Lempuyang Temple Tour: Gates of Heaven & Tirta Gangga

Photograph the Gates of Heaven at sunrise, then explore a water palace and artisan village in one morning trip

A private tour from Bali to Lempuyang Temple takes you 2 hours into the countryside to photograph the Gates of Heaven at sunrise against Mount Agung, then visits Tirta Gangga Water Garden and Celuk Village's gold and silver workshops. Your guide explains the temple's Hindu history and dragon dancing traditions, and you can browse or commission custom jewelry. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours with private transportation and an air-conditioned vehicle included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tirta Gangga Water Garden1h · entry included
2. Celuk Village30m · entry included

Visit temples and art village in Bali

• Travel 2 hours from city
• Take pictures at Lempuyang Temple gate
• Learn about Hindu temple and dragon dance
• Visit Tirta Gangga Water Garden
• Explore gold and silver crafts in Celuk Village

The experience

The 2-hour drive out of the city gets you to Lempuyang Temple early enough to photograph the Gates of Heaven before the crowds arrive. The gate itself frames Mount Agung in the background, and your guide walks you through the Hindu temple's story and the dragon dancing that takes place in front of it. The light and the backdrop are what make the pictures work, so the early start is not optional.

After Lempuyang, you head to Tirta Gangga Water Garden, a temple built around a water palace known for its statues positioned on the water itself. The scale and the detail of the stonework are what draw people here. It is a different kind of temple from Lempuyang and sits in a more manicured setting. From there, the tour moves to Celuk Village, where gold and silver artisans work in open workshops. You can watch them craft pieces, examine their work up close, and buy directly from the makers at prices lower than you would find in the city. If you see a design you like, many workshops will make custom pieces to your specification.

Your driver and guide stay with you throughout, handling the route and the commentary. The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group comfortably for the long drive. Because of the distance and the photo queues at the Gates of Heaven, the operator recommends an early departure to fit all three stops into the day without rushing.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• driver and guide throughout the day.
• access to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Garden and Celuk Village.
• guide commentary on the temple's Hindu history and traditions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00, 05:00, 06:00 and 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Local Tour

Is this one for you?The 8 to 10 hour commitment means you leave most of the day to this tour, so plan other activities for the evening or the next day. If you want to see the Gates of Heaven at sunrise and visit both the water garden and the artisan village without splitting the trip across two days, this single outing covers all three in one route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (2 to 5 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 24 h before the start.

How early do I need to leave to photograph the Gates of Heaven before the crowds?

The tour departs early according to the schedule your operator sets, because the 2-hour drive and the queue for photos at the gate both require time. An early start is the only way to fit Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga and Celuk Village into one day without feeling rushed.

What is there to do at Celuk Village besides shopping for jewelry?

Celuk Village is a working artisan community where gold and silver craftspeople make pieces in open workshops. You can watch them work, examine their handcrafted pieces up close, and commission custom jewelry based on your own design if something catches your eye.

Will the guide explain the history of Lempuyang Temple?

Yes, your guide will tell you about the Hindu temple's story and the dragon dancing that happens in front of Lempuyang Temple. The commentary is part of the tour experience at each stop.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You will want to plan for a meal during the day, either before you depart or during one of the stops.

What kind of vehicle will I be traveling in?

You travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your driver and guide for the entire 2-hour journey to Lempuyang and the rest of the day. The vehicle is sized to keep your group comfortable for the long drive.