Private Bali Tour: Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and Tanah Lot Sunset

Five temples and rice terraces in one day, ending at the ocean as the sun drops behind Tanah Lot

A private full-day tour from Seminyak covering Bali's central and western highlands, with hotel pickup and return. You visit Taman Ayun Temple, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on the lake, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (a UNESCO site spanning over 600 hectares), Penatahan Hot Springs, and finish at Tanah Lot Temple for sunset. An English-speaking driver guides the route in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees, lunch (if selected) and all transport are included. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours and suits all fitness levels, though it involves walking at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taman Ayun Temple1h · entry included
2. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple1h · entry included
3. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces1h · entry included
4. Tanah Lot Temple1h · entry included
5. Batukaru Templepassing by

Explore temples, rice terraces, and sunset

• Visit Taman Ayun Temple
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Explore Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
• Relax at Penatahan Hot Springs
• Watch sunset at Tanah Lot Temple

The experience

You're picked up from your Seminyak hotel in the morning and driven inland toward the highlands. The route passes Batukaru Temple and a local fruit market on the way up. Taman Ayun Temple comes first: a four-tiered complex with separate divisions, a guardian shrine near the entrance, and a tall fountain aligned to the cardinal directions. From there you continue to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, which sits on the western shore of Beratan Lake in the cooler Bedugul area. The temple is one of Bali's most photographed landmarks, and the lake setting frames it distinctly from the coastal temples you'll see later.

The centerpiece is Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering over 600 hectares of rice fields that follow the Batukaru mountain slopes. A traditional water management system called subak, dating back to the 9th century, still maintains these terraces. You walk through the tiered landscape and see how the cooperative shaped Bali's cultural identity. After exploring the rice fields, you stop at Penatahan Hot Springs, where thermal waters from Mount Batukaru flow down the hillside into a series of pools alongside a river. You can soak in the natural hot water before lunch.

The day ends at Tanah Lot Temple, an ancient shrine built on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves. You arrive in time to watch the sunset from the onshore site, which has smaller shrines, restaurants, shops and a cultural park with regular dance performances. The temple sits about 20 kilometers northwest of Kuta and is one of Bali's most recognizable icons. Your driver returns you to your hotel after dark.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver as guide.
• all entrance tickets to the five temples and sites.
• air-conditioned private vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from your Seminyak-area accommodation.
• Indonesian buffet lunch (on the All Inclusive option only).
• tax and service charges.
• parking and petrol.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tours Without LunchGuide in English or Malay · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Tours that cover entrance tickets only, not lunch. Private guided tour lasting 10 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup included.

All Inclusive ToursGuide in English or Malay · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Tours that include entrance tickets and lunch. Private guided tour lasting 10 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bali Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book the All Inclusive Tours option if you want lunch included and a single price covering everything. Choose Tours Without Lunch if you prefer to eat on your own schedule or have dietary needs beyond what's offered. The private vehicle means your group travels alone, so you set the pace at each stop and the driver adjusts timing to your requests.

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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's included in the lunch option on this tour?

Indonesian buffet lunch is included when you select the All Inclusive Tours option at checkout. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when booking. The Tours Without Lunch option excludes the meal.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in a different part of Bali?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Canggu, Kerobokan, Jimbaran, Tuban, Uluwatu, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Denpasar, Sanur, and Ubud. Confirm your location when booking to arrange the pickup time.

What is Jatiluwih Rice Terraces like to walk through?

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of over 600 hectares where rice fields follow the hillside slopes of Mount Batukaru. The terraces are maintained by a traditional water management cooperative called subak that has operated since the 9th century. You walk among the tiered fields and see how the system shaped Bali's landscape.

How much time do I spend at Tanah Lot Temple?

You arrive at Tanah Lot Temple in the late afternoon to watch the sunset. The temple sits on a rocky outcrop surrounded by waves, and the onshore site has smaller shrines, restaurants and shops where you can spend time before returning to your hotel after dark.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour suits all fitness levels and involves walking at each stop: through the temple complexes, the rice terraces, and around Tanah Lot. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Wear smart casual clothing, bring sunscreen and a camera, and wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Who else will be on the tour?

This is a private tour, so only you and your party travel in the vehicle with the driver. No other guests are included in the booking.