A moss-covered water temple with spouts flowing into a pond under giant trees
Trails / One and two-day trails

Sacred WatersA day walk and water blessing in Tabanan, Bali

A day through rice terraces shaped by the subak, an old village and a hidden sanctuary, with a traditional water blessing.

Time8:00 to 14:30
Distance6.3 km
RouteKayu Putih to Rumah Desa
Group4 to 9 pilgrims
DifficultyModerate

Why this trail

A gentle passage into how Bali lives with water, spirit and community, guided by the people who keep that knowledge alive. We walk in a small group, at a slow pace.

Tua village and terracesRice terraces shaped by centuries of farming wisdom.
A Melukat blessingA water purification ritual led by a local priest in a hidden sanctuary.
Lunch from the gardenA Balinese meal of seasonal local flavours, and Aksara Bali in a family compound.
Pilgrims and their guides at the foot of a giant kayu putih tree
Pilgrims sitting quietly in a forest stream with a local elder
Pilgrims smiling after a water blessing, rice grains on their foreheads

Good to know

  • DifficultyIntermediate. 6.3 km on terrace paths and village inclines, with 269 m of climb.
  • What you carryA day pack with water, a change of clothes for the blessing and sun protection.
  • Travelling soloMany of our pilgrims come on their own. Groups are small, and you share meals, evening circles and sleeping space, so you feel part of the family from the very first hour.

What's included

  • Local guidesGuides and cultural facilitation.
  • Water blessingThe purification ritual with a priest.
  • MealsLunch and snacks.
  • Entrance feesFor the sanctuary and the village.

In line with Balinese Hindu custom, women who are menstruating do not take part in the purification ritual. Thank you for respecting local tradition.

After you book

  1. We confirm your place by WhatsApp. Include your number with country code when you book.
  2. A few days before, we send the meeting point, what to bring and a short form about food and health.

What your booking does

Your journey supports the people who call Bali home. Your booking supports the village hosts and local partners who share their knowledge of farming, food and sacred water.

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Tell us your dates and who is coming. Lucie replies personally, usually the same day.

Pilgrims with bamboo staffs walking along an irrigation canal towards the mountains

Come walk slowly with us, and listen.

Explore the village landscapes and sacred waters that also feature on Heart of Bali.