Full Day Highlights of Bali

Famed around the world for having everything under the sun, Bali’s tourism infrastructure literally caters to every kind of traveler. The ‘Island of the Gods’ is a colorful patchwork of mountains, hills, bordered from the sea by rugged coastlines where laid-back coastal villages still keep traditions maintained with pride. This tour is showing definitely the highlights of Bali as it covers everything from culture, nature and the artistic side of its residents.

The journey will start with a drive through Celuk heading to Klungkung. Celuk is the center of gold and silversmiths. Items made of these precious materials are of the highest quality and feature unique designs as the craftsmen are known for their skills and industriousness. In Klungkung we will visit the Kerta Gosa, the famous hall of Justice, built in the 18th century. Kerta Gosa was the oldest kingdom on Bali and is one of the island’s most important historical sites. The building is beautifully laid out within a moat and provides an exquisite example of the Klungkung style of painting and architecture which can be seen in their ceiling murals. Next stop is a must see for every tourist namely the mother temple Besakih. It is the island’s biggest Hindu temple located on the slope of Mount Agung, the holiest and highest mountain in Bali. The artistic and unique complex comprises at least 86 shrines devoted to the various gods an spirits. Visiting the temple is a special pilgrimage to Balinese.

The highlight of the tour is the breathtaking panorama view from Kintamani to Mount Batur and the beautiful lake. Your lunch will be served at the rim of the crater with picturesque views, near the stunning lookout. On your way back to the hotel we will make a short stop at Gunung Kawi, an ancient rocky temple dated back to 11th century near the town of Sebatu. This archaeological complex is carved out of the living rock and has been proposed to be listed on the World Heritage Sites. Near the temple there is a small spring-fed lake with sacred goldfish, which are said to be the guardians of the spirit of the spring.