Private Day Trip to Trunyan Village "Skull Island of Bali" from Ubud
by Bali Private Tour Id
Overview
This private day trip from Ubud to Trunyan Village, known as the "Skull Island of Bali," lasts between eight and ten hours. The tour begins with a visit to Trunyan Cemetery, located near the village, where visitors can observe the unique open-air burial tradition of the Bali Aga people. Corpses are placed above the ground in a ceremonial manner rather than being buried underground. The visit here takes about an hour and a half. Afterward, the tour proceeds to the Kintamani Highland for a lunch break at Grand Puncak Sari Restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes including Balinese, Indonesian, Asian, and Western cuisine. Following lunch, the trip continues to Kumulilir for afternoon tea or coffee. Guests have the opportunity to try the famous Luwak coffee at one of the best coffee places in the area. Transportation throughout the day is provided by an air-conditioned minivan with a private driver and guide for the round trip. Included in the tour are bottled water, tea, coffee, and lunch. Gratuities are not included. The tour focuses on cultural and natural highlights around Bali, with an emphasis on less-visited locations, and does not include other landmarks or stops mentioned in the general area itinerary.
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Itinerary
Trunyan Cemetery
Visit Trunyan Village, a Bali Aga community where the unique open-air cemetery is located a short distance from the village. Here, corpses are not buried underground but are placed above the ground as part of a ceremonial tradition. The visit lasts about 90 minutes and explains this uncommon burial practice.
90 min
Kintamani Highland
Stop for about 90 minutes at Grand Puncak Sari Restaurant for lunch. The restaurant serves a variety of foods including Balinese, Indonesian, Asian, and Western cuisine.
90 min
Kumulilir
After lunch, spend around 90 minutes at a local coffee shop in Kumulilir. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea or coffee and have the opportunity to try the famous Luwak coffee.
90 min
Mount Batur
A popular volcano in Bali known for sunrise trekking, mentioned in the itinerary but not a stop on this tour.
Ulun Danu Batur Temple
One of Bali's well-known temples, listed in the itinerary but not included in this specific tour.
Tirta Empul Temple
Known as the Water Temple, an important temple in Bali mentioned but not visited on this tour.
Mount Kawi
A temple built into a cliff, noted in the itinerary but not part of this trip.
Segara Windhu Coffee Plantations
Coffee plantation offering various Indonesian coffees, referenced but not visited on this tour.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Famous rice terraces in Bali, included in the itinerary list but not on this tour route.
Drive-by
Pass by Bali's well-known pool club in Ubud surrounded by rice paddies, not a stop.
Ulu Petanu Waterfall
A waterfall in Ubud mentioned in the itinerary but not visited during this tour.
Mason Elephant Park
The only elephant sanctuary in Bali located in Taro Village, listed but not part of this tour.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Monkey sanctuary in central Ubud, mentioned but not visited on this trip.
Ubud Palace
Royal family residence in Ubud, listed in the itinerary but not included in this tour.
Ubud Art Market
Traditional art market in Ubud town center, referenced but not a stop on this tour.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
A walking trail on a ridge in Ubud, mentioned but not visited on this trip.
Little Hut Spa
A healing center in Ubud noted in the itinerary but not visited during this tour.
Elephant Cave
Elephant cave temple located in Ubud, part of the itinerary list but not included here.
Tegenungan Waterfall
One of Bali's popular waterfalls, mentioned but not visited on this tour.
Besakih Temple
Known as the mother temple of Bali, included in the itinerary but not part of this tour.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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