Private Shore Excursion: Bali Cultural Tour Including Tegalalang Rice Terraces and Tirta Empul Temple

Your full-day private shore excursion with your own personal driver/guide can be customized to the preferences of you and your party especially if there are other places of interest you would like to visit aside from what's mentioned in the itinerary. The suggested itinerary includes some of the highlights of this area in Bali.

Firstly you will visit the Penglipuran Traditional Village which will give you an insight into the traditional Balinese way of life and its unique village culture. This village still holds its original traditions, ceremonies and rules of the ancient Balinese people. You will see the unique village layout and architecture, you will also have a chance to explore the bamboo rainforest.

Next make your way to Tirta Empul or the spring holy temple. This is a beautiful temple for ritual bathing. You will have the chance to cleanse your body spiritually with fresh clear water. 

About 20-minutes from Tirta Empul Temple you will be driven to the Tegalalang rice terraces which is designed to be very beautiful with exquisite hollowing rice fields precisely located on the side of the hill. You will see the Balinese farmers attend to their rice field complete with its system irrigation. 

Lastly you will visit the art villages which is the center of painting, silver and wood/stone carving. You will then be taken back to your cruise ship at the Port of Benoa.