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Ubud: Bali Holy Water Purification & Spiritual Cleansing Ritual

Ubud· Culture · jungle · wellness4 options

Reconnect with yourself through one of Bali’s most meaningful spiritual traditions at a sacred holy spring temple in Ubud. This immersive cultural experience invites you to discover the spiritual side of Bali through a traditional water purification ritual guided by a knowledgeable local host. Learn about Balinese Hindu traditions, prepare simple offerings, and take part in a sacred cleansing ceremony using holy spring water believed to bring balance, renewal, and positive energy. More than just visiting a temple, you will actively experience an authentic ritual that remains deeply rooted in Balinese daily life and spirituality. Designed for first-time visitors, solo travelers, couples, and wellness seekers, this experience offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature, culture, and local tradition. Flexible booking options are available, from simple temple visits to all-inclusive experiences with hotel transfers and Ubud highlights for a seamless and memorable Bali journey.

What's included

Sarong and temple sash for temple entry
Local English-speaking host or guide
Mineral water
Guided Balinese purification (Melukat) experience
Offerings and incense
Pickup and Drop-off - Depending option is selected
Locker and changing room access

Meeting point & pickup

Pickup Options: - Meet at location (Temple) - Meet at the Ubud Meeting point. - Pickup from your hotel and location.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 4

4 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Ubud: Bali Holy Water Purification & Spiritual Cleansing Ritual
Full experience: - Visit a Balinese house compound - learning to prepare daily offerings with the local family - Coffee and tea tasting Duration: 5 hours: Approximately 4 to 6 hours, depending on pickup location and temple conditions Private Transfer: Private hotel pickup and drop-off included within Ubud area Pickup included
Meet at Tirta Empul Temple
Additional Tour / Activity: - Visit to Tirta Empul Temple - Guided Balinese purification (Melukat) ritual - Holy spring cleansing experience Duration: 2 hours: Approximately 2 to 3 hours Meet at venue: Meet directly at Tirta Empul Temple Starting point: Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Meet at Pura Mengening Temple
Itinerary: - Guided Balinese purification (Melukat) ritual - Spiritual cleansing experience - Offering for the ritual - Sarong & sash Duration: 1 hour: Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours Route of tour: - Meet directly at Pura Mengening Temple Meet at veneu: - No transportation included - Guests use their own transportation Starting point: Pura Mengening, Jalan Tirta No.25M, Sareseda, Tampaksiring, Kec. Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
South Bali with Transfer
Full Experience: - visit a Balinese house compound - learning Balinese daily offering activity - coffee and tea tasting Private air-conditioned car: Private hotel pickup and drop-off included from South Bali areas Pickup included

Where you'll be

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Where this sits in Ubud

Ubud is about 1 hr 23 min by road from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Bali's cultural heart, inland among jungle and rice terraces — temples, art and wellness, the monkey forest, and waterfall day trips in every direction.

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