Bali Private Tour: Tirta Empul, Rice Terraces & Villages

Walk temple grounds and rice terraces, skip the tour bus crowds

A private full-day tour from Bali's port visits Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Penglipuran Traditional Village and art villages in Mas, Celuk, Batuan and Tohpati. Your English-speaking guide picks you up at Benoa Harbor or your hotel before 8:30am and drives you through the day in a private vehicle. You'll sample local coffee at a plantation stop and walk through traditional Balinese villages before returning to the port or hotel.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 40 to US$ 70 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Not Include Tickets 08:00 Guide in English Transport only: covers fuel, an English-speaking driver, and parking and toll fees. Entry tickets are not included for the three sites: Penglipuran, Tirta Empul, and Tegalalang. Pickup is included.

Include Entry Ticket 08:00 Guide in English This option covers entry tickets to the three sites: Penglipuran, Tirta Empul, and Tegalalang. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Bali sightseeing tour

• Pickup at Benoa Harbor port
• Visit Penglipuran Traditional Village
• Stop at Temen coffee plantation
• See Tirta Empul Temple in Manukaya
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace near Ubud
• Explore Balinese art villages
• Optional: Purchase souvenir photos

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Penglipuran Village 1h
2. Satria Agrowisata 1h
3. Tirta Empul Temple 45m
4. Tegalalang Rice Terrace 15m
5. Mas Village 30m

What’s included

• English-speaking driver and guide.
• private vehicle for the day.
• entrance tickets to the attractions (depending on your option at checkout).
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• fuel surcharge.

Times

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• Every day 08:00

Information

Pick up at Benoa Harbor before 8:30am and spend a full day visiting Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace.

Group Private

Live guide English

Audio guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (5 to 90 years) · Child (under 5)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

The day starts with pickup at Benoa Harbor or your hotel a little before 8:30am. Your guide outlines the route as you head to Penglipuran Traditional Village in Kubu, where you'll learn about Balinese customs and the way the village is laid out. From there you move into the villages known for their crafts (Tohpati, Celuk, Batuan and Mas), where artisans work in their studios and shops line the streets.

A stop at a local coffee plantation in Temen lets you taste different kinds of coffee before you continue toward Manukaya. Tirta Empul Temple sits on your route. The temple's spring-fed pools are the main draw. After that comes Tegalalang Rice Terrace near Ubud, where the rice paddies step down the hillside in neat rows. The full day runs seven to eight hours, and the private vehicle means you move at your own pace without waiting for other groups.

Port and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is your English-speaking driver and guide. Entrance tickets are included depending on which option you choose at checkout. Fuel surcharge is covered. Bring cash if you want to purchase souvenirs or coffee at the plantation. Food and drinks beyond what's offered are on your own.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5).

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

Tirta Empul Temple is a spring-fed water temple where the pools are the main feature visitors come to see. The temple sits in Manukaya village on your route through the day.

Can I see the Tegalalang Rice Terrace up close, or is it just a drive-by stop?

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a full stop on the itinerary near Ubud where you walk and spend time among the rice paddies. The terraces step down the hillside in rows, and you're not just passing through.

What happens at Penglipuran Traditional Village?

Penglipuran Traditional Village in Kubu is where your guide teaches you about Balinese customs and traditions. You walk through the village to see how it's organized and learn about the way people live there.

Is the coffee tasting included, or do I pay extra?

The stop at the local coffee plantation in Temen is part of your tour itinerary, and you'll sample different kinds of coffee there. Any coffee you choose to buy is extra.

How many people can book this tour together?

A minimum of two people is required per booking, and a maximum of ten people can travel in one private vehicle.

What time does the tour end and get me back to the port?

The full day runs seven to eight hours from the 8:30am pickup, so you'll return to Benoa Harbor or your hotel in the afternoon. Your guide confirms the return time as you start the day.

Operated by Putu Bali Driver. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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