Bali, Day by Day: Sacred Sites, Daily Life, Dances & UNESCO Rice Fields

This journey through Bali is designed to offer a full experience of the island’s sacred places, village life, landscapes, and artistic spirit.
With Sanur as your base, each day takes you to a different part of the island — from ancient temples on volcano slopes to peaceful rice terraces, traditional villages, local markets, and forested hills.
You’ll meet craftsmen in their workshops, walk through holy sites, and enjoy quiet moments by the water or in the shade of giant trees.
The program includes traditional Balinese dance performances, short walks in nature, and time to relax, with each day planned to make the most of what the island offers.
You’ll visit Mount Agung and Besakih Temple, Bali’s Mother Temple, built in the 11th century and considered the most important on the island. 

The itinerary also includes the royal courtyards of Klungkung and hidden places like the waterfall at Tukad Cepung.
There’s time to see the sacred monkey forests of Sangeh and Ubud, admire the rice fields of Jatiluwih and Tegallalang, explore village temples like Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empul, and enjoy the view from Kintamani’s volcano ridge.
The program also includes visits to painters, woodcarvers, and market vendors.

All our tours are private, customizable, and can begin on any date.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 – Sanur
Arrival in Bali. Transfer to hotel in Sanur.
Overnight.

Day 2 – Sanur
Visit Penglipuran Village, Besakih Temple, lunch with view at Bukit Jambul. Afternoon visits to Kerta Gosa, Goa Lawah Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall.
Return to hotel.

Day 3 – Sanur
Visit Batukaru Temple and Jatiluwih rice terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Candikuning market and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple by the lake.
Return to hotel.

Day 4 – Sanur
Barong Dance performance at Batubalan. Visit Tegallalang rice terraces, Sebatu Holy Water Temple, Kintamani viewpoint, and Gunung Kawi Temple. Stop at Mas village (woodcarving) and Batuan village (painting).
Depending on timing and preferences, a visit to Tirta Empul Temple can also be included.
Return to hotel.

Day 5 – Sanur
Afternoon visit to the monkey forest in Sangeh, Royal Temple of Taman Ayun, and sunset at Tanah Lot Temple.
Return to hotel.

Day 6 – Sanur
Afternoon in Ubud: visit the Monkey Forest and local Art Market. Early dinner. Attend traditional dance performance at Puri Saren Agung Palace or fire dance at Pura Puseh Desa Batubulan.
Return to hotel.

Day 7 – Sanur
Day at leisure or optional activities.

Day 8 – Departure
Transfer to the airport according to flight schedule.


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