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Discover Balinese Mystic & Death Ritual in Bali

Ubud, Indonesia

Discover the rituals of Bali's ancient villages on a private tour. Visit Trunyan and Bayung Gede villages to experience their unique and distinctive burial customs. Learn about Sekala Niskala, known as Balinese white and black magi

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Duration 9 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Italian, French

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

You will discover two of the most mysterious and ancient villages on the island and meet a Bali priest or healer to learn about Bali Sekala and Niskala.

Your first stop will be at Truyan Village. The locals in this village live a very traditional life that is vastly different from the rest of Bali. The Trunyanese do not cremate their dead. After a cleansing ritual, the dead body is placed in a bamboo cage, locally known as ancak saji, which is placed under the Taru Menyan tree. Taru Menyan means nice smelling tree and it emanates a scent that neutralizes the smell of rotting bodies. It is from this tree that the name Trunyan is derived. It is only the bodies of married people that are placed in bamboo cages.

Continue your tour and visit another ancient village called Bayung Gede, which is believed to be the parent of all of the ancient villages in Bali. Many people come here to see the hanging newborn placentas that are unique to Bayung Gede.

Itinerary

The locals in this village live a very traditional life that is vastly different from the rest of Bali. The Trunyanese do not cremate their dead. After a cleansing ritual, the dead body is placed in a bamboo cage, locally known as ancak saji, which is placed under the Taru Menyan tree. Taru Menyan means nice smelling tree and it emanates a scent that neutralizes the smell of rotting bodies. It is from this tree that the name Trunyan is derived. It is only the bodies of married people that are placed in bamboo cages.

Visit another ancient village called Bayung Gede, which is believed to be the parent of all of the ancient villages in Bali. Many people come here to see the hanging newborn placentas that are unique to Bayung Gede.

Stop at highland Kintamani to see the ancient Batur volcano and Lake

Visit Kehen Temple for the famous steps of heaven

Visit the last old village that has unique architectures, social system, and belief system

What’s included

Included

  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Bottled water
  • Speedboat
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Admission & Donation fees

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Other personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Ubud, Indonesia

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for people with heart conditions Not recommend for woman in monthly period We will pick up the guest at the hotel or meeting points that showed by the guest.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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