Bali Temple Tour: Ulun Danu, Tanah Lot & Rice Terraces

See four of Bali's most sacred temples and walk the rice terraces, guided through the island's Hindu heartland in a single day.

A private, full-day tour of Bali's most visited temples and rice fields, departing from Ubud with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary covers Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on Lake Beratan in the highlands, Taman Ayun Royal Temple surrounded by gardens and ponds, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces where you see how rice is grown and harvested, and Tanah Lot Temple on a coastal rock formation. Transport, entrance tickets, lunch and a guide fluent in Balinese culture and history are included. You choose whether to add meals and entry fees or arrange your own transport and pay per site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple1h
2. Taman Ayun Temple2h
3. Tanah Lot Temple2h
4. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces1h

Visit Bali's iconic temples and rice terraces

• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Enjoy paddle boat and canoe rides
• Tour Taman Ayun Royal Temple and gardens
• See Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and rice process
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple on the coast
• Watch sunset at Tanah Lot Temple

The experience

Your guide picks you up in a private, air-conditioned car and drives north into Bali's highlands, where Ulun Danu Beratan Temple sits on Lake Beratan. The temple is used for water ceremonies honoring Dewi Danu, the goddess of lakes and rivers, and the lake itself feeds the rice fields and plantations below. You can take a paddle boat or canoe ride on the water, or walk the grounds and take in the mountain views. The guide explains the temple's role in Bali's irrigation system and Hindu practice.

From there, the route heads to Taman Ayun Royal Temple, built in 1634 by the King of Mengwi and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is surrounded by gardens and ponds, and you'll walk through the historical grounds. Your guide leads you through the spiritual layout of the compound, showing how the temple was designed for royal ceremonies. Lunch is served at this point in the day (included in the Inclusive Tour option, you arrange your own if you booked transport only).

The afternoon takes you to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, where you walk among the stepped paddies and see how Balinese farmers grow and process rice. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site as well, and the scale of the terraces gives a sense of the labor and engineering that goes into rice cultivation on the island. Your guide explains the traditional methods and the importance of the irrigation system fed by Lake Beratan upstream.

The final stop is Tanah Lot Temple, perched on a large rock off the coast. A curved cliff formation connects the temple to the mainland, and beneath it sits a small cave where sea snakes live: considered guardians of the temple in Hindu belief. You walk down to the beach and have time to explore the temple grounds and the shoreline. If the timing works, you'll catch the sunset from the beach before the drive back to Ubud.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with free Wi-Fi.
• English-speaking driver and guide with knowledge of Balinese culture and history.
• bottled mineral water.
• insurance.
• entrance tickets to all four temples and the rice terraces (Inclusive Tour option only).
• lunch (Inclusive Tour option only).

Options for this experience

4 options

Only Transport (Minibus)Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes driver, fuel and parking fees. Premium minibus: Toyota Hiace Commuter, for a maximum of 15 people. Pickup is included.

Transport only (standard MPV)Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes driver, fuel and parking fees. Standard MPV: Toyota Avanza, for 1 to 5 passengers. Pickup is included.

Inclusive Tour (Minibus)Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes driver, fuel, entrance fee and parking fees. Premium minibus: Toyota Hiace Commuter, for a group of 6 to 15 people. Pickup is included.

Inclusive tour (standard MPV)Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes driver, fuel and parking fees. Standard minivan: Toyota Avanza, for 1 to 5 passengers. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesUp to age 85

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideFrench and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rukmana Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book the Inclusive Tour option if you want entry fees and meals arranged in advance: the fixed itinerary and included stops mean the full day holds together without stopping to negotiate prices or find a restaurant. Choose transport only if you prefer to pay per site and eat where you find it, keeping the guide and car but managing your own entry and meals.

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Top questions

What is Ulun Danu Beratan Temple used for?

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple sits on Lake Beratan in the highlands and is used for offering ceremonies to Dewi Danu, the goddess of water, lakes and rivers. The lake supplies irrigation water to rice fields and plantations across Bali, making it one of the island's most important water sources.

Can I take a boat on Lake Beratan?

Yes. At Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, you can take a paddle boat ride or a guided canoe tour on the lake, or simply walk the temple grounds and view the mountains from the shore.

How long is this tour?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours, covering four temples and the rice terraces with transport, a guide and lunch included (depending on which option you choose at checkout).

What makes Tanah Lot Temple unique?

Tanah Lot Temple sits on a large rock off the coast, connected to the mainland by a curved cliff formation that looks like a bridge. Beneath the temple is a small cave where sea snakes live, considered holy guardians of the temple in Balinese Hindu tradition.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, with accessible transportation and surfaces at all stops. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.

What's included in the Inclusive Tour option versus transport only?

The Inclusive Tour option includes entrance tickets to all four sites, lunch, bottled water, the English-speaking guide and the private air-conditioned car. The transport-only option includes the car, driver and guide but you pay for entry and meals separately at each stop.