Your day begins at 8:00 at Babakan Temple, greeted by Kayu Putih, an ancient banyan tree said to be over 700 years old. Meet your Astungkara Way guides and get an overview of the trail.
From 8:30 you walk 6.3 km through Tua Village and its rice terraces, following footpaths shaped by the Subak, Bali's centuries-old irrigation system, as your guides point out endemic plants and explain how water, farming and ritual life connect here.
At the trail's end you reach a sacred water temple, where you take part in a Melukat, a traditional water purification ritual led by a local priest, and learn the significance of water in Balinese spirituality. (Note: women who are menstruating may observe but not enter the purification.)
A short shuttle brings you to Rumah Desa, a traditional family compound in Tabanan, where your hosts welcome you with a Balinese lunch grown and cooked locally. After lunch, a guided walk introduces Balinese architecture, family life, spirituality and the Aksara Bali script.
The day closes at 14:30 with a reflection circle, a moment to share what you experienced and take home a piece of Bali's wisdom.
Price includes guides, lunch, snacks and entrance fees.
Please arrange your own transport to the meeting point. You may use a local taxi or ask your accommodation receptionist for assistance. The easiest option is to book an online taxi to reach the meeting point.
Please arrange your own transport to the meeting point. You may use a local taxi or ask your accommodation receptionist for assistance. The easiest option is to book an online taxi to reach the meeting point.
