Lempuyang Temple Bali: Gates of Heaven & Tirta Gangga Palace

Lempuyang gates, palace stepping stones, and ancient village with one driver

You visit the hilltop Lempuyang Temple at 1,775 meters for the iconic photo, explore Tirta Gangga's royal water palace with its geometric stepping stones, and spend time in Tenganan village learning how one of Bali's oldest communities still lives. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, a private guide, and water are included. You just show up ready to walk and look.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lempuyang Temple and East Bali

• See panoramic view at Lempuyang Temple
• Take Instagram photos at Lempuyang Temple
• Visit Tirta Gangga Water Palace
• Explore stepping stones at Tirta Gangga
• Visit Tenganan Traditional Village
• Learn about ancient Balinese village culture

The experience

You'll probably spend the first twenty minutes wondering if the drive is worth it, and then you'll see Lempuyang Temple rising out of the mist at 1,775 meters and stop wondering. The temple sits so high that the view alone justifies the early start. The stepped approach gives you the kind of photo that actually looks like what you saw, not some filtered version of it. Your guide and driver handle the pickup from your Ubud hotel, so you're not negotiating transport or timing the gates yourself. The climb is steep but short, and most people spend longer taking pictures than walking.

After Lempuyang, you drop down to Tirta Gangga, a former royal water palace with stepping stones that cross the center pool: the kind of place that looks exactly like its photos, which is rarer than you'd think. The palace is compact, maybe thirty minutes of walking and looking, but the geometry of the water and the stone is the whole point. Your guide explains the royal history while you're there, which makes the layout make sense instead of just looking pretty. Then comes Tenganan, one of Bali's oldest traditional villages, where you actually meet people living the way they have for centuries, not a performance, just a village where the daily rhythm is still tied to the old calendar and craft practices. You'll see weaving, talk to locals if your guide arranges it, and get a real sense of how different the pace is from Ubud's tourist center.

The full day runs long (you're out from early morning until late afternoon), but that's what lets you hit all three without rushing any of them. The drive between stops is part of the experience. Your guide talks about what you're passing, and you're not white-knuckling a scooter or trying to read a map. Bottled water is included, which matters because the elevation and the walking add up. The entrance fees to all three sites are already paid, so there's no stopping at a ticket window or doing math at the gate.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Ubud, entrance fees to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, and Tenganan village, a private English-speaking guide and driver for the full day, and bottled water. You travel in a private vehicle, so there's no waiting for other travelers or following a group schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesUp to age 60

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Padi Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Ubud who want to see East Bali's main sights without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The day is full and the climb at Lempuyang is real. Plan for an early start and several hours of walking, which is what makes visiting all three sites in one day possible.

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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 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Ubud to Lempuyang Temple?

The drive is roughly ninety minutes each way, depending on traffic. Your driver picks you up from your hotel.

Is the walk to Lempuyang Temple difficult?

The final approach is steep with many steps, but it's short: most people take fifteen to twenty minutes. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the tour?

All entrance fees, private transportation with driver, an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water.

How long is the full day?

You'll be out from early morning until late afternoon, visiting three sites with travel time between them.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the steep climb at Lempuyang and the length of the day.

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

It's a private tour. Your guide and driver are with you alone.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera. Water is provided, but you can bring extra if you prefer.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not mentioned in the inclusions. You may want to eat before the tour or bring snacks.