Murni’s Bali Tours
ABOUT MY TOURS
Tours of Bali routinely offered by travel agents and drivers haven’t really changed for decades, at least not since I was a girl. But there are now a lot of exciting new places to visit and I want my guests at Murni’s Houses to see them all: Murni’s Bali Tours.
I would also like my guests to have helpful and accurate information about these fresh destinations, so I’ve put together a whole new set of trips – Murni’s Bali Tours – and ebook, which you can carry along as an easy-to-read guide.
As well as including the classic jewels in the Balinese crown, Murni’s Bali Tours cover off the beaten track destinations too, special places away from the mainstream. We have covered a range of interests in each new tour, so whether you are a temple lover, an art aficionado or a history buff, there will be something special just for you.
We’ve also included some wonderful short walks, such as a trek through a cool tropical bamboo forest or a walk along the beautifully terraced rice paddies, or even a refreshing dip in a towering waterfall.
As far as possible our drivers will keep off the main roads and personally accompany you to the sites (unless you don’t want them to). Bear in mind that in some places this is not allowed and local guides are required.
Remember that almost every place has a small entrance charge of a few dollars or a donation. This is needed by local people for expenses such as basic maintenance of the buildings and sites.
Food and meals outside the main tourist areas are not usually of the highest standard and sometimes restaurants are hard to find. Please discuss with the driver what time you would like to eat and he will give you the options and an idea of the price you might expect to pay.
Bring sun cream, a hat and your camera. Above all, be ready for adventure and have fun. The great thing about Bali is to expect the unexpected. You never know when you may come across something really important and exciting, like a religious procession winding down the road with a gamelan orchestra or even a temple ceremony with Balinese dancers. That’s why, like me, you need to be ready to change your plans at the drop of a hat and enjoy the moment.
To get inside a temple you need to wear a sarong and sash. You can usually get these in the shop at Murni’s Houses & Spa.
TOUR 1
Goa Gajah the Elephant Cave – Yeh Pulu Rock-Cut Carvings – Sukarno Center – Gunung Kawi “Valley of the Queens“ – Tirta Empul Holy Water Spring Temple – Mount Batur – Lake Batur – Hot Springs – Tegalalang Rice Terraces – Coffee Plantation and Tea, Coffee and Chocolate Tasting
TOUR 2
Bongkasa – Bedugul – Lake Bratan – Bali Botanic Garden – Candikuning Market – Strawberry Farms – Jatiluwih – Pura Taman Ayun Temple, Mengwi
TOUR 3
Gianyar Market – Nyoman Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Contemporary Balinese Painting – Palace of Klungkung – Kerta Gosa – Semarajaya Museum – Kusamba Beach and Salt Makers – Bat Cave – Candi Dasa – Tenganan
TOUR 4
Margarana War Memorial – Bali Butterfly Park –Ceramic Factory and Showroom – Tanah Lot Temple – Kecak and Fire Trance Dance
TOUR 5
Pejeng Market – Moon Drum Temple, Pura Panataran Sasih – Archaeological Museum – Kehen Temple – Penglipuran Village – Walk in a Bamboo Forest
TOUR 6
Woodcarvers in Teges – Nyana Tilem Gallery in Mas – Museum Rudana – House of Masks and Puppets – Big Baby Statue – Pura Puseh Desa Batuan – Art Museum Batuan – Take a Dip in a Waterfall
TOUR 7
Taro – Sacred White Cows – Pura Gunung Raung – Gunung Kawi Sebatu – Garuda Village – Ceking Rice Terraces – Chocolate Factory – Petulu, the Heron Village – Walk through the Rice Paddies
TOUR 8
Design Your Own Tour
The tours above are tours that we have designed and love, but feel free to design your own and we will be happy to advise, work out a route and take you there.
PHOTOGRAPHS
If you would like any of the photographs, they are available on www.jonathaninbali.com where you can order prints.
It’s up to you, but each tour takes about 7-8 hours.
Included
- Air-conditioned car and driver
- Ebook: (normally US$9.99)
Book Murni’s Bali Tours as much in advance as possible – we’ll check availability, call the driver and arrange it for you
Email: murni (at) murnis.com or tell Reception.
Murni’s Bali Tours
The Pool.
During peak seasons Ubud’s narrow roads become clogged with cars, scooters, and tour buses. Travel times can double, especially around Monkey Forest Road, Jalan Raya Ubud, and Campuhan Ridge.
Many top villas and hotels get booked up months in advance and prices surge, especially during holidays and international school breaks.
Popular spots like the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Tirta Empul can be overwhelmed by tourists, affecting the atmosphere and photo opportunities.
Perfect Solution: To provide the best personal service for guests staying at Murni’s Houses & Spa, we have created 7 specially curated tours, accompanied by an ebook 
Iconic restaurants and even casual cafés often have long waiting lists or queues.
Good spas are often booked up during peak periods.
Some parts of Ubud become noisy.
