Heart of Bali
Description:
A unique excursion to Bali, the program of which is designed to explore the heart of the island of Bali, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide. We will start our journey from 8:30 a.m. First of all, we will visit one of the most famous and revered temples of the island – Tanah Lot (Tanah Lot), which means “earth and water”. The temple is considered the “Pearl of Indonesia”.
This temple is located on a rocky island right in the Indian Ocean, according to legend, it protects the island from the demons of the sea. You can approach the temple only at low tide. During high tide you can admire the temple from afar. Tanah Lot Temple itself is an active Hindu temple built in the 15th century by the brahmana Nirartha.
The next place we go is Butterfly Park. In the park you will see many different species of tropical butterflies. After the park we will stop for a coffee break in one of the best coffee plantations on the island. Here you will learn how to grow and prepare Balinese coffee, as well as get acquainted with the process of making the world famous coffee Luwak, taste the best varieties of Balinese coffee and tea.
Then we will go to the temple of Oolongdan (Pura Ulun Danu Bratan), which is famous for its unique location right on the shore of Lake Bratan (Danau Bratan).
Lake Bratan is sacred to the Balinese, it is located in the heart of the island at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. The temple was built in the 17th century in honor of the goddess of lakes Devi Danu. In this place, you will find perhaps the most fascinating views: a mysterious temple on a sacred lake, which is surrounded by tropical jungles and mountains, on top of which clouds sleep. After walking, we will go further, where you will find picturesque views of the twin lakes - Buyan and Tambligan.
Along the way, we can stop to feed the wild monkeys that walk along the road. After visiting the lakes, we will return.