About this tour
This 10-hour tour explores Ubud's layered landscape and spiritual traditions. You'll walk through the stepped contours of Tegalalang Rice Terrace, visit the water temple at Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring, then spend time in Ubud's markets and surrounding villages. An optional add-on lets you meet a practising shaman for conversation about local spiritual beliefs. The day mixes countryside walking, temple visits, and cultural encounters without rushing.
Highlights
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace: terraced paddies and farming life
- Tirta Empul Temple: sacred spring water pools and Hindu rituals
- Tampaksiring villages: local daily routines and craft workshops
- Ubud markets: textiles, handicrafts, produce stalls
- Optional shaman meeting for spiritual discussion
- Sarong provided for temple entry
- Hotel pickup from eight areas around Bali
What to expect
You'll start with a pickup from your hotel, then drive to Tegalalang where you walk through working rice fields on narrow paths between paddies. The Tirta Empul Temple visit involves steps down to spring-fed pools; you'll wear a sarong (supplied) and see locals bathing in the ritual water. The Tampaksiring section focuses on village culture and small workshops. Back in Ubud, you'll explore markets on foot before the optional shaman encounter, which involves sitting conversation rather than ceremony. Expect a moderately paced day with several short walks and standing time.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes with grip for paddy paths. The tour involves stairs and uneven ground—not suitable if you have back, heart, or mobility concerns. Lunch isn't included (budget USD$10–15). The shaman meeting costs USD$25 extra. Pickup covers Benoa, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, Denpasar, Ubud, Canggu, and Seminyak.
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