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10 Hours
Up to 14 days
Unlimited
English
We will begin our tour by visiting the largest temple, Mother Temple Besakih, also known as one of Bali’s Six Sanctuaries according to Balinese tradition. Besakih is a sprawling complex consisting of 23 separate yet interconnected temples. It holds the distinction of being the first temple ever built in Bali and the primary site of the Six Sanctuaries. Situated on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s highest mountain, Besakih was established by Bali’s first priest in the 8th century and has been a place of continuous Hindu worship since 1284. By the 15th century, Besakih became the state temple of the influential Gelgel Dynasty.
Following our visit to Besakih, we will explore one of the Bali Aga villages, namely Trunyan. Originally an uninhabited island, Bali began to see settlement from the 8th century, marked by the establishment of Besakih Temple. The priest who founded Besakih and his followers have maintained their distinct identity amidst subsequent waves of Javanese migration in the 11th, 15th, and 17th centuries. Known as the Bali Aga or Balinese mountain people, these ancient residents reside in tranquil villages like Trunyan near Lake Batur, where they uphold unique customs such as leaving the deceased lying on the ground instead of burying them.
Next, we will visit a coffee plantation, observing the process from harvesting Arabica and Robusta coffee seeds to grinding them into fine powder for your enjoyment of coffee and tea. Finally, we will conclude our tour with lunch overlooking the picturesque rice terraces of Tegalalang. Afterward, we will return you to your original departure point.
08.00 am -09.30 am transfer to mother temple of Besakih 09.30 am- 10.30 am explore Besakih the biggest temple in Bali 10.30am-11.30 am transfer to Trunyan village 11.30am- 12.30 enjoy the explore in cemetery of Trunyan crossing by local boat 12.30 pm - 13.00pm transfer to coffee farm 13.00pm -13.30 pm explore coffee farm 13.30pm - 14.00pm transfer to Tegalalang Balinese compound with lunch 14.00 pm - 15.00pm enjoy lunch with authentic food of wives' house 15.00pm - 15.20pm transfer to Tegalalang rice terraces 15.20 pm- 16.30 pm explore rice terraces by trekking 16.30pm-17.00 pm back to your hotel
Of course you can really get it with an extra charge for each of our tour guides. Each guide has their own rates according to the language they speak according to the organization. Sometimes they will be so hard to get that we have to challenge the price to get them. That's why the basis of all tours is based on a standard tour with an English speaking driver. Our team will help you in your tour activities to get the information you want in English.
In our tour program activities we use English speaking drivers because we want to reduce costs in the tour program where even though the status of our staff is English speaking drivers, most of them are native Balinese so whatever you ask about Bali at least they can provide information. That's because they live and were born in Bali, so it's slightly different from the English guide. If in an English speaking guide we will accompany you in every activity, but our English speaking driver will only show you the same places as in our tour program, you can get information about that place before entering that object. So in terms of information, it might be the same in terms of different services, but for those of you who like to explore a place on your own, an English speaking driver will be very good for you. Apart from exploring it freely, you still get the information you need..
With this tour program, you will naturally grasp why Bali exudes a unique vibrancy unlike any other area. This understanding unfolds after you learn about Besakih Temple. The program also acquaints you with the diversity of policies and traditions across regions, particularly evident when visiting Trunyan Village. This traditional village practices a distinctive custom where the deceased are not buried but placed on the ground until their bodies decompose into bones. Such rich traditions in Bali enrich our global understanding and cultural perspective
Bali :Discover The Culturally Secluded Bali Aga Villages of Trunyan
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