Kintamani & Besakih Tour – Mount Batur Views & Bali’s Mother Temple

What to Expect from the Besakih Kintamani Tour

Your Besakih Kintamani Tour begins with a morning hotel pick-up and a traditional Balinese cultural performance. After the Barong and Keris Dance, continue to Tirta Empul Temple to experience one of Bali’s important sacred spring sites before heading into the cooler highlands of Kintamani.

At Kintamani, enjoy views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur while having lunch overlooking the volcanic landscape. The journey then continues to Besakih Temple, where you can explore Bali’s largest Hindu temple complex and experience the peaceful atmosphere of this important religious site before returning to your hotel.

The Tourist Attractions You Will Visit During the Kintamani Besakih Temple Tour

Barong Dance Performance

Barong Dance Performance is a traditional Balinese cultural show that portrays the symbolic struggle between Barong, a mythical creature representing good, and Rangda, a powerful figure associated with evil. The performance combines dramatic storytelling, traditional gamelan music, colorful costumes, expressive movements, and elaborate masks. Often presented in cultural villages such as Batubulan, the show is based on stories from Balinese mythology and provides visitors with an introduction to the island’s performing arts, spiritual traditions, and cultural heritage.

Tirta Empul Temple

Tirta Empul Temple is a sacred Hindu water temple located in Manukaya Village, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali. Founded in 962 AD during the reign of the Warmadewa dynasty, the temple is famous for its natural spring and traditional purification ritual known as melukat. Worshippers enter the bathing pools and use the water from the fountains as part of a religious purification ceremony. The temple complex also features traditional Balinese shrines, courtyards, and a sacred spring surrounded by lush greenery. Tirta Empul is part of Bali’s cultural heritage and offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the island’s Hindu traditions and spiritual relationship with water.

Kintamani View Point

Kintamani View Point is a popular scenic destination in the highlands of northeast Bali, offering panoramic views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Located in Bangli Regency, the area sits at a higher elevation than much of southern Bali, providing cooler temperatures and a refreshing mountain atmosphere. From the viewpoints, visitors can see the volcanic landscape, crater lake, and surrounding hills, while nearby villages and agricultural areas add to the scenery. Kintamani is also part of Bali’s UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape, where traditional agriculture and the subak water management system remain closely connected to local life.

Besakih Temple

Besakih Temple is the largest and most important Hindu temple complex in Bali, located on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung in Karangasem. Often known as the “Mother Temple of Bali,” the complex consists of more than 80 temples spread across the hillside, with Pura Penataran Agung serving as its main temple. Besakih has been an important religious center for centuries and hosts major Hindu ceremonies throughout the year. Its elevated location also provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and rural landscapes, making it an important destination for experiencing Bali’s spiritual heritage and natural scenery.