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Bali Sacred Melukat Purification Ritual at Holy Water Temples

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$33 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Engage in the ancient Melukat purification ritual at Bali’s revered holy water temples, guided by knowledgeable local hosts.

Begin your journey with a cultural introduction that reveals the philosophy and spiritual meaning of Melukat in Balinese Hindu tradition. Then, join a Canang offering workshop, where you’ll craft your own floral tribute symbolising gratitude and harmony.

Continue to the sacred pools of Tirta Empul or Mengening Temple, where you’ll learn the significance of each purification fountain. As you bathe in the crystal-clear waters, feel a deep sense of release and renewal — a moment of peace that connects you to Bali’s living spirituality.

Conclude your experience with a tasting of traditional Balinese coffee and herbal spice tea, handmade using local ingredients. This final moment brings balance and reflection, uniting your body, mind, and spirit in the essence of Balinese culture.

Activity location
  • Tirta Empul Temple
    • Jl. Tirta, Manukaya,
    • 80552, Tampaksiring, Indonesia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Pura Tirta Empul
    • 80552, Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia

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

Check availability

Meet at Mengening Temple
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Included in this option: - English-speaking local host or guide

  • Sarong and sash
  • Offerings and incense
  • Locker
    Option 2: - Meet at Mengening Temple
  • Entrance ticket not included – purchase directly at the temple gate.
    Starting point:
    Pura Mengening, Jalan Tirta No.25M, Sareseda, Tampaksiring, Kec. Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Price details
AU$32.97 x 1 AdultAU$32.97
Total
Price is AU$32.97
Until Thu, 11 Dec
Meet at Tirta Empul Temple
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Included in this option: - English-speaking local host or guide

  • Sarong and sash
  • Offerings and incense
  • Locker

Option 1: Meet at Tirta Empul Temple.
Entrance ticket not included – purchase directly at the temple ticket counter.
Starting point:
Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80552, Indonesia

Price details
AU$37.46 x 1 AdultAU$37.46
Total
Price is AU$37.46
Until Thu, 11 Dec
Mengening Temple With Transfer
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Included in this option: - Melukat purification ritual guided by the local host

  • Visit a traditional Balinese house compound
  • Canang making activity
    Includes: Entrance
    Local Balinese host & guidance
    Offerings & incense
    Sarong rental for temple & ritual
    Locker for personal belonging
    Duration: 5 hours
    Coffee and teas: Enjoy Bali coffee and herbal spice tea
    Transport: Hotel pickup & scenic drive to the temple
    Pickup included
Price details
AU$119.88 x 1 AdultAU$119.88
Total
Price is AU$119.88
Until Thu, 11 Dec
Tirta Empul-with Transfer
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Itineraries: - Melukat purification ritual guided by the local host

  • Visit a traditional Balinese house compound
  • Canang making activity
    Duration: 5 hours: Approximately 5 hours or more
    Coffee and Teas: Enjoy Bali coffee and herbal spice tea
    Transport: Hotel pickup & scenic drive to the temple
    Pickup included
Price details
AU$119.88 x 1 AdultAU$119.88
Total
Price is AU$119.88
Until Thu, 11 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sarong rental for temple & ritual
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee & herbal tea tasting (for full option only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Balinese host & guidance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Canang (offering) & incense
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Locker for personal belongings
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Towel and change of clothes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Tirta Empul Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Join a meaningful journey into the heart of Balinese spirituality at Tirta Empul Temple, one of Bali’s most sacred water temples. This experience is more than a visit — it’s a cultural immersion guided by a knowledgeable local host. Discover the sacred beauty of Tirta Empul Temple, one of Bali’s most revered water temples. Begin with a temple tour, learning about its ancient springs, holy fountains, and Balinese Hindu traditions. Take part in the Melukat purification ritual, guided by a local host, as you cleanse your body and mind in the holy waters. Experience the peaceful atmosphere, spiritual energy, and timeless culture that make Tirta Empul a truly sacred place in Bali.
Mengening Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the peaceful and sacred atmosphere of Mengening Temple, a hidden gem in Tampaksiring. This ancient temple is known for its calm surroundings and powerful natural springs believed to bring purification and balance. Your experience begins with a cultural introduction about the philosophy of Melukat, the Balinese ritual of cleansing body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a local host, you’ll prepare offerings and learn temple etiquette before entering the sacred water area. Dressed in a traditional Balinese sarong, you’ll step into the crystal-clear pools to perform the Melukat purification, moving through each fountain as your host explains its spiritual meaning and sequence. After the ritual, enjoy a quiet moment to reflect and connect with nature, surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of flowing water. Many visitors describe this as a deeply personal and transformative experience — one that leaves them feeling peaceful, grounded, and renewed.
Jalan Basangambu (Pass by)
Visit to traditional Balinese house compound, where you’ll learn about the unique layout, family temple, and daily life of the locals. Take part in a hands-on Canang offering workshop, creating your own floral offering while discovering its symbolic meaning in Balinese Hindu culture. Then, relax and enjoy a tasting of Balinese coffee, herbal teas, and local spices, learning how natural ingredients are used for health and wellness in everyday life.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Tirta Empul Temple
    • Jl. Tirta, Manukaya,
    • 80552, Tampaksiring, Indonesia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Pura Tirta Empul
    • 80552, Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Pura Mengening
    • 80552, Kecamatan Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia

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