3-Day Private Tour Bali: UNESCO Temples & Hidden Villages

Three days hitting Bali's temples, rice fields and mountain villages without a shared schedule

A 3-day private tour of Bali with a live English-speaking guide, daily hotel pickup and drop-off, and visits to UNESCO sites including Taman Ayun Temple and Bratan Lake, plus lesser-known landmarks like Batu Bolong Temple and Tenganan Village. Transport by air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, and all taxes are included. Accommodation is not. The tour does not have to run on consecutive days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Best Of Ubud - Private Tour

• Visit Batuan Temple
• See Tegenungan Waterfall
• Explore Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Walk through Tegallalang Rice Fields
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Enjoy traditional Balinese lunch

Day 2: East Bali Lempuyang Temple and Ancient Village

• Climb Lempuyang Temple stairs
• Visit Tirtagangga Water Garden
• Explore Bali Tenganan Village
• Visit Pura Goa Lawah Bat Cave Temple
• Enjoy traditional Balinese lunch

Day 3: West Bali Unesco Heritage Site

• Visit Pura Taman Ayun Temple
• See Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
• Explore Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple
• Enjoy traditional Balinese lunch

The experience

You get picked up from your Bali accommodation each morning and dropped back each evening, traveling in a private air-conditioned minivan with a guide who speaks English. The three days split across the island: one day centers on Ubud and its surroundings, one heads east to Lempuyang Temple and the old villages of Karangasem, and one covers the western UNESCO heritage sites. You're not locked into back-to-back days. The operator lets you space them out across your stay, so you can mix them with beach time or rest days.

Day one takes you through Ubud's cultural core: Batuan Temple with its carved sandstone motifs, Tegenungan Waterfall where you can swim in fresh water surrounded by jungle, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary home to over 1,260 long-tailed macaques, Tegalalang Rice Terraces with their valley views, and Tirta Empul Temple where Balinese Hindus perform ritual purification in the holy spring water. Day two heads into the mountains of East Bali, climbing the steep staircase of over 1,700 steps to Lempuyang Temple at 1,175 metres, passing smaller temples and macaque-filled forests along the way, then descending to Tirta Gangga Water Garden with its tiered fountains and views over rice paddies, and Tenganan Village, one of Bali's oldest traditional settlements that has kept its customs intact across generations. Day three covers the western side: Taman Ayun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its compound gardens and water features; Ulun Danu Bratan Temple on the edge of Lake Bratan at 1,200 metres; Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, which sit higher and quieter than Tegalalang; and Tanah Lot Temple, the offshore rock shrine built in the 16th century and shaped by ocean tides.

This is an all-inclusive tour, meaning you don't pay extra for entry fees, transport or taxes. Bottled water comes with you each day. The guide is yours alone: no other groups join. Wear smart casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Jeans aren't allowed. If you have dietary needs, tell the operator at booking and they'll arrange it. The tour suits all fitness levels, though Lempuyang's 1,700 steps and the mountain altitude mean you should be comfortable with climbing and elevation.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned minivan transport for all three days.
• daily hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking live guide.
• entry fees to all temples and attractions.
• bottled water.
• all taxes.
• special dietary arrangements on request.

Options for this experience

7 options

3 Days with Art VillagesGuide in English · 08:00 and 08:303 Days + Art Villages: An extra visit to the painting, wood carving and silversmith village in Ubud. Includes pickup.

3 Days with a Balinese HouseGuide in English · 08:00 and 08:303 Days + Balinese House: A visit to a traditional Balinese house to see what an ancient Bali house looks like and learn the philosophy behind it. Includes pickup.

3 Days with a Primary School VisitGuide in English · 08:00 and 08:303 Days + Primary School Visit: A visit to a local primary school in Bali to learn how local primary school students study at their school. Includes pickup.

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3 Days with an ATV Tandem RideGuide in English · 07:303 Days + ATV Tandem Ride: A 1.5-hour ATV tandem ride included in your Ubud area tour. Includes pickup.

3 Days + SnorkelingGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:003 Days + Snorkeling: This option includes snorkeling at 3 different spots in Blue Lagoon Beach, Padang Bai. Includes pickup.

3 Days with a Jungle Big SwingGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:003 Days + Jungle Big Swing: This tour option includes the jungle big swing (Couple Swing). Includes pickup.

3 Days with a Visit to Besakih Mother TempleGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:003 Days + Besakih Mother Temple: Besakih Temple, or Mother Temple, is considered the biggest Hindu temple in Bali and in Southeast Asia. Includes pickup.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (17 to 85 years) · Senior (86 to 95 years) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Private Tour Id

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want to see mountains, temples, rice fields and villages across three days at your own pace, with daily pickups from your accommodation: perfect for spacing the days around beach time or other activities.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): 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.

Can I do the three days back-to-back or do I have to spread them out?

The tour doesn't have to run on consecutive days. You can do all three in a row or space them across your stay, mixing them with other activities or rest days as your schedule allows.

What is Lempuyang Temple like, and how hard is it to reach?

Lempuyang Temple sits at 1,175 metres on Mount Lempuyang in East Bali and is one of the island's oldest and most venerated temples. You reach the main temple by climbing a steep staircase of over 1,700 steps, passing smaller temples and forests full of grey macaques along the way. It's a highlight for fit, adventurous travelers.

Will I see rice terraces on this tour?

Yes. You visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces on day one, which sits in a valley with scenic lookouts over the terraced landscape, and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces on day three, which lies at 700 metres and is quieter and more original than Tegalalang, with views of Mount Batukaru and Mount Agung in the background.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Private transport by air-conditioned minivan, all entry fees, bottled water, and all taxes are included. Accommodation is not included. This is an all-inclusive tour, so you don't pay extra for anything during the days themselves.

What are the temples on day three, and why are they important?

Day three covers three major temples. Taman Ayun is a UNESCO World Heritage site with gardens and water features in Mengwi. Ulun Danu Bratan Temple sits on the edge of Lake Bratan in the mountains and is dedicated to the goddess Dewi Danu, who rules water and lakes. Tanah Lot Temple stands on an offshore rock shaped by tides and was built in the 16th century to worship the sea gods.

What happens on day two in East Bali?

Day two starts with the steep climb to Lempuyang Temple, then descends to Tirta Gangga Water Garden, a former royal palace with tiered fountains, gardens and sculptures overlooking rice paddies, and ends at Tenganan Village, one of Bali's oldest traditional settlements that still maintains its customs and way of life from generation to generation.