Bali Classic Volkswagen Safari: Four temples and rice terraces

Four temples, one rice terrace, a vintage car and Indonesian lunch

A full-day guided tour of Bali's most photographed temples and highlands, traveling in a classic Volkswagen Safari car with an English-speaking driver. You visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on a crater lake, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace at 700 meters elevation, Taman Ayun Temple with its fish ponds, and finish at Tanah Lot Temple floating on the sea at sunset. The tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, all entrance fees and runs 8 to 9 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple1h · entry included
2. Taman Ayun Temple1h · entry included
3. Tanah Lot Temple1h · entry included

Bali classic Volkswagen safari tour

• Drive classic Volkswagen Safari car
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Visit Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
• Have Indonesian buffet lunch at Jatiluwih
• Visit Taman Ayun Temple
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple at sunset

The experience

If you've landed in Bali and want to see the island's signature sights without renting a scooter or negotiating taxis, this tour bundles the four temples and one rice terrace most visitors travel to see. You get picked up from your hotel in a restored Volkswagen Safari (the open-sided canvas roof and bench seating are built for sightseeing, not speed) with a professional Balinese driver who speaks English and knows the route. The car itself becomes part of the day: you're not sealed behind glass, and the stops feel less like a checklist and more like a road trip through the island's north and west.

The route starts at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, built in the 17th century on the edge of a crater lake in the northern highlands. The temple's tiered shrines float above the water and the cool mountain air makes it a natural first stop before the drive climbs higher to Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, where paddies step down the mountainside from 700 meters above sea level. Lunch is Indonesian buffet served at a restaurant overlooking the terraces, so you eat while looking at where the rice grows. After eating, you descend to Taman Ayun Temple near Denpasar, a 10-story structure surrounded by a large fish pond that makes it look like it's drifting on water. The day ends at Tanah Lot Temple, a sea temple on a rock that's only fully surrounded by water at high tide. You watch it from viewpoints on the shore as the sun sets over the ocean.

The Volkswagen Safari car is the defining detail here. It's not faster or more comfortable than a van, but it's distinctive enough that the drive itself becomes memorable, and the open sides mean you're shooting photos and feeling the air rather than watching Bali through a window. Your driver handles navigation, parking and timing, so the only thing you manage is when to get back in the car. Mineral water is provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private Volkswagen Safari car for the full day.
• English-speaking professional driver.
• entrance fees to all four temples and Jatiluwih Rice Terrace.
• Indonesian buffet lunch at Jatiluwih with rice terrace views.
• mineral water throughout the day.
• all fuel and parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Bali Golden Tour

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want four major sights (Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, and two others) in a single looped route with a professional Balinese driver, rather than piecing together separate visits.

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Top questions

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 24h before the start.

What is Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and why does the tour start there?

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the lake goddess Dewi Danu, built on the edge of a crater lake in Bali's northern highlands. The temple's tiered pagodas float above the water and the cool mountain atmosphere make it a frequently photographed site and a natural opening stop before the drive to higher elevations.

How high is Jatiluwih Rice Terrace and what makes it different from other rice paddies in Bali?

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace sits at 700 meters above sea level in a plateau area backed by mountains. The paddies here are notably larger than typical Balinese rice plants because of the elevation, cool atmosphere and reliable water irrigation, which makes the landscape visibly different from lowland farming areas.

What happens at Tanah Lot Temple and when is the best time to see it?

Tanah Lot Temple is a sea temple built on a rock in the middle of the ocean. At high tide, seawater surrounds it completely, making it appear to float. The tour arrives at sunset, when the temple is backlit by the ocean and the light is strongest for photography.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food do you eat?

Yes, lunch is an Indonesian buffet served at a restaurant in Jatiluwih with views of the rice terraces. The meal is included in the tour price along with all temple entrance fees.

How does the Volkswagen Safari car work, and is it open or enclosed?

The Volkswagen Safari is a classic open-sided vehicle with a canvas roof and bench seating designed for sightseeing. You're not enclosed in glass, so you can shoot photos and feel the air as you drive between stops, though the car is fully functional for the 8 to 9 hour journey.

Does the driver speak English and handle all the logistics?

Yes, your driver is a professional Balinese guide who speaks English. The driver manages the route, parking, timing and navigation, so you only need to decide when to step out and explore each temple or terrace.