Bali Heritage Tour: Temples, Volcano & Coffee Plantation

Four heritage stops, one private guide, and a volcano at midday

A private full-day tour of Bali's heritage sites with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup, visiting Taman Ayun Temple, Tirta Empul's holy spring water temple, Mount Batur volcano, and Balinese art villages over 10 hours in an air-conditioned minivan. A minimum of two travelers per booking is required. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Batur45m · entry included
2. Taman Ayun Temple30m · entry included
3. Tirta Empul Temple45m · entry included

Visit Bali heritage sites and volcano

• Hotel pickup by private driver
• Visit Taman Ayun Temple
• Explore Tirta Empul holy spring temple
• Drive to Mt Batur (Kintamani Volcano)
• Lunch with volcano caldera view
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your driver picks you up at your hotel in a private air-conditioned minivan and takes you first to Taman Ayun, a royal family temple from the Mengwi Kingdom where your guide explains Hindu influences and Balinese mythology woven into the site. From there you continue to Tirta Empul, a water temple built around a sacred spring where the Balinese believe the waters hold healing powers. The route then climbs inland for an hour to Mount Batur, where you have time for lunch while taking in views of the volcanic caldera.

The day also includes stops at Balinese art villages and a coffee plantation, giving you a sense of how people live and work outside the main tourist zones. Your guide handles the route and the timing, so you move through each site without arranging transport between them or figuring out where to go next. The minivan stays air-conditioned throughout, and the full day runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide and driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned minivan for the full day.
• all entry fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour for 5 to 10 travelersUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Bookings need at least 5 people; pickup is included

Tour for 2 to 4 travelersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Bookings need at least 2 people; pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Child (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Putu Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer a private minivan with your own guide rather than joining a shared group bus, and need hotel pickup to start your day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5).

What exactly is Tirta Empul Temple and why do people visit it?

Tirta Empul is a traditional Balinese water temple built around a natural holy spring. The Balinese believe its sacred waters have healing powers, and the temple is one of Bali's most important spiritual sites.

How long do we spend at Mount Batur, and what's there to see?

You have time for lunch at Mount Batur while viewing the volcanic caldera. The volcano, also called Kintamani, sits about an hour's drive inland from the coast and offers views across the crater landscape.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Food and drinks are not included, so you'll purchase lunch at Mount Batur or bring your own. Your guide can recommend places to eat at each stop.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

You choose between a tour for 2 to 4 travelers or one for 5 to 10 travelers. Both follow the same route and include the same sites. The difference is group size and the vehicle capacity.

Is hotel pickup included, and do we need to arrange our own transport?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. Your driver collects you in the morning and returns you at the end of the day, so you don't arrange any transport yourself.

Can we buy photos from the tour?

Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately during the tour if you'd like a professional record of the day.