Bali Discovery Tour With Village And Temple

About this tour

This 10-hour private tour threads through Bali's artisan heartland, starting in the metalwork villages of Celuk and Mas where you'll watch silversmiths and woodcarvers at work, then climbing to Kintamani's volcanic highlands for views of Mount Batur's crater. You'll bathe in the spring-fed pools of Tirta Empul temple, believed to have healing properties, and finish browsing Ubud's bustling market. A local guide contextualises each stop, revealing techniques passed through generations.

Highlights

• Celuk: silver and gold smithing demonstrations in family workshops
• Mas village: wooden statue carving traditions and techniques
• Tegalalang rice terraces: subak irrigation system in action
• Kintamani highlands: Mount Batur crater views above 900 metres
• Tirta Empul: temple spring pools with historical significance
• Ubud market: haggle for textiles, handicrafts, produce

What to expect

Your day begins with pickup from your accommodation, then moves between villages at a steady pace. At each artisan community, your guide introduces you to makers—silversmiths bent over detailed work, carvers shaping wood by hand—and explains their methods without rushing. Mid-morning, you'll climb into cooler air at Kintamani, where a restaurant stop offers mountain views and lunch options (at your cost). The temple visit at Tirta Empul requires a sarong (provided); you'll wade into cool water amongst other visitors. The final market stop in Ubud gives you an hour to wander, haggle, and pick up souvenirs before the return journey.

Good to know

Lunch isn't included—budget for meals at Kintamani or Ubud. Wear comfortable shoes for walking between sites and temple grounds. The driver will confirm pickup time the day before; allow 10–15 minutes grace at your hotel. Free pickup covers south and central Bali; northern regions aren't serviced. Bring a camera; many artisans welcome photos.