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East Bali Cultural & Temple Trail

  • Travel time2-2.5 hours from south Bali
  • DifficultyEasy to Moderate (some temple walking)
Practical information for East Bali Cultural & Temple Trail
Travel time 2-2.5 hours from south Bali
Difficulty Easy to Moderate (some temple walking)

Suggested itinerary

  1. Time
    7:00 AM
    Activity
    Depart south Bali
  2. Time
    9:30 AM
    Activity
    Besakih Mother Temple (2+ hours)
  3. Time
    12:00 PM
    Activity
    Sidemen Valley; lunch at valley restaurant with rice field views
  4. Time
    2:00 PM
    Activity
    Tirta Gangga Water Palace
  5. Time
    3:30 PM
    Activity
    Optional: Amed Beach snorkeling
  6. Time
    5:00 PM
    Activity
    Begin return journey
  7. 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