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15 Temple Tours in Bali and What Each Morning Involves

30 tours  ·  from $20

Indonesian days run early and end wet, so the order matters more than the shortlist. Here are 15 temple tours in Bali with what they cost, how long they take and who they suit.

Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali - Jatiluwih Green Land and the water that feeds the rice
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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

1.Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · from $39Our pick

This private Ubud tour links four major Bali sights in one long day: Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Luhur Batukaru, and Tanah Lot at sunset. Your driver-guide handles the roads and explains Balinese Hindu culture. Guides such as Berata, Sakha, Agus, Tia, and Wayan have earned special praise for their care, English, and flexibility.

“We had a great day with an excellent guide and driver. Because of the long drives, we decided to skip the last temple and went to a place with swings instead. I really appreciate the flexibility of the tour and would definitely recommend this to anyone. Lunch was good and had a great view of the rice terraces. The car was clean and comfortable.”

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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour - Tirta Gangga’s pools, fountains, and fish
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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

2.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 737 reviews · from $85

This 10-hour private tour from Ubud combines Bali’s most photographed sights with a driver-guide, hotel transfers, temple sarongs, lunch, and entrance fees. You’ll visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Berata, Bagus, and Komang Pi are praised for safe driving and photos.

“Early start but so worth it! Get there early to avoid long Queues at the gates of heaven. I got there at 6.30am and there were 40 people agead of me”

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Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces - Ubud Monkey Forest: green shade and quick-moving macaques
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Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

3.Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $59

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace with a private driver-guide. Guides such as Agus, Surya, Made, and Wayan are praised for clear English and flexible pacing. Lunch at D’Alas Warung comes with jungle views, while the holy-water blessing is optional.

“Our driver was very polite and helpfull. We had even more stops on our way. Get a chance to visit a local painting school for childrens. Even saw his traditional house :)”

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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Tour - Lempuyang Temple and the famous photo stop
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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Tour

4.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $85

Spend about 10 hours touring east Bali with a private driver and guide, stopping at Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Mahagiri, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, and Uma Ceking Swing. Pickup is offered from Ubud and much of south Bali. Lunch and bottled water are included, but confirm entrance fees before booking.

“Our tour guide wasn’t great. He did show up on time, take us to the various locations and give us free bread crumbs to feed the fish. However that was about it. He complained of being unwell and sick so he stayed back in the car to sleep at Read more”

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Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours - Besakih, Bali’s Mother Temple
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Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours

5.Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $40

Visit Kehen, Besakih, Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi Sebatu, and Goa Gajah with a private driver-guide. Pickup covers Ubud and much of south Bali. Ask about the all-inclusive option, since basic bookings may exclude entrance fees and lunch. Guides including Gusti, Agung, Yuda, and Nengah have earned praise for clear explanations and smart routing.

“Excellent tour! Had a great balance of visiting popular temples, but also beautiful (and lesser visited) temples. Our tour guide Gusti was very engaging and informative making the day much more valuable. Highly recommended.”

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Bali Spiritual Shamanic-Palm Reading, Temple Healing Tour - Tirta Empul and the spring purification
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Bali Spiritual Shamanic-Palm Reading, Temple Healing Tour

6.Bali Spiritual Shamanic-Palm Reading, Temple Healing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $75

Spend six to eight hours with a private guide visiting Tirta Empul, bathing in its sacred springs, exploring Goa Gajah, and meeting a local healer in Ubud. Choose a mantra healing session, palm reading, or both. Guides such as Ade, Gede, Gusty, and Dek Kembar Bagus have been praised for warmth, English, local insight, and helpful photos.

“I took one tour with Gusty, then cancelled all of my upcoming tours and then only toured with him. (I have never done this before) This tour was the best. First there was a water purification (wear a swim suit!), then meeting the shaman is lifRead more”

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Private Full-Day Tour: Amazing The Gate of Heaven Bali Tour - Lempuyang Temple and the Gate of Heaven
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Private Full-Day Tour: Amazing The Gate of Heaven Bali Tour

7.Private Full-Day Tour: Amazing The Gate of Heaven Bali Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $90

Spend 9 to 10 hours touring east Bali by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Ujung Water Palace, Virgin Beach, and Tenganan Village. Your English-speaking driver handles transport, entrance tickets, parking, and petrol. A set-menu lunch is included when you select that option.

“The locations were nice and beautiful for photos however when booking I thought we would get a guide giving us information about the places we visited, I wanted to learn more about the areas and places but you only get a driver taking you around, it’s not an informative guided tour”

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Bali Instagram Tour: Gate of Heaven, Swing and Waterfall Day Tour - Lempuyang Temple and the Gate of Heaven
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Bali Instagram Tour: Gate of Heaven, Swing and Waterfall Day Tour

8.Bali Instagram Tour: Gate of Heaven, Swing and Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $50

Start around 4:00 am for a private, air-conditioned tour from Ubud and selected southern Bali areas. Visit Lempuyang’s Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Kumulilir’s jungle swing, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Guides such as Agus, Wayan, Yogi, Jerry, and Badul are praised for flexible timing, temple insight, and taking photos.

“The guide, Wyuan Kesin, was great in the logistic of the tour (timing, order of visits,..), in the explanations, in the welcoming and in the "picture" side.”

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Bali Sunrise Without Hiking: Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall - Gunung Kawi’s 300 Steps and Rock-Cut Shrines
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Bali Sunrise Without Hiking: Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall

9.Bali Sunrise Without Hiking: Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $60

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide, usually Budi, exploring Bali from an easy Kintamani sunrise viewpoint. The day includes Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi’s 300 steps, Manuaba Waterfall, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Transport, water, parking, and temple clothing are included, while meals and entrance fees are extra.

“My husband and I stayed at Budi's amazing airbnb ...which we compare to being in a palace! Budi was our private tour guide for the whole week. There is nothing to compare. Don't go to Bali without Budi. He showed us places you would never even know we're there. Budi and Bali is peace on earth. We fell in love with him and his familyvand Bali.”

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Gate of Heaven Tour With Guide : All-Inclusive Best Experience - Sidemen for a quieter slice of Bali
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Gate of Heaven Tour With Guide : All-Inclusive Best Experience

10.Gate of Heaven Tour With Guide : All-Inclusive Best Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $85

This 7 to 10-hour private Bali tour takes you from Candidasa or much of south Bali to Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Sidemen, and Wapa di Ume. Your driver-guide, such as Giok or Yogi, handles transport, cultural context, photos, lunch, river access, and infinity-pool time.

“Giok was Everything! Spoke fluent English, he was punctual, polite and very knowledgeable of Bali and its culture. He was attentive and went beyond our expectations! We learned that was an artist with an incredible eye as he took it upon Read more”

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Full Day Private Water Temples Tour in Bali - Jatiluwih’s wide rice terraces
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Full Day Private Water Temples Tour in Bali

11.Full Day Private Water Temples Tour in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $42

Travel by private air-conditioned van from Kuta to Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih, Batukaru, and Tanah Lot. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, parking, fuel, lunch, bottled water, and entrance fees. Drivers such as Yoga, Wayan, Tara, Putu, and Ngurah are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible service.

“The trip was priced good, the driver was secure and safe. Time enough to see the temples and the palace. I will recommend Bali Trip driver for being reliable and correct.”

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Bali Culture And Spring Temple Private Guided Tour - Batubulan’s Barong and Kris dance
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Bali Culture And Spring Temple Private Guided Tour

12.Bali Culture And Spring Temple Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting a Barong dance, Celuk silver village, a Balinese home, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides including Komang, Eka, and Kadek are praised for friendly service, clear explanations, flexibility, and taking photos.

“Very welcoming, polite and friendly tour guide. Excellent communication when arranging our pick up.”

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Bali Full-Day The Gate of Heaven Tour by VW Safari Classic Car - Lempuyang Temple and the Gate of Heaven
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Bali Full-Day The Gate of Heaven Tour by VW Safari Classic Car

13.Bali Full-Day The Gate of Heaven Tour by VW Safari Classic Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $90

Spend 9 to 10 hours in a private open-top VW Safari with an English-speaking driver. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Virgin Beach, and Tenganan Village, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and fuel included. Lunch is available with the selected option, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“I had a great day with Keta. The VW was so cool and he explained the day to me as we went. We even got to see a village tradition that happens only once a year. I’d recommend booking this and requesting him.”

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All Inclusives Bali Private Tour Temples Palaces and Nature - Tirta Gangga’s fountains, koi ponds, and royal setting
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All Inclusives Bali Private Tour Temples Palaces and Nature

14.All Inclusives Bali Private Tour Temples Palaces and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $113

You’ll visit East Bali with a private guide and your own group, beginning at Lempuyang Temple and its Gates of Heaven. The day continues to Tirta Gangga, Lereng Agung Restaurant, an optional swing, and Cantik Coffee Plantation. Guides Willy and Desi can add local context and help with photographs.

“We had such a fantastic time! Willy and Desi provided us with context and understanding to everything we saw while on tour and were fantastic photographers as well! Very friendly and eager to make sure we had the photos we wanted. Highly recommend the tour and the early time at the Gates of Heaven to lessen the wait time for pictures.”

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Bali Full-Day to Exploring The Most Popular Bali Temples Tour - Tirta Empul and Bali’s holy spring water
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Bali Full-Day to Exploring The Most Popular Bali Temples Tour

15.Bali Full-Day to Exploring The Most Popular Bali Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $90

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Bali’s best-known temples from Seminyak in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, entrance fees, fuel, parking, and hotel pickup. See Kehen, Besakih, Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi Sebatu, and Goa Gajah, with lunch available when selected.

“Very informative trip. Enjoyed the selection of temples. Lunch site had terrific scenery and good food.”

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