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Bali: Lempuyang Temple & Waterfall tour with driver

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Free cancellation

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Duration10h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Gate of Heaven, waterfalls & quiet beaches in East Bali

You’ll explore Bali’s east with a local driver: swim at Kanto Lampo Waterfall, take in mountain views at Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven, wander Tirta Gangga’s ancient pools and relax on Virgin Beach’s quiet sand. With hotel pickup and all entry fees included, you’ll get both adventure and small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Explore Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple and Gate of Heaven
Tour Tirta Gangga Water Palace
Relax at White Sand Virgin Beach

The Experience

“You’ll need this sarong — and patience for the line,” our driver Wayan grinned as he handed me a patterned wrap outside Lempuyang Temple. He’d already navigated us through early morning traffic from Ubud, windows down to catch that sweet, earthy smell after last night’s rain. First stop was Kanto Lampo Waterfall; I didn’t expect how cold the water would be on my feet or how the rocks felt slippery but kind of soft at the same time. There were a few locals laughing nearby, taking photos and helping each other climb up for better angles — I tried it too, but honestly almost slipped right off.

The drive east to Lempuyang took longer than I thought (Bali distances are sneaky), winding past rice fields and tiny warungs where people waved as we passed. Wayan told stories about his childhood here — something about his grandmother walking up these hills every week for ceremonies. At the temple, there was already a line for the Gate of Heaven photo spot. It’s true what they say: you might wait an hour or more, but watching clouds drift around Mount Agung behind those stone gates made it feel worth it. The air up there is cooler, smells faintly of incense and wet moss. A woman in front of us tried to teach me how to say “terima kasih” properly; Li laughed when I butchered it.

Afterwards we headed down to Tirta Gangga Water Palace — all koi fish and old stone steps, sunlight flickering on the water. I bought some fried bananas from a vendor outside (still warm, slightly oily fingers). Last stop was Virgin Beach; not many people around except a couple grilling fish under palm trees. The sand really is white here — not perfect white, but soft and hot underfoot. We just sat and listened to waves for a while before heading back west as the sky started to turn pinkish-orange behind us.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup by private car with an English-speaking driver, bottled water throughout the journey, all entry fees and donations (including sarong rental at Lempuyang Temple), plus shuttle transport up to the temple itself before returning comfortably to your hotel in the evening.

Good to know

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

Operated by PT. Marina Bali Wisata