The 4 Best Temple Tours in East Bali

1.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

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

Spend about 10 hours with a private Bali driver-guide visiting Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Berata, Bagus, Komang Pi, and Krisda are praised for safe driving, local insight, and taking photos.

“If the traveler has physical limitations this tour has a lot of climbing: stair and a pretty steep hill. Komang pi is an excellent host. Very personable but not overbearingly so.”

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2.East Bali Tour: Lempuyang Temple – Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Virgin Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $43Best value

Travel by private vehicle from Ubud or much of south Bali with an English-speaking driver to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Ujung Water Palace, and Virgin Beach. Expect about 10 hours on the road, four major stops, included entry tickets if your selected option covers them, and no meals.

“Beautiful tour, the temples are impressive and the Virgin Beach actually very beautiful and not as crowded as feared. However, long journey time (from Kuta)Auto-translated”

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3.Besakih Temple Tour – Traditional Bali Village – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $79

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private driver-guide such as Agung or Ketut Mudita, visiting a traditional Bali Aga village, bamboo forest, quiet Kehen Temple, Besakih Temple, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. Transfers, lunch, temple sarong, entry fees, and photo help are included.

“We had a wonderful full day tour with exceptional driver Agung. He drove us safely around the sites and helped take great photos. He is very courteous and knowledgeable. He very patiently explained the Balienese cultural aspects of each site. Overall a wonderful tour with Agung.”

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4.Besakih Temple Tour – Mother Temple in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Spend about 10 hours visiting Besakih Temple, Kertha Gosa, Jambul Hill, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall with a private driver-guide. Pickup is available from Ubud and much of south Bali. Lunch and admission tickets are included, and guide Darma has earned special praise.

“Long drive and heavy traffic. The tour of the temple was made easier for me by starting at the top and walking down to the carpark.”

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