North Bali tour: Temple, waterfall & hot spring highlights

Four North Bali landmarks in one day, swimming included at two of them

A full-day private tour from Seminyak through North Bali visits Brahmavihara Arama (Bali's largest Buddhist monastery), Banjar Hot Springs, Banyumala Waterfall and Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Bratan. You swim in the thermal pools and the waterfall's clear basin, and an English-speaking guide handles the route and all entry tickets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore North Bali's key landmarks

• Visit Brahmavihara Arama monastery
• Relax at Banjar Hot Springs
• Swim at Banyumala Waterfall
• Tour Ulun Danu Temple

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Banjar Hot Spring Entry included 2h
2. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple Entry included 2h

What’s included

• All entry fees to the four sites.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Seminyak hotel.
• access to the thermal pools at Banjar Hot Springs and the swimming pool at Banyumala Waterfall.

Times

• Every day 07:30 07:40 07:50 08:00

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 7h before

Ages Adult (11 to 75 years) · Youth (6 to 10 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The tour picks you up from your Seminyak hotel and heads north into Bali's cooler highlands. Brahmavihara Arama, the island's largest Buddhist monastery, opens the day: a compound of lush grounds and intricate architecture where you walk through the serene grounds. From there the route moves to Banjar Hot Springs, where you change and soak in the natural thermal pools. The water's therapeutic warmth is the main draw, and most travelers spend 30 to 45 minutes here before moving on.

Banyumala Waterfall comes next, hidden in jungle terrain and reached by a short walk downhill. The twin cascade drops into a clear pool where you can swim and take photos. This is the most physically active stop on the tour. The final stop is Ulun Danu Temple, perched on the shores of Lake Bratan with mountain views behind it. You walk the temple grounds and see the iconic floating shrine before heading back to Seminyak. The full itinerary runs 8 to 9 hours door to door.

An English-speaking guide drives an air-conditioned vehicle and manages all four entry fees, so you pay nothing at the gates. Children from age 6 are welcome. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the waterfall walk and the swimming.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 10 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 Brahmavihara Arama and why is it the first stop on the tour?

Brahmavihara Arama is Bali's largest Buddhist monastery, a compound of serene grounds and intricate architecture set in lush greenery. It opens the tour because it sets the cultural tone for the day and is positioned on the route north from Seminyak before the other three sites.

Can I swim at both the hot springs and the waterfall?

Yes. At Banjar Hot Springs you soak in the natural thermal pools, and at Banyumala Waterfall you swim in the clear pool beneath the twin cascade. Both stops include time in the water.

What's the walk like to reach Banyumala Waterfall?

Banyumala Waterfall is hidden in the jungle and reached by a short walk downhill. This is the most physically active part of the tour, so moderate fitness helps, and the terrain can be steep and wet underfoot.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but your guide can arrange a meal for you at Ulun Danu Temple Restaurant if you wish to eat there. You pay separately for any food.

What does Ulun Danu Temple look like, and how much time do you spend there?

Ulun Danu Temple sits on the shores of Lake Bratan with mountains in the background. The tour concludes there, giving you time to walk the temple grounds and see the iconic floating shrine before the drive back to Seminyak.