BALI
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The 15 most popular water temple tours in Bali. What each one covers, what it costs, and which operator runs it.
Ubud private day trip: Monkey Forest, jungle swing, rice terraces, Tirta Empul and Tegenungan waterfall with round-trip hotel transport.
Most Popular“Wah was an amazing tour guide! He went above and beyond for us and made our day today so much better. We would LOVE to have Wah again as our tour guide”
Ubud private day tour: Ulun Danu Bratan, UNESCO Jatiluwih terraces, Luhur Batukaru and Tanah Lot sunset with door-to-door minivan.
“There are many tour operators in Bali, but not all of them hold their drivers to the same high standards. I recently booked two tours with Hire Bali Driver, and they were excellent—legit, professional, and very prompt in their communication.”
Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang rice terraces, and Tegenungan Waterfall with hotel pickup, an English guide, and optional entry tickets.
“My trip surpassed my expectations largely due to Romy my driver/guide. Romy was extremely courteous, very knowledgeable and an altogether delightful young man. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and would 100% recommend Romy as a driver/guide.”
Electric cycling from Ubud to Tirta Empul. Watch purification rituals, enjoy Balinese lunch, and skip traffic with hotel pickup.
“One of the highlights of my trip to Bali! This electric cycling tour was so much fun and a great way to explore local Ubud. We passed beautiful rice paddies and stopped along the way to learn about Balinese culture. The ride itself was intermediate level: not too physically demanding thanks to the electric assist,”
All-inclusive North Bali day from Seminyak to Ulun Danu Beratan, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, Jatiluwih terraces, Taman Ayun.
“It is appropriate for those that do not like trekking. I would not say it includes Batur volcano at all. Still, it was a relaxing the trip. We could not do a lot because of the rain. Finally, for those that want to go to the Mount Batur it is not recommended.”
Private Melukat ceremony at Tirta Empul Temple in Ubud: sarong, holy-spring cleansing, and a guide who explains Balinese purification.
“Our guide Botak did a great job explaining the temple setup, rituals and the cleansing ceremony. We had such a great experience and can only recommend it!”
Private full-day Bali tour from Seminyak: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih terraces, Penatahan hot springs, Tanah Lot views.
“Gusti was a professional guide! I have seen wonderful places and I have learned lot of things about Bali and Balinese people.”
Skip-the-line Tirta Empul with a guided blessing ritual, sarong and offerings, plus private pickup from Ubud so you can focus on the holy water.
“Amazing experience! Went early to avoid the crowds- our driver was on time, and did a great job explaining everything about the temple to us and taking lots of great photos! Def recommend”
Private Ubud day tour with Tirta Empul holy water, Tegalalang rice terraces, Tegenungan waterfall, wood carving, and Bali coffee. Pickup included.
“Kadek Nova was our excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and great demeanor. He recommended a restaurant at our request and it was a hit with us. Thank you Kadek!”
A private west Bali day with temples, a waterfall, rice terraces, and sunset Tanah Lot. Pickup included, entrance fees optional, meals not.
“We, myself and my guide/driver Gede, started at Tanah Lot first thing in the morning so we avoided the crowds. Then we went to the rice terraces which I highly recommend. We continued to the fruit market and shortly after Ulun Danu. After Read more”
Ubud monkey forest, Tegalalang rice terraces, jungle swing, Tegenungan waterfall swim, and Tirta Empul temple with pickup and a guide.
“We really enjoyed this tour. At the last minute, we asked if we could be picked up in Ubud, but dropped in Seminyak - which they agreed to (for a minor fee). Our guide wisely took us to the water temple first - and we could see how busy it Read more”
Cretya Ubud infinity pool, water temple cleansing, waterfall fun, and lunch plus coffee tasting on a private 8–10 hour tour from Seminyak.
“The guide was very informative”
Private Bali temple day from Ubud: Ulun Danu Beratan, UNESCO Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot, and Jatiluwih rice terraces with hotel pickup.
“Beautiful places and a very knowledgeable driver who explained life and the beautiful things in Bali to us. Thank you Wira.”
Private Bali full-day tour from Ubud: Handara Gate, Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih rice terraces, and Tanah Lot sunset with lunch.
“The guide was not very forthcoming with information. Unsure if he really doesn’t understand English or just playing dumb. When he wants to, he could carry out a full conversation, but when asked about proximity between itineraries he Read more”
Ubud private day tour: Tibumana, Kanto Lampo, Tukad Cepung waterfalls, Tirta Empul purification, and Tegallalang rice terraces.
“We had an amazing day out with our driver Kadek Jarot. He took lots of photos for us and carried our bags when we were swimming in the waterfalls. The trip has been amazing and we saw so many different places in a whole day. I would definitely recommend!”
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