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Where to See Bali's Water Temples: the 15 Best Rice Terrace Days

34 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Tirta Empul's spring pools, the Tegallalang steps and a waterfall to finish. These 15 are compared on driving time, how many stops they really fit in and whether the cleansing ritual is included or watched.

Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple - Happy Swing Bali and the photo-friendly jungle view
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

1.Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, a jungle swing, Celuk Village, and an Ubud market. Entrance fees depend on the option you book.

“Amazing experience with Mr. Adik. He was very punctual, polite and professional. He went out of the way to show us wood carving manufacturing place and hand made paintings shop on the way to Ubud. He explained about the places we visited and made our trip very enjoyable one. I was travelling with my elderly father and he made sure my father feels comfortable during the trip. I would love to repeat him as our driver/guide for the future trips to Indonesia as well.”

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Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour - Starting the day from your hotel
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Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

2.Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $29

You’ll travel by private car with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Atta, Ageng, or I Wayan Top, visiting Tirta Empul, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, and Tegalalang. The pace can shift with weather, crowds, and your interests, making this a flexible day rather than a rigid group excursion.

“I wayan Top was very nice and kind! Everything was excellent and we enjoyed the trip! He was driving very safely and everything on schedule. He gave us free time to enjoy and many advices and tips!”

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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali - Ulun Danu Bratan and the temple on the lake
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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

3.Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · from $39

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from your hotel to four major Bali sights. Your driver-guide explains temple customs, subak irrigation, and local culture, with guides such as Wayan, Agus, Putra, and Berata praised for their care and English. Lunch is optional, and entry fees depend on the package.

“Our tour guide was outstanding and very knowledgeable about Bali. He was flexible and guide us to amazing sites of Bali.”

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Bali: Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Terrace, & Ulundanu Beratan Tour - Tanah Lot and Bali’s ocean temple
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Bali: Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Terrace, & Ulundanu Beratan Tour

4.Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Terrace, & Ulundanu Beratan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 797 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $33

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, and Ulun Danu Beratan. Expect temple visits, scenic highland roads, moderate walking, and time for photos. Add lunch, Handara Gate, or Banyumala Waterfall if available.

“We had an amazing time on the Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Terrace, and Ulun Danu Beratan tour. Our guide, Gus, was incredibly informative and very friendly. He shared so much knowledge about every place we visited, and we learned a lot throughout the day. Lunch at Jatiluwih was a highlight! The views were absolutely stunning. Gus was constantly engaging with us, making the experience enjoyable and relaxed. We truly had a great time and would highly recommend Gus as a tour guide. 💯💯💯”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

5.Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $28

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul water temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Romy, Santanu, Dama, and Bayu are often praised for flexibility and local insight.

“This was an amazing whole day adventure. Our tour guide, Pande, was a great guy who answered all of our questions and showed us around all the spots. Also he was a great driver so we felt safe in the car the whole time. He was flexible with time and any time we needed anything he helped us out. Great experience and Pande made it even better!”

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Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces - Kanto Lampo Waterfall: a short walk to the river
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Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces

6.Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $39

Spend about eight hours exploring Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing. Your private driver handles the roads, photos, and timing. Guides such as Ardi, Agus, Ari, and Bagus are praised for friendly service and local insight.

“Our tour guide Agus was brilliant. He arrived on time. He was kind and polite, gave us so much information about our tour and Bali. All the waterfalls were beautiful, and all the other sights as well as lunch was delicious at Ubud. Loved everything.”

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Tanah Lot Tour with Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, and Waterfalls - Tanah Lot and the sea temple setting
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Tanah Lot Tour with Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, and Waterfalls

7.Tanah Lot Tour with Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · from $67

Travel by private vehicle from Seminyak with an English-speaking driver to Tanah Lot, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Ubud’s Monkey Forest. The day may also include batik, silver, woodcarving, painting, and coffee stops. Drivers such as Kody, Eka, Dika, and Aldo have been praised for friendly service and flexibility.

“Tanah Lot is a must to see in Bali. We enjoyed visiting the area and its calm atmosphere. XXX, our guide and driver, was excellently prepared and explained us about Hindu beliefs and habits. He taught us how to understand and appreciate the peoples' different experiences.”

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Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces - Walking down to Gunung Kawi’s stone shrines
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Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

8.Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $59

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide such as Agus, Surya, Made, or Panca, visiting Ubud Monkey Forest, Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul, and Tegalalang. Expect hotel pickup, temple guidance, a jungle-view lunch, and a flexible day that may be adjusted to suit your pace.

“We were scheduled to be picked up at 9am, but werent picked up until about 9:15am. There was a mix up with our pick-up location, and we werent called by the tour company until I emailed them in the morning. I would suggest providing the phone number of the driver before the tour is scheduled to start. Overall, our Temples and Rice Terraces Tour was great! Our Guide Wayan Berata was so kind and welcoming. He guided us in a different order than the viator tour lists. We saw the following in order: Coffee Plantation, Monkey Forrest, Lunch with the Rice Terrace View, Holy Water Temple, and Gunung Kawi Temple.…”

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Ubud Waterfalls, Temple & Rice Terrace Guided Tour

9.Ubud Waterfalls, Temple & Rice Terrace Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $22

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver at two waterfalls, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegallalang Rice Terrace. Guides such as Jero, Intan, Agus, and Putu are praised for local insight, photos, and helpful stops such as coffee tasting.

“Putu was an amazing guide who took us through all of the incredible sights: waterfall, temple (where he shared a lot of his knowledge!!), coffee tasting, swing and the rice fields. Definitely recommend doing your tour with Putu! He was fantastic!!!”

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Private Full-Day Tour: Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Jatiluwih and Tanah Lot Temple - Taman Ayun gives you a calm first temple stop
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Private Full-Day Tour: Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Jatiluwih and Tanah Lot Temple

10.Private Full-Day Tour: Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Jatiluwih and Tanah Lot Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $40

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver visiting Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih, and Tanah Lot. The day can also include a fruit market, coffee and beekeeping stops, hot springs, and lunch. Guides such as Gusti, Kadek, Wayan Balik, and Ayu have earned especially warm praise.

“We had an excellent full day tour with Wayan Balik. Wayan drove us around very safely. Wayan is courteous and very knowledgeable guide. He explained the Balinese cultural aspects of each site very patiently. Overall an excellent tour.”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Temple, Rice Terraces, Hidden Waterfall - Walking the Tegallalang rice terraces
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Temple, Rice Terraces, Hidden Waterfall

11.Monkey Forest, Temple, Rice Terraces, Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · from $29

Spend nine hours exploring Ubud with an English-speaking driver-guide. See macaques at Monkey Forest, walk Tegallalang’s rice terraces, visit Tirta Empul, swim at Ulu Petanu Waterfall, and taste Balinese coffee. Guides such as Bayu, Dama, Nyoman, and Santanu are praised for local insight and helpful photos.

“Ngurah was a fabulous guide. I was the only one on my private trip, felt comfortable throughout and had good conversation. He helped me take photos as I was solo which was great. Great car and hospitality, would recommend”

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Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek - The journey from Yogyakarta to Selogriyo
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Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

12.Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 6 hours · from $55

Travel from Yogyakarta or Borobudur to Selogriyo Temple, then walk through Java rice terraces with an English-speaking guide. Expect a moderate trek, local crops, quiet village views, and time for questions. Guides such as Yuni, Haidar, Atok, and Kin are often praised for their plant, farming, and cultural insight.

“This was one of the most peaceful mornings we had in Java. The trek through the rice terraces was absolutely stunning – quiet, green, and just the right amount of challenge. Selogriyo Temple itself is small but beautiful, tucked away in the hills. Yuni was a brilliant driver – friendly, patient, and happy to share local insights. Highly recommend if you want something off the beaten path.”

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Bali: Jatiluwih UNESCO, Bratan Lake, Iconic Gate & Tanah Lot - Jatiluwih’s terraces and the water system behind them
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Bali: Jatiluwih UNESCO, Bratan Lake, Iconic Gate & Tanah Lot

13.Jatiluwih UNESCO, Bratan Lake, Iconic Gate & Tanah Lot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend a full day with an English-speaking driver such as Putu, Ryan, or Made, visiting Jatiluwih’s rice terraces, Bratan Lake Temple, Handara Gate, a coffee stop, and Tanah Lot. Hotel pickup, a private or small-group feel, and flexible timing make this a useful way to cover central and west Bali.

“Had a great tour with Ryan, he gave us quick info about the sites and then let us explore at our own pace. Would highly recommend.”

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Ubud: Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour - Tirta Empul: the stop that gives the day meaning
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Ubud: Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour

14.Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $33

Travel through Ubud with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Ceking Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Tibumana Waterfall, and Kanto Lampo Waterfall. Expect comfortable transport, temple guidance, photo help, and optional extras such as purification, lunch, coffee tasting, massage, and a Monkey Forest visit.

“Our guide Bonito was fabulous. He explained everything about the sites we visited and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our day. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Ubud Monkey Forest - Rice Terrace - Jungle Swing - Water Temple - Sacred Monkey Forest: Bali’s wildest first impression
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Ubud Monkey Forest – Rice Terrace – Jungle Swing – Water Temple

15.Ubud Monkey Forest – Rice Terrace – Jungle Swing – Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $32

This private 8 to 10-hour trip from Kuta and nearby Bali resort areas combines the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang rice terraces, a jungle swing, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Tirta Empul Temple. An English-speaking driver such as Agus, Santanu, or Restu handles transport, photos, and local insight.

“Our driver Madi picked us up for the day and was kind and informative. We started of at Aloha Bali Swing which was so much fun! From there we went to rice fields, water temple, coffee plantation, monkey forest and waterfall. It was a big day but full of amazing sights.”

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