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Royal Karangasem Heritage Tour

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Royal Karangasem Heritage Tour

About this activity

Discover the royal heritage of the Karangasem kingdom on a full-day tour! Visit several fascinating sites in East Bali, starting with the regal Karangasem Palace. Explore Taman Sukasada (Sukasada Park), Sebetan Village and the Tirta Gangga water palace with an expert local guide. You’ll learn about historical influences on the region’s architectural design and take in many scenic landscapes along the way. Round-trip hotel transport by comfortable coach is included.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
PT JTB Indonesia

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Pickup and drop-off service from major hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua area
  • Included: Admission fees: Mengwi Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, and Monkey Forest
  • Included: Insurance
  • Included: English speaking lisenced guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Kuta

    one hour

    Pick-up is available from the most centrally located hotels in Kuta, Legian, Tuban, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Tanjung Benoa areas. For other areas with additional charges. Pick-up from other areas is not recommended.

    -Nusa Dua will be charged USD 4 or IDR 50,000/Person

    -Ubud, Canggu, Pecatu, Uluwatu, Tabanan, and Tanah Lot will be charged USD 10 or IDR. 150.000/Person

    -Candidasa, Singaraja will be charged USD 20 or IDR 300.000/Person

  2. Puri Agung Karangasem

    one hour Admission included

    After hotel pickup in the morning, drive eastward by comfortable coach toward the Karangasem region of Bali to visit Karangasem Palace (Puri Agung Karangasem). Built in the 19th century by Anak Agung Gede Ketlantik—the area's first king—the palace is a showcase for unique architecture, which combines Balinese, Chinese and European designs.

  3. Ujung Water Palace

    one hour Admission included

    Head east to visit the beautiful gardens of Sukasada Park. Your guide will point out the old Karangasem Empire heritage building, set in the middle of a large fishpond. Designed in a European style that reflects various cultural designs, the building was used by the Karangasem king for relaxation and to host important guests. Inside, you’ll find a collection of Karangasem artifacts including photos of family kings, royal furniture and other objects.

    Admire panoramic views of the lovely pond and Mt Agung on the north side before your guide transports you to the Sebetan village, well known for growing salak—commonly called snake fruit for its reddish-brown scaly skin. A stroll along the town road offers breathtaking vistas of mountains, palm trees and villages and in the distance, against a scenic backdrop of the blue ocean.

  4. Tirtagangga Park

    one hour Admission included

    Before your last destination at Tirta Gangga, make a lunch stop at a nearby restaurant that serves Indonesian fare (own expense). Then explore the water palace of Tirta Gangga, built in 1948 by the Karangasem King of Anak. Here, tiered water fountains with stone sculptures of mythical creature’s spout water into bathing pools of the former royal palace. Spend some time enjoying great photo ops amid the park’s tranquil gardens before your guide transports you back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Zen Rooms Homey Sanur
  • Airy Denpasar Selatan Mertasari Gang Jatianyar Bali
  • The Catur Guesthouse
  • Sanur Homestay
  • OYO 91078 Mulia Agung Residence
  • Grand Yuma Bali Hotel & Villa
  • Ultimate Residence Bali
  • Cozy Stay Bali
  • OYO 92315 Prostay Bali
  • The Light Bali Villas
  • RedDoorz near Marlboro
  • Zen Rooms Imam Bonjol Denpasar

and 1,018 more pickup points

Pick up is available from most centrally located in Kuta, Legian, Tuban, Sanur, Denpasar, Jimbaran, Tanjung Benoa, and Nusa Dua areas.

Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 20minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

Using your ticket

  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised one day before the tour date.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Additional charges for cruise passengers

Traveller ratings

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