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A forest path illuminated by small lights. 1
A group of people seated on stone steps under a wooden pavilion with intricate carvings. 2
A hand reaching out to touch a glowing object on the grass. 3
A lush green field with palm trees and a small house in the distance. 4
A meal with rice, meat, and vegetables on banana leaves, and two glasses of a red drink. 5
By TaroTours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$48 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Feel the presence of those who once prayed under the same sky at Raung Temple
    • Discover the ancient principles of Balinese architecture in a local home
    • Venture into a sacred forest and witness the dance of fireflies at night
    • Enjoy a nourishing vegetarian meal in a family compound in Taro
    • Learn about the legend of Rsi Markandeya, the sage of the forest and spirit

Activity location

    • Ubud
    • Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Jl. Raya Campuan No.45, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia | Please wait in the lobby of Bintang Supermarket Ubud, where our team will meet you to begin the tour.
    • Kecamatan Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Taro Village
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    Visit to sacred forest
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    Visit to local temples
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    Visit to a local villager's home
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    Walk through rice terraces
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    Introduction to Subak system; recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance
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    Fireflies viewing in their natural habitat
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    Plant-based feast
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    Free souvenirs
  • Inclusions
    Pickup is available from Ubud central area, and with and additional fee from other areas in Bali.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Shorts
    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years

What you can expect

  • Begin your evening with a nourishing, vegetarian meal, lovingly prepared in a local restaurant surrounded by lush paddy fields. Before the first bite, take part in a sacred gesture—offering a portion to the unseen spirits, honouring the delicate harmony between human and divine.

    Your path leads to the revered Raung Temple, where the still air carries ancestral energy. As you stand at its threshold, feel the presence of those who once prayed under the same sky and listen to the silence between the leaves.

    Continue to a traditional Balinese home, softly illuminated by candlelight. Here, discover the ancient principles of Balinese architecture—each wall, gate, and courtyard aligned with cosmic order, grounding the soul in balance and intention.

    Venture deeper into the sacred forest. As darkness settles, a new rhythm arises: the hush of bamboo groves, the crunch of soil, the faint rustle of wings. Suddenly, flickers of light emerge—fireflies, dancing through the air like scattered stars. Beneath this celestial canopy, hear the legend of Rsi Markandeya, the sage whose wisdom shaped both forest and spirit.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ubud
    • Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Jl. Raya Campuan No.45, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia | Please wait in the lobby of Bintang Supermarket Ubud, where our team will meet you to begin the tour.
    • Kecamatan Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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    • Jl. Raya Taro No.99, Taro, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia | the warung is right next to coffee garden building.
    • Kecamatan Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia