Overview
Explore the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali on a full-day tour through ancient temples, lush coffee plantations, and the island's most iconic volcano views.
Highlights: purify at the Tirta Empul holy spring, admire the rock-cut shrines at Gunung Kawi, taste Luwak coffee at a local plantation, take in Mount Batur and Lake Batur from Kintamani, pray at the majestic Besakih Temple, and explore the ancient Goa Gajah.
Holy springs and ancient shrines: your day begins at Tirta Empul, where locals still perform purification rituals at a spring that's flowed for centuries. From there, continue to Gunung Kawi, where shrines are carved directly into a dramatic river gorge's rock face.
Coffee and volcano views: enjoy a relaxed walk through a coffee and spice plantation, where you can sample the famous Luwak coffee. The journey continues to the Kintamani viewpoint, where Mount Batur and Lake Batur stretch out before you — a good time for a leisurely lunch (own cost) while taking in the view.
Mother temple and ancient sites: the tour closes at Besakih Temple, Bali's largest and holiest temple complex, standing on the slopes of Mount Agung, followed by a visit to Goa Gajah, an ancient meditation and bathing site steeped in history.
Itinerary
Tirta Empul — a holy spring water temple where locals come for ritual purification
Gunung Kawi — ancient candi shrines cut into a river gorge's rock face
Coffee and spice plantation — a walk through the garden and a Luwak coffee tasting
Kintamani volcano viewpoint — a lunch-stop overlook of Mount Batur and Lake Batur (lunch at own cost)
Besakih Temple — Bali's largest and holiest "Mother Temple", on the slopes of Mount Agung
Goa Gajah — the Elephant Cave, an ancient meditation and bathing site
Not included: Lunch and drinks, Personal expenses, Other entrance fees not listed
Safety policy
Bali Trekking Exploration is a licensed tour operator under PPPG and HPI Bali. Our guides are trained in first aid and basic rescue for your safety. Please inform us of any medical conditions before the tour.
Wear comfortable and outdoor clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and a raincoat in the wet season. Follow your guide's instructions and dress modestly at temples — sarongs are available to borrow on-site.
Itineraries may change due to weather or temple ceremonies closing certain areas. We recommend travel insurance covering accidents and medical needs. Bali Trekking Exploration is not responsible for incidents caused by personal negligence or natural conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding safety, please contact us at trekkingexploration@gmail.com
What to bring
Bring
- • Comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots not required)
- • Light, breathable clothing for warm tropical weather
- • Camera or smartphone
- • Sunscreen
You may also bring
- • Hat or cap
- • Small backpack or sling bag
- • Reusable water bottle
- • Personal snacks or beverages
- • Light rain jacket or poncho (rainy season)
Please don't bring
- • Radio or speakers unless on personal headphones
- • Pets
- • Large or heavy luggage
- • Revealing clothing at temples (modest dress recommended)
What to know
★ 5.00 · 2 Reviews
We had the most amazing time at Mt Batur, driver Gede and guide Didi did an incredible job making our morning up the mountain extra special.
Thank you so much to Gede and Didi for an incredible trek up mount Batur! You were both amazing and we had the best time! Thanks for being so friendly…
Meeting point
Meeting point: Bali, Indonesia. Pickup locations: around Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Kerobokan, and around Ubud, Candidasa, Sidemen, and Bangli.
Meet your guide
Gede Redika conceptualized and manages Bali Trekking Exploration. He is native Balinese and fluent in English.
Frequently asked questions
Kintamani Volcano and Temple Tour, Bali
A full-day Kintamani day tour to Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi, a coffee plantation, the Kintamani volcano viewpoint, Besakih Temple, and Goa Gajah with a local English-speaking guide.