Primitive Trunyan Village & Tradition Guided Tour
A late start and a long look at old Bali — painting compounds in Batuan, carving studios in Kemenuh, then a boat across Lake Batur to Trunyan, a Bali Aga village the road never reached.
Highlights
- Traditional house compounds and painting galleries in Batuan
- Family-run wood carving studios in Kemenuh
- Lunch at Penelokan overlooking Mount Batur and the lake
- 35-minute outrigger crossing to Trunyan and its burial customs
Itinerary
- 09:00Hotel pickup
A civilised start — no pre-dawn alarm on this one.
- 10:00Batuan village
Walk the compounds and the painting galleries.
- 11:30Kemenuh village
Woodcarvers working in family studios.
- 13:00Penelokan lunch
Mount Batur and the lake filling the window.
- 14:30Boat to Trunyan
35 minutes from Kedisan across the lake.
- 15:15Trunyan village
Bali Aga customs and the open-air cemetery.
- 17:30Return
Drive back down through the hills.
Rates per person$2 off every group size
| Group size | Usual rate | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $152 | $150 |
| 2–3 travelers | $80 | $78 |
| 4–6 travelers | $44 | $42 |
| 7–10 travelers | $35 | $33 |
| 11–14 travelers | $28 | $26 |
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
- Return outrigger boat ticket
- Village guide & donation
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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