Bali: Benoa Shore Excursion – Balinese Home & Temple
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Welcome to Bali, where culture, spirituality, and art come together. This private shore excursion from Benoa Port lets cruise guests experience authentic Bali, comfortably and without rush. Begin with a visit to a real Balinese family home, then explore Batuan Temple's stunning architecture. The true highlight: through our close relationship with the temple priest, we offer guests a personal blessing at Tirta Empul's sacred holy spring, an experience most visitors never access. Enjoy lunch surrounded by open rice terraces, watching farmers at work. If time allows, explore Bali's artistic soul: woodcarving in Mas, silversmithing in Celuk, and traditional batik-making. This is a day built around genuine connection to Balinese culture and daily life. We guarantee your on-time return to Benoa Port, based on your cruise schedule.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Pickup and drop-off at Benoa Port / Bali Cruise Ship Terminal
- Sarong and sash for temple visits
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Fuel, parking, and toll fees
- Optional stop at Celuk Silver Village (time permitting, no extra charge)
- Traditional Balinese house visit
- unch at a local restaurant Mineral water during the tour
- Entrance fee to Batuan Temple
- Entrance fee to Tirta Empul Temple
- English speaking driver - guide
What's not
- Other personal expense
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Your tour begins with a pick up service at Benoa port. after disembarking from your Cruise ship, please proceed to exit gate. from there , walk approximately 50 meters to the main parking area, where you will meet our English speaking driver holding a placard with your name.
Start your cultural journey with a visit to a traditional Balinese house compound to experience local daily life and to observe its original layout.
Continue to Pura Batuan, one of Bali's oldest and most architecturally significant temples, dating back over a thousand years. Admire its intricately carved stone gateways and peaceful courtyards while your guide shares its history and role in local Hindu ceremonies.
Visit Tirta empul Temple, well known for its sacred holy spring water. Where local usually come to visit for purification ritual. The highlight of our visit is where you will have an experience to receive a personal blessing ritual led by local temple priest. This sacred moment offers a peaceful spiritual connection, where holy water is used for purification, blessings, and positive energy. It is a meaningful experience to feel the spiritual heart of Bali and its beautiful Hindu traditions.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant surrounded by open rice terraces. Depending on the season, you may see farmers at work in the paddies, or even witness the harvest, a peaceful backdrop away from the crowds.
Optional stop, time permitting: visit Mas Village to watch skilled woodcarvers shape intricate sculptures by hand. Browse traditional workshops showcasing generations of Balinese wood-carving craftsmanship.
"Optional stop, time permitting: visit Celuk Village, famous for its gold and silver craftsmanship. Watch skilled artisans hand-craft fine jewelry, with no obligation to buy.
Optional stop, time permitting: visit a batik workshop to see the traditional process of hand-making Balinese batik, from wax-drawing to natural dyeing techniques.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- MAI KEBALI TOUR
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Seminyak
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 2702 experiences we list in Seminyak.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 852 of 2702.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Seminyak
Seminyak is Bali's stylish beach district, known for wide sunset sands, beach clubs, boutiques and some of the island's most inventive dining.
The long beach runs north from Legian, with wide golden-grey sand, rolling surf and a sunset show each evening, when beanbags and umbrellas line the shore. Further north, Petitenget and Batu Belig continue the strip with quieter stretches, and the sea temple of Pura Petitenget sits right by the sand.
Top-ranked sights in Seminyak: Seminyak Village, Nyaman Gallery.
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