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Bedugul Tour Packages

Bedugul Holiday Packages: rated 4.3/5 (based on 12 reviews) | Packages starting from ₹40,000/-

Bedugul Holiday Packages

Situated in the Tabanan Regency, Bedugul is about 20 kilometers south of the Singaraja city. The area is well known for its eternal beauty and three crater lakes called Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan.
There is so much to explore in this mountain community with your friends and family. Perched at an altitude of about 1,500 meters, Bedugul enjoys mild mountain weather most of the year. Amongst the many important attractions in Bedugul, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple and the Bali Botanic Garden are frequently visited by thousands of tourists. Opened in the late 1950s, The Botanic Garden is stretched to an area of about 157.5 hectares and it is also the biggest botanic garden in Indonesia.

Planning a vacation with your loved ones? Stop overthinking today and start examining Bedugul tour packages today. The place has a perfect combination of exciting activities, spectacular beauty, engaging attractions, an amazing climate and a lot more for you to enjoy at your precious vacations.

How To Reach

By Air:

You can only reach Bedugul by air. There is no way to travel to this amazing place by road or a passenger boat. Boarding a flight is the most convenient way for one to reach this incredible destination. The nearest Airport is in Bali called Ngurah Rai International Airport, which is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away. From Bali, you can simply hire a cab to comfortably reach Bedugul. Keep in mind the season that best suits your interest and what you wish to experience before booking your Bedugul tour.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Bedugul depends upon your preference. Travel here around March to June to expect minimal rainfall and experience bright sunny days

Summers:

During the summers, the temperature fluctuates between 22°C to 31°C. A majority of tourists prefer to visit this place in summers to explore the incredible attractions without any hassle. July is also amongst the driest months and you can expect an average rainfall of only about 50mm.

Winters:

The place is close to the equator, therefore expect a mix of tropical, warm and humid climate all year around. In winter, there is much less rainfall in Bedugul than in summer and the average temperature annually is about 27 °C.

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FAQs About Bedugul Tour Packages

How much time does it take to travel from Kuta to Bedugul?

By road, the travel time is around 2 hours to complete the distance of 49 kilometers.

How many days are enough to explore Bedugul?

A trip to explore this mystical destination should take about 7 to 10 days if you don't want to miss out on anything.

Is Bedugul a safe country to visit?

Yes, the country is completely safe to visit with your friends or family. Friendly locals along with well-connected roads provide easy navigation.

Are these packages customizable?

Yes, you can customize your package as per your budget and interest. To do the same, you need to connect with your travel agent.

What are the fun recreational activities to try in Bedugul?

Few activities to make your trip more memorable include trekking, enjoying local delicacies, Hiking Tours to the Sekumpul Waterfalls, Mountain Tour, boat ride and much more.

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Bedugul Tour Packages Reviews

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Gsganesh's 5 days trip to Bali

6 months ago
Actually after a lot of quotations from different agents. I finalized My Bali trip plan with Mr.Ramiz from Taking Break Holidays. I requested him about the places and spots and additionally he included Ulun Danu Beratan (Bedugul) was really satisfied with his Itinerary and must see kind of destination. Also My Family happy with the hotels Grand Zuri - Kuta, especially Hotel Ashoka Tree - Ubud with their amenities and services. I would like thank Mr.Ramiz and Travel Triangle for making our trip memorable.
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Gsganesh T

Malaysia

Pranay's 6 days trip to Bali

a year ago
A trip worth remembering for life time. Everything was planned well from ALS Destination point of view. All the agent personals were very polite and helpful throughout. Hotel staff and tourist guides of BALI were very generous, honest, helpful and understanding. Only issue took place at Sapulidi Villa was power cut for whole night which I understand was just a bad luck. We were given alternative arrangements but at very odd hours. We felt Kuta Central park was more pleasant because of their ultra smooth service. Other than that Git Git waterfall (Also the long drive to hilly areas) and Bedugul temple were our favorite. Tanah lot temple could have been more impressive if we were taken to it at sunset timings but time was constraint. The candle light dinner was organised in a very nice restaurant. Thank you ALS. Sandhya From ALS has taken care of each and every query very well along with prompt response. Customizing the journey was piece of cake with her even when we had to reschedule whole trip to complete new dates because of Flight cancellation due to Volcanic Eruption. Jero, our cab driver made our trip ultra comfortable. A great, decent driver with lots of patience. These two names were worth mentioning. Ask for them for your trip to BALI. I won't hesitate in using Travel Triangle & ALS Desitination again for my next holidays.
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Pranay Karodi

Mumbai

18monm's 7 days trip to Bali

5 years ago
The tour to Bali was really well conducted by Flytrail backpackers. I really recommend Flytrail as first choice for a trip to Bali. The visit to Lake Batur and Bedugul Lake temple.
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18monm

Kolkata

Nikunjpoonawala's 6 days trip to Bali

5 years ago
We had a really good time during our entire trip. All the arrangements were made perfectly as discussed. Entire iternary was covered as agreed previously. The cab driver was so very punctual and very helpful for the entire trip of ours. Services provided by all the agents were very good and as per expectations. Just had a suggestion that your team should inform the client about the expected weather during their trip, so that they can prepare for it accordingly well before. For a couple going on honeymoon this is one very important part, which matters alot during their stay. Apart from this single point everything was good. Tour to Bedugul was beautiful with awesome weather, Nusa Penida island was again a beautiful picturesque destination. Also enjoyed the adventures at Bali swing.
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Nikunjpoonawala

Mumbai

Srivastava's 7 days trip to Bali

5 years ago
Overall bad experience. I will not recommend anyone for traveltringle. If somehow anyone is going with you guys. I will suggest them to keep these things in mind. 1. Always follow the guidelines mentioned in the given doc. Because We are not going to spend the holiday. we are going to Mars mission. The driver can't stay more than 10 minutes in the lobby. He will leave you there. After that, you have to beg to come to him. ( It was said by U & I coordinator.) I was punctual so no problem for me. 2. Read carefully the instructions mentioned in the Doc. Because Sometimes the written thing is not clear. Like They told me your driver will be your guide. Always listen to him. But my suggestion will be always synced with the service provider. Because in the end they will call you ... We have informed you earlier. 3. The best thing with travletringle is their support team. They are very quick. They are always available (24*7). And the support team members are very good in there JOB. Their job is to convince the client that you are the reason for each and every problem. For details go to daywise feedback. 4. Don't believe what travletringle's agent is saying. Always check the google map for where you are staying and where you are going to visit your day. Because you can end up like me (4-5 hours traveling a per day). Day 1: No issue. Day 2: 20th May 2019 Transfer From Grand Mirage – Benoa to Sanur (Pick up time in the Hotel Lobby 0700 – 0715 AM) Feedback: I went to the lobby at 7.02 Am. The driver was not there so I told hotel staff to call me whenever driver comes. I waited for upto 8.15 and didn't get any call. After that, i pinged Indian's agent for that. They talked to Bali's agent. Then the Bali's agent called me and said that the driver came to the hotel at 7 and was waiting for me in the parking. you didn't show up at 7.15 so he went. How the hell I will know that he is waiting for me in the parking ? okay. Somehow they swap my 21st program to 20th. So no issue. So we visited this place. "FULL DAY KINTAMANI FOLLOWED UBUD ART ON PRIVATE BASIS" Day3. Transfer: From Grand Mirage – Benoa to Sanur (Pick up time in the Hotel Lobby 0700 – 0715 AM) Departure Details: 0830 AM at Sanur Bali (Check in Time 0800 AM) Arrival Details: 0900 Hrs at Pakeh Harbor Excursion: FULL DAY NUSA PENIDA TOUR (PACKAGE A2) BY CITRA PENIDA REKREASI ON PRIVATE BASIS Type: ON PRIVATE BASIS One day tour to Nusa Penida by Speed Boat from Sanur will give you an experience you will never forget. Nusa Penida is a secluded island located southeast of Bali. Once you arrive in Nusa Penida – Pakeh Harbor we precede go to Broken Beach. Broken Beach or Pasih Uug in Nusa Penida place is very calm and comfortable because it is situated far from residential areas. This is very unique beach; there is a big natural pool, with about a hundred meters in diameter. The pool was found because of the broken clift (land). Angel's Billabong often called Angel of Nusa Penida is located at Sompang not to far from Pasih Uug (broken beach). The beauty of Angel's Billabong is visible from the cliffs are beautiful and have a meeting estuarine water clear beaches that appear greenish. Nusa Penida has so many amazing views making it hard to pick a favorite. But when the cliffs form in the shape of a Tyrannosaurus Rex at Kelingking Secret Point Beach it is bound to be a crowd favorite. Kelingking actually translates into English meaning Pinkie a term referencing the smallest finger on the hand. Just like a pinkie promise, the land does also appear to take the form of a Kelingking or pinkie finger. However, it is the comparison to the T-Rex that has caused this location to become so popular. Included: Snorkeling at Pontoon. Transfer: Proceed to Pakeh Harbor to Sanur Should reach at Pakeh Harbor Before 1600 Hrs Departure Details: 1500 Hrs at Pakeh Harbor (Check in Time 1430 PM) Feedback: Driver came at 7. we reached Sanur. They have assigned one person for the FULL DAY NUSA PENIDA TOUR. Tour started at 10.00 AM with "sharing basis". In my itinerary, it is mentioned on a private basis. So here who's the fault is I don't know ? ---->> Please Answer In the return journey from the NUSA PENIDA 1st AC stopped. 2nd Vehicle Brokedown 3rd We switched to different Vehicle. This 2nd vehicle was not staring so we have given a push to start it. so it has taken 2 hours. So here who's the fault is I don't know ? ---->> Please Answer So because of their fault, we have reached at Pakeh Harbor at 3 PM. But according to the description above, I should have completed all things before 2.30 PM and has to check in the boat at 3 PM. It didn't happen according to plan. In my itinerary "Snorkeling at Pontoon" was included. And the time was [5 to 15 minutes]. And I want to mention it for the snorkeling I have paid 10k to travel triangle when I was included that. So after taking lunch at 3 PM, we went for snorkeling at 3.45PM. An instructor who is responsible for completing this activity denied for snorkeling. Because of the time delay. we almost begged him for this activity. It was like we are responsible for the dealy. After so much request he agreed for 2 minutes. For 2 minutes we have done that. At the name snorkeling, I was in one place for 2 minutes. I was not displaced from one place to another because the Instructor was not interested. So I wanted a full refund for that ? (But I know you guys don't care.) ---->> Please Answer Because of the delayed boat left at 3 PM. And we waited for 2.5 hrs for another boat. Another boat came and finally we reached hotel room at 8 PM. we should have returned at 5 PM. 4th Day: 22nd May 2019 Excursion: FULL DAY BEDUGUL LAKE TOUR FOLLOWED BY TANAH LOT TOUR ON PRIVATE BASIS Type ON: PRIVATE BASIS ETD: 1000 Hrs ETA: 1900 Hrs Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will explore the Bedugul area to visit the Ulun Danu Temple - a beautiful temple on the banks of Beratan Lake. The weather here is very pleasant. Thereafter proceed to the most photographed monument of Bali – the famous Tanah Lot Temple - built on the top of a rock in the ocean. Tanah Lot temple was built in the 11th century, supposed to be the Golden age of Hinduism in Indonesia. Experience one of the most awesome sunsets in the entire Indian Ocean at this site. Feedback: Driver was friendly. He told us he will pick us at 11.30 instead of 10 AM. We agreed. he came at 11.30 it was 2.5 hrs journey to reach the visiting point. It went well. No issue. Just wanted to highlight driver told us he will pick us at 11.30 and we agreed. We were punctual. 5th Day: 23rd May 2019 Meal Plan: Breakfast at Hotel, Romantic Candle Light Dinner at Hongxing Beach on Private Basis Feedback: It was pathetic. For the dinner, we have already mentioned that we don't want to egg an fish. And they agreed. Even we were happy with fruit salad and rice. But on the name Indonesian veg food, they served us rice with egg vegetable curry with eggs. So just wanted to ask travel tringle's agent. Bali's people don't know the meaning of Indian veg. But you guys know what is the meaning of Indian veg. You should have told us earlier. At the beach this type of meal is available. you guys ruined the dinner. How this is my fault? I am trying to figure out. ---->> Please Answer 6th Day: 24th May 2019 Excursion: SUNSET DINNER CRUISE BY BOUNTY ON PRIVATE BASIS Type ON PRIVATE BASIS ETD ETA 1615 hours 2100 hrs There’s no better way to spend a balmy tropical evening than on a beautiful evening Dinner Cruise. As the sun goes down you set off on a relaxing cruise around the harbor. Take in the cool night air on the top deck, be entertained by live musical entertainers at the bridge deck, savor a delicious international buffet dinner, then dance the night away at the disco or enjoy our live cabaret show onboard. It is definitely a treat for all age groups especially the honeymooners. All in all a a memorable evening at the Sunset dinner cruise will always make you nostalgic in the future. Meal Plan: Breakfast at Hotel, Sunset Dinner Cruise By Bounty On Private Basis Accommodation: Kubu Manggala – Seminyak Feedback: First of all here nothing is written check-in time at 6 PM like the NUSA PENIDA TOUR (check in at 8 AM and 2.30 PM).If you will reach after 6 cruise will leave. And I have told earlier. Nobody has informed us like that. The driver came at 4.20 to pick us. We asked him to wait for some time. He didn't mention that we have to reach before 6. otherwise I would have left the vill earlier. we left the villa at 5.05 or 5.10 PM. Due to traffic, we missed the cruise. And whole blame come to us. So for this event, I will take full responsibility because you will say starting time was 4.15 PM. And then I will say that I asked the driver to wait and he willingly agreed. He should have mentioned the consequence of delay. But you guys will not agree for that. Because you are trained for that to make sure all the fault should go to the client. So please read the feedback carefully. And Do the needful.
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Srivastava Vikash

Delhi

Erajeev's 5 days trip to Bali

6 years ago
Support from travel agents were appreciatelable. Arrangement of cab and service were excellent. The hotel service was good. The itnary prepared was good. The local delicacies and the trip to tanalaut and bedugul/kintamani was good.
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Erajeev

New delhi

Anand's 5 days trip to Bali

6 years ago
2 days can be clubbed together...lot of destinations were not included such as 3d museum, bedugul temple and many more. monkey forest, art market were of no use. villa
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Anand Rishab

Delhi

Shelly's 6 days trip to Bali

7 years ago
Everything was good other than one piece of misinformation which cost me $25. Below was the itinerary given for the day of Bedugul: Experience Bali’s scenic lake district at the mountain resort of Bedugul. Travel the back tracks, avoiding the tourist spots, and watch the Balinese people going about their daily lives. Along the way, a stop at the Tanah Lot Sea Temple, one of Bali’s most photographed. Perched atop an enormous rock, the temple is completely surrounded by the waters of the Indian Ocean. Batukaru Temple, passing the gorgeous Jatiluwih rice terraces en route to this mountain side temple. Visit Bratan Lake at Bedugul – in Bali’s mountain lake district. Last visit of the day at Taman Ayun, the Royal Temple of Mengwi, built in 17th Century. On that day when we started from our hotel, we were told that 'Tanah Lot' was not covered in that day's initerary, which came as a surprise. I had to spend another $25 and half a day from my trip to visit Tanah lot, which was quite disappointing as I had other things planned for that day. Very good car and guide which made the trip relaxed and enjoyable
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Shelly Jain

Bangalore

Abhishek's 6 days trip to Bali

8 years ago
The overall experience with Gold travels was good. Thanks to Ravi and Laveena for arranging and making our Honeymoon trip memorable for lifetime. December- rainy season in Bali, yet, is a nice time to vist. Cool, cloudy weather. Service provided by Pacto travels in Bali was good. Must visit places- Besakih Temple, Tanah Lot, Bedugul. Sunset cruise dinner , well, if you ask me is not much worth. Did not meet the expectations. Crowdy. One bad experience- I was informed that, the local agent will be available to escort us to the hotel when we land in Bali, however there was no one to greet , we had to wait for 2 hrs in airport. We ourselves had to get in touch with local agent and got the arrangements done to check into the hotel... Guys, please confirm for such thing not happen with you during booking your trip... #S***Happens... And yes, My Dear Vegetarians :) make your own arrangements for food. Nothings good in Bali when it comes to people like us ;)
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Abhishek Kulkarni

Mumbai

Shrey's 6 days trip to Bali

8 years ago
Everything from booking till returning home was well taken care of and never for a moment we felt that we were in a different country. All the hotels booked were great, the tours covered everything and we were able to appreciate the beauty of the place. Just one suggestion that to distribute the trips to include beaches to every evening instead of one day for all beaches because the sun is pretty harsh and evening or early morning is best to visit beaches. Free breakfast included was also very Good and indian food was readily available. We were 10 adults in tour and we all apppreciated how good it all went out. Highly reccomend to anyone for a week tour to relax and enjoy. BALI- Bedugul temple, Water sports, Pandava beach
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Shrey Desai

Ahmedabad

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Ulun Danu Bratan

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple also known as "Bedugul lake temple" is a stunning tourist spot floating on Beratan Lake. Built-in the 17th century the temple is engulfed by mountains that are reflected in the lake's water. Don't forget to take your best camera in order to click stunning pictures of this temple.

Bali Botanical Garden

Also widely known as Kebun Raya Eka Karya, Bali Botanic Garden is stretched to 160 hectares and contains about 17,000 species of flora originating from Indonesia. The weather is perfect, and the mesmerizing surroundings make this an ideal place for a picnic. You can also play to enjoy fun activities at the exciting Bali Treetop Adventure Park.

Candi Kuning Traditional Market

Find an extensive range of premium quality fruits and vegetables at this captivating market. Get passion fruits, strawberries, grapes, bananas and oranges along with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and carrots.

Lake Tamblingan

Located just adjacent to the Lake Buyan, The Tamblingan Lake is surrounded by lush tropical forests comprising of rare species of flora and fauna. You can also enjoy adventure tours including mountain biking, trekking, and camping.

Mountain Lakes

Experience the 3 serene lakes called Tamblingan, Buyan, and Bratan. Relax in a comfortable lakeside cabin or enjoy birdwatching or enjoy the exciting water sports in the area like parasailing, jet skiing, canoeing, fishing.

Things To Do

Golf

Love to play Golf? If yes then simply head towards the Handara Golf & Country Club while visiting the top attractions on your Bedugul trip.

Ride a bike

Bikes are a major means of transportation in the area. Enjoy the stunning scenery, beautiful panoramic views with your loved ones. Friendly locals and well-connected road network will help you explore the region without any inconvenience.

Speed boat ride

Enjoy the thrilling speedboat ride across the Beratan lake. Also, there are restaurants serving delicious food near the lake that contains a buffet menu along with ala carte menu.

Hiking

The area is a heaven for Hiking lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Few of the must-visit include Trekking to Mount Leson, the area around Lake Tamblingan, Munduk area and Jatiluwih.

Tips For A Bedugul Tour:

  • Do thorough research of Bedugul tour packages and pick the one that best suits your needs.
  • Carry your personal medication and keep a copy of your personal documents
  • Confirm your flight bookings, along with the accommodation before leaving for your trip.
  • Avoid drinking, taking sleeping pills or even smoking while traveling in a flight as it increases the chance of motion sickness.

Strike off Bedugul from your adventure list today by visiting this place and getting hypnotized by its everlasting beauty. The incredible architecture along with unbelievable picture-perfect views attracts millions of people every year. So why wait any longer? Start planning your trip today, explore Bedugul tour packages and do something memorable with your family or friends this year.