Balivayatravel.com - Touring Bali/Optional Tours #2

B 1170: Historic of Truyan (Fulldaytour, excl. Lunch, Tue., Thu.)

This tour could be called The Ancient Bali for it begins with a visit to the stone relief's of Yeh Putu and Gunung Kawi; the royal tombs and heritage located on the banks of Pakrisan river. Here we see evidence of the 'Giants' who once ruled Bali. Continue your journey to Toya Bungkah on the slopes of Mount Batur. Crossing Lake Batur you will visit Trunyan Village, a secretive group of people who still retain much of their Hindu Animistic customs and traditions including the burying of the dead in graves not using cremation as is the custom in Hindu Bali.

B 1180: Grand Circle of Bali (Fulldaytour excl. Lunch, SIC, Mon., Wed., Fri.)

Begin with a scenic drive through Bedugul area to Ulun Danu, a temple by the Lake Beratan. Proceed to the world renown Bali Handara Country Club, one of the finest golf course in Asia. Enjoy the sight of monkeys begging for food along the road to Git Waterfall. Drive onto the very top of Bali, Singaraja. Luncheon can be served at the Lovina Beach area on the northern coast of Bali. On the way back to your hotel enjoy vistas of endless lush rice fields, rice terraces and hilly gardens. This fullday tour will indeed be a day of Paradise.

B 1190: Uluwatu and Balinese Dance (Eveningtour, SIC, Tue., Thu.)

Travel to the southern most point of Bali to Pura Luhur Uluwatu, 100m (250 feet) above sea level. The view to the sea is breathtaking and refreshing. Proceed to one of the local villages for a trio dance performance, - the Kecak Dance, the Trance Dance and the Fire Dance. You will quickly understand why Bali has been called the 'Creative Center of Indonesia'.

B 1200: Royal Temple & Tanah Lot Tour (Halfdaytour, PM, daily)

Visit the huge state temple of Pura Taman Ayun, surrounded by a white moat. This was the main temple of the Kingdom which ruled until 1891. Drive on for a visit to the Monkey Forest. Proceed to the most photographed and famous temple in Bali, Tanah Lot. Set at the edge of the sea.

B 1210: Archeological Tour (Halfdaytour, daily)

Here is a tremendous opportunity to understand and appreciate the real Balinese together with their culture and origins. Our day takes in some of the most famous and exciting sites available here in Bali. Tirta Empul, a natural spring, located in Tampaksiring, from which flows the holiest of water for a religion which heavily relies upon holy water in their daily life and activities. Gunung Kawi, a series of stones towering seven meters high skillfully carved into the towering rockface. This incredible attraction is located along both sides of a gorge of the Pakerisan river dating back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest remains of Balinese art existing.

Pura Penataran Sasih, a major temple of the old Pejeng Kingdom containing one of the largest examples of the Dongson Drum presently existing in the world. This huge piece of cast bronze is known locally by the Balinese people as the "Moon of Pejeng".

Yeh Pulu, a water shrine which at times has been known as erupting water four feet into the air. Marvel at the rock carvings dating back to the 14th century.

Goa Gajah; this former Buddhist Monastery carefully preserved dates back to the 11th century. Its unique location is peacefully located on the banks of Petanu river.

B 1220: Bali Barong Dance (Morningtour, daily)

A morning trip through countryside of Batubulan village to attend the Barong/Kris-Dance. It relates the story of the endless fight between good and evil.

B 1230: Bali Kecak Dance (Eveningtour, daily)

Also known as Monkey Dance, this is a chorus of a ritual trance ceremony played by hundred persons or more, sitting in rings within a circle around a large burning torch. They gather at dusk in the village hall or under the sacred Banyan tree. A story taken from Ramayana Hindu epic, how an army of monkeys came to aid Prince Rama to defeat the evil of King Rawana who is kidnapping Princess Shinta.

B 1240: Cooking Lesson (Halfdaytour, daily, 8 hours)

Discover the flavors, tastes and spices from our magic island of Gods. Throughout the class you will be guided into many secrets and flavors of Bali and at the same, discover and feel the peacefulness of a Balinese home. The exiting program is ideal for enthusiastic chef's and home cooks which like to bring home more then just a few photos.

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