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Rituals & Ceremonies4.7(96)

Ulun Danu Temple and Offerings to the Lake

Tabanan, Bali

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Duration
1 day
Group size
Max. 12 people
Category
Rituals & Ceremonies
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for almost everyone; plenty of stops and light walking.
Language
Indonesian, English

About this journey

Understand the bond between lake, temple and rice field with a Bedugul priest, then greet sunset at Tanah Lot.

This journey follows water from source to sea. On the shore of Lake Beratan, a priest explains Ulun Danu's role in the subak system and invites you to prepare a simple offering. In the afternoon we descend to the Tabanan coast to watch worshippers at Tanah Lot as the sun sets, hearing the story of the priest Dang Hyang Nirartha.

Hosted by the local community in Tabanan

What you'll experience

  • Conversation with an Ulun Danu temple priest
  • Prepare an offering for the lake goddess
  • Bedugul fruit and flower market
  • Sunset at Tanah Lot temple

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    From lake to sea

    08:00 pickup, 10:00 Ulun Danu and conversation with the priest, 12:30 Bedugul market and lunch, 16:30 Tanah Lot, 19:30 back at your hotel.

What's included

  • Local guide from the community
  • Sarong and sash for temple visits
  • Return transport from the meeting point
  • Temple entrance fees
  • Lunch at a local warung

Not included

  • 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

  • A warm layer for cool highland air
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light rain jacket (rainy season is roughly November–March)
  • 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.
  • Do not sit or stand higher than the priest, and never climb sacred structures.
  • If a ceremony is under way, watch from where you are shown and keep the procession path clear.

Getting there

About 1.5–2.5 hours by road from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport; Jatiluwih and Bedugul lie in Tabanan's northern highlands.

Meeting point

Lobi hotel di area Ubud, Canggu, atau Seminyak

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Traveller reviews

4.7 out of 5 from 96 reviews

  • The explanation of water and temples made everything connect.

    S

    Sofia Rossi

    Italy · September 2026

  • Tanah Lot was busy, but our guide knew the quiet corners.

    M

    Michael Chen

    Singapore · September 2026

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