacred Tirta Gangga Water Palace and admire the decorative ponds, statues, plants and fountains that surround the palace. Take in the stunning views of the ocean and rice paddies. Continue to the must-see Taman Ujung Water Palace in Karangasem Regency and explore the ponds, bridges and picturesque pathways of the complex at the base of Mount Agung. Learn about its intricate Balinese architectural style before traveling back to your hotel.

Sidemen: Traditional Villages, Salt Farm & Tirta Gangga Tour

Sidemen: Traditional Villages, Salt Farm & Tirta Gangga Tour

Embark on a captivating 9-hour tour to Sidemen, a hidden gem in Bali, combined with visits to Tenganan Village, Tirta Gangga, and Kusamba Village for a unique salt farming experience. Our journey begins with a scenic drive to Tenganan Village, a traditional Balinese village known for its ancient customs and preserved way of life. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you explore the village and interact with the friendly locals. Next, we will continue our adventure to Tirta Gangga, a stunning water palace filled with serene pools, beautiful fountains, and lush gardens. Take a leisurely stroll through this enchanting oasis, marvel at the intricate Balinese architecture, and capture breathtaking photos. Afterwards, we will head to Candidasa, where a delightful lunch awaits you. Savor a delicious meal while enjoying panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding beauty of Candidasa. Our journey will then take us to Kusamba Village, where you will have the unique opportunity to experience salt farming firsthand. Learn about the traditional methods used by the local community and the importance of salt in their daily lives. Engage in this authentic cultural experience and witness the hard work and dedication put into this ancient practice. As the tour comes to an end, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive back to your hotel, reflecting on the incredible sights and experiences you've had throughout the day.

Bali: EAST BALI Customize 5 or 10 Hour Private Excursion

Bali: EAST BALI Customize 5 or 10 Hour Private Excursion

East Bali is known for its scenic landscapes, cultural attractions, and historical sites. Here are some popular tourist attractions and places to visit in East Bali: 1. Besakih Temple: Known as the "Mother Temple" of Bali, Besakih is the largest and holiest temple on the island. It's located on the slopes of Mount Agung and offers stunning views. 2. Tirta Gangga: A former royal palace, Tirta Gangga features beautiful gardens, pools, and water fountains surrounded by lush rice terraces. It's a serene spot for relaxation and photography. 3. Taman Ujung Water Palace: Another historical palace with pools and pavilions set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the sea. It's renowned for its architecture and serene atmosphere. 4. Amed Beach: Famous for its black sand beaches and excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities. Amed offers a quieter alternative to the bustling beaches of South Bali. 5. Tenganan Village: An ancient Bali Aga village known for its unique culture and traditional crafts such as double ikat weaving. It provides a glimpse into Bali's cultural heritage. 6. White Sand Beach (Bias Tugel): A secluded beach with powdery white sand and clear turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and relaxing. 7. Lempuyang Temple (Gateway to Heaven): Known for its iconic "Gates of Heaven" with Mount Agung in the background, this temple offers breathtaking views and is a popular spot for photography. ( you must prepare start in the morning from your hotel ) 8. Candidasa: A coastal town with resorts, restaurants, and beaches. It's a good base for exploring nearby attractions like Tenganan Village and the water palaces. 9. Sidemen Valley: A picturesque area with terraced rice fields, traditional villages, and views of Mount Agung. It's great for hiking, cycling, and cultural experiences. These attractions showcase the natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance of East Bali, making it a compelling destination for travelers seeking a more authentic and off-the-beaten-path Bali experience. Maybe you won't be able to visit all the places mentioned above in just 10 hours, but you can consult with our driver about the places you want to visit so that you can feel comfortable traveling with us.

Bali: Highlight Full Day Customized Tour

Bali: Highlight Full Day Customized Tour

Explore Bali with your own plan, 10 hours car using to explore about nature and Balinese cultured. Cover area for Middle of Bali, East Bali, South Bali, and North of Bali, Depend on the choice option. Middle of Bali Ubud area: Ubud art village, Celuk silver Jewelry collection, painting art gallery, wood carving gallery, Batuan temple, Tegenungan waterfall, Rice terrace, tibumana waterfall, kanto lampo waterfall, Tirta Empul spring temple, Gunung Kawi temple, Volcano view point, coffee plantation, Penglipuran Balinese traditional village, Jungle swing, ATV QUAD BIKE, Bali zoo, Bali safari and marine Park, Bali bird Park, Goa Raja waterfall, Tukad cepung waterfall, Monkey forest, Ubud centre, Royal palace ubud, Ubud art market, and many more destination in Ubud. North Bali area: Banyumala waterfall, Banyuwana waterfall, Ulun Danu temple, wanagiri Twin lake view, Handara gate, Munduk waterfall, Red coral waterfall, Jatiluwih rice terrace, Taman ayun temple, Tanah lot temple, Leke Leke waterfall, Sangeh monkey forest and etc. East Bali area: Haven gate lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, virgin beach, Taman ujung water palace, Tenganan village , Besakih temple, Tukad cepung waterfall, goa raja waterfall.etc South Bali area: water sport activities at Tanjung Benoa Nusa dua, Melasti beach, Pandawa beach, Padang Padang beach, suluban beach, karang boma cliff, Dream land beach, Uluwatu temple.etc IMPORTANT NOTE: Extra charge for the not covered area: ➡️ Extra charge IDR 300K/Car (Tulambem, Amed, Pemuteran, Tejakula, Singaraja, Air Sanih, Medewi). ➡️ Extra charge 200K/Car (Besakih, lempuyang, Tirta Gangga, Taman ujung, lahangan sweet, Virgin Beach, Tenganan, Lovina, Git Git, Sekumpul, lemukih, Fiji, Aling Aling, sidemen). ➡️ Extra charge IDR 100k/car ( Munduk, Banyumala, Banyuwana, Balian beach, Candi dasa). ➡️ Extra charge IDR 400K (Gilimanuk, Taman Bali barat, Teluk terima).

East Bali: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, virgin beach Tour

East Bali: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, virgin beach Tour

Explore the amazing panoramic views of East Bali on a full-day tour. Visit the Heaven Gate Lempuyang Temple, the Taman Tirtha Gangga, the Virgin Beach, and a local coffee plantation Start your day with a visit to the Heaven Gate Lempuyang Temple. Take in the amazing panoramic views of the temple with the background of the mountains. Explore the temple and take some photos. Next, visit the Taman Tirtha Gangga, a royal water garden. Take some pictures and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the garden. Continue to the Virgin Beach, a white sand beach with clear waters. Relax on the beach and go for a swim. Enjoy the surrounding area and try some local food. Next, visit a local coffee plantation and try some traditional Balinese coffee. Learn about the traditional coffee-making process and relax for a moment. Finish back to the hotel

East Bali: Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and Virgin beach

East Bali: Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and Virgin beach

This activity suitable for all visitors that want to have a non-rush trip with your partner and family. Following pick-up from your hotel by private driver as a guide to discover an untouched part of east Bali on a full-day tour of Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and hidden paradise white sandy Virgin Beach. Gembleng Waterfall is a bit of a hidden gem in East Bali and if you’ve always wanted to swim in a beautiful pool of clear, clean water in the jungle. It’s not the biggest natural infinity pool in Bali but the infinity pool at this waterfall is more than deep enough to submerge yourself in. There is probably only room for two people at a time, which can be a very pleasant way to cool off with your partner. After that, move to the Tenganan village, one of the oldest Balinese traditional village. This village is much referred by cultural literature science of Tenganan Pegringsingan, which is very famous in the island. It own very unique local community life pattern which is one example of Bali Aga Village cultures (Hindu Prehistoric) and different with other countryside in plain of Bali. Then enjoy Virgin Beach, the hidden paradise invites explorers with its fine white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and serene atmosphere, providing an enchanting refuge from the hustle and bustle of contemporary life. Here, you can enjoy a tranquil retreat, thrilling water activities, or a moment of pure relaxation. Virgin Beach Karangasem assures an indelible beachfront experience amidst the pristine natural beauty of East Bali.

Bali Hidden Paradise Tour: Visit the hidden place in Bali

Bali Hidden Paradise Tour: Visit the hidden place in Bali

We explore the most beautiful and special places around Bali start from Ubud, Sidemen, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Tenganan and so on. This trip gonna show you the special hidden gem in Bali that guided by the native people that knows more about the places. Not much people knows about this destination and this gonna be the special trip for you in Bali. The experience will began from the place that you stay (pick up point), we go to the east of Bali which is Sidemen area. Visit the hidden destination and only limited people could be there.

East Bali: Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and Virgin beach

East Bali: Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and Virgin beach

Following pick-up from your hotel by private driver as a guide to discover an untouched part of east Bali on a full-day tour of Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and hidden paradise white sandy Virgin Beach. Gembleng Waterfall is a bit of a hidden gem in East Bali and if you’ve always wanted to swim in a beautiful pool of clear, clean water in the jungle. It’s not the biggest natural infinity pool in Bali but the infinity pool at this waterfall is more than deep enough to submerge yourself in. There is probably only room for two people at a time, which can be a very pleasant way to cool off with your partner. After that, move to the Tenganan village, one of the oldest Balinese traditional village. This village is much referred by cultural literature science of Tenganan Pegringsingan, which is very famous in the island. It own very unique local community life pattern which is one example of Bali Aga Village cultures (Hindu Prehistoric) and different with other countryside in plain of Bali. Then enjoy Virgin Beach, the hidden paradise invites explorers with its fine white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and serene atmosphere, providing an enchanting refuge from the hustle and bustle of contemporary life. Here, you can enjoy a tranquil retreat, thrilling water activities, or a moment of pure relaxation. Virgin Beach Karangasem assures an indelible beachfront experience amidst the pristine natural beauty of East Bali.

Lempuyang Temple: Gate of Heaven

Lempuyang Temple: Gate of Heaven

The image of Balinese iconic gate at Lempuyang Temple is becoming viral on social media. One could prove its beauty by visiting this temple on a day tour. Lempuyang tour is normally started early in the morning to catch the time of sunrise. Moreover, it normally has a long ques of those visitors who lined up waiting their turn to take some photographs. Depart from hotel around 05.00 am (it supposed to be earlier if your hotel is located on Southern Bali, e.g. Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian, or Seminyak). Situated on the east of Bali, lempuyang is one of the six most important temple that are locally known as Sad Kahyangan. From the height of temple court, panoramic view of Mount Agung is a spectacle that worth to see. After taking some photographs, continue the tour to Tirta Gangga. This place is property of Karangasem Royal Family that is open for public after the initiation of tourism around 70s. Covered by wide portion of water, there are natural swimming pool side by side with some fish ponds that are connected by small bridge. Somehow, this place is lovely and so romantic so the couples could spending more time here. Have lunch at the local restaurant roundabout and refresh your body with cold beverages. After lunch, continue the tour to Tenganan village. This place is home to Bali Aga, indigenous people that inhabit Bali from the earlier centuries. Here you will learn about their unique traditions by walking around their secluded village that is centered inside the jungle. At the end of the day, return to your hotel safe and sound.

Bali: East Bali Incredible Trip

Bali: East Bali Incredible Trip

Tenganan Pegringsingan Village, situated in the Karangasem Regency on the eastern part of Bali, stands out as one of the oldest ancient Balinese villages. Revered in cultural literature, particularly in the famed Tenganan Pegringsingan, this traditional village embodies a distinctive local community life pattern exclusive to Bali’s ancient villages with Hindu prehistoric roots. Setting it apart from other villages on the island, Tenganan Pegringsingan Village offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and historical richness that characterizes Bali’s ancient heritage. Virgin Beach has several names. Foreign tourists usually call it as Virgin Beach because the beach is far from the crowds and still natural. While other foreign tourists call this beach as White Sand Beach because only this beach around Karangasem city has white sand. The white sand on this beach depends on the volcanic content of Mount Agung. Virgin Beach is only about 33 km from Mount Agung. Next, we will continue our adventure to Tirta Gangga, a stunning water palace filled with serene pools, beautiful fountains, and lush gardens. Take a leisurely stroll through this enchanting oasis, marvel at the intricate Balinese architecture, and capture breathtaking photos.

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We were picked up by our guide Kadek at 4 a.m. and driven to the Lempuyang Temple. He worked hard to get us our ticket for the famous photo and shortened the waiting time with a few great photos at other places. The two water temples were beautiful and we felt like we were at a photo shoot because Kadek showed us the best places to take photos and took tons of great photos. The village of Tenganan was exciting to look at, but you could probably spend a whole day there alone if you wanted to go into each of the houses and look at the handicrafts on offer there. In short, an absolute recommendation! Thank you Kadek for the wonderful memories!

Just had an amazing trip with my family to Sidemen, and it was such a fun and refreshing experience! The cool climate and beautiful natural scenery were incredible. One of the highlights was the cooking class where we learned to make traditional Balinese food—it was a blast! But before that we will get the market visit it is traditional market, and The silver class was super educational, too. We also had the chance to engage with local culture at a pasraman, where kids learn Balinese dance and music. It was truly extraordinary! I'm so happy with all the new experiences we shared, and the kids learned so much along the way.

I recently had an amazing experience booking a trip with Bali Voyage Bliss. My guide, the name is Yoga, yaa he was incredibly professional, youthful, and full of energy. He answered all my questions with enthusiasm, making the tour unforgettable. The best part was exploring Sidemen, a tranquil and natural area that felt refreshingly quiet, away from the traffic and crowds typically found in Bali. I'm truly grateful for this experience. Greetings from Germany!

The entire day was well-organized, and our guide was exceptional, giving us plenty of time to explore and enjoy each location at our own pace. The views from Virgin Beach were stunning, with pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters. The experience at Gembleng Waterfall was also breathtaking, offering a serene atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore the hidden gems of Bali.

The tour was very varied and exciting. Our guide Andy explained everything to us in understandable English and was otherwise rather quiet but always in a good mood.