Balinese Shaman Blessings and Tirta Empul

Your tour begins with pickup from your Southern Bali or Ubud hotel in time for an 8.30am departure. Traveling by private vehicle, set out on the short journey to an authentic village, where you’ll get to experience everyday life in a traditional Balinese village. During your visit, meet with one of the most renowned local residents – a shaman, or spiritual healer, who has a long-standing reputation for healing physical and mental illnesses. Experience the ancient practice for yourself during your own reading and perhaps get advice on a known condition or discover something that you weren’t even aware of.

Leave the Shaman feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, and take time to contemplate your visit over lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch, soak up the scenery as you drive through the lush countryside, then stop at Penglipuran Village to learn more about Balinese culture and have chance to chat with the locals.

The final stop of the day is Tirta Empul, a magnificent temple complex devoted to Vishnu, the Hindu God of Water, which dates back to 926 A.D. After admiring the striking temples, don a traditional sarong and sash, and head to the Holy Spring to take part in a blessing ceremony. Once you’ve made an offering to the Gods, you will be led into the pool by the temple priest to be blessed in the sacred waters.

Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 4.30pm.

The unquestionable belief of Balinese Shamans and their healing powers has played an essential role in the cultural aspect of Bali. This long tradition, called Bali Usada, dates back generations and takes a more prominent role in various communities on Bali compared to normal medicine. A chosen few on the island remain important leaders in this field, chosen to be a medium between the spiritual world and the world we’re living. The experience on its own has had eye-opening effects on those visiting shamans as they channel information from the ancestral world.

Not wheelchair accessible
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along South Bali (Sanur, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Legian and Seminyak). Transfers outside these areas, including any harbour and Bali’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
This tour is not operational during Nyepi Day, Bali’s Day of Silence. The date of this spiritual day changes annually.
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local lunch address.
Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
During this tour, we will enter religious sites where a dress code may be applicable. Please dress respectfully by wearing clothing that cover the knees and shoulders, avoid wearing clothing with bright, fluorescent colours of any kind, obscene prints or pictures, beach wear or strapless sandals / flip flops. Failure to comply may result in denying access into these sites.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package.
Recommended to bring: change of clothing (2 sets), towel, swim wear and slippers / waterproof sandals. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
This tour is only on request basis as we require an official confirmation from the participating shamans to welcome guests.
Most travelers can participate
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate