Lempuyang Temple & Tegalalang Rice Terraces Bali Photo Tour

Capture Bali’s Gate of Heaven and jungle swings with effortless photo stops all day

A private full-day tour of eastern Bali takes you to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga water palace, Tukad Cepung waterfall, a coffee plantation with jungle swing, and Tegalalang rice terraces. Your English-speaking driver acts as photographer at each stop, and the itinerary includes all entrance fees, lunch, sarongs for temple entry, and shuttle service at Lempuyang. The day runs 10 to 12 hours with pickup from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore East Bali's Iconic Spots

• Visit Lempuyang Temple Gate of Heaven
• Explore Tirta Gangga Water Palace
• Enjoy lunch with Mount Agung view
• See Tukad Cepung Waterfall
• Tour Kumililir Coffee Plantation and Jungle Swing
• Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terraces

The experience

Lempuyang Temple sits at the start of the day: the Gate of Heaven frames Mount Agung in the background, and the climb rewards early arrivals before crowds gather. Your driver handles photography so you're free to move through the frame instead of behind the camera. A shuttle bus carries you partway up, cutting the walk for anyone not keen on a steep hike.

Tirta Gangga water palace comes next, built in 1948 by the last King of Karangasem and mixing Balinese and Chinese architecture across tiered fountains, gardens and stone sculptures. The palace sits near Ababi village with views across the rice paddies of northeastern Bali. Lunch follows at a spot overlooking Mount Agung and endless terraces, then you move to Tukad Cepung waterfall: unusual for the way sunlight beams through the falls and the circular cliff formation that frames it. The coffee plantation at Kumililir lets you taste Balinese coffee and walk through locally grown herbs, and the jungle swing there is the adrenaline moment of the afternoon. Tegalalang rice terraces close the day: the paddies follow the traditional subak irrigation system, a method passed down since the 8th century, and the landscape is the reason Ubud draws travelers looking for Bali's greenest side.

The tour is private, so the pace and stops are yours to shape. Your driver speaks English and Malay, carries water and a sarong for temple entry, and handles parking and fuel. Lunch is buffet with local food, and entrance fees to all six sites are covered. Children from age 3 are welcome, though the day's length and the Lempuyang climb suit travelers with reasonable fitness.

What’s included

• Jungle swing and giant bird nest entry.
• private air-conditioned car with fuel and parking.
• English-speaking driver who photographs at each stop.
• sarongs for temple entry and bottled water.
• buffet lunch with local food.
• entrance fees to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga water palace, Tukad Cepung waterfall and Tegalalang rice terraces.
• shuttle bus at Lempuyang Temple.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Tour Arrangement

Is this one for you?The day runs 10 to 12 hours with an early start and a steep walk at Lempuyang Temple, so it suits travelers with reasonable fitness and energy for a full itinerary. If you want to move at your own pace and have a driver handle both the car and the camera, this private format lets you do both without stopping to set up shots.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple actually like when you get there?

Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven is a stone archway framing Mount Agung and the sky beyond, famous for photos. The temple sits high enough that clouds often drift through the frame, and early morning light hits it before crowds arrive. A shuttle bus takes you partway. The final stretch is a steep walk, but the view from the gate is the reason the site draws photographers from across the world.

How much walking and climbing is involved in this tour?

The main physical demand is Lempuyang Temple, where a shuttle carries you most of the way and a steep final walk reaches the Gate of Heaven. Tirta Gangga water palace is mostly flat walking through gardens and around pools. Tukad Cepung waterfall involves a walk to the base and entry into the cave-like space behind the falls. Tegalalang rice terraces are walkable at your own pace through the paddies. The jungle swing is optional adrenaline, not a requirement.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included as a buffet with local Balinese food, served at a restaurant overlooking Mount Agung and rice terraces. The meal is part of the all-inclusive price, so no separate cost.

What makes Tirta Gangga water palace different from other palace sites in Bali?

Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the last King of Karangasem and blends Balinese and Chinese architectural styles. The palace features tiered fountains, ornamental gardens and stone sculptures of mythical creatures spouting water into bathing pools. It sits close to rice paddies, so the setting mixes royal architecture with the working landscape of northeastern Bali.