Bali Culture Tour: Temples, Dance, and Art

Immerse yourself in Bali’s captivating culture and stunning landscapes on the Kintamani Lake & Volcano Tour. Explore traditional villages, rice paddy fields, and handicrafts, and witness the mesmerizing Barong Dance. Discover the magical holy spring and experience the artistic heart of Ubud.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barong Dance Uma Dewi - This is an ideal introduction to Bali’s captivating culture and crafts, featuring scenic rice paddies, traditional villages, and a stunning lake and volcano. The journey leads to Batubulan, renowned for its stone carvings and elaborate temples, where the thrilling Barong Dance can be witnessed. This traditional dance…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Bottled water
  • English Speaking Licensed Guide service
  • Pickup and drop-off service from major hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua area
  • Entrance fees
  • Government fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Insurance
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an enthralling exploration of Bali’s captivating culture, handcrafted wares, scenic rice fields, time-honored villages, as well as a breathtaking lake and volcano. You’ll travel to Batubulan, famed for its intricate stone sculptures and decorative temples, where you’ll be enthralled by the compelling Barong dance. This local dance represents…

Location
Kuta
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gitb2024
Dec 15, 2025
Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience Bali’s culture, nature, and history in one day. - This was an excellent full-day tour that truly captured the essence of Bali. From the initial booking process, the staff were friendly, responsive, and very helpful, making everything smooth and well organized from the start. The itinerary was well balanced, beginning with the Barong Dance and a visit to a silver workshop, which provided a great introduction to Balinese culture and traditional craftsmanship. Kintamani was a highlight, offering stunning views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur, complemented by a pleasant lunch with a beautiful panorama. Tirta Empul offered a peaceful and meaningful experience, while Goa Gajah added a fascinating historical dimension to the day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared clear, engaging explanations throughout the tour, which greatly enhanced the experience. The driver was also excellent, professional, and drove safely, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout the day. All entrance and additional fees were already included, which made the experience hassle free with no unexpected costs. The crowd size was also well managed, allowing us to enjoy each stop comfortably and safely. Overall, this tour was smooth, informative, and very well managed. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience Bali’s culture, nature, and history in one day.
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Sharon_k
Sep 29, 2023
Excellent - Guside was a great guide and fun to be with He was lovey showed us a lot of things and was very knowledgeable. Id certainly recommend him and i would nt hesitate to go with him again
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Retiredtraveler2017
Mar 10, 2018
Great day! - WOW! to see the volcano and dine outdoors was amazing. We lucked out and had only the 4 of us on our tour. We saw many things, local and scenic, cultural and historical. What a wonderful day with a very well informed guide. The dance was great.....most entertaining. This tour was enhanced because we were only 4...not part of a larger group. Good for seniours.
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Jonesr82
Mar 3, 2019
Nice trip up and great view - The drive up is very pleasant and makes you expectant. The volcano view from the restaurant is fantastic and offers immense photo opportunities.
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Amanpreet
Oct 4, 2018
Visited some beautiful temples and the... - <p>Visited some beautiful temples and the dance was so cool. The view of the volcano was okay.....I was expecting to be closer with a better view of it. Also lunch buffet was expensive and they do not take card as they do not have a good signal apparenlty, The tour guide driver was friendly and nice.</p>
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Snigdha
Jan 29, 2018
good day trip, however, since it was... - <p>good day trip, however, since it was raining, we couldn't see the volcano as the mountains was surrounded by mist and cloud!</p>
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Lisa
Oct 17, 2017
good but lunch wasn't great - got to see lots of different sites as there was just two of us so they took us to other places to visit such as the batik studio and the coffee plantation. Because there was only 2 of us it felt awkward not buying something from everywhere we stopped. The only downside was that we never got to choose a restaurant for lunch, it was our guides choice and for a fussy eater there was not much in the buffet i ate so it was not worth the price.
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Lisa
Oct 17, 2017
got to see lots of different sites as... - <p>got to see lots of different sites as there was just two of us so they took us to other places to visit such as the batik studio and the coffee plantation. Because there was only 2 of us it felt awkward not buying something from everywhere we stopped. The only downside was that we never got to choose a restaurant for lunch, it was our guides choice and for a fussy eater there was not much in the buffet i ate so it was not worth the price.</p>
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Tyler
May 13, 2017
Great view of the volcano, it would... - <p>Great view of the volcano, it would have been nice to get a little bit closer for a better view, but was worth it.</p>
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Trek62038302281
Jul 17, 2019
Better avoid this! - Only one spot is worth visiting. Otherwise, total waste of time and money. Tour guide was friendly though.
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up to 9 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).