Barong Dance and Kintamani Private Tour

Traditional dance, rice terraces, jungle scenery, temples - experience the daily life of Bali and discover its culture on this private guided tour.

Description

After being picked up from your hotel at 8:30 am, you'll start your cultural road trip of Bali from Batubulan to Kintamani, exploring different aspects of Balinese life and culture.

Your first stop will be the village of Batubulan, where you will witness a performance of Barong and Kris, a traditional dance that depicts a tale of good versus evil. You'll also see the colorful costumes worn by the dancers.

Visit a typical home in Singapadu and then head to Bedulu to see Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a 9th-century temple with Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

Admire the beautiful scenery, including the sloping rice terraces in Tegalalang, which follow the hills and showcase an ancient sustainable water management system.

In Sebatu, visit the Pura Tirta Empul, a water temple next to a holy spring where worshippers bathe for ritual purification.

Drive past coffee and mandarin orange plantations to reach Kintamani, situated over 4,500 ft (1,400 m) above sea level. Enjoy views of Mount Batur, an active volcano, and Lake Batur in its caldera.

After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel around 5:30 pm. Staying in the Ubud area is recommended to reduce travel time.