North Bali Private Tour: Handara Gate, Lakes & Hot Spring
The path down to Munduk Waterfall runs through clove and coffee plantations, not a paved trail.
A private full-day tour from Seminyak through North Bali visits six landmarks in a single itinerary: the Instagram-famous Handara Gate, twin lakes on a plateau, Munduk Waterfall set in plantation forest, Bali's largest Buddhist temple, and Banjar Hot Spring's sulfurous pools. Hotel pickup, lunch, all entry tickets and an English-speaking driver are included. The tour runs nine to ten hours and suits all fitness levels.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore North Bali cultural sites
- Pickup from hotel or villa
- Visit Handara Gate for photos
- See Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan
- Walk to Munduk Waterfall
- Enjoy lunch at restaurant
- Visit Brahmavihara Arama Buddhist Monastery
- Relax at Banjar Hot Spring
- Return to hotel or villa
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide.
- all entrance tickets to Handara Gate, the twin lakes, Munduk Waterfall, the Buddhist monastery and Banjar Hot Spring.
- air-conditioned private vehicle with no other passengers.
- hotel or villa pickup and drop-off from Seminyak.
- petrol and parking fees.
- Indonesian set menu lunch (in the all-inclusive option).
- tax and service charges.
Times
- Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Bali Full Day Tour
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The experience
The tour starts with hotel pickup from Seminyak and heads north to Handara Gate, a traditional Balinese gate framed by green hills that has become one of Bali's most photographed landmarks. From there the route climbs toward Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan, twin lakes ringed by coffee and clove plantations on a plateau. The drive passes through groups of monkeys on the roadside and takes roughly 15 minutes from Bedugul. Munduk Waterfall comes next, set in forest dense with clove, coffee, avocado, taro, banana and durian trees. The operator notes it remains less commercialized than many other waterfalls on the island, so the experience is quieter.
Lunch at a restaurant breaks the day before the tour moves to Brahmavihara Arama, Bali's largest Buddhist temple, built in 1960 and formally opened in 1973. The complex includes a miniature Borobudur on its southern grounds. The final stop is Banjar Hot Spring, a complex set in a tropical garden with three public pools and one private pool. The two main pools are decorated with stone-carved Naga sculptures that spew water, and the pools draw from the natural hot spring beneath them. The tour ends with drop-off at your Seminyak hotel.
You choose between a tour without lunch or an all-inclusive option with Indonesian set menu lunch included. The driver speaks English and Malay, handles all parking and petrol, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them at booking. Bring sunscreen and a camera. The dress code is smart casual. Children under two travel free.
Is this one for you?The private vehicle means your group travels alone, and the fixed itinerary fits six distinct sites (from the famous gate to the quiet waterfall to the temple and the hot spring pools) into a single full day without backtracking. Book the all-inclusive option if you want lunch handled. Choose the tour without lunch if you prefer to eat separately or on your own schedule.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Malay.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): 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.
What is the Handara Gate and why do so many travelers photograph it?
Handara Gate is a traditional Balinese gate at Handara Golf and Resort framed by green hills and smoky mountain scenery in the background. It has become one of Bali's most famous Instagram spots because the scale of the gate and the landscape behind it create a striking backdrop for photos.
Can I swim at Munduk Waterfall or is it just for looking at?
Munduk Waterfall is set in forest and can be reached by walking down a hillside planted with clove and coffee trees. The operator notes you can walk further up the hill or down to other waterfalls in the area if you want more exercise, so swimming and exploration are both possible depending on your preference.
What makes Banjar Hot Spring different from other hot springs in Bali?
Banjar Hot Spring sits in a landscaped tropical garden and consists of three public pools and one private pool, all built around the natural hot spring. The two main pools are decorated with stone-carved Naga sculptures (figures from Hindu mythology associated with water and protection) that spew water into the pools.
How long is the drive from Seminyak to the first stop?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak. The full tour runs nine to ten hours and covers six stops across North Bali, with the drive to Handara Gate as the opening leg.
Is lunch included in every option, or do I choose?
You select either a tour without lunch or an all-inclusive tour with Indonesian set menu lunch included at checkout. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book.
North Bali Private Tour: Handara Gate, Lakes & Hot Spring
9h–10h · EN +1 · at your hotel
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