Dive into Bali’s spiritual traditions with this full-day cultural adventure. Participate in an authentic melukat purification ritual at Tirta Empul Temple, guided by a Balinese priest as you bathe under sacred springs (includes sarong, offerings, and ceremonial instructions). Then, cool off at secluded Ulu Petanu Waterfall—a hidden gem where you can swim in turquoise pools without the crowds. End your day at the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, snapping photos of the iconic emerald staircases and learning about traditional farming. • Participate in a genuine melukat ritual (not just observation) • Most tours don’t know Ulu Petanu exists • Walk through UNESCO-listed landscapes • Hassle-free comfort – Private AC transfers with bottled water & all entrance fees included
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $90.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Travelers will participate in Bali’s sacred melukat purification ritual at this 1,000-year-old water temple. Guided by a Balinese priest, you’ll cleanse body and soul under 12 holy springs in the central purification pools, learning how locals use these waters for spiritual healing. The temple complex features intricately carved shrines, a koi-filled purification pond, and offerings of canang sari (flower baskets) at Hindu altars.
After the ritual, you’ll trek through jungle foliage (10-min walk) to this hidden cascade, where water thunders into a turquoise pool. Unlike crowded tourist waterfalls, Ulu Petanu offers privacy—swim in the refreshing waters or relax on volcanic rocks while your guide shares stories of its spiritual significance to nearby villages.
Your final stop showcases Bali’s iconic emerald-green rice paddies, carved into dramatic cliffs. Walk along narrow ridges (photo ops at bamboo swings, extra cost), and learn about the UNESCO-listed subak irrigation system from farmers tending the fields. The terraces glow golden in late afternoon light—ideal for unforgettable photos.
• Pick up and drop off area: Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud, Benoa Harbour, and Sanur Area. Other pick up area please contact us for more detail. • The time you select when booking is the start time for your hotel pickup. Please be ready at your hotel lobby at this time to ensure a smooth and timely departure for your adventure. Our driver will meet you at the designated pickup location.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Purification at Tirta Empul Temple - Holy Water Cleansing lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $54 per person for this Nusa Dua experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $90. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 7:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. • Pick up and drop off area: Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud, Benoa Harbour, and Sanur Area. Other pick up area please contact us for more detail. • The time you select when booking is the start time for your hotel pickup. Please be ready at your hotel lobby at this time to ensure a smooth and timely departure for your adventure. Our driver will meet you at the designated pickup location. Pickup points include Zen Rooms Homey Sanur, Ketapang Guesthouse Echo Beach Canggu.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by My Bali Activities.
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This was an amazing tour. Definitely a must when visiting Bali. Our tour guide Gusti was excellent, attentive and very knowledgeable. He made this experience easy to navigate. Definitely recommend this tour and our guide Gusti
Our tour was incredible seamless and beautiful. Our guide picked us up from our Hotel Hiliwatu Ubud ( even if our hotel was out of the pickup zone as it’s further away) and helped us in was stop of our journey with taking pictures and explaining and providing tips for each stop.
Dear gyongy Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience at Tirta Empul Temple. It’s wonderful to know that your guide made the journey enjoyable by sharing interesting information, helping with photos, and making sure everything went smoothly throughout the day. Thank you for choosing My Bali Activity. We hope to see you again on your next adventure in Bali! Best regards, My Bali Activity Team
we went with guide jimbeam on this tour, the rice terraces are beautiful, be prepared for steep climbs up and down if you want to explore there. a lot of construction going on as well so they are building more facilities it seems. the swing and zip lines were popular. we then went to the purification ceremony which was very peaceful and relaxing. you are guided through ritual cleansing, the pool was quiet and very refreshing on a very hot day. staff were lovely, i would recommend adding this to any trip in bali
Dear Paul C Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the rice terraces and found the purification ceremony at Tirta Empul to be such a peaceful experience. It’s also wonderful to know that Jimbem helped make your day informative and memorable. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Bali again soon. Best regards, My Bali Activity Team
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