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The Karangasem Tour takes you through the magical eastern areas of the island of the gods. It is in the east that the traditional Balinese culture and lifestyle is preserved in its most original state that has lead the east of Bali to become known as the
real Bali. Karangasem and its surrounding areas are beautiful and tranquil with very little development from the tourist industries. The local people are slow paced and relaxed when they are not farming and fishing and are extremely welcoming to anyone who chooses to visit this area. The Karangasem tour is a eight and a half hour tour that leads you through the east of Bali passing quaint little villages and running through rolling Padi Fields and forests.

The Karangasem Tour begins at your personal hotel or villa where a at eight o'clock you will be picked up by extremely comfortable air conditioned transport that will lead through this amazing area of the island where you can enjoy the drive viewing some of the most beautiful sights of the island. The first stop of The Karangasem Tour is the Goa Lawah bat caves that are located close to the coastline and the sacred home of some of the largest bats in Bali. There is a temple here where the Balinese worship and with the ocean so close this really is an area of both spiritual and physical beauty with wonder and grandeur with the interesting inhabitants that area the giant bats.

After this relaxing and fulfilling experience the Karangasem Tour precedes to the Tenganan village which is a an ancient Balinese village that has effectively been frozen in time with all of the specific cultures and lifestyles still present to this day. This village is unique in its traditions and rituals and the locals have kept there strong beliefs to this day meaning that you can still witness the simple and yet complex life of the ancient village of Tenganan. After this remarkable experience within the ancient walls of Tenganan you can enjoy the set menu meal at a specifically selected restaurant in Candidasa within the amazing cultural landscape of the area.

The Karangasem Tour then continues to Taman Sukasada which is a Balinese stately areas from the Karangasem omissions, this amazing garden is one of the most intricate and complex in Bali and is extremely well kept as the pride of the local people. The Taman Sukasada is well worth a visit f you are in the area and is a specifically selected area on the Karangasem Tour. The gardens are landscaped in the Balinese Style and your enthusiastic guide will explain the fascinating cultural background behind the layout of the entire area.

Tirta Gangga is the next and final spot on the Karangasem Tour and is the king's personal garden that can be viewed on the tour. This are is extremely grand and includes amazing handicraft work including statues and fully intricate walls and stonework. To witness the lifestyle of the high Caste Balinese this area is perfect. After this your transport will escort you comfortably and safely home to you hotel or villa.