Private West Bali tour: Handara Gate, waterfall & temple
See the less-traveled side of Bali without building the day yourself
A 10-hour private guided tour of west Bali from Ubud covers Handara Gate, the floating Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Lake Beratan, Gitgit Waterfall and Wanagiri Hidden Hills, with a driver, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch and all entrance fees included. The route stays off the main tourist circuit and moves at your pace, with a half-mile hike to the waterfall and time to swim in the pool below it.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore West Bali's Natural Beauty
- Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
- Enjoy Lake Beratan panorama
- Stop at Handara Gate for photos
- View lake Buyan from Wanagiri spots
- Hike to Gitgit Waterfall
- Swim at Gitgit Waterfall pool
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple Entry included 1h
- Lake Beratan Entry included 30m
- Gitgit Waterfalls Entry included 1h 30m
What’s included
- Private tour with English-speaking guide and air-conditioned minivan transport.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- all entrance fees to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Gitgit Waterfall and other sites.
- local lunch.
- bottled water throughout the day.
Times
- Every day 06:00 07:00 08:00
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive into west Bali's quieter landscape. Your guide and private driver handle the route while you watch the terrain shift from rice paddies to forested hills. The first stop is Handara Gate, the iconic arched gateway framed by smoky hills in the distance: the kind of photo that reads like Bali without the crowds. From there you move to Lake Beratan and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a floating temple on the water where visitors come to pay tribute to the lake goddess. The panorama of the lake and the hills behind it is the kind of view that justifies the drive.
Mid-morning you reach Gitgit Waterfall, a 115-foot cascade dropping into a freshwater pool. The walk from the main road is short, about half a mile, and ends at the falls themselves. You can swim in the cool water below the cascade or stand in the spray. The choice is yours. After the waterfall, the tour moves to Wanagiri Hidden Hills, a viewpoint overlooking Lake Buyan with swings and cliff platforms built into the landscape, the kind of spot that fills an afternoon's worth of photos. Lunch happens somewhere in the middle of the day, included and local. All entrance fees are covered, so there are no surprises at the gates.
Transportation is by air-conditioned minivan, which matters on a 10-hour day in the heat. The guide speaks English and knows the sites well enough to answer questions without rushing you through them. You're not on a schedule with other groups. The pace is yours. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, so the day begins and ends at your door.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to explore west Bali's quieter landmarks without renting a car or piecing together transport between sites: the private guide and driver mean you move at your own pace and never wait for a group to catch up.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What is the hike to Gitgit Waterfall actually like?
Gitgit Waterfall sits a half-mile (800 meters) from the main road, a short walk through forest that ends at the base of the 115-foot cascade. The path is manageable for anyone with moderate fitness. Once you reach the falls, you can swim in the pool below or simply stand in the spray.
Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?
Local lunch is included in the tour price. The specific menu is not detailed in advance, but it reflects the region and is part of the all-inclusive cost.
What is Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, and why is it worth seeing?
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is a floating temple on Lake Beratan, built as a shrine to the lake goddess Ida Batari Dewi Ulun Danu. It sits on the water itself and is one of Bali's most photographed religious sites, surrounded by the panorama of the lake and the hills beyond it.
Is there time to swim at the waterfall?
Yes. After the short hike to Gitgit Waterfall, you can take a refreshing swim in the cool freshwater pool directly below the 115-foot cascade.
Private West Bali tour: Handara Gate, waterfall & temple
10h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 67 per person
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