East Bali Tour

Candi Dasa, Tenganan Village, Goa Lawah, Sidemen & Pura Kehen Cultural Tour

Our journey begins in Candi Dasa, a tranquil coastal village in East Bali renowned for its dramatic black sand beach, created by ancient volcanic eruptions from Mount Agung. Historically, Candi Dasa served as an important stop along Bali’s early trading routes and remains a peaceful destination for cultural exploration and spiritual reflection.

Next, we visit Tenganan Village, one of Bali’s oldest and most well-preserved traditional villages. Home to the Bali Aga people, the island’s original inhabitants, Tenganan offers a rare glimpse into pre-Hindu Balinese culture. You’ll explore a community that has maintained centuries-old traditions, including double ikat weaving (Geringsing), sacred rituals, and a distinctive village layout unchanged by modern influence.

We then continue to Goa Lawah Temple, widely known as the Bat Cave Temple, an important 11th-century Hindu sanctuary on Bali’s southeast coast. This sacred site is one of the island’s six holiest temples and is believed to be connected by underground passages to Besakih Temple, Bali’s Mother Temple. Thousands of bats inhabit the cave, creating a powerful spiritual atmosphere that reflects Bali’s deep connection between nature and religion.

Our journey proceeds inland to Sidemen Village, one of Bali’s most scenic and authentic rural landscapes. Here, sweeping views of terraced rice fields stretch toward the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred volcano. At Mahagiri Restaurant, you’ll enjoy these panoramic views while savoring traditional Balinese cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.

The tour concludes at Pura Kehen, also known as the Temple of the Heart, a majestic 13th-century temple that once served as the royal temple of the Bangli Kingdom. This sacred complex is distinguished by its impressive eleven-tiered meru tower, dedicated to Shiva, as well as ornate stone carvings, ancient inscriptions, and a towering banyan tree. Pura Kehen is considered one of Bali’s most spiritually significant and architecturally beautiful temples.

We provide transportation to and from your hotel or villa.