Bali: Benoa Shore Excursion – Balinese Home & Temple

5.0 (6 reviews) Seminyak, Indonesia
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Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Welcome to Bali, where culture, spirituality, and art come together. This private shore excursion from Benoa Port lets cruise guests experience authentic Bali, comfortably and without rush.

Begin with a visit to a real Balinese family home, then explore Batuan Temple's stunning architecture. The true highlight: through our close relationship with the temple priest, we offer guests a personal blessing at Tirta Empul's sacred holy spring, an experience most visitors never access.

Enjoy lunch surrounded by open rice terraces, watching farmers at work. If time allows, explore Bali's artistic soul: woodcarving in Mas, silversmithing in Celuk, and traditional batik-making.

This is a day built around genuine connection to Balinese culture and daily life. We guarantee your on-time return to Benoa Port, based on your cruise schedule.

What's included

  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Pickup and drop-off at Benoa Port / Bali Cruise Ship Terminal
  • Sarong and sash for temple visits
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Fuel, parking, and toll fees
  • Optional stop at Celuk Silver Village (time permitting, no extra charge)
  • Traditional Balinese house visit
  • unch at a local restaurant Mineral water during the tour
  • Entrance fee to Batuan Temple
  • Entrance fee to Tirta Empul Temple
  • English speaking driver - guide
  • Other personal expense
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Benoa Harbour
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Your tour begins with a pick up service at Benoa port. after disembarking from your Cruise ship, please proceed to exit gate. from there , walk approximately 50 meters to the main parking area, where you will meet our English speaking driver holding a placard with your name.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Start your cultural journey with a visit to a traditional Balinese house compound to experience local daily life and to observe its original layout.
  3. Batuan Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Continue to Pura Batuan, one of Bali's oldest and most architecturally significant temples, dating back over a thousand years. Admire its intricately carved stone gateways and peaceful courtyards while your guide shares its history and role in local Hindu ceremonies.
  4. Tirta Empul Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Tirta empul Temple, well known for its sacred holy spring water. Where local usually come to visit for purification ritual. The highlight of our visit is where you will have an experience to receive a personal blessing ritual led by local temple priest.
    This sacred moment offers a peaceful spiritual connection, where holy water is used for purification, blessings, and positive energy.
    It is a meaningful experience to feel the spiritual heart of Bali and its beautiful Hindu traditions.
  5. Tampaksiring
    45m
    Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant surrounded by open rice terraces. Depending on the season, you may see farmers at work in the paddies, or even witness the harvest, a peaceful backdrop away from the crowds.
  6. Mas Carving Center
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Optional stop, time permitting: visit Mas Village to watch skilled woodcarvers shape intricate sculptures by hand. Browse traditional workshops showcasing generations of Balinese wood-carving craftsmanship.
  7. Celuk Village
    30m · Admission ticket included
    "Optional stop, time permitting: visit Celuk Village, famous for its gold and silver craftsmanship. Watch skilled artisans hand-craft fine jewelry, with no obligation to buy.
  8. Sari Amerta Batik Collection
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Optional stop, time permitting: visit a batik workshop to see the traditional process of hand-making Balinese batik, from wax-drawing to natural dyeing techniques.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver-guide will meet you at the main parking area just approx 50 meters away from the port exit area holding a personalized name sign with your booking name. Simply walk through the terminal exit gate., and look for your driver in the designated pickup zone.

Please ensure that your phone is active & whatsApp application is installed as this allow for smooth communication should you require any assistance or additional information

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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