| Travel time | 2-2.5 hours from south Bali |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate (some temple walking) |
Suggested itinerary
- Time
- 7:00 AM
- Activity
- Depart south Bali
- Time
- 9:30 AM
- Activity
- Besakih Mother Temple (2+ hours)
- Time
- 12:00 PM
- Activity
- Sidemen Valley; lunch at valley restaurant with rice field views
- Time
- 2:00 PM
- Activity
- Tirta Gangga Water Palace
- Time
- 3:30 PM
- Activity
- Optional: Amed Beach snorkeling
- Time
- 5:00 PM
- Activity
- Begin return journey
- Time
- 7:30 PM
- Activity
- Arrive back in south Bali
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Highlights
- Besakih Mother Temple on Mount Agung slopes
- Sidemen Valley rice terrace walks
- Tirta Gangga royal water palace
- East Bali countryside and traditional villages
- Optional Amed Beach snorkeling
Tips for visiting
- Hire a guide at Besakih to avoid unsolicited 'free guides'
- East Bali roads can be narrow and winding — allow extra driving time
- This is a long day — consider overnighting in Sidemen or Amed instead