Besakih: la madre de todos los templos

What to expect

Morning transfer: By the time of the meeting, a guide - driver will arrive at your hotel or villa., You need to wait for the car at the reception of your hotel or near the villa.

Program of the tour:

• Mother of Temples Pura Besakih (with the possibility of meeting with Mangku)

• Museum of Kerta Gosa

• Tohpati village: village of batik masters

• Mas Village: village of woodworkers

• Celuk village: village of silversmiths

09:00 - Start the day with a visit to Pura Besakih Temple - the main Hindu temple complex of the island. It consists of 22 separate temples that rise at the foot of the Agung volcano in terraces. Here you can see the spiritual life of the island of the Gods in all its manifestations: colorful ceremonies, offerings to the gods, meditations and locals in national clothes.

If desired, for an additional fee, you can meet with a Balinese monk Mangku. A spiritual mentor will conduct a purification ceremony and listen to your request in a personal conversation.

After visiting Pura Besakih, you will go to the Kerta Gosa Museum, where you can plunge into the indescribable atmosphere of the oldest Balinese traditions, look at paintings and many other exhibits. The main building of the museum is the former Palace of Justice, where real court sessions were held many decades ago. The ceiling of the building is decorated with frescoes depicting the Hindu epic.

At the end of the tour you will go to the villages of artisans. Crafts and creativity play a huge role in the life of Balinese. Your program will include as many as 3 villages that specialize in wood, gold and silver, as well as batik - the traditional technique of painting on fabric with wax. Here you can get to know the process of creating different things and buy yourself unique handmade souvenirs.

Return transfer: 17:00 - 18:00 you will already be at your hotel or villa, the exact time of arrival at the hotel depends on the traffic situation and the remoteness of your hotel.

Important information:

• Free transfer is included from the following areas: Nusa Dua / Jimbaran / Kuta / Legian / Seminyak / Central Canggu (up to Surya Gym Bali) / Central Ubud

• Transfer with additional charge from the following areas:
  - Uluwatu — additional charge Rp 200,000
  - Canggu (after Surya Gym Bali / Tanah Lot area) — additional charge Rp 150,000

• The ceremony in the temple of Pura Besakih is conducted by a local monk Mangku. If you want a ceremony from the famous Balinese Mangku Jati, you need to inform the manager about your request in advance.

• Vehicle capacity: one car accommodates up to 4 passengers. A child occupying a separate seat is counted as a passenger. Only infants traveling on an adult's lap are not counted. If your group consists of more than 4 passengers, a minibus will be arranged. The cost of the minibus transfer is calculated individually when booking.