Detailed description of our full day North Bali Tour

Begin your North Bali tour with drive on the main north south thoroughfare to the settlement in the central highlands, commonly known as Bedugul, for a visit to the mother of all Subak/agriculture temples in Bali and definitely the most recognizable landscape icon on the island; Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, revering the goddess of lakes and rivers Dewi Danu is a shrine that rises proudly on a tiny isle in the volcanic lake of Bratan and features a charming 11 tiered pagoda. At its outer entrance stands the Buddhist stupa with the figures of a meditating Buddha set in niches, which indicates the evidence that certain principles of Buddhist faith were adopted by the Hindus.

You then continue your panoramic climbing drive to the main pass of central mountain range which offers a stunning lookout point over Lake Butan and inhabited by small clusters of monkeys.

Continuing with a light trek for about 15 minutes brings you to the magnificent twin waterfalls of Gitgit with a chance to swim right underneath the roaring cascades for an unforgettable dip!

If you are hankering for shopping, you will take a short swing by the colourful bazaar in Candikuning to sample and purchasing of exotic fruits and spices. Engage the best of your bargaining skills to succeed in the price negotiations with the friendly merchants in true Indonesian style.

Continuing on your North Bali tour, you will take an idyllic journey through the authentic outback of Bali to the heart of island’s prolific rice field kingdom in Jatiluwih (Tabanan regency), on UNESCO’s world heritage list for its outstanding cultural and natural beauty where you will be served a buffet style lunch at a cosy restaurant overlooking the lush green rice terraces.

Ending your North Bali tour In the late afternoon, you will take a sightseeing tour of Tanah Lot, one of Bali’s supreme directional temples (the member of “spiritual backbone” – Sad Kahyangan in Sanskrit language), which was built on an offshore rock by famous Hindu Javanese priest Nirartha during his spiritual travels in the 16th century and remains accessible only at low tide. The huge long ocean waves breaking on the shores against a backdrop of wonderful sunset hues on the horizon.