Excursion In the spirit of bali tour at Benoa

Cruise line: Silversea
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Discover the local lifestyles, traditions and temples in the lush, verdant countryside and uplands of Bali during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Benoa, Mengwi Pass, Lukluk, Penarungan & Luwus Countrysides, Coffee Plantation Tour/Tasting

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive through the lush, green countrysides of Mengwi Pass, Lukluk and Penarungan en route to Luwus, and a visit to a coffee plantation. Upon arrival, take a guided visit along shaded pathways for an up-close look at the traditional growing and production processes. Following your tour, proceed for a tasting of different kinds of local coffee.

Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple, Crater-Lake

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the Bali highland of Bedugul for a visit to the Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple. One of the magnificent Balinese Hindu temples located on a lake at the edge of a huge crater, the Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple can be traced back to the rise of the Mengwi Kingdom. The temple was built in the 17th century in worship of the many Hindu Trinity; Brahma, Wisnu, Ciwa and the crater-lake Goddess, Dewi Danu. The name of the temple, Ulun Danu, is taken from the crater-lake on which the temple is built, and the temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu. The dominant shrines here are the 'merus' (pagodas). The exquisite beauty and cool atmosphere of the Bali uplands make this crater-lake and temple a popular, and frequently photographed, sightseeing and recreation spot.

Lunch, Tohpati Village, Batik Processing Centre, Batik Fabric-Making Demonstration

Following your visit, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and head to your final stop, the small village of Tohpati, for a visit to the Batik Processing Centre. Upon arrival at this workshop setting, observe from up-close a demonstration of the traditional techniques utilised in making Batik fabrics, which are made completely by hand. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Benoa, Countryside, Uplands, Coffee Plantation Tour and Tasting, Ulun Danu Bedugal Temple, Lunch, Tohpati Village, Batik Fabric-Making Demonstration

Note

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 295 yards (about 270 metres), at time over uneven and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, five steps at the restaurant and Batik Workshop, ten steps at the Coffee Plantation and 20 steps at the Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour. The total driving time between the pier and sites visited is approximately 5.5 hours. The tour sequence may vary.