Bali temple and nature tour: Monkey Forest, Tanah Lot sunset

Three temples, one island: macaques, carved shrines and a sunset built on black lava rock

A full-day tour of Bali visiting the Monkey Forest in Sangeh, the 1634 Taman Ayun Temple and the clifftop Tanah Lot Temple, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur or Nusa Dua, and a walk through rice paddies with refreshments included. The day ends at sunset, when Tanah Lot's 16th-century temple sits silhouetted against the ocean 200 meters offshore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taman Ayun Temple1h · entry included
2. Tanah Lot Temple1h · entry included

Visit Monkey Forest, Temples, and Sunset

• Visit Monkey Forest sanctuary
• Walk through scenic rice paddies
• Relax and sample traditional snacks
• Explore Taman Ayun Temple
• Watch sunset at Tanah Lot Temple

The experience

The tour starts at the Monkey Forest in Sangeh, where hundreds of long-tailed macaques live freely among towering nutmeg trees. You watch them move through their natural habitat (no enclosures, no performance), then move on to the countryside by coach. A short walk of about 300 meters takes you through rice paddies cultivated in the traditional Balinese style, with coconut trees and crops like sweet potatoes and tapioca planted between the water. At the end of the walk, you rest in a Balinese pavilion and sample fried tapioca and sweet potato with tea, coffee or mineral water.

From the rice paddies, the route continues to Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi, built in 1634 and surrounded by a moat. The complex holds multi-roofed meru shrines and intricately carved wooden gates: the kind of architectural detail that takes time to absorb. The guide explains what you're standing in front of and the history the structure carries. The final stop is Tanah Lot, the Sunset Temple, built on a lava rock formation 200 meters offshore. You arrive in time to watch the sun drop behind the black lava towers of the 16th-century temple, the moment most visitors come for.

An English-speaking licensed guide leads the entire day, and the coach picks you up from your hotel in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur or Nusa Dua and returns you there at the end. The eight-hour itinerary holds all three sites, the rice paddy walk and the refreshment stop without rushing between them. Insurance is included. Gratuities and any meals beyond the tapioca and drinks are separate.

What’s included

• An English-speaking licensed guide leads you through all three sites.
• roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur or Nusa Dua.
• the Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun Temple and Tanah Lot Temple.
• a walk through rice paddies with fried tapioca, sweet potato and tea or coffee in a Balinese pavilion.
• and insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by PT JTB Indonesia

Is this one for you?The eight-hour day includes a 300-meter walk through rice paddies and standing time at three temple sites, so it suits travelers who are comfortable with moderate activity and want to see multiple sacred places without arranging transport or timing themselves. The tour ends at sunset, which means you arrive at Tanah Lot in late afternoon and return to your hotel after dark.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What are the macaques like at the Monkey Forest in Sangeh?

The Monkey Forest in Sangeh is home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques that live freely among towering nutmeg trees. You watch them move through their natural habitat without barriers or staged interactions.

How long is the walk through the rice paddies?

The walk through the rice paddies is approximately 300 meters and takes place in the countryside between the Monkey Forest and Taman Ayun Temple. The paddies are cultivated in traditional Balinese style with coconut trees and crops like sweet potatoes and tapioca.

What is Taman Ayun Temple and when was it built?

Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi is a picturesque complex built in 1634, surrounded by a moat and featuring multi-roofed meru shrines with intricately carved wooden gates. It is also known as the Royal Temple of Mengwi.

What makes Tanah Lot Temple special and when do you arrive there?

Tanah Lot Temple, known as the Sunset Temple, is a 16th-century sacred site built on a black lava rock formation 200 meters offshore. The tour arrives in time for sunset, when the temple is silhouetted against the ocean.

Which hotels does the pickup include?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur or Nusa Dua. If you are staying at a cruise ship, additional charges apply.

What is included in the tour and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes the three temple sites, the Monkey Forest, the rice paddy walk, a refreshment stop with fried tapioca and sweet potato, English-speaking guide service, roundtrip transportation and insurance. Gratuities, additional meals and personal expenses are not included.