Duration
8:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
As you embark on your thrilling journey, a legendary land rover will take you away from the main roads and busy highways, and onto back roads where you can experience authentic Balinese villages.
Your first stop is at Batukaru temple, a unique, sacred mountain sanctuary and royal temple of Tabanan dynasty, which was founded in the 11th century. Here you can make an offering to the God and pray with ‘canang’, the most important element of Balinese temple offerings, that you made yourself.
You’ll visit an agricultural village where you can enjoy the fragrance of Balinese coffee being roasted and traditional Balinese snacks freshly prepared for you. You’ll have another opportunity to make ‘canang’, then enjoy an optional 30-minute soft trek through the rice fields. Then high in the mountains, you’ll experience harmony with nature at the dramatic UNESCO-recognized rice terraces of Jatiluwih.
Afterwards, you can savour a sumptuous Balinese lunch, served in a rainforest restaurant surrounded by giant bamboo. Sit back in the glorious open-air canopy and relax to traditional Balinese music, as you enjoy a glass of wine, beer, tea or Balinese coffee.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day experience
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By 4x4 and on foot
Why book?: To get off the beaten track and enjoy the treasures hidden deep in the Balinese landscape
Itinerary*
Batukaru temple (visit) > Balinese house compound (visit) > Lunch >
What's included*
Local guide
Entrance into Bakukaru temple
Indonesian mix buffet lunch
Photo opportunities
Essential information
All Land Rover's have 4 seats for guests, and the seating layout may vary from one vehicle to another. Please note the 4x4 vehicles are not self-driven. This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions which may be affected by the bumpy ride. Pregnant women may not participate. These are vintage Land Rover that have no air conditioning. Heavy traffic can be frequently expected and therefore delays can be experienced.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.