Bali Instagram Tour: Lempuyang-tempel, Tirta Gangga en Tukad Cepung-waterval

Our tour guide Raka was amazing. He has such a great personality. Very hilarious and he sang songs with us on our way to the different locations. He was very helpful and ensured that our experience at every location was a great time. 10/10 would recommend this trip.

Ik heb onlangs de insta Bali-tour door Viator geboekt. Er waren veel om uit te kiezen voor deze tour, maar wat ik het leukste vond aan het onderzoeken van deze tour was dat het de helft van de prijs was van de meeste, het had een geweldige chauffeur en gids die foto's voor ons nam die als een professional waren en zo gemakkelijk waren gaan en laten we ons ding doen zonder ons gehaast te voelen. Dit was het geld en de ervaring absoluut waard. Onze chauffeur was Margot. Hij kwam vroeg opdagen en wachtte tot we klaar waren om 's morgens te vertrekken. Toen we elke plek bereikten, vertelde hij ons de beste manier om onze tour op elke plek te maken en gebruikte hij vervolgens trucs van de professionele fotografen op elk van de sites om foto's voor ons te maken. Dat zag er geweldig uit, ik heb er een paar opgenomen. Ik kan niet genoeg enthousiast zijn over deze tour, hij kreeg 5 sterren van andere recensenten en ik ook. Wat een geweldige manier om zoveel van het land te zien en om het Bali-leven in de dorpen echt te zien. Ik zou deze reis zeker aanbevelen.

Our guide Yasmika was wonderful, such a gentle soul and very patient! Sent us a whatsapp message the day before to confirm pick up time. Gave us all the information that we could ask for on each location we are visiting as well as sites on the way. We were picked up from our hotel at 7, drive to Lempuyang temple took 2 1/2 hours. When we got there at 09:30, there was such a long queue already. We stood there for 3 hours to get a photo at the "Heaven Gates". I would recommend that you leave at least at 05:00am from your hotel so that you dont have to stand in a queue. We were told that the sky is also a lot clearer earlier in the morning where you can see one of the Volcano mountains, Mount Agung. It was a bit of a steep hill we had to drive up, where we parked and people on scooters took us up further to where you get your sarong. From there it is a short steep walk to the entrance of the temple. We were told a few years back there were no queues at all. You could merely walk in and take a photo immediately... sad that it got so bad that you now need to stand in a very long queue just to have "professional" photographers take a few photos of you (at a fee) which lasted a minute or 2. You can take photos of the gates, but if you want to stand inbetween/underneath them, you need to get in line. From there we went to Tirta Ganga which was amazing! Be sure to get some fish food outside the entrance - we paid IDR5000 for 3 small packets. If you want, you can take a boat ride around the small lake area at a fee. There is also a swimming pool inside, but not sure if tourists are allowed to swim. Outside is a restaurant which serves local dishes and some toasted sandwiches and desserts. We were supposed to go see the Tukad Cepung Waterfall, but was told that it is quite steep and far to go down to the fall - so we were given the option to go or not as we are not very fit (LOL). We decided against it as it was too late already in anyway - therefore no review on the waterfall. Would definitely recommend this tour and ask for Yasmika!