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Tirta Empul Sacred Water Purification Ritual in Ubud

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Activity provider: Made Bati Tour and Travel
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2-hour tour in Ubud, taking in Pura Tirta Empul. Run by Made Bati Tour and Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Pura Tirta Empul
  • Runs 2 hours
  • Guide
  • sarong and sash
  • offering materials
  • temple entry

Tirta Empul Sacred Water Purification Ritual in Ubud: Key Facts

PriceFrom $46 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience from Ubud, built around Pura Tirta Empul. It is run by Made Bati Tour and Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tirta Empul is a water temple on the Pakerisan river at Tampaksiring, founded in 962 AD around a spring the Balinese hold sacred. The purification ritual, melukat, means entering the pool and moving from spout to spout under the water in order; two of the spouts are reserved for funeral rites and are not used, and a guide will show you which. Sarongs are provided at the entrance, and you will want a change of clothes for afterwards. The temple is busiest with local worshippers around full moon and on Balinese holy days, which is worth knowing rather than avoiding. The presidential palace built by Sukarno in the 1950s stands on the hill directly above the springs.

The price covers Guide, sarong and sash, offering materials and temple entry. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Pura Tirta Empul. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Made Bati Tour and Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Pura Tirta Empul

Pura Tirta Empul

Guided tour (2 hours)

Arrive back at

Pura Tirta Empul

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Pura Tirta Empul

Pura Tirta Empul: Guided tour (2 hours)

Arrive back at: Pura Tirta Empul

Includes

  • Guide
  • sarong and sash
  • offering materials
  • temple entry

Important information

Meeting point

Pura Tirta Empul

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $46
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

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Guide
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Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Brigita
September 14, 2026

We went into this experience together with my partner. We really liked the personal experience, as it was not a group activity, but only us two with the guide. Even though the Tempel was full with people it still felt personalised. Mostly we loved the detailed explanation of the ritual, that the guide gave us and he was with us throughout the whole journey, so really special thanks to him for making it great! P.S. prepare for the cold water 😉😊 With the Purification ritual we additionally booked also the coffee plantation visit, which was quite interesting and the cool part is that they give yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pura Tirta Empul
A sarong and sash, provided at the gate and included, with shoulders covered. Women who are menstruating are asked not to enter temple grounds; this is observed rather than policed. At Uluwatu keep sunglasses, hats and phones zipped away before the gate because of the monkeys.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Guide, sarong and sash, offering materials, temple entry
The duration of the Tirta Empul Sacred Water Purification Ritual in Ubud is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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