On this drive, I would take you through a lovely Arts & Scenic route through small villages and some of Bali's spectacular rice terraces. We would also take time to visit the awe-inspiring Mount Batur, well-know for the magnificent view of its giant caldera and Lake Batur.
The day will begin with pick-up at your hotel and a quick drive to Batubulan village, where we will see the traditional Balinese barong dance around 09.30 - 10.30. Batubulan is also the center for stone carving, and you will have a chance to do some shopping if you wish. As we drive towards Kintamani, other villages we will visit are: Celuk - famous for its gold- and silversmiths; Batuan - to see Balinese house architectural style and the homes of artists and painters; and Mas - a center for the art of wood carving. We will arrive at Kintamani at lunchtime. You could take your lunch sitting at a restaurant on the edge of the giant caldera, taking in the best panorama of Bali.
Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you may select the restaurant of your choice.
On our return trip, you have your choice of activities: We will stop at several more villages, including the traditional village of Pengelipuran, with its lovely bamboo forest, and then visit Kehen Temple in the town of Bangli. From there we will go to see the stunning rice-terrace views from the Bukit Jati temple, and then head back to your hotel.
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We will visit the Gunung Kawi temple, the Tegalalang rice terrace, Petulu village and its famous herons, and then continue back to your hotel.
     
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You will see traditional Balinese "Ikat" tie-dye fabric being produced at a weaving factory in Gianyar and visit the intriguing Kerta Gosa Court of Justice of Klungkung. We then drive to the village of Tabola, with its very nice views of the rice terraces and Mount Agung. From there we go to Tirta Gangga, the royal bathing pools at Karangasem, and on to Tenganan, an isolated Bali Aga village. 
