Visit Taman Ayun temple built in the mid-seventeenth century by the royal family of Mengwi. Stop-over at the traditional market of Bedugul then drive to the temple Ulun Danu, located on the Lake Bratan, dedicated to the goddess of waters. Walk around Lake Tamblingan. Ability to walk through the primary forest of Tamblingan with return via the lake, on a raft (optional). Your next desination is Jatiluwih. Walk through this fabulous landscape and its splendid terraced rice field. It is one of the most beautiful valley of Bali. Visit the temple Gunung Kawi, in Tampak Siring and the temple of the sacred springs of Titra Empul. Continue onto the Kintamani village with a spectacular view on the lake and volcano of Mt Batur. Lunch in a local warung, on the edge of the Tegallalang rice fields. We then head to Tegallalang to admire its superb rice fields terrace. If required, you will have the possibility to do a short walk through the rice fields with your guide. During this day-tour, you will have the rare opportunity to meet a Balinese family. In the morning, you will drive past the the village and the school and you will then be invited to dine in the homestay. During the afternoon, you will have a choice to either prepare some offerings, cook with the ‘maîtresse de maison’ or learn how to play the Gamelan. Emotional day guaranteed with this unique excursion in the heard of Bali. Visit the old Klungkung temple of justice and its pavilions on the water. Then onto the Mother Temple of Besakih, with mount Agung in the backdrop. Mt. Agung is the holiest of volcanoes because it is the highest. The Besakih area is a collection of approximately thirty temples dedicated to all the honoured gods of Bali and all deified royal ancestors. Possibility of breakfast in a small warung within the village of Sidemen, known for its landscapes of rice fields. You will then have the oppoirtunity to walk around in the area for approximately 1-2 hours. Next, we will be visiting a local factory (Ikat, Arak and coffee). Visit of a factory where they produce ikat, arak and coconut oil. Other options (time/weather permitting) include: - Goa Lawah Temple - Wonderful Penglipuran village - Pura Kehen Temple - Tirta Gangga Temple Visit of the village of Penglipuran (bamboo village), 30-minute walk around the village and the forest of bamboo. Continue on to the Temple of Kehen then further East for a “farniente” stop on the gorgeous white sand beach of Pasir Putih. Visit Peras, in the traditional pottery village of Tenganan, populated by the Bali Aga, the descendants of the original inhabitants of Bali before the Majapahit arrival. This breath-taking trek is accessible to all and includes stunning landscape views. Transfer by car to the small village located near the Ayung River. Meet our professional guides and select your bike for a 2-hour ride. The ride is not strenuous and our stop-vers are rather frequent, perfect for talking photos and to witness the landscape: a farmer in his field, a kid returning from school, a fruit vendor along the road, the real Bali. On a cross-country bike, there are a thousand things to see and this trek is no exception. Arrival at the village where a lunch awaits you, shared with a Balinese family or in a local restaurant. You will be back at the hotel around 2PM. Please take some sturdy shoes for bike riding. Level 1, accessible to all. Other tours are possible for various levels of difficulty (ask us) Agung invites you to discover the real Bali by walking along the Aung River and its rice fields. This is one of our most popular excursion. Depending on how you feel, Agung will help you discover the river, the jungle, the rice fields, the water falls or a traditional village. Departure from your hotel by car, the trek starts from the guide’s own village. Accessible to all, Agung will adapt the tour to your requirements. Despite the modernisation and the expansion of the tourism on the island, Bali has managed to keep some secluded places. Only a few priviledged customers will discover them. To see the real Bali, you must deserve it. The Manku have a motto: « You do not choose Bali; it is Bali that choses you ». You will be part of the exclusive group of people remembering Bali for what it really is. This tour is a unique opportunity to share a meal with Agung and his family. Don't like spicy? Do you require vegetarian? No worries: Agung will adapt the recipe for you. Please take sturdy shoes and a bathing suit. 8h30AM start from your hotel, towards the Eastside of the island to reach the village of Tenganan. Guede will show you his village called Aga, with an original Balinese population before the Javanization. First, you will visit the historical museum on the ouskirts of the village, then you will discover their artisanal craft and their culture. Next, an incredible walk through the jungle where many surprises await you. Following this trek, you will walk through the rice fields and witness one of the most stunning landscapes of Bali. After the trek, we will drop you off on a secret beach with white sand for a delicious lunch (fish). You will have the opportunity to swim in the turquoise waters of the sea. Return to the hotel around 5 or 6PM. Price includes a driver and hotel pick-up. Breakfast included. Early morning start (2am) towards Kintamani, (Alt. 1200 meters). Two hours hike to the summit (1770 meters) with your local guide to reach the main crater (created during the last erruption in 1994). You will witness the sunrise over an extraordinary volcanic landscape. Weather permitting you might see Mount Agung and the ocean. Then onto a further climb around the back of the crater and shuttle back to your hotel by late morning. Ability to do this excursion with a private guide on the caldera of Mt Batur. This excursion is far less crowded, and you will feel alone on top of th world. Awesome views of Batur, Mt Agung and even Mt Rinjani (Lombok) if the weather is clear. Incurs a supplement of EUR 10, - per person. Start at 8h30am from your hotel – Return around 2pm. After your hotel breakfast, departure for a lovely bike ride, approximately 20 minutes away from Ubud centre. Accessible to all ages, you will discover the small village of Bongkasa; total communion with the local population. We will continue on though the spectacular views of the rice fields. Many stops are scheduled for taking photos. After your bike trek, you will head to the giant swings, opposite the luscious jungle and the Ayung River. We have hand picked a private company that offers more secluded tours, away from the horde of tourists. Your lunch is served in a local Warung, opposite the Ayung River. Back to your hotel around 2h30pm. What happens at the Swing? Once passed the entry, you will be able to use a few swings. They all have phenomenal views of the jungle and the River. You can swap from one swing to the other and will spend between 1 and 2 hours and have a few go’s if you want to. -- Guaranteed fun. 8h30am start from your hotel, return approx 2pm After breakfast, departure from your hotel for our wonderful bicycle trek, approximately 20 minutes away from ubud centre. Accessible to all ages, you will discover the small village of Bongkasa: total communion with the population. We will continue on to the ricefields and its spectacular views. Many stop-overs are planned for taking photos and to satisfy your curiosity. A local lunch awaits you among a Balinese family. You will discover their cuisine and enjoy the typical Balinese welcome. Blessing After your bike trek, we propse a purification in the Mumbul Temple. This will be an unforgettable moment of your stay in Bali. For this blessing, a sarong will be provided, and your guide will take care of the offerings. We suggest you take a spare set of clothes and/or a swm suit What happens during the purification? Your balinese guide must first place an offering to the main temple, in order to be allowed to swim in the pool and go under the fountains to pray. Putting your head under the flowing water helps purify your impure thoughts and your internal demons. Your guide will help you proceed and will do the purification with you. Please beware you are not allowed to go in the water in a swim suit. The guide will provide you with a sarong and we advise you to wear a short- sleeve Tshirt (pas de tshirt bretelles). This is a very emotional and cleansing experience. Visiting a Healer. We invite you to join this spiritually rich experience to truly understand Bali, You will enter the house of a healer who will have prepared offerings for you. We won’t say more and will let you go through this interesting procedure for yourself. After lunch, you will go through a purification in the temple of Mumbul; Unforgettable moment of your stay in Bali. For the blessing, a sarong will be supplied and your guide will look after the required offerings. We advise you to take spare clothes and/or a swim suit.. What happens during the purification? Your balinese guide must first place an offering to the main temple, in order to be allowed to swim in the pool and go under the fountains to pray.