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Bali: Lempuyang Temple Gate, Tirta Gangga & Jungle Swing Day★ 4.95 (804) · 10h
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Tirta Empul Temple Tour with Spiritual Cleansing Ritual in Ubud★ 4.96 (55) · 3h
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Ubud Temple Tour: Tirta Empul, Elephant Cave & Rice Terraces★ 5.00 (29) · 6h–10h
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Ubud: Melukat Ceremony & Tirta Empul Temple with GuideYou wade into the sacred spring pools at Tirta Empul Temple and participate in the Melukat cleansing ceremony, guided through each step by an English-speaking guide who explains the ritual's place in Balinese tradition. The tour includes your sarong, entry fees, ceremony materials and a locker for your things. Bring a change of clothes and a towel, and plan for the morning or early afternoon — the experience takes around two to three hours from pickup.Is it for me?Book this if you want to participate in an actual Balinese cleansing ritual rather than observe one from a distance, and you're comfortable with cold water and modest physical immersion in a sacred space.
Besakih Temple tour with Kertha Gosa, waterfall and rice fieldsA private tour of Besakih Temple, Bali's largest and most sacred temple complex, with stops at Kertha Gosa palace, Bukit Jambul Hill and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and all entrance tickets included. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular conditions.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want the day planned and paid for before you arrive—the driver, lunch, and all tickets are arranged, so you move between four stops without stopping to negotiate or find food. Choose the car charter option if you prefer to arrange your own meals and entry fees but want the vehicle and driver for the route and local guidance.
Lempuyang Temple Bali: Gates of Heaven & Tirta Gangga PalaceYou visit the hilltop Lempuyang Temple at 1,775 meters for the iconic photo, explore Tirta Gangga's royal water palace with its geometric stepping stones, and spend time in Tenganan village learning how one of Bali's oldest communities still lives. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, a private guide, and water are included — you just show up ready to walk and look.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Ubud who want to see East Bali's main sights without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The day is full and the climb at Lempuyang is real — plan for an early start and several hours of walking, which is what makes visiting all three sites in one day possible.
East Bali Day Trip: Lempuyang Gates & Tirta Gangga PalaceYou're picked up from your hotel and driven east through changing landscape to five distinct stops: a working market, a bat-filled temple, the famous Lempuyang gates with Mount Agung views, a traditional Bali Aga village where you can meet locals and see weaving, and finally Tirta Gangga's water gardens where you can walk the pools and stone carvings. Private guide, all entry fees, and air-conditioned transport are included; you return to Ubud by evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see East Bali's temples, villages, and water gardens in one day without arranging transport or worrying about entry fees—the private vehicle and included guide mean you move at a steady pace and spend time at each stop instead of chasing logistics.
Ubud Temple Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 7 bookable options for Ubud Temple Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 26. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 1,167 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ubud Temple Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 26. There are 7 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Bali: Lempuyang Temple Gate, Tirta Gangga & Jungle Swing Day is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 804 reviews.
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