Taman Ayun & Tanah Lot Temples Tour by Private Car

Two temples, one private car, your own pace through Bali's sacred sites

A half-day private tour from Kuta visits Taman Ayun Temple and Tanah Lot Temple with hotel pickup, entrance tickets, and an English-speaking driver-guide. The tour runs six hours and requires a minimum of two travelers. The driver narrates both sites and handles all logistics, so you move between temples without arranging transport or entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

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

Visit Taman Ayun and Tanah Lot Temples

• Enter Taman Ayun via bridge
• Walk through outer courtyard
• Follow footpath past pond fountain
• Explore second courtyard of Taman Ayun
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple offshore shrine
• Explore onshore temple complex facilities

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Kuta and a drive northwest to Taman Ayun Temple near Mengwi, about 18 km away. Built in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi, the temple sits in a walled park crossed by broad canals. You enter via a richly carved candi bentar gate and walk a paved path past a central pond with a nine-jet fountain: four jets aligned to the cardinal points, four to the sub-cardinal points, and one at the center, each representing the nine main gods of Balinese Hinduism. The outer and middle courtyards are open to visitors. The innermost sanctuary is sealed except during the odalan ceremony held every 210 days.

From Taman Ayun, the driver takes you northwest to Tanah Lot Temple, about 20 km from Kuta. This temple sits on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves and is one of Bali's most recognizable landmarks. The onshore complex includes smaller shrines, restaurants, shops, and a cultural park where dance performances run regularly. You have time to walk the grounds, photograph the temple against the water, and explore the facilities before returning to your hotel.

Your driver speaks English throughout and guides you at both sites, so you get context without booking a separate guide. The private car means no group stops or shared timing. You move at your own pace between the two temples. Entrance tickets to both sites are included, as is the air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and return.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Kuta.
• entrance tickets to Taman Ayun Temple and Tanah Lot Temple.
• private air-conditioned car for the full six hours.
• English-speaking driver who guides you at both sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30, 12:30 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Upadani Bali Tour

Is this one for you?If your English is comfortable and you want to move between two major temples without coordinating with a group, the private car and English-speaking driver mean you control the pace and stop as long as you need at each site.

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Top questions

What is Taman Ayun Temple and why is the fountain important?

Taman Ayun Temple, built in 1634 near Mengwi, is a family temple honoring the deified ancestors of the Raja Dynasty and important gods. The central fountain has nine water jets positioned to represent the nine main gods of Balinese Hinduism: four jets face the cardinal directions, four face the sub-cardinal directions, and one sits at the center.

Can I enter the innermost courtyard of Taman Ayun?

The innermost courtyard (jaba jero) is closed to visitors except during the odalan ceremony, which takes place every 210 days on a day called Anggara Kasih. The outer and middle courtyards are open year-round.

What makes Tanah Lot Temple special?

Tanah Lot Temple sits on a rocky outcrop surrounded by ocean waves and is one of Bali's most important landmarks. The onshore complex includes smaller shrines, restaurants, shops, and a cultural park with regular dance performances, making it a full cultural site rather than a temple alone.

How long is the tour and what's included?

The tour runs six hours from hotel pickup to return. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets to both temples, a private air-conditioned car, and an English-speaking driver who guides you at each site.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

The tour involves walking paved paths at Taman Ayun and exploring the Tanah Lot complex on foot. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all other fitness levels.

What if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the car journey. The tour requires a minimum of two travelers to operate.