Bali Heritage — Besakih, Tirta Empul & Royal Palaces
A deep-dive Bali heritage itinerary — the mother temple of Besakih, the holy springs of Tirta Empul, Goa Gajah, the royal water palaces of east Bali and the ancient Karangasem kingdom.
Overview
Seven nights tracing a thousand years of Balinese history with an expert heritage guide. Climb to Besakih, Bali’s sacred “mother temple” on the slopes of Mount Agung; take a purification ritual at the holy springs of Tirta Empul; explore the carved cave sanctuary of Goa Gajah; and discover the royal water palaces of Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung in the old Karangasem kingdom of east Bali.
- 🏨 Hotels4 & 5 Star Hotels
- 🎯 Activities6 activities
- 🚐 TransportPrivate transfers included
- 📅 Best monthsApril – October (dry season, clear mountain views)
Day-by-day Bali itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Ubud
Transfer from Denpasar (DPS) to a 5-star Ubud resort; evening briefing with your heritage guide.
- Day 2
Ancient Ubud sites
Goa Gajah “Elephant Cave,” the royal tombs of Gunung Kawi and the Yeh Pulu rock reliefs.
- Day 3
Tirta Empul & Tampaksiring
Purification ritual at the holy springs of Tirta Empul and the Tampaksiring presidential palace grounds.
- Day 4
Besakih mother temple
The grand temple complex of Besakih on Mount Agung, followed by the Sidemen valley’s weaving villages.
- Day 5
Karangasem water palaces
Transfer east to Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung — the ornate royal water gardens of the Karangasem kings.
- Day 6
Lempuyang & Bali Aga
The “Gateway to Heaven” at Pura Lempuyang and the ancient Bali Aga village of Tenganan.
- Day 7
Klungkung royal court
The Kertha Gosa floating pavilion and royal court of Klungkung before returning toward the coast.
- Day 8
Departure
Final heritage walk and a museum stop before the transfer to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
What's included
- 7 nights in 4–5 star hotels
- Expert heritage guide throughout
- Private air-conditioned car
- All listed temple & palace entries
- Daily breakfast & one cultural dinner
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Most lunches & dinners
- Sarong rental at temples
Where you'll stay
- Ubud: 5-star resort
- Karangasem: 4-star heritage hotel
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bali Heritage — Besakih, Tirta Empul & Royal Palaces cost?
The Bali Heritage — Besakih, Tirta Empul & Royal Palaces starts from ₹96,500 per person for 7 nights, covering 4 & 5 star hotels, 6 activities and private transport. International flights are extra and the trip is fully customisable.
How many days is this Bali itinerary?
It runs for 7 nights across Ubud, Karangasem, Sidemen. A LokaTours expert can extend or shorten it to match your dates.
What is the best time to do this trip?
April – October (dry season, clear mountain views).
Is the Bali Heritage — Besakih, Tirta Empul & Royal Palaces customisable?
Yes. Every sample itinerary is a starting point — your travel style, budget, hotel tier and group size are reshaped by a LokaTours expert within 24 hours of your request.