About this tour
A 10-hour loop through Bali's cultural and natural highlights, starting with the Barong dance in Ubud, then moving through the monkey forests and rice terraces before heading uphill to Kintamani for views across Mount Batur and its crater lake. The route takes in Tirta Empul temple's sacred springs, pausing for a buffet lunch of Indonesian dishes along the way. Designed for those wanting to tick off several memorable stops in a single day without the stress of navigating alone.
Highlights
- Barong and keris dance performance depicting battles between good and evil
- Ubud Monkey Forest: wander amongst macaques in a tropical woodland setting
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces: photograph the iconic stepped paddies
- Mount Batur and Lake Batur panorama from Kintamani village
- Tirta Empul temple: explore the Hindu spring-water purification pools
- Included Indonesian buffet lunch and all transport
What to expect
You'll be collected by a driver in a private air-conditioned car and taken to watch the Barong dance, an energetic performance centred on conflict between protective and malevolent spirits. From there, it's into Ubud's monkey forest, where wild macaques roam freely among ancient trees and stone carvings—keep bags zipped and hands clear. The Tegalalang Rice Terraces offer the postcard-worthy panorama of stepped green paddies before you climb north to Kintamani, where a viewpoint frames Mount Batur and its crater lake. Tirta Empul's courtyards and spring-fed pools come next. A buffet lunch of Indonesian fare breaks up the journey. Expect heat, walking on uneven ground, and crowds at key stops.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes for temple steps and the forest. Bring a sarong or scarf—temples require covered shoulders and knees. The monkey forest can be intense; don't hand-feed or make direct eye contact. Morning starts early; bring sunscreen and a hat. Wheelchair accessible but terrain is uneven in places.
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