Bali: Besakih Temple, Sidemen & Gembleng Tour with Lunch From Ubud: Private Tour, No Tickets, Pay Tickets on Site
ID: GYG1518277-2317583
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Bali on a guided tour. Visit Besakih Temple, walk through Sidemen's rice terraces, see a weaving loom, and swim in the natural rock pools of Gembleng Waterfall.
Start early with a pickup from your hotel and drive to Besakih, the mother temple of Bali, on the slopes of Mount Agung. Arrive in the morning to enjoy fewer visitors and the best chance of a clear view of the volcano. Your guide handles tickets and sarongs and explains the temple's role in Balinese life.
Continue to the Sidemen Valley for a gentle walk through the rice terraces with a local, passing farmers, irrigation channels, and village shrines. Then, meet a weaving artisan, see how endek and songket cloth is made on a hand loom.
Finish at Gembleng Waterfall, where natural rock pools look out over the hills. Swim if conditions allow, then relax on the drive back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Visit Besakih Temple early in the morning to avoid the crowds
- Walk through Sidemen's rice terraces with a local guide
- Discover traditional endek and songket weaving
- See a traditional weaving loom with a Sidemen artisan
- Swim in the natural rock pools of Gembleng Waterfall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Start early to avoid crowds at Besakih Temple
This is a full-day tour with temple visits, countryside walking, and waterfall sightseeing
Women who are menstruating are not permitted to enter Besakih Temple, in accordance with local temple customs
Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven paths and rice terrace trails
Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes if you plan to swim at Gembleng Waterfall
Swimming depends on weather, water conditions, and local safety guidance
Views of Mount Agung depend on weather and visibility and cannot be guaranteed
Besakih Temple entrance tickets are included only in options labeled “with Tickets.” Guests selecting “without Tickets” must pay the entrance fees themselves
Shared tours may include other travelers and multiple pickups or drop-offs
The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, or local conditions
INCLUDED
- Air-conditioned car
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Besakih Temple ticket and sarong
- Guided rice field walk in Sidemen
- See a traditional weaving loom with a local artisan
- Gembleng Waterfall entrance
- Parking fees
- Lunch (if you purchase the add-ons)
- Mineral water
- Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips
- Bali tourist levy
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
