Lempuyang Temple tour with Tirta Gangga Water Palace

Climb to Bali's most venerated temple, then descend to water gardens and reef

A private guided tour of Lempuyang Temple on Mount Lempuyang in east Bali, with stops at Tirta Gangga Water Palace and snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. Entrance fees to the temple are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lempuyang Temple and Surroundings

• Visit Pura Lempuyang Luhur temple
• See dragon staircases at Penataran Agung
• Tour Tirta Gangga Water Palace
• Snorkel at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Mount Lempuyang, where Pura Lempuyang Luhur sits at 1,175 metres above sea level. The temple is one of Bali's oldest and most respected, believed to predate most Hindu temples on the island. If the full ascent to the peak is not for you, Pura Penataran Agung at the foot of the mountain offers the same spiritual weight with towering dragon staircases and views that work for photographs without the climb.

The route also takes in Tirta Gangga Water Palace, built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem and set in a blend of Balinese and Chinese architecture. The park holds small statues drawn from Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, arranged across stone pathways. From there, the day ends with snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach in Padai Bai or Tanjung Jepun, where the reef sits in shallow water and the fish are close enough to see clearly.

Your guide speaks English throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with parking covered. Bring a swimsuit and reef shoes if you plan to snorkel. The water is warm but the coral and sand are rough underfoot.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by wayan bali private tour

Is this one for you?The tour climbs to the temple peak only if you choose it. Pura Penataran Agung at the foot of the mountain gives you the same cultural weight and photo moments without the steep ascent, so you can shape the day around your own pace.

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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 high is the hike to the top of Lempuyang Temple?

Lempuyang Temple sits at 1,175 metres above sea level on the peak of Mount Lempuyang. The full ascent is steep and takes several hours, so many visitors stop at Pura Penataran Agung lower on the mountain, which has the same architectural grandeur and views without the climb.

What is Tirta Gangga Water Palace?

Tirta Gangga is a water palace built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, combining Balinese and Chinese design. The park holds statues from Hindu epics set on stone pathways and is one of the main stops on east Bali tours.

Do I have to snorkel, or can I skip that part of the day?

Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach or Tanjung Jepun is part of the itinerary, but you can ask your guide about sitting it out if you prefer to rest or explore the beach instead.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes private transportation, hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and parking fees. Entrance tickets to Lempuyang Temple are not included and are paid separately.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs 11 to 12 hours from pickup to drop-off, covering the temple, water palace and snorkeling in one outing.