Bali Art and Nature is a Bali full day tour to those who seek an enriching experience of Balinese Art, culture and Nature. This Tour is a combination of Barong Dance performance, one of the native Balinese Dances that is originally you can find in Balinese Mythology. In Balinese mythology, Barong is a prominent character taken the form of a lion, regarded as the King of the Spirits who represents Virtue. Barong is seen as ‘a guardian angel’. Opposing Good is represented by another mythical creature called Rangda (‘widow’ in Javanese), the Queen of Demons. Rangda leads an army of evil witches against the leader of the forces of Good. As a mirror of life, the Barong Dance portrays the two characters involved in a never-ending battle. Art is also part of Balinese daily life as you can see artworks everywhere on the island and during this Full Day Tour, you can see the process of art working in the traditional way.  Lunch in Kintamani with the stunning view of mount Batur and ended at Tegalalang best rice terraces on the Island.

TOUR PROGRAM

Bali tour to discover The Art and Nature of Bali Island will start by observing the famous Barong and Kris Dance show. It describes the eternal struggle between good (Barong) and evil (Rangda) and ends with a scene where the kris dancers fall into a trance and try to kill the demon Rangda. Then our Bali tour continue proceed to Celuk, the center of exquisite silver works and Mas, known for its fine woodcarvings, before visiting the holy spring of Tirta Empul, surrounded by a large shrine to honor the God Indra. There are bathing pools which are believed to have strong curative powers. On the hill behind this temple is a presidential guest house built by the late President Soekarno. Our next stop of this bali day tour is Kintamani where you can enjoy your Lunch with breathtaking views over the caldera lake of Danau Batur. Going down the hill, we pass the greeneries of Tegallalang with its rice field and coconut trees. Stop at one of Ubud’s art galleries and also Tohpati, which is known for its batik.

This ‘Bali Art and Nature Tour’ Includes:

• • • • Private air conditioned car
      • All applicable entrance fees and parking fees
      • English/German/French-speaking guide
      • Prevailing government tax & service charge

This ‘Bali Art and Nature Tour’ NOT Includes:

• • • • Expenditures of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and etc.
      • Others meals which is not specified in the itinerary
      • Tipping for guide, driver and porter
      • All things not mentioned in the program