Bali Excursions - Half day excursion to Holy Springs and Elephant Caves

A half day excursion that takes you to artisan villages as well as holy springs and the mysterious Elephant Cave. On the way back, stop by the arts and crafts town of Tegalallang where you will see some beautiful padi fields.



Tour Highlights

• Batubulan stone carving village
• Goa Gajah, the mysterious Elephant Caves
• Gunung Kawi 11th century temple complex
• Tampaksiring town, Tirta Empul holy springs
• Tegalallang village, crafts and rice padi fields

Included in the tour

• Pick up and return to your hotel
• Transport in air conditioned car
• English speaking private tour guide
• Mineral water in car
• Entry into sites visited
• Car parking fees

Price

• US$70 for 2 persons

Sightseeing Tour Information

Batubulan
This is a village famous for its door guardian statues which are carved out of soft volcanic stone. You will see many craftsmen here busy at their craft and can make purchases and have them shipped back home.

Tampaksiring is a town well known in Bali for its Holy Springs. The Tirta Empul Holy Springs is one of the most sacred sites in Bali. The sanctuary is made up of an outer courtyard for public use and an inner central courtyard with a rectangular pool containing clear water. Water gushes from 15 spouts below where one can stand to be cleansed. The inner court has two pavilions with twenty small shrines, one of which is dedicated to Dewi Sri, the rice goddess.

Gunung Kawi is near Tampaksiring and is a temple complex of 11th century rock-cut monuments. Gunung Kawi means "mountain of the poet" - the poet being the god Siwa. The monument consists of four reliefs in the shape of temples about 7m high and set in an oval shaped niche. An inscription reading "the king monumentalized in Jalu" suggests that they were connected with the East Javanese King Airlannga whose father was Balinese.

Goa Gajah means Elephant Cave, so called because the grotesque entrance, a demon figure carving, when looked at from a distance resembles the large flapping ears of an elephant. Ancient scribes indicate that the cave is of Buddhist origin, however as you enter, you will see Hindu linggas and a state of Ganesha, the elephant god of Hinduism. You will see elements of both religions such as stupas, Buddhas and a 1000 year old statue of a Buddhist goddess as you navigate this man made cave.

Tegalallang is one of the centres for woodcarving producers in Bali. The area is well known as a producer of mass produced woodcarvings where factories have been set up by foreign investors although you will also find many local craftsmen here. You will see small shops lining the narrow streets and will stop there to have a look. In that area are also beautiful terraced rice paddies and you will have some good photo opportunities. This will make an interesting half day excursion if you have limited time in Bali for sightseeing.

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