Besakih Temple Guided Tour with Lunch
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Bali's Mother Temple, Besakih
- Enjoy panoramic views from Bukit Jambul Hill
- Learn about Balinese culture and history
- Experience a traditional Balinese lunch
- Benefit from personalized attention from a private guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Besakih Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Kertha Gosa was not known exactly who was the founder of this palace, but according to the Candra Sengkala carved at pemedal Agung (Palace’s main door), it had been existence in the year Caka, Cakra Yuyu Paksi Paksi which means the year Caka 1622 or around the year 1700 A.D, when Dewa Agung Jambe governed the Kingdom of Bali.
Bukit Jambul Hill is renown as an outstanding natural tourist destination due to the harmonious combination of hilly land, rice fields, valleys and the beautiful sea panorama in a distance. From high land, we will be able to witness the beauty of the nature beneath. A stunning fertile rice fields terrace surrounding the area of Bukit Jambul has long enjoyed its reputation.
Besakih Temple covering a vast area that offers breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding this beautiful and artistic temple complex. Facing Mt. Agung’s highest peak, believed to be the abode of the gods, and located at an altitude of 900 meters, Pura Besakih is built in the village of Besakih, in the eastern part of Bali.
Tukad Cepung Waterfall has mesmerized everyone who have managed to spot it. Well-guarded by the cliffs, this waterfall is difficult to locate for the first time visitor. A few hundred stairs down the cliff is worth the effort once you arrive at the destination. The circular cliffs give you the feeling of being in a cave, while the open sky right from where the waterfall emerges, gives you the most enchanting view. The sunlight falls on the glistering waterfall creating a rainbow, which feels as though it is projected right up to you. If you have never seen water flowing from the sky, then this would be your chance. Unlike any other waterfalls in Bali, Tukad Cepung Waterfall does not flow into a river, stream or jungle, but it flows gently down the cliffs. The river can be seen from up above, meanwhile the waterfall can only be viewed once you walk down the stairs and into the cliff.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions for lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; provide your accommodation details upon booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for temple grounds.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Thanks for the memorable tour!
Really lucked out with Budi as my tour guide. With 30 years of experience hes super knowledgeable and great at taking photos. Meaning we avoided the crowds where possible and had the views and experiences all to myself. Strong recommend on the tour, even if it is further out. The monuments, temple and waterfalls with that amazing view for lunch are worth the long day!
Temple tour - awesome driver
Last minute( last night) booked the Besakih Great Temple (mother temple) tour for today with eco bali. Within minutes of email confirmation, I got Whatsapp message from Ariana to coordinated and confirmed pickup location and time. He arrived 15 minutes earlier than the meeting time the next day and patiently waiting for me to finished my order of coffee and bakery then we off to the tour. He is very approachable and easy to talk to which makes the 3 hrs drive went by quick. He is also very accommodating. He make an Extra stop (out of the itinerary ) to a local plantation after found out I was looking for some local Bali coffee. Before we fight hectic traffic with heavy rain back to hotel. Over all, Ariana makes the tour was very relax, no rushing. It was very enjoyable tour. I highly recommended and will contact him again when I am visiting Bali again.
Great experience!
Wayan Netra, was very nice ,kind knowledgeable, patient, I had a great experience with him today....highly recommended!!! I really hope all my drivers were like that Happy customer Betty H.
Amazing experience
It was an amazing day tour! I and my husband visited some cultural places and Besakih temple. As it was the first time for us to go to these places, our tour guide - Mr Komang Yudana - explained us deeply about balinese history, geography and cultures. We could enjoy not only seeing places but also learning new aspects of bali!
Amazing
Amazing trip. Mur, our guide was very kind and made us a fantastic experience. He explained us a lot of things and was very attentive with us. Just fantastic!!! Hightly recomended.