Excursion Denpasar city orientation tour at Benoa

Jagatnatha Temple

Embark on your journey to uncover Bali’s spirit and culture, taking off from the Benoa pier on a 45-minute coach ride to the Jagatnatha Temple, Bali’s largest dedicated to the Hindu supreme deity Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. Immerse yourself in the temple’s sacred ambiance and admire this architectural masterpiece with its intricate carvings, towering shrines, and vast courtyard – a center Balinese spiritual activities and cultural celebrations.

Bali Museum

Within walking distance is the Bali Museum, founded in the early 20th century to collect and preserve prehistoric, historical, and ethnographic objects, safeguarding Bali’s cultural treasures. The museum’s architecture blends Balinese and European influences, paying homage to the area’s heritage through stone carvings and bas reliefs. Within its walls, four main buildings house vast collections ranging from classical Kamasan-style paintings to ancient statues and inscriptions. You’ll see weapons dating back to Bali’s Bronze Age, pre-Hindu-era ritual items, contemporary artifacts like wayang kulit (shadow puppets), theatrical masks, and many others.

Bajra Sandi Monument

Continue your journey, stopping next at the Bajra Sandi Monument, a striking structure symbolizing the Balinese struggle for independence. Here, you’ll have a chance to take photos memorializing the monument’s grandeur with its lotus-shaped base and towering pinnacle, a powerful reminder of Bali’s resilience and spirit.

Griya Gede Keniten Sanur,

As your tour draws to a close, you’ll visit the Griya Gede Keniten Sanur, a Balinese Hindu vicarage with architecture and layout serenely designed according to local feng shui, known as “Asta Kosala Kosali.” The home’s structure follows the Tri Mandala concept or three spaces: the Nista Mandala, Madya Mandala, and Utama Mandala. Enjoy refreshments of local coffee and snacks before your coach returns on an approximately 30-minute trip to the Benoa pier to join the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen include: Jagatnatha Temple, Bali Museum, Bajra Sandhi monument and The Royal House compound, Griya Gede Keniten Sanur.

Note

Please Note: This moderate activity excursion involves approximately 700 meters of walking with some inclines and on some uneven surfaces, cobblestones, and grass. Guests will need to navigate steps, some big and with no handrail. There will be periods of standing on both paved and unpaved surfaces. For this reason, it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or confined guests. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with sturdy, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and a sun-protective hat is recommended. Everyone must wear a sarong and sash to enter the temple; the ground operator will provide them. Bring sun protection and insect repellant. No beverages or meals are provided; water on the bus is available. The order of sights seen may vary.