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Bali Spiritual Tour: Temples, Trunyan Cemetery, and Traditions
4.9
16 Ratings
Kabupaten Gianyar
Explore Bali’s unique death rituals: visit Kehen Temple, Trunyan Village’s cemetery, and Bayung Gede’s placenta trees. Discover spiritual ceremonies and nature’s balance.
Explore Bali’s unique death rituals: visit Kehen Temple, Trunyan Village’s cemetery, and Bayung Gede’s placenta trees. Discover spiritual ceremonies and nature’s balance.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kehen Temple - Kehen Temple is one of the oldest temples located in Bangli Regency, symbolizing the God of fire. A unique feature of the temple is the wooden bell situated in the Banyan trees.
- Trunyan Cemetery - Next, we will visit the unique cemetery in Trunyan Village. Trunyan Village, also known as Skull Island, is famous for its open…
- Kehen Temple - Kehen Temple is one of the oldest temples located in Bangli Regency, symbolizing the God of fire. A unique feature of the temple is the wooden bell situated in the Banyan trees.
- Trunyan Cemetery - Next, we will visit the unique cemetery in Trunyan Village. Trunyan Village, also known as Skull Island, is famous for its open cemeteries where bodies are left to decompose above ground. The skulls are then collected and placed beside a tree called Taru Menyan.
- Bayung Gede - Bayung Gede village is known for its unique cultural practices regarding the treatment of baby placentas.
- Lake Batur (Danau Batur) - We will enjoy the scenic view of the Batur Volcano, which stands at around 1,717 meters, and Lake Batur.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Boat ticket
- Sarong at temple
- Live tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Entrance ticket
- Bottled water
- Boat ticket
- Sarong at temple
- Live tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Entrance ticket
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Bali approaches the treatment of deceased bodies with reverence through spiritual ceremonies that aim to restore balance and give back to nature. The journey begins with a visit to the largest temple in Bangli, known as Kehen Temple, which symbolizes the Fire of God. The tour then proceeds to Trunyan Village, an isolated community known for its unique…
Bali approaches the treatment of deceased bodies with reverence through spiritual ceremonies that aim to restore balance and give back to nature. The journey begins with a visit to the largest temple in Bangli, known as Kehen Temple, which symbolizes the Fire of God. The tour then proceeds to Trunyan Village, an isolated community known for its unique burial practices. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur on the way to Trunyan Village. Following this, the tour continues to Bayung Gede Village, where visitors can observe the traditional practice of hanging placentas in trees.
Location
Ubud Palace
Jalan Raya Ubud
Please go to the meeting meeting, if your hotel cannot access by the car to pick up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Kelly_c
Jan 24, 2026
Fun adventure - Unusual and interesting destinations. Our driver Tagu had a chill, supportive , and intelligent disposition. If coming from the south, it's a lot of driving so prepare for that. When on the lake, definitely visit the hot springs, that rounds out the experience. We got massages in the pool and that was fantastic. When you visit the dead people, the trash can be off putting, whoever it's all offerings and not just trash, which makes it more understandable.
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Renae
Dec 25, 2025
Unique experience - Gusty was fantastic! He made our drive enjoyable and highlighted various points of interest throughout the journey. We truly had a unique and captivating experience. We highly recommend this adventure!
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Marina
Dec 16, 2025
Very Interesting & unique tour - This tour is very unique, a must do! Our tour guide Mertha Dana was extremely helpful, friendly & knowledgeable, he made the day for us! One of the best tours I’ve ever done.
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Nataliagb9586fn
Oct 22, 2025
The Mystic and the Death - Absolutely amazing experience. Our guide was cheerful, halpful and very knowledgeable, was glad to share history and traditions connected with the attractions he presented. The tour itelself was amazing, my friends and me wanted to see something unusual, mystical and connected with Bali fascinating traditions - and we were not disappointed. I recommend this trip to every person who feels like they are searching for something else. Maybe something a bit...unusual.
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Violcetta
Oct 21, 2025
Unique experience - That trip was an unique experience, you can't find it just anywhere! Made is a great guide, explained us everything throughly in an interesting way.
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Conniewanqin
Oct 19, 2025
Must Do tour if you are interested in Ancient Sacred Practices & going down the Less Trodden Path! - I had Made as my Driver and Tour Guide for the Trunyan Village half Day tour, a sacred tour steeped in ancient cultural abd sacred practices, not known to many tourists.
We covered 3 interesting sites:
1) Kehen Temple-oldest sacred temple in Bali
2) Trunyan Village- where it was interesting to experience this once remote village where they continue practising the tradition of letting dead bodies decompose. The lack of smell is due to the mystical Tre Meyan tree unique to this village.
3) Bayung Gede- placenta cemetary where the placentas of newborn babies are kept in coconut husks filled with blessings and hung on a particular tree.
Made was very thorough in his explanation of the sites. He also gave me a lot of insight into Balinese culture and was always able to answer my questions with thorough and interesting answers and information. He was respectful and always accomodating to my needs.. Ask for Made next time & I highly recommend him.
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Anthonycv865gz
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing - Amazing experience , learning about the culture and seeing firsthand how the Balinese honors the dead. Teguh was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable and very kind. Thank you for a great tour.
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Jade_y
Aug 23, 2025
Amazing! - Ade was so knowledgeable and a great guide. He is so friendly and the trip was definitely a highlight of our trip!
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Kam5552003
Jun 19, 2025
Highly Recommend This Unique Cultural Tour – Gede Was Excellent - I recently went on a guided trip to the cemetery at Trunyan Village, and it was a truly fascinating and moving experience. Our guide, Gede, was outstanding — kind, informative, and clearly passionate about sharing his culture.
He explained the unique burial traditions of the village with great care and respect, helping us understand the spiritual significance behind what we were seeing. His storytelling brought the history and customs of the area to life, and he was more than happy to answer our questions along the way.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bali — and if you can, be sure to ask for Gede. He made the tour memorable in the best possible way.
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Mohamedmi1392hn
May 18, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience . Thanks to Popo! - An Unforgettable Experience . Thanks to Popo!
Our Bali Private Mystic Death Tour in Trunyan was truly unforgettable, and that’s largely thanks to our amazing guide, Popo. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about his culture and people. Popo shared with us much more than we expected detailed insights about the traditions, history, and spiritual life of the Trunyan community.
His honesty, patience, and warm personality made the entire experience feel authentic and deeply enriching. Popo not only guided us through the tour, but he also became a friend. We even filmed a special segment with him for our YouTube channel, where he spoke beautifully about his tribe, local customs, and everyday life.
You can feel how much he loves his job, his country, and his family. Thank you, Popo, for making this tour one of the highlights of our trip!
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