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Royal Karangasem Heritage Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Indonesia, Bali, Ubud
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  • 8 hours
  • Ubud
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Puri Agung Karangasem, Jl. Sultan Agung, Subagan, Karangasem 80811 Indonesia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Palace, HHQP+6XH, Ababi, Abang, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80852, Indonesia

Your guide will enlighten you about the kingdom and Bali’s historical relations with the Dutch before leaving the royal palace.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ujung Water Palace, Jl. Lettu Alit Tumbu Village, Karangasem 80811 Indonesia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tirta Gangga, Jl. Abang-Amlapura, Karangasem 80852 Indonesia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Pickup and drop-off service from major hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua area
  • Professional guide
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry/Admission - Puri Agung Karangasem
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Ujung Water Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Tirta Gangga

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Mon-Fri: 0800 - 1700 hrs -> Sat/Sun/Public Holiday: 0800 - 1700 hrs: Tel. 0361 708766 / 708769
  • Out Of Office Number (Emergency Call): Tel. +62 81 246 502400
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Additional charges for cruise passengers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Amlapura, Karangasem, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Traveler pickup is offered
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.


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

anna_k

14 Aug, 2022

An amazing way to get to know some tradition, history or Bali. The tour guys, have very good knowledge, professional, friendly, can respond to any questions, flexibility with time if you like to take your own time and see things. Highly recommended

Guilherme M

11 Apr, 2018

Lovely tour ! The water palaces makes it really worth it !

Sherazade_V

21 Jan, 2018

Mr.Wayan the tour guide was very good,friendly and chatty. Never a boring moment during the tour. Highly recommended when you go to Bali.

Dhiraj K

29 Oct, 2017

Nice tour. The visit to the big giant figures of the Ramayan were the best parts for me

Michelle W

11 Oct, 2017

My favorite tour in Bali! Our guide was so friendly and happy to have us with him for the day. The Water Palace was more interesting and beautiful in person than the pictures. So happy we did this tour!

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