3-Day Bali Tour: Private Car, Guide & All Tickets
Three days: waterfalls and rice terraces, temples on lakes, the Gate of Heaven
A 3-day private tour of Bali with a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and all entrance tickets included. Day one covers Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Kintamani Volcano and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Day two visits Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and Tanah Lot Temple. Day three includes Lempuyang Temple (the Gate of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Ujung Water Palace and Tenganan Village.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Ubud Village, Waterfall and Volcano Tour
- Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
- Explore Tirta Empul Temple
- See Kintamani Volcano and Lake Batur
- Walk Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
- Tour Ubud Palace
- Shop at Ubud Art Market
Day 2: Ulun Danu Temple, Rice Terrace and Tanah Lot
- Visit Taman Ayun Temple
- Photo at Handara Gate
- Explore Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
- Shop at Candikuning Fruit Market
- Walk Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
- Visit Tanah Lot Temple
Day 3: The Gate of Heaven and East Bali Tour
- Climb Lempuyang Temple
- Visit Tirta Gangga Water Garden
- Explore Ujung Water Palace
- Relax at Virgin Beach
- Tour Tenganan Village
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide.
- air-conditioned private vehicle for your party only.
- hotel or villa pickup and drop-off.
- all entrance tickets to temples, water gardens, rice terraces and villages.
- three daily lunches.
- vegetarian and non-seafood meal options available upon request at booking.
Times
- Every day 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Bali Sky Tour
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The experience
How do you see all of Bali without spending days arranging transport, negotiating entry fees and figuring out where to eat? This tour handles the logistics: your guide picks you up from your hotel, drives you in a private air-conditioned car to each site, and has already paid every entrance ticket. Lunch appears each day. You move through the itinerary at a pace that lets you linger: at Tegalalang's cascading rice paddies, at Tanah Lot Temple perched on its rocky outcrop above the waves, or climbing the 1,700 steps of Lempuyang to the Gate of Heaven in East Bali.
Day one starts at Tegenungan Waterfall, where black stone cliffs drop into a pool deep enough to swim in, then moves through Tirta Empul Temple (a spring-fed sanctuary where Balinese Hindus perform ritual purification) and past Kintamani Volcano's caldera and Lake Batur. The route ends at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape of emerald fields worked by local farmers. Day two heads west to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, which floats on a lake with the Bedugul mountains as backdrop, then to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (over 600 hectares maintained by a 9th-century water cooperative), and finishes at Tanah Lot, an ancient shrine on a wave-battered rock with restaurants and cultural performances onshore. Day three is the most demanding: Lempuyang Temple sits 1,175 meters up Mount Lempuyang, reached by steep stairs with grey macaques in the cool forests around you. After that, Tirta Gangga Water Garden (built in 1948 in Balinese-Chinese style) and Ujung Water Palace (three large pools connected by bridges, with sea views from the upper terraces) offer easier walking. The tour ends at Tenganan Village, a walled Bali Aga settlement where residents practice double-ikat weaving and maintain pre-Hindu customs.
Your guide speaks English and Malay, knows the stories behind each site, and can adjust timing if you want to stay longer somewhere or move faster. Lunch is included all three days. Vegetarian and non-seafood options are available if you request them at booking. The vehicle fits your party only: no other travelers share the car or the guide's attention.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private car and guide for all three days: no shared vehicle, no other travelers, no need to coordinate transport between sites. The fixed itinerary means you see the major temples, water gardens and rice terraces in a logical route. If you prefer to choose your own stops or move at a completely self-directed pace, a rental car or self-guided options suit you better. Day three's Lempuyang climb is steep and takes time, so choose this tour if you're comfortable with sustained walking and stairs. If you want to skip the mountain temple or need a gentler pace, let your guide know before booking and the itinerary can shift.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Malay.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Gate of Heaven and why is it on day three?
Lempuyang Temple, known as the Gate of Heaven, sits at the peak of Mount Lempuyang in East Bali at 1,175 meters above sea level. The main temple is reached by climbing over 1,700 steep steps through cool mountain forests where long-tailed macaques live. It's placed on day three because the climb is the most physically demanding part of the tour, so the itinerary builds toward it after two days of easier walking.
Can I swim or wade at any of the temples or water sites?
Tegenungan Waterfall has a pool that's safe for swimming and soaking. Tirta Empul Temple is a spring-fed sanctuary where Balinese Hindus perform ritual purification in the temple pond, though your participation depends on dress code and respect for the sacred space. Tirta Gangga Water Garden and Ujung Water Palace are designed for walking and viewing rather than swimming.
How much walking is involved each day?
Day one and two involve moderate walking at each stop (rice terraces, temple grounds and market areas) with breaks in the car between sites. Day three is more strenuous: the Lempuyang climb covers 1,700 steps, though you can turn back at any point. Tirta Gangga and Ujung Water Palace require walking through gardens and up stairs to see different levels and views. Tenganan Village is a leisurely walk through the walled settlement.
What should I bring for this tour?
Sunscreen and a camera are essential. Wear smart casual dress: temples require covered shoulders and knees, so lightweight long pants or a sarong and a shirt work well. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes, especially for day three. A hat helps with sun protection at the rice terraces and beaches.
Does the tour include time at Ubud Art Market or the Monkey Forest?
Ubud Art Market and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary are listed in the day-one itinerary. The market sells handicrafts, paintings and silver. The Monkey Forest occupies 27 acres and is home to over 400 long-tailed macaques divided into four groups. Your guide can adjust how long you spend at each depending on your interest.
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