East Bali Day Trip: Lempuyang Gates & Tirta Gangga Palace

Five stops in one day: from bat temple to palace gardens in East Bali

You're picked up from your hotel and driven east through changing landscape to five distinct stops: a working market, a bat-filled temple, the famous Lempuyang gates with Mount Agung views, a traditional Bali Aga village where you can meet locals and see weaving, and finally Tirta Gangga's water gardens where you can walk the pools and stone carvings. Private guide, all entry fees, and air-conditioned transport are included. You return to Ubud by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore East Bali's cultural highlights

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Lebih Market
• Pass by Goa Lawah temple
• Explore Lempuyang Temple and Gates of Heaven
• Visit Tenganan Village and see traditional weaving
• Relax at Tirta Gangga Water Palace

The experience

Most people arrive in Ubud wanting to see the rice terraces and monkey forests, the postcard stuff. This tour goes the other way. You leave the tourist loop early, heading east toward Mount Agung, and by mid-morning you're standing at Lempuyang Heaven Gate with the mountain rising behind you and almost nobody else around. The drive takes time, but that's the point: the road itself shows you how Bali changes once you leave the main circuit.

The day starts with a stop at Lebih Market, where locals buy fish and vegetables before the heat gets too high. It's not a tourist market. You're watching how people actually shop, not performing the role of visitor. From there the route swings toward Goa Lawah, a temple built into a cave where thousands of bats live in the darkness overhead. The spiritual weight of the place is real. Your guide explains why the bats matter to the people who worship there, and it stops feeling like a photo opportunity. Then comes Lempuyang itself, the gates everyone wants, but you've already been moving for hours so the crowds thin out by the time you arrive. The views of Mount Agung are clearest in the morning light anyway.

After Lempuyang you drop into Tenganan, one of Bali's oldest villages, where the Bali Aga people have lived for centuries with their own customs and weaving traditions. Walking through the village with a private guide means you can actually talk to people instead of rushing past them. The final stop is Tirta Gangga Water Palace, where you can walk the stone gardens, sit by the pools, and let the day settle. It's not a sprint. There's time to breathe between stops, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not exhausted by the time you get there.

The whole thing runs as a full day, which sounds long until you realize how much ground you cover and how spread out the stops are. Hotel pickup means no negotiating transport or timing yourself. Entrance fees are included, so you're not stopping at each gate to figure out what things cost. By the time you're back in Ubud in the evening, you've seen temples, villages, and gardens that most day-trippers never reach.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Ubud.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• private guide.
• entrance fees to Lempuyang Temple, Tenganan Village, and Tirta Gangga Water Palace.
• bottled water.
• fuel and insurance.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:00, 05:30 and 06:00

AgesAdult (4 to 80 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see East Bali's temples, villages, and water gardens in one day without arranging transport or worrying about entry fees: the private vehicle and included guide mean you move at a steady pace and spend time at each stop instead of chasing logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 3 years): 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 24h before the start.

How long is the full day trip?

It's a full-day tour, typically running from morning hotel pickup through the afternoon return to Ubud. The drive to East Bali and back accounts for several hours of the day.

Is Lempuyang Heaven Gate included?

Yes, Lempuyang Temple and the famous Gates of Heaven are the main highlight of the tour, with time to explore the temple grounds and take photos.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, private guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, fuel, and all entrance fees to the attractions.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from the hotel?

No, hotel pickup is included. The driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you at the end of the day.

Can I visit Tenganan Village and meet locals?

Yes, Tenganan is a stop on the itinerary where you can walk through the village, see traditional weaving techniques, and interact with the Bali Aga people who live there.

What is Tirta Gangga Water Palace?

It's the final stop of the day: a palace known for its water gardens, stone carvings, and pools. You can walk through the gardens and relax by the water before returning to Ubud.

What should I bring?

Bring a camera for Lempuyang's views, comfortable walking shoes for the village and palace, sunscreen, and a hat. Bottled water is provided.