We start our first day (8 hours tour) with Ngulapin, also called Pengulapin ceremony that will be performed by Pemangku, a temple priest, at the local temple in Manuaba village. It is believed that said ceremony returns the spirit back to the body. The ceremony is not only important to those that had been involved in any kind of accident but also serves to restore the strength or elements of the spiritual body. It cleans from negative experiences that happened in the past, removes the bad energies by clearing the aura and heart, and brings back the positive energies into the life of the person.

Tirta Empul temple was discovered around 926 AD, during the Warmadewa dynasty from the 10 to 14th century and is still being actively used to this day. Although it is a sacred place of worship to the locals, tourists from all over the world are welcome to experience the beauty and participate in the purification rituals. In 2017, the former US President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Natasha, made Tirta Empul one of their selected sites to visit and experience. Tirta Empul is a temple considered sacred by Balinese Hindu community. The temple has several holy springs which are said to have been created by The God Indra and believed to be blessed water that could purify those who bathe there. Tirta Empul loosely translated means water gushing from the earth, which for this reason Tirta Empul is regarded as a holy spring. The Tirta Empul Temple is considered one of the five most holy temples in all of Bali and is considered one of the holiest water sources in Bali.

After Tirta Empul purification we will be stopping at a local restaurant for lunch. This place is a hidden gem situated in a beautiful garden surrounded by rice paddies. Peaceful ambience and great food with reasonable prices.

Bali, among other things, is also famous for various local traditions. One of them is the profession of the ‘balian’, which is another term for traditional healers or medicine specialists in Bali. The Balian is most commonly seen as a village doctor or shaman type figure that use spiritual knowledge and energy to heal physical and mental afflictions. Even in today’s modern age, many people still believe in the “Balian”. When someone suffers misfortune in their life, whether through disease, accidents, or other terrible situations, the Balinese believe that the individual was in disharmony with their surroundings as a result of inappropriate behavior. This leads to the Balinese approaching the Balian to recover from their ailments. We will be visiting a famous Balian in Bona Village, Gianyar. He admits that he has received the gifts from wise and well-known Balinese masters. Hundreds of people have already entrusted him with their energy restoration.

We start day 2 from Byakaon Upacara held in Manuaba village. This ceremony is aimed at cleansing human mind, speech and spirit. We will dress in Sarong, a traditional Balinese clothing and Hindu holy man, known as Jero Mangku, will take the lead. Mangku will guide us through the journey involving presenting the offering, calming the mind, and praying to the ancestors and the God. Byakaon comes from the root words baya and kaon. Baya means anything that is harmful to each ceremony of Yadnya, Pralingga, including that contained within oneself, which can then cause negative upheavals when thinking, speaking and behaving which originates from Ahamkara (Egoism). While the word Kaon means to eliminate. Banten Bayakaon has a meaning as a symbol to eliminate all forms of distress and all negative turmoil originating from Ahamkara. During the ceremony Banten Byakala is used to ask Sang Hyang Agni for strength so that all behavior is avoided from all things that are not good or are harmful.

After the ceremony we will visit Pura Griya Sakti which is a Balinese Hindu temple located in the same village of Manuaba, on a mound flanked by two rivers on the right and left with Kroya trees (Ficus Bengalis) that grow right behind the north side of the main shrine of the temple. Pura Griya Sakti is an important worship place and a forerunner to the history of the Manuaba Brahmans in Bali. The temple was founded by Pedanda Manuaba in the 17th century. Pedanda Manuaba is the grandson of Pedanda Sakti Wau Rauh (Pedanda Nirartha) who is considered to be the first brahman to have arrived in Bali from Java after the fall of the Majapahit Empire. The ancient temple was renovated in the late 1990s with new temple wall encircling the temple complex and the Wantilan - a Balinese pavilion, and a couple of new candi bentar, or split, gateways.

After the temple we will walk to the local waterfall where you will be able to bathe in the holy waters and take some amazing pictures. Unlike any other known waterfalls around Ubud, Manuaba Waterfall was first opened not too long ago in 2019 and is still rarely touched by travelers. Before reaching the waterfall you will be passing through a beautiful untouched forest. And after a short walk you will sink into the calming atmosphere of Manuaba Waterfall! The small yet charming waterfall is surrounded by fertile tropical greeneries which can soothe the eyes. The peaceful sound of nature overheard around the place further complements the dazzling view of the waterfall. The locals of Kenderan village believe that the waters of Manuaba Waterfall possess a special quality to strengthen your body and soul. The water that flows from the waterfall is also believed to be blessed by the ruler of Lake Batur according to the locals.

After the waterfall we will stop by lunch in Kintamani restaurant with a breathtaking uninterrupted view of mount Batur. Cool moutain air with volcano view will make this lunch to be remembered.

After lunch we will drive to Besakih Temple, built in 1284. You will be immerged into a true Balinese traditional spirit and enjoy breathtaking views from this ancient complex of temples. Pura Agung Besakih is a world-class tourist destination well known to both domestic and foreign tourists. It is the largest temple on the island of the Gods, and is often referred to as The Mother of Temples. Besakih is located in Besakih Village on the western slope of Mount Agung, at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, making the air cool. The natural atmosphere in this area feels calm, peaceful and pleasant. The location of the Besakih Temple was deliberately chosen in a village considered sacred because of its high location, which was called Hulundang Basukih which later became Besakih Village. The name Besakih is taken from Sanskrit, wasuki or in Old Javanese basuki which means safe. Besakih is called the mother of temples because it is the center of activity for all temples in Bali.

After Besakih we will visit Puri Ageng Blahbatuh - one of the biggest castles in Gianyar which is a residence to the royal family and now a very interesting cultural tourism destination to visit. The castle was rebuilt in the 16th century which still retains the splendor of Balinese architectural art that is unique and beautiful to enjoy. Previously Puri Ageng Blahbatuh was closed to the public to maintain the privacy. But now it is open to the community and cultural lovers internationally. Puri access is open to visitors to see various royal relics including daily activities at Puri Ageng Blahbatuh. You can also find various weapons, statues, and antiques such as a famous sacred mask of Patih Gajah Mada - a warlord and mahapatih, title equivalent to prime minister, who was a very influential figure during the Majapahit kingdom that lasted almost three and a half centuries from 1293 until dissolution in 1527 A.D.