How long does the day trip from Ubud or Seminyak to Lempuyang Temple take?

It usually takes 2–3 hours by car from most hotels in South or Central Bali to reach Lempuyang Temple.

Is hotel pickup included for this Bali day trip?

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

Do I need to climb many stairs at Lempuyang Temple?

The main temple sits high up Mount Lempuyang; be prepared for several stairs if you want to explore beyond the Gate of Heaven area.

Are entrance tickets included in this East Bali tour?

If you select the option during booking, all entrance fees are covered.

Is lunch provided on this private tour?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included if you choose that option when booking.

Can I swim at Virgin Beach during this tour?

Yes, Virgin Beach has calm waters suitable for swimming and relaxing before returning to your hotel.

What languages do guides speak on this day trip?

Your driver/guide speaks English fluently throughout the tour.

Indonesia » Bali » Ubud | 🏛 Tirta Gangga Water Garden

Bali: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga & Virgin Beach Day Trip

10h

Super deal ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (85 reviews)

Summary

East Bali’s temples, royal water gardens and a quiet white sand escape

You’ll travel from your hotel to East Bali’s Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple with a local guide, wander royal gardens at Tirta Gangga, eat lunch near ancient palaces, then finish with hours to unwind on Virgin Beach’s soft sand before heading back — expect moments that linger long after you leave.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off with an English-speaking guide, all entry tickets if selected during booking, plus lunch at a local spot before ending with free time on Virgin Beach before heading back in comfort.

★★★★★★★★★★

4.94

(85 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the silence up at Lempuyang Temple — not quiet like a library, but that kind of hush you get before sunrise when everything feels possible. Our driver Wayan picked us up right on time (even joked about my half-asleep face), and after two hours winding through villages and rice fields, we stepped out into cool mountain air. The “Gate of Heaven” was already drawing a small crowd, everyone lining up for that photo — but honestly, seeing Mount Agung framed by the stone gates felt bigger than any picture. I tried to pronounce “Lempuyang” properly; Wayan just grinned and told me to save my breath for the stairs.

I didn’t expect to enjoy Tirta Gangga as much as I did. The water garden is all koi ponds and carved statues, with kids laughing as they hopped across stepping stones. There was incense in the air — sweet but not too strong — and an old woman selling tiny offerings by the entrance. We wandered past fountains that looked almost European, which Wayan said was thanks to the old Karangasem kings wanting something grand. Lunch nearby was simple: nasi campur with sambal that nearly blew my head off (in a good way). I still think about those flavors.

Taman Ujung was next — it’s this faded palace surrounded by huge ponds where dragonflies skimmed over the water. The place felt both royal and a bit forgotten; you could see patches where time had chipped away at the paint. Not sure why, but that made it feel more real to me than some shiny museum. By afternoon we reached Virgin Beach — white sand, blue-green water, and hardly anyone around except a few fishermen fixing their boats. The sea breeze carried a hint of salt and grilled fish from a warung down the shore. We just sat there for ages, toes in the sand, not really talking much anymore.