This family temple ceremony is an example of the type of traditional Balinese cultural event that we will bring you to observe on each of our day tours. These ceremonies are not held for tourists, but are part of the unique culture that is still the Balinese way of life.
Balinese Primary School
A visit to a Balinese School is one of the highlights of our tours. The children will be very happy to see you stop by their classroom, providing you with a warm greeting. You will also learn a little about how the traditional Balinese educational system works.
Traditional Balinese Market
Balinese markets are where you can observe how the local people still shop for their daily needs. At the market there are a wide range of goods for sale, from fruits and spices to everything you need to make your own Balnese Hindu temple. Our guide can explain all of the unique items you will see, and can even help you bargain for any souvenir you might like to purchase.
Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)
Pura Besakih is also known as the "Mother Temple" of Bali. It is Located the slopes of Mount Agung, which is Bali's highest mountain. More than a single temple, it is actually a complex of 22 separate temples with the oldest dating back to the 17th century. Due the importance of Pura Besakih for the Balinese Hindu, on any given day there is always almost some ceremony occurring at the temple.
Bedugul Temple
Bedugul is the name used to cover a large area of the central highlands of Bali around the villages of Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri (amongst others). This is an area of great natural beauty. The focus point of the area centres on the three crater lakes of Bratan, Buyan and Tamblingan and the nearby botanical gardens. The temple is on the Bratan lake.
Uluwatu Temple
The Bukit (as it is commonly referred to) includes the famous cliff-hanging temple at Uluwatu, a number of Bali's very best beaches and the top surfing spots on the island. As is so often the case, it was intrepid surfers who really opened up the eyes of the world to this part of the island.
Kertha Gosa Klung Kung Palace
The Kertha Gosa pavilion is the highlight of your visit to the City of Klung Kung. The pavilion a series of paintings on the ceiling that are painted in the Kamasan style. The painting show both daily Bali life as well as scenes from the famous Ramayana epic. The pavilion is located on the grounds of the Klung Kung Palace, which was first built at the end of the 18th century. This palace is very important for its place in both the historical kingdoms of Bali as well as the history of Bali's relationship with the Netherlands.
Salt Factory at Kusamba Beach
Our East Bali tour includes a visit to a traditional salt factory located right on the black sands of Kusamba beach. You will see how the salt is harvested from the ocean while you meet the local family that owns this small business. You can also bring back home some Balinese salt for your future cooking projects!
