Bali: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Small Group Tour
Description of the Tour
Discover Bali's fascinating culture and traditions on this small-group tour of the island's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s one of the most popular Bali day tours for culture lovers.
Marvel at royal temples, sacred monkey forests, and the island's largest bathing temple. Knowledgeable local guides provide insights into daily life and beliefs at each stop.
By the way, this tour is the perfect companion to pair with the Mount Batur: Sunrise Jeep Tour & Natural Hot Spring day tour or the hottest tour of all, the Bali: Full-Day Instagram Highlights Tour day tour.
Why Baligram recommends this tour
"For an in-depth look at Bali's unique culture through its ornate UNESCO-listed Bali world heritage sites, this small-group tour offers a quintessential experience."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Why You Should Go
Gain insight into Balinese Hinduism and culture
Explore intricately carved temples at UNESCO Sites
Visit Taman Ayun Royal Temple, Batukaru Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Temple
Gain insights into the culture and religion of Bali
Take part in daily prayers and offerings at active temples
Enjoy personalized attention in an intimate small group
Discover Bali's cultural heart in Ubud and central highlands
Highlights of the Tour
Taman Ayun Royal Temple: Wander through courtyards and fountains.
Batukaru Temple: Marvel at ponds filled with blooming lotus flowers.
Sacred Monkey Forest: Come face-to-face with over 700 native macaques.
Tanah Lot Sea Temple: Catch the sunset at this iconic cliffside shrine.
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned transportation
Expert local guides
Entrance fees to all attractions
Handy Tips
Dress modestly, with legs and shoulders covered, when visiting temples
Bring small change for donations at temple entrances
Walking shoes suitable for temple steps recommended
Bring sun protection and camera
Summary of Recent Guest Reviews
This tour boasts nearly 500 excellent reviews and a 4.6/5 rating.
Overall, recent reviewers enjoyed the tour to the UNESCO heritage sites in Bali. Many praised the comfortable experience with knowledgeable and courteous guides, such as Oky, Gede Wardana, Atana and Eric. The guides took care of logistics of the tour and ensured guests were comfortable, providing water and bathroom breaks.
Several reviewers appreciated the guides' flexibility to adjust the itinerary to suit the guests' preferences. Gwen from the UK, noted that changing the itinerary to avoid crowds made their tour more enjoyable. Maria from Austria appreciated the value for money, calling the tour “worth the time". Pedro from Spain and Sven from Germany praised the tour for its efficient and careful organisation.
The core of the tour involves visiting beautiful heritage sites, including stunning temples and expansive rice terraces. Adrienn from Hungary felt each location was "beautiful and worth a visit", with Gwen stating they learned a lot about such places without feeling overwhelmed.
However, some reviewers, like Danilo from Italy, wished for more in-depth information about the sites. Joaquin from Spain found the journey by car quite long, although, like Caroline from New Zealand, concluded that the experience was nevertheless “worth it”. Lastly, a single reviewer named Lu from Italy found the tour "not convenient", without elaboration, perhaps hinting at potential downsides dependent on individual preferences.
Travelers’ tips if you take this tour
Be open to adjusting the itinerary, as suggested by your tour guide, to avoid crowds for a more peaceful experience.
The tour generally doesn't involve a guide walking through each site with you, but provides plenty of time to explore independently. If you prefer more guidance at each location, consider booking a private tour and requesting the same itinerary.
Be prepared for a significant amount of time in the vehicle. The sites are spread far apart, so there's considerable driving time.
Bring snacks or plan to try local food. Eric, one of the guides, has been praised for letting guests sample local cuisine.
Overall, this tour is often perceived as good value for money.
If the guide's explanations are not in-depth enough for you, consider bringing a guidebook for more extensive context on the sites. Reading about each site on Baligram before you go should provide a good background.
Conclusion
For an authentic introduction to Balinese culture through ornate UNESCO-listed temples, this small-group tour led by expert local guides provides the quintessential experience.
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