East Bali temples & water palaces private day tour Gate of Heaven

Three temples and two water palaces in one private day, with a driver who knows where to stop for the rice fields

A private day tour of east Bali visiting Lempuyang Temple (the Gate of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Garden, and Ujung Water Palace, with an English-speaking driver, private car, all entrance tickets, bottled water and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and stops along the way for views of rice fields and mountains. During major temple festivals, Lempuyang's gate may close, but the operator arranges alternative photo spots nearby with similar views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit East Bali's Top Attractions

• Explore Taman Ujung Water Palace
• Walk around Tirta Gangga Water Garden
• Visit Lempuyang Temple Gate of Heaven

The Experience

Seven to eight hours means you start early and finish by late afternoon, which is how three separate temples and two water palaces fit into a single day without rushing the stops themselves. Your driver picks you up from your hotel, handles all the driving and parking, and speaks English—so the logistics are settled before you leave. All entrance tickets are included, as is a donation for a sarong at Lempuyang Temple, so you walk in without negotiating at each gate.

The route moves through the east side of Bali, and the operator built it around the three sites that draw people to that region. Lempuyang Temple sits high enough that the views of Mount Agung frame the famous Gate of Heaven photo spot—the one that fills Instagram feeds from Bali. Tirta Gangga Water Garden is a working palace with ponds full of fish, artistic statues and traditional Balinese architecture built around water. Ujung Water Palace (Taman Sukasada Ujung) is the third landmark, and you walk its gardens and around the palace grounds. Between the temples, the landscape is still mostly rice fields and mountains with few buildings, and your driver will stop if you want pictures—that part is not rushed.

Bottled water comes with you, and at Lempuyang Temple there's a shuttle service included because the final climb to the gate is steep. The tour is private, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape within the day's frame. One thing to know: if you arrive during a major temple festival, Lempuyang's gate may be closed to visitors, but the operator has arranged alternative photo spots nearby with views that match what you came for.

What’s included

• Private car and driver for the full day.
• English-speaking driver.
• all entrance tickets to the three temples and water palaces.
• bottled water.
• shuttle service at Lempuyang Temple.
• sarong donation at Lempuyang Temple.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• parking fees and petrol.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Online Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the three most-visited temples and water palaces of east Bali in a single day without arranging transport, tickets or a guide yourself—the private car and included logistics let you focus on the sites instead of the logistics.

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Top questions

What is the Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple?

Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven is the famous photo landmark at the temple's upper level, framed by views of Mount Agung in the distance. It is one of the most photographed spots in Bali and the main reason most visitors come to this temple.

How do I get to the top of Lempuyang Temple?

A shuttle service is included in your tour to take you partway up the temple grounds. The final climb to the Gate of Heaven involves walking steps, and the shuttle reduces the distance you cover on foot.

What should I wear on this tour?

Dress code is smart casual. At Lempuyang Temple, a sarong is required for entry, and a donation for the sarong is included in your tour price, so you do not need to bring one or pay separately.

Are meals included in this day tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour. You will have time at the sites, but you should plan to eat before the tour starts or bring snacks, as the itinerary focuses on the three temples and water palaces.

Can young children do this tour?

Children under 3 years old are free of charge. The tour includes a pram or stroller if you need one, and specialized infant seats are available in the private car. The shuttle at Lempuyang Temple and the walking involved at each site are the main physical considerations.

What happens if Lempuyang Temple is closed during a festival?

During major temple festivals, Lempuyang's gate may close to visitors. When this happens, the operator arranges alternative photo spots near the temple with similar views of Mount Agung, so you still get the landmark photo experience.