Pura Lempuyang is a temple close to Amed (13km). A very nice trek to visit the 6 temples of Lempuyang. We used to call it the 1000 stairs temple; there are in fact 1700 Stairs to ascent in the scenic mountain of Seraya. From the top temple (1175 m) you can see all east cost. Many monkeys are on site, and this is the only thing tourist need to worry.
What to bring: Like in every temple in Bali, you have to wear a Sarong, the traditional clothe (like a pareo). Think to bring water, sun glasses and Hat. Temple asks everybody for a donation…
The aquatic garden of Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the last king of Karangasem. It has been destroyed in 1963 during the last volcano eruption of Gunung Agung and rebuilt as the original few years later. The Name Tirta means “Holy water” and Gangga is to remind the mother river of Hinduism. There are also a few pools where people can swim.
What to bring:Towel and swimsuit if you use the pool (they ask for extra payment to use the pool around 15.000 IDR). The entrance costs 30.000 IDR per person.
Ujung garden is very similar from Tirta Gangga but with an older architecture as the father of the last king built it. The complex consists of various large pools and historic structures set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the eastern shoreline. Very close to the sea, this aquatic garden is very relaxing to visit. The entrance costs 50.000 IDR per person.
The white sand beach is 10 km away from Amlapura. The only white sand beach in the North East of Bali. A little crick surrounded by beautiful cliff. Have a grill fish and traditional food in one of the palapa on the beach, then enjoy swimming in the blue water.
The aquatic garden of Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the last king of Karangasem. It has been destroyed in 1963 during the last volcano eruption of Gunung Agung and rebuilt as the original few years later.
The Name Tirta means “Holy water” and Gangga is to remind the mother river of Hinduism. There are also a few pools where people can swim.
What to bring:
Towel and swimsuit if you use the pool (they ask for extra payment to use the pool around 15.000 IDR). The entrance costs 30.000 IDR per person.
Ujung garden is very similar from Tirta Gangga but with an older architecture as the father of the last king built it. The complex consists of various large pools and historic structures set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the eastern shoreline. Very close to the sea, this aquatic garden is very relaxing to visit.The entrance costs 50.000 IDR per person.
Tenganan Village is one of the oldest Balinese Ancient Villages located in Karangasem Regency, east part of Bali. This Bali traditional village is much referred by cultural literature science of Tenganan Pegringsingan, very famous literature in the island. It own very unique local community life pattern that only available in Bali Ancient Villages (Hindu Prehistoric).
The white sand beach is 10 km away from Amlapura. The only white sand beach in the North East of Bali. A little crick surrounded by beautiful cliff. Have a grill fish and traditional food in one of the palapa on the beach, then enjoy swimming in the blue water.
Ulun Danu Beratan temple is located at the edge of Beratan lake and it can give the illusion of actually floating on the water. Ulun Danu temple was built in the early 17th century to adore the majesty of God in order to invoke the grace of fertility, prosperity, human well-being and for sustainability of the universe. After Tanah Lot, this is perhaps the most photographed temple on the island and is certainly one of the iconic images of Bali.
Entry costs 30.000 IDR per person.
Bedugul Botanical Garden, which covers some 160 hectares, is located in Candikuning. It is unique in Bali as a place for botanical research, conservation, education, and recreation. More than 2000 species of plants are preserved at Bedugul Botanic Garden. It provides a place where we can relax in beautiful and peaceful surroundings while learning about the use of plants in the daily lives of Balinese people as well as many interesting tropical rainforest plants and birdlife.
Garuda wisnu kencana is a 60ha area of cultural park located in Ungasan, 102 km away from Amed. GWK Cultural Park offers a lavish Indonesian cultural heritage for years to come with the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue as the Indonesian Icon of civilization (the number one cultural icon in Bali). This statue is the symbol of God Vishnu guiding the great Garuda as his trusted companion. The statue was designed to be one of the world’s largest and highest monumental statue in the world. Total height of the statue is 120m. Entry costs 60.000 IDR per person (non-included).
Tanah Lot means “Land [in the] Sea” in Balinese.
Located in Tabanan, about 100 kilometres from Amed, the Tanah Lot temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most important landmarks, famed for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops.The entry cost of 60.000 IDR per person non-included.
Taman Ayun Temple is a landmark in the village of Mengwi, located northwest of Denpasar. The name ‘Taman Ayun’ translates as ‘beautiful garden’. This temple complex boasts magnificent traditional architectural features throughout its courtyards and enclosures as well as expansive garden landscapes comprised of lotus and fish ponds. Entrance fee of 4.000 IDR per person non-included.
Jatiluwih rice terraces were nominated in 2007 as a UNESCO world heritage site.
A startlingly beautiful area of 600Ha of verdant, terraced rice paddies that follow the flowing hillside topography of the Batukaru mountain range. There are a number hikes through truly stunning terrain. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a Balinese coffee at the end of your walk. Entry costs 40.000 IDR per person (non-included in our price).
Munduk Village is a small mountain village, located between 500 to 1200 meters above sea level. With a population of 6,200 people, the village of Munduk Village has a rich history. Legend tells that it was settled by people from the mountains who were escaping an invasion of ants. The Dutch brought colonial architecture to Munduk Village, along with traditional export commodities such as coffee, cocoa, cloves and vanilla.
Munduk has three wonderful waterfalls. You will stop at one of the famous waterfall in central Bali because of its height and cooling air. Located within Bali’s lush and forested central-northern highland region, Munduk’s fall is a highlight feature of the namesake village. It is accessible with a short trek where you can enjoy soothing nature sights and sounds along a forest route.
The entry to the waterfall costs 15,000 IDR per person.
You will continue your visit to Bedugul, a traditional village located in the mountainous North West Bali. You will enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful view of Lake Beratan (the second largest lake after Lake Batur on the island of Bali), as well as its temple Ulun Danu Baratan on the water.
Mount Agung, “Gunung Agung” in balinese, is Bali’s highest and holiest mountain as it is believed as the home of the God. It is located in Karangasem Regency, 40km away from Amed (around 1h30 drive). Mount Agung Bali stands 3,142 meters above sea level. According to a Balinese legend, Agung was created when the Hindu God Pasupati split Mount Meru and formed Mount Agung with a fragment.
We offer a Sunrise Mount Agung trek. Your climb will start directly at Pasar Agung Temple at the altitude of 1.700 metres and brings you up to 3,000 metres. The trail would take between 4-5 hours to reach the summit, It is challenging and you need to be physically fit and have some serious trekking experience. The sunrise is amazing from the peak as you’ve never seen from other places. You can also see Mount Rinjani of Lombok island and enjoy a 360 view over Bali.
What to bring?
Hiking shoes or sport shoes, warm jacket. long pants, backpack, water and camera. We will provide flashlights as we start the trekking early morning and breakfast at the summit.
The tour does not include the obligatory guide to climb. Once there, we will put you in contact with our experienced, trained and english speaker guides.
Mount Batur volcano is one of the sacred mountain according to Hindu believe. Mount Batur is located in Batur village, in the district of Kintamani. Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is 1717 m above sea level and 44km (around 2h drive) away from Amed.
Mount Batur is an active volcano that draws tourists in with its beauty and a promise of adventure trekking. We offer a Mount Batur sunrise trekking around 4 hours hike (2h up, 2h down) to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from the top of an active volcano, with a view over Mount Agung, Batur lake and the sea, and a walk around the volcanic crater. This ascension is recommended for physically fit hikers.
What to bring?
Hiking shoes or sport shoes, warm jacket. long pants, backpack, water and camera. We will provide flashlights as we start the trekking early morning and breakfast at the summit.
The tour price does not include guide and entrance fees (we have experienced guides on site who will accompany you throughout your hike).
After physical climbing, you will take a dip and relax in one of the natural hot spring supplies by the Mount Batur.
Besakih Temple, known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. It is located in the east part of the island, 44 km away from Amed (1h30 driving). Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State). Besakih is the biggest and holiest of the Bali island’s temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies, hills, mountains, streams, and more.
Pura Besakih is the only temple open to every devotee from any caste groups. This is because of its nature as the primal centre of all ceremonial activities. Sarongs and sashes are compulsory and available for rent. They’re also available for purchase at many stalls outside, where bargaining is recommended. Women on their periods are forbidden to entry. Don’t forget to change money in the more urban areas as the rates here are not reliable.
The price of the tour does not include the temple entrance (IDR 60,000 per person) and the guided tour (optional).
We offer you to continue your day with a slightly more sporting and refreshing activity on the Telaga Waja River, located near the Besakih Temple. The Telaga Waja River rafting offers an unforgettable experience with its views of the Mount Agung, its magnificent rice terraces, and the surrounding villages.Do not forget your swimsuit, we provide water and bath towels.
Besakih Temple, known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. It is located in the east part of the island, 44 km away from Amed (1h30 driving).
Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State). Besakih is the biggest and holiest of Bali island’s temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies, hills, mountains, and streams. Pura Besakih is the only temple open to every devotee from any caste groups. This is because of its nature as the primal centre of all ceremonial activities.
Sarongs and sashes are compulsory and available for rent. They’re also available for purchase at many stalls outside, where bargaining is recommended. Women on their periods are forbidden to entry. Don’t forget to change money in the more urban areas as the rates here are not reliable.
The price of the tour does not include the temple entrance (IDR 60,000 per person) and the guided tour (optional).
Sidemen is an enchanting valley and not only offers a magnificent landscape of terraced hills overshadowed by Gunung Agung, but here you can connect with traditional village life. You will visit the village and walk around the rice terraces. As Sidemen is a traditional Hindu area, it’s polite to dress respectfully when wandering around the village (we’d recommend keeping your shoulders and knees covered). There is also a mosque in the village as small Muslim population lives there too.
To start your day, we offer you to ride the water rapids of Ayung River near Ubud. Ayung river is Bali’s most amazing river with spectacular and really great fun more than 45 rapids set on a backdrop of wild unspoiled rain forest, magnificent waterfall and stone carving perched along the cliff for more than a kilometer. Do not forget your swimsuit, we provide water, bath towels and breakfast.
Also called the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Monkey forest is part of the village of Padangtegal, in Ubud, 70 km away from Amed (2 hours by car).
To finish your tour, you will stop in a Traditional artisanal market in Ubud, where you can find typical food and spices, beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods. Most of the goods found at the Ubud Market are made in the neighbouring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan.
Also called the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, the Monkey forest is part of the village of Padangtegal, in Ubud, 70 km away from Amed (2 hours by car).
For the locals, the Monkey forest represents an important spiritual, economic, educational, and conservation center for the village. There are many of point of interest that you can see: around 700 monkeys, 186 species of trees in 12.5 hectares of forest, where will allowing you to get an abundant of fresh air. You can buy fruits and food to feed the monkeys and interact with them. To maintain the monkey’s health, please do not feed the monkeys with peanuts, biscuits, bread, or any other human snacks. Also avoid bringing paper, plastic bag or bottle for the conservation of the forest.
Puseh temple is a Hindu temple in Batuan village.
The temple was founded in the year 944 isaka (nearly 1000 years old). It has a very beautiful design with Balinese ornaments and a roof made from the fiber of chromatic black palm tree. For over a thousand years, Batuan has been a village of artists and craftsmen, old legends and mysterious tales. Puseh Temple is not only emitting a high spiritual vibration, but also representing the historical values. You can look inside there are many stunning ancient relics from prehistoric times.
The Pura Taman Saraswati is a beautiful water temple in central Ubud.
To finish your tour, you will stop in the Traditional artisanal market of Ubud where you can find typical food and spices, beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods. Most of the goods found at the Traditional Market are made in the neighbouring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan.