Bali tour from Seminyak: Lakes, temples, rice terraces

Six temples, two lakes, and a rice terrace spanning Bali's highlands in one day

A private full-day tour from Seminyak covering the northern and western highlands of Bali, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. The route connects Twin Lake Tamblingan and Buyan in the farming heartland, the Instagram-famous Handara Gate, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on the lake, Angseri Hot Spring, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces at the foot of Mount Batukaru, and Tanah Lot Temple on the coast. An English-speaking driver guides throughout. Lunch is included if you book the all-inclusive option. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple1h · entry included
2. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces1h · entry included
3. Tanah Lot Temple1h · entry included
4. Bedugulpassing by
5. Batukaru Templepassing by

Explore Bali's lakes, temples, and terraces

• Visit Twin Lakes Tamblingan and Buyan
• Take photos at Handara Gate
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Have lunch near the temple
• Relax at Angseri Hot Spring
• Explore Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple

The experience

If you've just arrived in Seminyak or have a free day and want to see the real Bali beyond the beach resorts, this tour moves through the island's cooler upland regions where locals actually live and farm. The route starts in the highlands near Bedugul, where Twin Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan sit at nearly 4,000 feet above sea level surrounded by coffee plantations, vegetable fields and traditional rice paddies. Lake Tamblingan remains largely untouched by mass tourism (most visitors pass it by for the better-known Lake Bratan a few miles east), and the area still functions as the heart of Bali's farming economy, with local fishermen and farmers ferrying the occasional tourist by dugout canoe to the 31 temples scattered around the shoreline.

The Handara Gate is the stop that breaks up the drive: a massive traditional Balinese gate at the Handara Golf and Resort that has become one of Bali's most photographed landmarks, framed by green hills and manicured grounds. From there the tour moves to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, which sits on the western shore of Lake Beratan and ranks among the island's most iconic sanctuaries, sharing the scenic weight of seaside temples like Tanah Lot and Uluwatu. Lunch is served at a restaurant near the temple if you've selected the all-inclusive option. Next comes Angseri Hot Spring in Tabanan Regency, a quieter spot where the water stays naturally warm year-round and locals have used it as a bathing area for generations. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces follow: dramatic, tiered landscapes at the foot of Mount Batukaru that rival Mount Batur and the Kintamani caldera as Bali's most photographed natural panoramas. The day ends at Tanah Lot Temple, the ancient offshore shrine perched on a rocky outcrop where waves crash constantly, and where the onshore complex holds restaurants, shops and a cultural park with regular dance performances.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and private to your group only. No other passengers share the ride. Your driver speaks English and handles all entrance fees, parking and petrol. The pickup comes from your Seminyak hotel or villa, and the return is to the same location. Bring sunscreen and a camera (the light and the views reward both), and wear smart casual dress. The tour is flexible: if the timing or the stops don't match your rhythm, the operator can adjust based on your request.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver and guide.
• all entrance tickets to the six temples and sites.
• buffet lunch at a restaurant near Ulun Danu Beratan Temple (all-inclusive option only).
• air-conditioned private vehicle with no other passengers.
• hotel or villa pickup and drop-off.
• parking and petrol.
• tax and service charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tours Without LunchGuide in English or Malay · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Tours without lunch, with entrance tickets only. Private guided tour lasting 10 hours. Private air-conditioned vehicle. Includes pickup.

All Inclusive ToursGuide in English or Malay · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Tours with entrance tickets and lunch included. Private guided tour lasting 10 hours. Private air-conditioned vehicle. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

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 effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bali Full Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want lunch included and one less decision during the day. Choose the tour without lunch if you prefer to eat on your own schedule or have dietary preferences the buffet may not cover. The private vehicle and flexible timing work for solo travelers, couples and families, though the 9- to 10-hour day suits those comfortable with a full morning-to-evening itinerary in a car.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

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

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.

What are Twin Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan like compared to other Bali lakes?

Twin Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan sit at nearly 4,000 feet in the farming heartland and remain largely undiscovered by mass tourism, unlike the more popular Lake Bratan nearby. The area functions as working farmland with coffee plantations and rice paddies, and Lake Tamblingan has 31 temples scattered around its shore that locals still use for religious ceremonies.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is included only if you book the All Inclusive Tours option at checkout. The meal is served at a restaurant near Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. The Tours Without Lunch option does not include a meal.

What is the Handara Gate and why is it on the itinerary?

The Handara Gate is a massive traditional Balinese gate at the Handara Golf and Resort that has become one of Bali's most photographed Instagram spots. It sits framed by green hills and serves as a photo stop during the drive through the highlands.

How long does this tour take and when does it end?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours total. It ends at Tanah Lot Temple on the coast, where the ancient shrine sits on a rocky outcrop and the onshore complex includes restaurants and a cultural park with dance performances. The timing is flexible and can be adjusted based on your request.

What's included in the price besides the entrance fees?

The tour includes hotel or villa pickup and drop-off from Seminyak, an air-conditioned private vehicle shared only with your party, an English-speaking driver who acts as your guide, all entrance tickets to the sites, parking and petrol, and tax and service charges. Lunch is included only in the All Inclusive option.

Can the pickup come from somewhere other than Seminyak?

Yes. Pickup is available from hotels and villas in Ubud, Sanur, Denpasar, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Kerobokan and Canggu, with drop-off at the same location.