Bali’s spiritual essence beckons travelers on the "Journey to The Soul, All Inclusive Tour." This 8-hour adventure immerses guests in Balinese culture, from creating a traditional offering to visiting a sacred water temple. With a private guide, comfortable transportation, and inclusions like lunch and coffee tastings, the tour promises an enriching exploration. But what makes this journey truly remarkable? The chance to connect with Bali’s profound traditions in an authentic way.

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Key Points

This all-inclusive Bali tour offers an immersive cultural experience, including a guided tour of a local Balinese compound and a visit to a purification water temple.
Participants can don traditional Balinese attire, learn to craft Canang (daily offerings), and engage in the Melukat ritual for cleansing with holy spring water.
The tour includes a visit to the Sangeh Monkey Forest, where visitors can observe the wild monkeys, and a coffee plantation for a tasting of various coffee and tea varieties.
The tour is 8 hours long and includes pickup from the hotel lobby, lunch at a local restaurant, and all entrance fees, making it a convenient and comprehensive package.
The tour is suitable for adults, with a minimum age restriction of 7 years, and is not recommended for wheelchair users.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The Bali All Inclusive Tour offers an immersive journey through the cultural and natural wonders of Bali, priced at $80.72 per person.

The Bali All Inclusive Tour offers an immersive journey through the cultural and natural wonders of Bali, priced at $80.72 per person.

This 8-hour tour includes free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and a reserve now, pay later option.

Highlights include a guided tour of a local Balinese compound, learning to make traditional offerings, visiting a purification water temple, and exploring the Sangeh Monkey Forest.

Lunch at a local restaurant and a coffee tasting at a plantation are also included.

The tour provides a unique cultural experience, with opportunities to dress in Balinese attire and participate in traditional rituals.

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Itinerary Highlights

This all-inclusive tour begins with pickup from the hotel lobby in Gianyar or Bongkasa.

Guests will embark on a guided tour of a local Balinese compound, spending 1.5 hours learning about the culture.

They’ll then create their own Balinese offering, known as a canang.

Next, visitors will explore the purification water temple with natural springs.

The tour continues at the Sangeh Monkey Forest for an hour of observation.

Lunch at a local Balinese restaurant and a coffee tasting session at a plantation round out the day’s activities.

Cultural Experiences

Guests can enjoy Balinese culture throughout the tour. They’ll don traditional Balinese attire and learn to make Canang, the ubiquitous daily offering. At the purification water temple, they’ll experience the Melukat ritual, cleansing themselves with holy spring water. Within the Balinese compound, they’ll observe daily activities like cooking and weaving.

| Cultural Experiences | Description |

| — | — |

| Balinese Attire | Don traditional Balinese dress |

| Canang Making | Learn to craft the daily offering |

| Melukat Ritual | Cleanse with holy temple water |

| Balinese Compound | Observe daily life and activities |

| Participation | Actively engage in cultural practices |

Sangeh Monkey Forest and Coffee Plantation

While exploring the 6-hectare Sangeh Monkey Forest, guests will encounter wild monkeys roaming among the ancient Banyan trees and the Pura Bukit Sari temple.

Visitors are advised to be cautious around the mischievous monkeys, especially with any shiny objects.

After the monkey forest, the tour continues to a local coffee plantation known for its Luwak Coffee, also called Civet Coffee.

Guests can sample 10 varieties of coffee and tea, learning about the unique production process.

This cultural experience provides a glimpse into Bali’s natural wonders and local practices.

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Inclusions and Important Information

The tour includes a private air-conditioned hotel transfer, an experienced driver who serves as a guide, and entrance tickets to all the attractions.

Lunch and parking fees are also included. A bottle of water and a sarong for temple visits are provided.

However, the tour isn’t suitable for children under 7 years old or wheelchair users. Participants are advised to bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Alcohol and drugs aren’t allowed. Visitors should ensure they aren’t on their period when entering the holy temple.

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Pickup and Transportation

The tour begins with a pickup from the hotel lobby in either Gianyar or Bongkasa.

You’ll be transported in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver who’ll also serve as your guide throughout the day.

The driver ensures a comfortable and hassle-free journey, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the scenic Balinese countryside.

Bottled water is provided, and you’ll receive a sarong to wear during the temple visit.

The tour’s inclusions cover all transportation needs, so you can focus on enjoying the cultural experiences ahead.

Balinese Compound and Offering Making

After being picked up from the hotel, visitors are guided through a local Balinese compound, seeing the cultural traditions of the island.

They’ll spend 1.5 hours learning about daily life and activities. The highlight is making a Balinese offering called a "canang", with the help of a local expert.

Canang are small, intricate woven palm leaf trays filled with flowers, incense, and other offerings. Visitors get to create their own canang, gaining an authentic understanding of this spiritual practice.

Visitors create their own intricate Balinese canang, gaining an authentic understanding of this spiritual practice.

This hands-on experience provides a deeper appreciation for Balinese culture and customs.

Water Temple and Melukat Experience

After visiting the local Balinese compound, visitors then head to a purification water temple with natural springs. At the water temple, they experience Melukat, a traditional self-cleaning ritual using holy water. This ritual is believed to purify the mind, body, and spirit. Visitors are encouraged to dress modestly and participate in this cultural experience.

| Melukat Experience | Description |

| — | — |

| Dress Code | Modest attire, no shorts or sleeveless tops |

| Ritual | Cleansing with holy spring water |

| Significance | Purification of mind, body, and spirit |

| Guidance | Instructed by local temple priest |

Following the Melukat ritual, visitors explore the temple grounds and take in the serene natural surroundings.

The Sum Up

This all-inclusive tour offers a comprehensive Balinean cultural experience. Visitors will explore a traditional compound, create a Canang offering, and visit a sacred water temple for a purification ritual. The journey also includes a delightful lunch, a trek through the Sangeh Monkey Forest, and a coffee plantation visit. With free cancellation and pay-later options, this tour provides a flexible and immersive way to discover the essence of Bali.