Overview
Experience Bali’s majestic beauty firsthand on this private tour. This tour offers a flexible duration, and transport to and from the Benoa Harbor port. See some of Bali’s most famous spots, such as Tirta Empul Temple in Manukaya, a coffee plantation in Temen, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace near Ubud. Spend time learning about Balinese traditions and customs in Kubu, and then go to villages known for their arts and crafts.
Highlights
- Private tour of Bali from Benoa Harbor
- Customize your own itinerary to fit your preferences
- Learn about Balinese traditions and customs at Penglipuran Traditional Village in Kubu
- Sample coffee at a coffee plantation in the village of Temen
- Visit Tirta Empul Temple in Manukaya
- The duration of this private tour is flexible
- Benoa Harbor port pickup and drop-off included
What You Can Expect
The highlights of Bali on this full day private shore excursion from your cruise ships arrival at the port of Bali in Benoa Harbour (or Padang Bay if your cruise arrives here). Your private sightseeing tour will visit Tirta Empul Temple known as the (Spring Holy Temple), Penglipuran Traditional Village, Art Villages (silver or gold, stone or wood carving and batik hand weaving), Tegalalang Rice Terrace in Temen Village and you will also be able to try Balinese coffee and tea.
You will visit Penglipuran Traditional Village which is located in Kubu Village, Bangli Regency. This is a traditional village that still adheres to tradition and cultural values. The people of Penglipuran often perform various rituals.
Along the way you will visit Temen Village located Bangli Regency. You will see the coffee making process and can sample the different varieties. You may also like to try coffee luwak (one of the most expensive coffees in the world, which is made by collecting coffee beans eaten by wild civets).
Head to the Tirta Empul Temple (Spring Holy Temple), located in the village of Manukaya. Tirta Empul is actually the name of a water source located within the temple. The Balinese have come to bathe in the sacred waters for healing and spiritual benefits.
Before you visit the art villages you will visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces in Ubud which are famous for its beautiful sights of rice paddies involving the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system). You will also have lunch while seeing the view of Tegalalang rice terrace.
You will finish your tour by visiting the Art Villages being Tohpati Village for Batik Art, Celuk Village for Gold and Silver Art, Batuan Village for Painting Art and Mas Village for Wood Carving Art.
Your driver will take you back to your cruise terminal with plenty of time before your ship departs.