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Rituals & Ceremonies

The Moon of Pejeng and the Sarcophagus Museum

Bedulu & Pejeng, Bali

Photo: Michael Gunther · CC BY-SA 4.0

Duration
1 day
Group size
Max. 10 people
Category
Rituals & Ceremonies
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for almost everyone; plenty of stops and light walking.
Language
Indonesian, English

About this journey

Discover Pejeng's ancient temples, the bronze Moon of Pejeng and prehistoric stone coffins at the Gedong Arca Museum.

Pejeng was once the centre of an ancient Balinese kingdom, and its temples keep relics cared for as sacred objects. At Pura Penataran Sasih we view the Moon of Pejeng from below the pavilion that houses it and hear the legend of the moon that fell to earth, while learning why the drum is still revered. In the afternoon we visit the Gedong Arca Museum to see sarcophagi and tools from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age, ending with a conversation about how residents look after these sites as part of everyday temple life.

Hosted by the local community in Bedulu & Pejeng

What you'll experience

  • The Moon of Pejeng at Pura Penataran Sasih
  • The legend of the fallen moon
  • Prehistoric sarcophagi at the Gedong Arca Museum
  • Temple visiting etiquette

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Pejeng temples and the museum

    09:00 meet at Pura Penataran Sasih, visit the temples of Pejeng, then the Gedong Arca Museum. Finishing around 14:00.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Museum entrance and temple donations
  • Sarong and sash for temple visits
  • Bottled water and snacks

Not included

  • Transport from your hotel to the meeting point
  • Personal expenses, extra drinks and souvenirs
  • Tips for guides and hosts (optional)
  • Travel insurance

Before you go

Practical notes so your trip is comfortable and your hosts feel respected.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Small-denomination cash for crafts or donations

Local etiquette

  • Wear a sarong and sash inside temple grounds and keep your voice low.
  • By Balinese Hindu custom, women who are menstruating do not enter temple grounds; tell your guide and the route will be adjusted.
  • The Moon of Pejeng drum is a sacred object kept in the temple: view it from where you are shown.
  • Do not sit or stand higher than the priest, and never climb sacred structures.

Getting there

About 1–1.5 hours by road from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, or around 15 minutes from Ubud.

Meeting point

Pura Penataran Sasih, Jalan Raya Pejeng, Tampaksiring, Gianyar

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