Discover Balinese Mystic & Death Ritual in Bali

4.6 (8 reviews) Kuta, Indonesia
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You will discover two of the most mysterious and ancient villages on the island and meet a Bali priest or healer to learn about Bali Sekala and Niskala.

Your first stop will be at Truyan Village. The locals in this village live a very traditional life that is vastly different from the rest of Bali. The Trunyanese do not cremate their dead. After a cleansing ritual, the dead body is placed in a bamboo cage, locally known as ancak saji, which is placed under the Taru Menyan tree. Taru Menyan means nice smelling tree and it emanates a scent that neutralizes the smell of rotting bodies. It is from this tree that the name Trunyan is derived. It is only the bodies of married people that are placed in bamboo cages.

Continue your tour and visit another ancient village called Bayung Gede, which is believed to be the parent of all of the ancient villages in Bali. Many people come here to see the hanging newborn placentas that are unique to Bayung Gede.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Speedboat
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Admission & Donation fees
  • Lunch
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Trunyan Cemetery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The locals in this village live a very traditional life that is vastly different from the rest of Bali. The Trunyanese do not cremate their dead. After a cleansing ritual, the dead body is placed in a bamboo cage, locally known as ancak saji, which is placed under the Taru Menyan tree. Taru Menyan means nice smelling tree and it emanates a scent that neutralizes the smell of rotting bodies. It is from this tree that the name Trunyan is derived. It is only the bodies of married people that are placed in bamboo cages.
  2. 1h
    Visit another ancient village called Bayung Gede, which is believed to be the parent of all of the ancient villages in Bali. Many people come here to see the hanging newborn placentas that are unique to Bayung Gede.
  3. Kintamani Plateau
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Stop at highland Kintamani to see the ancient Batur volcano and Lake
  4. Kehen Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Kehen Temple for the famous steps of heaven
  5. Penglipuran Bamboo Forest
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the last old village that has unique architectures, social system, and belief system

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up the guest at the hotel or meeting points that showed by the guest.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommend for woman in monthly period

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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