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Immerse yourself in Balinese culture with a purification ritual, offering-making workshop, and a visit to a local family home. Choose options with full packages or simple meeting point options.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Balinese culture with a purification ritual
• Take part in the Balinese purification ritual at Tirta Empul or Mengening Temple
• Learn how to make a Balinese offering - a hands-on workshop (full packages only)
• Visit a local Balinese family compound, coffee, tea tasting (full packages only)
• Choose flexible options: full package or simple meeting point at the temple

Description

Discover the heart of Balinese spirituality with this immersive cultural experience. Guided by locals, you’ll not only take part in the Melukat purification ritual but also gain deeper insights into Balinese life. Begin with a warm welcome at a traditional Balinese family compound (full package only), where you’ll learn about Balinese architecture and philosophy. Join a hands-on offering-making workshop, creating your own canang sari while understanding its symbolic meaning. Refresh with herbal tea and local snacks before heading to the temple. Choose between Tirta Empul Temple, one of Bali’s most famous holy spring temples, or the more serene Mengening Temple, surrounded by nature and away from crowds. Dressed in a sarong, you’ll follow your guide through each step of the purification, learning the ritual’s meaning and history. This experience offers something for every traveler — from those who want a full cultural immersion with transport and workshops, to those who prefer a simple, self-arranged temple ritual.

Includes

Local Balinese host or guide with English-speaking Melukat (purification) ritual guidance Traditional Canang offering materials (flowers, incense, etc.) Sarong and temple sash to wear during the ceremony Locker or changing facilities (available on-site) Round-trip transportation (only for full experience options) Visit to a Balinese traditional house compound (for full experience options) Offering-making a mini workshop (for full experience options) Entrance ticket (only for options with ticket included) Taste Coffee and herbal tea after the ritual (for full experience options)

Important Information

• Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). A sarong will be provided. Bring a towel and a change of clothes (you will get wet during the purification). Participants should be comfortable with getting wet during the ritual. The temple is a sacred site, so respectful behavior and attire are required. During local holidays or temple ceremonies, services may be limited, delayed, or rescheduled. We will inform you in advance if this affects your booking. Women who are menstruating are not permitted to enter the temple or join the ritual, in accordance with Balinese cultural and religious customs. The activity is not suitable for children under 5 years. Please select your preferred experience option when booking (on availability) You may contact us directly after booking for special requests or additional information.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund