 Kintamani, Bangli
A cold mountain area which is always covered by fogs before 8.00 am and after 5.00 am. For
years this region has been an important asset for Bali's tourism industry because of its
fascinating view. This 58 kms distance from Denpasar City will greeting you with its nice
view set up by mountains range, valley, caldera, lake Batur and familiar and hospitality
citizen. That is Panelokan, the first village you will find before reaching the center
part of Kintamani district, about 4 kms to the north of Penelokan.
Start Time
We will pick up in a little bit different time depend on your hotel location. If you are
staying at Nusadua area, we will pick you up in time range of 07.15 - 07.30 am; Kuta at
07.30 - 07.45; and for Sanur and Ubud at 07.45 - 08.00.
Your journey
From your hotel you will be driven to Kintamani through Denpasar (except your hotel
location is in Ubud), Batubulan, Celuk, Sukawati, Tampak Siring. In your long way in
Batubulan village, you will see various type of stone carving. After that you will pass
Celuk village, a central part of Bali's Gold and Silversmith home industry. Make a stop at
an artshop and have a look at the exhibiting jewelry's products. In Sukawati village,
almost all Bali's art products are available at the Sukawati Art Market. This is a general
market for people. You may buy something here such as t-shirt, statue, sarong, and so on.
Tampak Siring has another sense of interest for foreigners. In this place the palace of
the first Indonesian president is situated. You will need a very special time to explore
this palace. Please visit another page for more details about this place from here. Tirta Empul also presents another of a Hinduism temple's
beauty in Tampak Siring. We offers this package in Tampak
Siring Tours.
 
Kintamani, A Religious Village at the edge of
Mountain Caldera
A cold mountain area which is always covered by fogs before 8.00 am and after 5.00 am. For
years this region has been an important asset for Bali's tourism industry because of its
fascinating view. This 58 kms distance from Denpasar City will greeting you with its nice
view set up by mountains range, valley, caldera, lake Batur and familiar and hospitality
citizen. That is Panelokan, the first village you will find before reaching the center
part of Kintamani district, about 4 kms to the north of Penelokan.
Actually Kintamani village is a village located at the edge of a mountain caldera. Many
years ago, a big- high mount erupted and make a big caldera which know as Lake Batur
nowadays. You can imagine how big the caldera should be if an independent lake and mount
could be exist inside. When you are standing at Penelokan village, it means that you are
at the edge of the caldera. From here you can see the Mount Batur and Lake Batur as the
main content of the caldera. The view is really fascinating. Don't miss it from your
camera focus.
Going down to the caldera, in the southeast direction, you will be driven (through a way
which consists of stone of mountain along its both side) to Toya Bungkah village. A small
nice village at the edge of the Lake Batur. There are many restaurants and accommodations
in this place as well as a place to hire equipments for water sports activities such as
fishing, skiing, parasailing, and so on. A small library for public owned by the most
Indonesian artist, that is Sutan Takdir Alisahbana, also available here. This village is
become a starting point for mountain climbers before climbing Batur Mount.
Back to Penelokan, you may go to the north to visit the Batur Temple, still at the edge of
the caldera. The Batur Temple is one of the 8 big temple in Bali. Our guide will explain
how to enter the temple without breaking up the rules.
Completing your tour
After visiting the Batur Temple, our guide will take you back to your hotel. On your way
back to your hotel from Kintamani you will have another route than the first one. Now you
will passby Sayan to Denpasar. You may arrive at your hotel around 3.00 pm, depends on the
location of your hotel.
Rate/Fare
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special rate for this package.
Fare Includes
- Air Conditioned Transport
- English speaking guide or as required
- Enterance fee for all tourism objects
- Lunch at our preferred restaurant
- International Insurance cover
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