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Best Temple Tours in Indonesia: 15 Gates, Plains and Cliff Shrines

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Lempuyang at dawn, Besakih on the flank of Agung, Borobudur across the water in Java. These 15 temple days are priced and timed, with sarong rules, gate opening hours and which ones pair with a waterfall on the way home.

Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple - Meeting the monkeys at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

1.Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Happy Swing Bali, Celuk Village, and an Ubud market. Guides such as Ary, Vitho, Wah, and Adik also help with photos, local context, and flexible timing.

“We had a great tour that included visits to the Sacred Monkey Forest, Happy Swing, rice paddies, a water temple, a waterfall and finally a coffee plantation. The tour was awesome and will beca highlight of our trip! Our driver/guide Dika was amazing! From start to end, he did great with communicating pickup time and location and how the tour would progress. He was very informative about Bali and its culture. I highly recommend him was a driver/guide!”

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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey - Buyan and Tamblingan, Bali’s twin lakes
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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

2.Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,620 reviews · from $100

Start around 6 a.m. in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide and photographer. Visit Ulun Danu Beratan, Buyan and Tamblingan Lakes, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Batu Bolong, and Tanah Lot. Guides such as Komang Godoh, Gusti, Agung, and Gede are frequently requested by name.

“Yogakamareka (Bali) helped us to explore Bali on a full day excursion today,he was fantastic fun,friendly,cheerful and took loads of great photo's for us.We visited Tanah Lot,Rice Terraces for lunch,Temple on the lake and the amazing waterfall.He was very informative and interesting and answered all our questions. We would highly recommend you explore with Yogakamareka,you will enjoy every moment.”

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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

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

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

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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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah - Sidemen brings the best meal of the day
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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

4.East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,726 reviews · from $100

Leave Ubud at 4am in a private Toyota Innova with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Gede, Made, Eka, or Arta. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Sidemen, and an Mt. Agung viewpoint, then enjoy lunch and infinity-pool access at Wapa di Ume’s Sleeping Gajah.

“The you was great; my driver, Suli, picked me up from my hotel early in the morning and then took me around Ubud exploring the various sites.”

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Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour - Climbing Borobudur with a scheduled entry
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Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

5.Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $105

Start around 4:00 AM at Setumbu Hill for sunrise over Borobudur, then climb Borobudur, ride a Jeep around Merapi Volcano, and finish at Prambanan. This private 12-hour tour includes transport, entrance fees, an English-speaking driver-guide, and the Merapi Jeep. Guides such as Arma, Bima, Thomas, and Matteas are noted for flexibility and helpful local insight.

“My guide Thomas was great. Made sure I had a good time and was comfortable all day. He was very knowledgeable about Yogyakarta and took me too a great authentic Indonesian restaurant for lunch.”

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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

6.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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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple - 1 day tour - Starting from Yogyakarta in a private car
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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

7.Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $105

This private 8-hour tour pairs a limited-access climb to Borobudur with Prambanan and Mendut Monastery. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles transport, parking, and entrance fees. Guides such as Adit, Thomas, Arma, Maxi, and Didik are praised for temple stories, careful driving, and help with photos. Sunrise is an optional upgrade.

“It is a fantastic day to visit the magnificent temples of ancient history. The guide knows the deep stories of the sites and an entertaining person with the hobbies of listening and playing pop music such as Linkin Park”

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Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More - Tegalalang shows how Bali’s rice system works
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Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

8.Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day exploring Ubud with a private driver-guide such as Made, Dika, Juli, Karyana, or Sutha. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, a jungle swing, D Alas Warung, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Choose a flexible custom plan or an all-inclusive option with lunch, entrance fees, and the swing.

“We had an amazing day exploring Ubud, all thanks to our fantastic driver and guide, Mr. Sutha. From the moment we were picked up, everything was smooth, professional, and welcoming. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and extremely cRead more”

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Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket - Meeting your guide at 5pm
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Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket

9.Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $29

Meet a local guide at Uluwatu Temple at 5pm for a short guided visit, cliff views, photo stops, and help avoiding the temple’s cheeky monkeys. Your guide then takes you into the performance area for the Kecak and fire dance, where 75 performers tell the story of Rama and Sita. Transport is not included.

“The park is surrounded by a lot of green and monkeys everywhere, they are very smart and ready to take off their glasses or cell phone so be careful always take photos but with the cell phone in your chest. Amazing view and the show is too much.Auto-translated”

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Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces - Kanto Lampo Waterfall starts the day
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Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces

10.Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $39

Spend about eight hours visiting Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and D’Alas Swing. A private driver collects you at your door, handles the roads, takes photos, and shares local insight. Lunch is available at D’Alas Warung, with package options for tickets and the swing.

“Our tour guide Agus was brilliant. He arrived on time. He was kind and polite, gave us so much information about our tour and Bali. All the waterfalls were beautiful, and all the other sights as well as lunch was delicious at Ubud. Loved everything.”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour - Borobudur, Java’s great Buddhist monument
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

11.Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews

Spend 8 to 10 hours visiting Borobudur and Prambanan from Yogyakarta in a private, air-conditioned car. Drivers such as Wahyu, Gito, Ahmad, and Utama help with timing, tickets, and temple entry. Borobudur top access requires a separate structure ticket, with only 150 people admitted each hour.

“Gito was very informative and kind. He made sure I knew exactly where to go and where to meet him. I felt very safe. He made sure I was comfortable.”

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Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights - Arriving at Uluwatu Temple before sunset
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Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

12.Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $45

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring southern Bali with a private driver-guide. Swim or relax at Pandawa and Labuan Sait beaches, visit Uluwatu Temple, watch the sunset kecak fire dance, and finish with optional seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. Guides such as Wedana, Agus, Kris, and Wayan are praised for friendly service and flexible routing.

“I was travelling in Bali on my own and most viator tours had a minimum of two people per booking, however, this tour allowed single bookings too, so I went for it. The tour claimed to be flexible, so I asked for a few changes, which were done for me painlessly. Staff were very helpful and kind. I asked to be picked up from Ubud and dropped off in Nusa Dua to save on transfer fees, which they did for me for no charge. I also asked for the tour to start at 12pm instead of 9am. My driver, Wayan Suardika, was very kind and arrived promptly. I asked him…”

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Private Tour Bali Beaches and Uluwatu Temple with Dinner - Padang Padang Beach and its narrow rock entrance
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Private Tour Bali Beaches and Uluwatu Temple with Dinner

13.Private Tour Bali Beaches and Uluwatu Temple with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $48

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private driver and guide visiting three southern Bali beaches, Uluwatu Temple, a kecak and fire dance, and Jimbaran Bay. Guides such as Wayan, Oktaa, Darma, and Riko are praised for safe driving, good English, photos, and flexible timing. Seafood dinner, tickets, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“We had a wonderful experience on our Viator Tour. Our guide Darma was absolutely phenomenal, enhancing our trip significantly. The only aspect that could have been improved was the communication with the restaurant regarding menu details and the option for menu upgrades. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.”

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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple - From rice paddies to Balinese village life
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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

14.Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $49

Start with hotel pickup in Ubud, then ride an electric bicycle through rice fields, villages, and rural temple areas. Your guide explains Balinese customs along the way before you visit Tirta Empul’s sacred springs. The morning ends with lunch at Pangkon Bali Resto. Guides such as Bob may lead the ride.

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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour - Borobudur and the climb to the upper levels
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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

15.Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $125

Spend about 12 hours visiting Borobudur with climb access, riding a 4x4 Jeep near Mount Merapi, and exploring Prambanan. A private driver-guide such as Fajar, Pras, or Hendra handles the long day, hotel pickup, tickets, and transport. Lunch and temple guides cost extra.

“Echo the driver was a very professional tour guide with good English and a command of the situation where ever we went.”

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