Three Temples of Bali Half Day Tour: Tanah Lot at Sunset

A royal temple, a forest shrine, and Bali's most photographed temple as the sun drops into the ocean

This half-day private tour visits three temples across Bali with a professional English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. You start at Taman Ayun, a 1634 royal family temple surrounded by a handmade lake, then move to Alas Kedaton, a sacred forest temple where monkeys inhabit the grounds, and finish at Tanah Lot, the island's most iconic shrine perched on a rocky islet in the sea. The tour ends as the sun sets over the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taman Ayun Temple1h · entry included
2. Tanah Lot Temple1h · entry included

Visit three famous Bali temples

• Explore Taman Ayun Temple grounds
• Visit Alas Kedaton forest temple
• Watch sunset at Tanah Lot Temple

The experience

Tanah Lot sits on a small rocky outcrop in the sea, unreachable during high tide and famed for the light that hits it in late afternoon. That's where this tour ends, but the day builds toward it. You begin at Taman Ayun in Mengwi, a royal family temple built in 1634 and set on an island surrounded by a handmade lake. The name means "beautiful garden," and the grounds show why. The complex stands as one of Bali's most attractive temples, the architecture framed by water on all sides.

Between the two, Alas Kedaton breaks the pattern: a small forest and sacred temple in the middle of a rice field, inhabited by thousands of monkeys and hundreds of bats. The guide leads you through the grounds where the animals move freely. Then comes the final stop, Tanah Lot itself, where you watch the orange sun sink below the horizon from one of Bali's most dramatic vantage points. The whole day runs four hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• private vehicle transport.
• entry to all three temples and activities at each site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

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

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Destination Services Indonesia

Is this one for you?Four hours is short enough to fit the rest of your day (you'll be back at your hotel by early evening), but long enough to move unhurried through three temples and end at Tanah Lot when the light is best.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is Taman Ayun temple and why is it surrounded by water?

Taman Ayun is a royal family temple built in 1634 by a king of the Mengwi dynasty. The entire complex stands on a small island surrounded by a handmade lake, which is part of what makes it one of Bali's most attractive temples.

Will I see monkeys at Alas Kedaton?

Yes. Alas Kedaton is a sacred forest temple inhabited by thousands of monkeys and hundreds of bats. You'll encounter them as you explore the grounds in the middle of the rice field.

What time does the tour end at Tanah Lot?

The tour is timed to end at Tanah Lot during sunset, when the light is most dramatic on the temple perched on its rocky islet in the sea. The exact time varies by season.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and vehicle. The minimum is two people per booking.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, all activities at the three temples, and private vehicle transport are included. Food, drinks and gratuities are not.