Bali tour from Seminyak: Six temples and rice terraces
Tanah Lot Temple sits on a rock surrounded by crashing waves, not on land.
A private full-day tour from Seminyak through central and western Bali, visiting six major sites including two lakeside temples, the Handara Gate, terraced rice fields and natural hot springs, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, lunch and all entry fees included. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with only your party, stopping at Twin Lake Tamblingan and Buyan in the farming highlands, then moving south through Bedugul to Tanah Lot Temple on the coast at day's end.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Bali's Northern Highlights
- Visit Twin Lake Tamblingan and Buyan
- Take photos at Handara Gate
- Visit Ulun Danu Lake Beratan Temple
- Have lunch near the temple
- Explore Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
- Relax at Penatahan Hot Springs
- Visit Tanah Lot Temple
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple 1h
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces 1h
- Tanah Lot Temple 1h
- Bedugul passing by
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking driver as your guide.
- all entrance tickets to each site.
- hotel or villa pickup and drop-off service.
- air-conditioned private vehicle for your party only.
- petrol and parking fees.
- Indonesian buffet lunch when you select the all-inclusive option.
- flexible timing based on your request.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30
Before you book
Operated by Bali Day Tour
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The experience
The route moves through three distinct regions of Bali in a single day. You start in the northern highlands near Bedugul, where Twin Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan sit at nearly 4,000 feet above sea level surrounded by coffee plantations and traditional rice paddies. The area sees few tourists compared to the better-known Lake Bratan a few miles east, and the lakes remain important to local fishing and farming communities. From there the tour heads to Handara Gate, a Balinese gateway at the Handara Golf and Resort that has become a popular photo stop, with green hills framing the traditional carved gate.
The middle section centers on two major temples. Ulun Danu Lake Beratan Temple sits on the western shore of Beratan Lake in Bedugul and ranks among Bali's most iconic sanctuaries, sharing the scenic qualities of the better-known seaside temples. After lunch at a restaurant near the temple, you drive to Jatiluwih Rice Terrace at the foot of Mount Batukaru, where the dramatic highland landscape and cool air make for strong photo opportunities away from the crowded south. Penatahan Hot Springs follows, a complex of thermal pools fed by water from Mount Batukaru, with a central main pool and smaller pools arranged along the riverbank.
The day ends at Tanah Lot Temple on the coast, an ancient Hindu shrine perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves. The onshore site holds smaller shrines, restaurants, shops and a cultural park with regular dance performances. Your driver speaks English and handles all logistics: hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak or any of the other southern resort areas, all entry tickets, parking and petrol. The vehicle is private to your party only, and lunch is included if you select the all-inclusive option at checkout.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want highlands, rice terraces, and coastal temple in one day with a private vehicle following a set route, or choose the no-lunch version if you'd rather skip the meal stop.
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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 northern farming highlands and remain largely traditional, with most visitors going to the better-known Lake Bratan a few miles to the east. The lakes are important to local fishing and farming communities, and 31 temples are located near Lake Tamblingan.
Can I see Tanah Lot Temple at sunset on this tour?
Tanah Lot Temple is the final stop of the day, so timing depends on your departure time and the pace of earlier stops. The temple is famed for its sunset backdrops, and the tour operator offers flexible time arrangements based on your request, so you can discuss sunset timing when you book.
Is lunch included in every option?
Lunch is included in the All Inclusive Tours option but not in the Tours Without Lunch option. You choose which one at checkout. When lunch is included, an Indonesian buffet is served at a restaurant near Ulun Danu Lake Beratan Temple, and vegetarian options are available if you advise at the time of booking.
What is the Handara Gate and why do people photograph it?
Handara Gate is a traditional carved Balinese gateway at the Handara Golf and Resort in the highlands, with green hills and smoky scenery framing the structure. It has become a popular Instagram spot for tourists seeking iconic photos for social media.
Do I need to be in good physical condition for this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is not recommended only for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The itinerary involves walking at temples and natural sites, but the pace is flexible and can be adjusted based on your needs.
Where can I be picked up from in the Seminyak area?
Hotel and villa pickup is available throughout the southern resort areas including Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Canggu, Kerobokan, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Sanur, Denpasar, Tuban and Ubud, with drop-off at the same location at the end of the day.
Bali tour from Seminyak: Six temples and rice terraces
9h–10h · EN +1 · at your hotel
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