Tanah Lot Temple tour from Bali: Three temples at sunset

Three temples in one afternoon, ending at the water's edge at dusk

A half-day private tour of three temples on Bali's west coast (Taman Ayun, Batubolong and Tanah Lot) with hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets and tea included. The route is timed to reach Tanah Lot Temple for sunset, when the sea-side rock temple shows its best light. Children from age 2 are welcome, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taman Ayun Temple1h
2. Tanah Lot Temple1h

Visit temples and enjoy sunset

• Visit Taman Ayun Temple and fish pond
• Explore Batubolong Temple and rock bridge
• Enjoy sunset at Tanah Lot Temple
• Experience holy spring water blessing

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel and heads to Taman Ayun Temple first, where the guide walks you through the surrounding grounds and points out the fish pond at the temple's center. From there you move to Batubolong Temple, which sits on a panoramic garden next to a rock bridge overlooking the coast. The third stop is Tanah Lot Temple itself (the sea-side temple that rises from a rock formation in the water), where you arrive in time to watch the sunset and visit the holy spring water on the grounds. An English-speaking guide travels with you the whole way, and a private air-conditioned car handles all the driving.

All three entrance tickets are included in the tour price, along with tea and coffee during the afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the booking, so you don't arrange transport separately or worry about timing the sunset stop. The guide also has photography experience, so there's someone on hand who knows where to stand for the best light. The total time is about five hours from pickup to drop-off, though the actual travel time depends on where your hotel is located.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private car with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide for the full tour.
• all three entrance tickets to Taman Ayun, Batubolong and Tanah Lot temples.
• tea and coffee during the afternoon.
• tour insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Essential SightseeingGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Special private guided tour: entrance fees are paid separately at each attraction. Private tour, the top pick for flexibility and a customized itinerary. Departure times on your travel date are pickup times from the hotel lobby or a requested meeting point. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive premium ticketGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Every ticket is included, so there is nothing to worry about, with an unbeatable all-inclusive price for the attractions. Private guided tour with pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 9 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seminyak Tour Driver Bali

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see three temples in one afternoon without arranging transport or worrying about timing the sunset at Tanah Lot: the fixed schedule and private car mean the day holds together and you arrive at the coast temple when the light is best. Choose the Essential Sightseeing option if you prefer a smaller group, or the Premium All Inclusive if you want the full experience with all inclusions confirmed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the tour actually take from start to finish?

The half-day tour runs about five hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. The time on the road depends on your hotel location, but the three temple stops and the drive between them fill the afternoon, ending at Tanah Lot Temple as the sun sets.

What's included in the tour price, and do I need to pay extra for anything?

All three entrance tickets, tea and coffee, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the English-speaking guide are included. No additional fees for the temples or transport. The tour is all-inclusive except for any meals beyond the tea service.

Why is the tour timed to reach Tanah Lot at sunset?

Tanah Lot Temple sits on a rock in the sea and is most striking when the sun is low and the light hits the water. Arriving at sunset means you see the temple at its most dramatic, and the guide can position you for the best photographs of that moment.

What happens at Tanah Lot Temple itself? Is there time to explore?

You visit the holy spring water and can receive a blessing at the temple grounds. The guide walks you through the site and explains its significance, and there's time to photograph the temple and the sunset before heading back to your hotel.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the temples, or is transport handled?

Transport is fully handled. The private car picks you up at your hotel and drops you back there at the end of the tour. You don't need to arrange taxis, find the temples or time the stops yourself. The guide and driver manage all of that.