Gates of Heaven Tour: Lempuyang Temple & Tirta Gangga

Stand at the Gates of Heaven and frame Mount Agung between the split gateway

A 12-hour private tour from Kuta to Bali's most photographed landmarks: the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple, the royal water gardens of Tirta Gangga, and hidden spots like Goa Raja Waterfall. Your English-speaking local guide shares the stories behind each site while you travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with all entrance tickets, lunch and flexible pacing built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tirta Gangga Water Garden2h · entry included
2. Ubud Art Marketpassing by
3. Canggupassing by
4. Kuta Beachpassing by
5. Jimbaran Beachpassing by
6. Tirta Empul Templepassing by

Visit Bali's iconic sites and landmarks

• Visit Heaven's Gate at Lempuyang Temple
• Explore Tirta Gangga Water Palace
• Discover Goa Raja Waterfall
• Dine at Lereng Agung Restaurant
• Tour Cantik Agriculture Coffee Plantation
• Pass by Ubud Traditional Market
• Pass by multiple spas and shops in Ubud
• Pass by Seminyak Square
• Pass by Benoa Square
• Pass by Canggu Beach
• Pass by Kuta Beach
• Pass by Jimbaran Bay
• Pass by Beachwalk Shopping Center
• Pass by Tirta Empul Temple

The experience

You start from your Kuta hotel and travel with only your group in a private vehicle, stopping first at the Gates of Heaven: the split gateway that frames Mount Agung, Bali's highest volcano, in perfect symmetry. The guide explains what you're standing in front of and why the site matters to Balinese culture, not just why it photographs well. From there the route moves to Tirta Gangga, a former royal water palace built in 1948 by the last Raja of Karangasem, where Balinese and Chinese architectural styles meet in a complex of water gardens and stone courtyards.

The day also reaches Goa Raja Waterfall, a cave system with a cascading waterfall in the Gianyar regency near Taro village: one of Bali's less-crowded waterfalls. You'll stop at Cantik Agriculture Coffee Plantation in the highlands for a look at how premium coffee grows and is processed there, with views across to Mount Agung. Lunch is Indonesian buffet-style, included in the price. The route adjusts based on where your hotel sits: if you're in Ubud, you pass the traditional market. If you're in Seminyak or Canggu, the drive includes those neighborhoods on the way back.

Everything is arranged: entrance tickets to each site, the vehicle, fuel, parking, and a driver who also helps you frame shots. The schedule has no fixed rush. You set the pace. The guide speaks English and knows the stories, culture and meaning of each place, so the experience stays grounded in what you're actually seeing rather than just moving between photo spots.

What’s included

• Indonesian buffet-style lunch.
• all entrance tickets to every attraction.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only.
• private driver and English-speaking local guide.
• fuel and parking fees.
• flexible itinerary with no fixed schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00 and 06:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JalankeBali

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Kuta and want a private vehicle for the day. You'll travel only with your group while your English-speaking guide shares the cultural stories behind each stop, not just photo locations.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What is the Gates of Heaven and why is it so famous?

The Gates of Heaven is a split gateway at Lempuyang Temple that frames Mount Agung, Bali's highest volcano, in a perfectly symmetrical view. When clouds drift between the gates, the effect is ethereal, and the composition is why it has become one of Bali's most photographed spots.

What will I see at Tirta Gangga Water Palace?

Tirta Gangga is a former royal water palace built in 1948 by the last Raja of Karangasem, featuring water gardens, courtyards and a blend of Balinese and Chinese architectural elements. The name translates to "Water of the Ganges," and the complex is designed around flowing water and stone work.

Is Goa Raja Waterfall different from other waterfalls in Bali?

Goa Raja Waterfall combines a cave system with a cascading waterfall, making it distinct from other waterfalls on the island. It's located in the Gianyar regency near Taro village and is less crowded than the main tourist waterfalls.

How does the flexible itinerary work if I want to spend more time at one site?

The tour has no fixed schedule or time pressure at each stop. You explore at your own pace, and your guide and driver adjust the day based on how long you want to spend at the Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, or any other site on the route.

Will I pass through Ubud or other neighborhoods on the way back to my hotel?

The return route depends on where your hotel is located. If you're in Ubud, you pass the traditional market and shops. If you're in Seminyak, Canggu, or the southern beaches, the drive includes those areas on the way home.