Excursion Benoa villages with airport transfer - early flight tour at Benoa
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Guests with flights departing after 5 p.m. can explore the local village life in Bali during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.
Tohpati Village
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Tohpati Village, known for its unique batik cloth processing. Upon arrival, a visit is made to a batik cloth processing workshop. See how the batik cloth is either handmade or printed on by applying various colours, then covered with wax after each respective colour is added.
Balinese House Compound and Batuan Temple
Next, re-board your coach and head to the Balinese House Compound, which consists of five buildings, each with a different function. The wall surrounding it is called 'aling-aling', which means to protect the evil spirit from entering the compound. Following your visit, re-board your coach and continue on to the Batuan Temple. This beautifully designed temple is adorned with full Balinese ornamentation, and the interior room is made from the fibre of the chromatic black palm tree. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive to the Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Benoa, Tohpati Village, Batik Processing Workshop, Balinese House Compound, Batuan Temple, Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport
Note
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 191 yards (about 175 metres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, at the batik processing workshop and Balinese House Compound, and approximately eight steps at the Batuan Temple. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. This tour is available for desembarking guests with flights departing after 5.00 p.m.