The Heartland of Bali Tour
Bali Discovery - Full Day Tours
First stop at the Pura Taman Ayun ("Garden Temple in the Water") is one of the six (according to an unofficial count) royal temples on Bali, and thus one of the most important temples on the island. This imposing complex stands on an island in a river, and the inner temple is in addition surrounded by a moat. In front of the entrance to the inner temple, beyond a split gate (Candi Bentar), is a large fountain basin dedicated to the rulers of the underworld.
Bratan Lake is the second largest lake in Bali and the important temple of Pura Ulun Danu temple solemnly guards the lake. Nearby, the extensive temple complex of Pura Luhur Batukau lies in a romantic jungle landscape, with the central shrine oriented to Gunung Batukau.
| Join Seat every Thursday 08:30 – 17:30 |
This excursion will lead you to the rural heartland of Bali which presents an altered landscape and a different history. Your first stop is Pura Taman Ayun, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century. It has three ascending levels of spacious courtyards containing rows of shrines and pavilions and is surrounded by a wide moat. The next visit will be Lake Bratan, a crater lies serenely in the midst of an elongated valley which was formed centuries ago. A small temple called Pura Ulun Danu Bratan to honour Dewi Danau, goddess of the lake, can be seen on the lake shores. Stroll along Candi Kuning Market, where local fruits, vegetable and flowers are sold. After lunch, the trip continues through breathtaking valleys of rice paddies near Jatiluwih, to visit Pura Luhur Batukau Temple, in dense jungle near the peak of Gunung Batukau, Bali’s second highest mountain. The ancient temple complex has a number of separate sanctuaries joined by damp mountain paths, bubbling spring and a large rectangular lake with a shrine in its midst. |
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08:30-17:30 |
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Includes - Lunch at Local Restaurant. |
Excludes - Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc. |
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