Discover beautiful temples, rice fields and crafts on a private tour of east Bali with a local guide. Take a dip in the refreshing waters of the Tegenungan Waterfall. Go to the temple of Goa Gajah and experience the spirituality of Tirta Empul Temple.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup is from accommodation in the South Bali area, including Ubud, Denpasar, Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusadua, and the Benoa Area.
Private group

Highlights

Go for a swim in the waters of Tegenungan Waterfall
Meet the woodcarvers of Ubud and learn about their craft techniques
Visit Elephant Cave
See the beautiful temple of Tirta Empul Tampaksiring
Take a pleasant stroll through the Ceking Rice Terrace at Tegalalang

Full description

Following a morning pick-up from your hotel at 08:00, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Tegenungan Waterfall. Admire the lush green surroundings and enjoy the refreshing spray from the waterfall. Take a swim if you wish. Next, arrive in the village of Kemenuh at 10:30 and discover some of Bali's finest woodcarvers. Influenced by Hindu religions, the talented artists work on creative designs in woods, such as ebony, hibiscus and teak. Learn about their craft techniques. Then, go to Elephant Cave, also known as Goa Gajah. See the 7-meter tall cave built on the cliff. Admire the entrance figure of a Balinese holistic animal known as "Boma." Look at the beautiful Hindu temples and surrounding plantations and see some of the cave's artifacts. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at approximately 12:00. Continue after lunch to the Tirta Empul Temple at Tampaksiring. Experience the holy atmosphere of the site. Admire the great Balinese architecture around the temples before a transfer to Ceking Rice Terrace in the village of Tegalalang. See how the rice field has been beautifully designed using plantation and coconut trees as ornaments. Take a pleasant walk around the rice field if you wish, before the return to your hotel at around 16:00.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking driver/guide
Petrol surcharge
Entrance fees
Parking fees

Lunch
Gratuities (recommended)
Other expenses

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

This tour runs even in rainy weather, so please dress appropriately
This is a moderate walking tour and you will need to wear slip-resistant footwear as there will be some uneven walking surfaces
Please wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat to prevent sunburn

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 180 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Waterfall was amazing as there was heavy rain at night, rise fields were just harvested so looked miserable. There was also a visit to coffee farm which I liked and a restaurant with a view which I liked even more. While every attraction was really nice I didn’t have anything “wow” that’s why 4 stars. Maybe taking part in temple ceremony would have given me some spiritual experience. Driver was very helpful.

June 30, 2021

This was a nice experience. My cousin chose this tour and I was expecting bit to enjoy it but I did. It wasn’t the nicest day out, kind of gloomy and very hot, but nonetheless I thought the sights were nice. The tour said it was 8 hours, however it probably ended up being half that time (which honestly I enjoyed because I was very tired by the end of it).

March 12, 2020

Great!

This tour was great! Our guide, Bisma, was lovely - he was very punctual and couldn’t do enough to make sure we had a fantastic day. We wanted to find out more about the rice fields so he came with us and showed us the rice in its different stages, taking the time to explain it all to us. The waterfall was great, loved the temples, and had lunch in a really relaxing setting. We felt like we spent the right amount of time in each place. Thanks Bisma for a wonderful tour!

September 30, 2019

Best of Central Bali: Waterfall, Elephant Cave & Rice Fields

Best of Central Bali: Waterfall, Elephant Cave & Rice Fields

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