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Mother Temple “Besakih” Highlight Tour
4.6(141 reviews) Karangasem 9 hours · 08:00 – 17:00 1–14 guests
Besakih is not one temple but 23, stacked up the flank of Mount Agung and in continuous use for over a thousand years. This day gives it the time it deserves.
Highlights
- Pura Besakih, the mother temple of Bali
- Mount Agung framed directly behind the terraces
- Local guide on the temple's history and hierarchy
- Bukit Jambul rice terrace panorama on the way back
Itinerary
- 08:00Hotel pickup
Drive east toward Mount Agung.
- 10:00Pura Besakih
Two hours climbing the terraces with your guide.
- 12:30Bukit Jambul
Lunch above a valley of stepped rice fields.
- 14:30Goa Lawah
The bat cave temple on the coast road.
- 17:00Return
Back to your hotel by early evening.
Rates per person$2 off every group size
| Group size | Usual rate | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $90 | $88 |
| 2–3 travelers | $50 | $48 |
| 4–6 travelers | $40 | $38 |
| 7–10 travelers | $35 | $33 |
| 11–14 travelers | $30 | $28 |
The car and guide are shared across the group, so the per-person rate falls as your party grows. Larger groups than 14 — just ask.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All entrance tickets & parking fees
- Bottled mineral water
- Temple guide, sarong & sash hire
Not included
- Travel insurance — strongly recommended, and should cover medical evacuation and adventure activities
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Meals and drinks not stated in the itinerary
- Optional activity tickets
- Photo, video & drone documentation (available on request)
- Tips and gratuities
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