Bali: Lempuyang Temple Gate, Tirta Gangga & Jungle Swing Day

Summary

Lemputang temple gate sunrise, tirta gangga pools, tukad cepung waterfall light and tegalalang rice terrace swing

You’ll stand inside Bali’s Lempuyang Temple Gate with Mount Agung rising behind you, wander Tirta Gangga’s koi-filled pools, climb down to Tukad Cepung Waterfall where light filters through stone, and swing above Tegalalang’s green rice terraces. The day includes hotel pickup, all entry fees, lunch with mountain views and a local guide who knows every shortcut — plus those small moments you can’t plan for.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was how quiet it gets up at Lempuyang Temple — just the sound of sandals on stone and a few roosters somewhere down the hill. Our guide, Putu, handed me a sarong (I never tie them right) and pointed out Mount Agung behind the famous “Gate of Heaven.” It’s funny, you see so many perfect photos online but standing there with the clouds moving fast and locals lighting incense nearby, it felt more like a real place than a postcard. There was a line for photos — everyone laughing nervously about getting the angle right. I almost forgot to look back at Agung itself until Putu nudged me. He grinned: “This is why people come.”

After that we drove through villages where you could smell wood smoke and frangipani, then stopped at Tirta Gangga. The water garden is full of koi fish — bright orange flashes under your feet as you step across the stones. I tried to pronounce the name (“Tirta” means holy water, apparently), but Li laughed when I tried to say it in Mandarin — probably butchered it. Lunch was simple rice and veggies overlooking green terraces with Agung still looming in the distance. The air tasted different here, sort of sweet and earthy.

Tukad Cepung Waterfall was next — you have to walk down into this narrow gorge where sunlight cuts through mist like something out of an old movie. My shoes got soaked but honestly I didn’t care; everyone just stood there listening to water hit rock for a while. It’s not quiet exactly, but it does something to your brain. Last stop was Tegalalang Rice Terrace for that jungle swing (scarier than I thought). There were kids playing in the fields below and someone selling coconuts by the road. Still think about that view sometimes when things get noisy at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Bali's iconic natural and cultural sites

• Visit Gate of Heaven Temple
• Admire Mount Agung view
• Stop at Tirta Gangga water palace
• Enjoy lunch with rice field view
• Walk to Tukad Cepung Waterfall
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Experience jungle swing

Top questions

How long does the Bali Gate of Heaven tour take?

The day trip lasts about 8-10 hours including all stops from hotel pickup in Bali.

Is hotel pickup included for the Lempuyang Temple tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Can children do the jungle swing at Tegalalang?

Children must be at least 10 years old to try the jungle swing experience.

Are entrance fees included in this Bali day trip?

All entrance fees for temples and attractions are included in the price.

What should I wear for visiting Lempuyang Temple?

You’ll need a sarong to enter; one is provided by your guide on arrival.

Is lunch provided during this tour?

A local buffet lunch overlooking rice fields is included during your day trip.

How difficult is the walk to Tukad Cepung Waterfall?

The walk involves descending steps and rocky paths; moderate fitness is recommended.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Bali, private transport with a local guide who brings along bottled water, entry tickets for every stop (Lempuyang Temple Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Tukad Cepung Waterfall), a ticket for the jungle swing over Tegalalang Rice Terrace, donation fees where needed, use of a sarong at temples, plus a traditional buffet lunch before heading back in the late afternoon.