East Bali Tour: Besakih Mother Temple and Gate of Heaven
East Bali Tour: Besakih Mother Temple and Gate of Heaven is one of the top-rated and most popular day tours in Bali. Allow you to explore Bali's most iconic and photogenic attractions.
Along the coastline of East Bali, you can find stretches of quiet beaches, stunning temples and tropical jungles sound like something you’d be into, Bali is definitely the place for you!
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- US$ 40 per person - (Group of 11+)
- US$ 45 per person - (Group of 5-10)
- US$ 55 per person - (Group of 2-4)
- US$ 90 (Solo)
- Pay after the trip ends using US dollar (USD) or Indonesia's local currency (IDR)
- All-inclusive
Our private all-inclusive will begin in the morning, when you’ll be picked up from your hotel by your own personal driver and tour guide for the day. - a member of our best team who will make it their mission for you to have a great day.
We’ll take care of everything for you, so you can just relax and enjoy the ride - no need to worry about tickets, entrance fees, where to go or where to eat! We’ve got you covered.
No need to worry about commuting as round trip hotel transfers are included in this exciting trip and your english-speaking driver as your tour guide will be with you for whole day!
- Besakih Mother Temple
- The Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple
- Tirta Gangga Water Palace
- Taman Ujung Sukasada
- Virgin Beach
This is one of our most popular day tours in Bali, so make sure you don’t miss out when you visit!
Enjoy a private car with just you and your gang for a comfortable and convenient journey. We promised to make the most out of your trip to Bali and explore the eastern part of the island when you join this exhilarating trip!
Your guide will even act as your personal photographer for the day and help you to get some great pictures!
This tour is all-inclusive so no need to worry about spending additional money on lunch, entrance fees etc. - we’ve got you covered!
Tour Highlights
- Opportunity to see and explore the biggest and holiest temple of the island - Besakih Bali's Mother Temple
- Snap some magical shots of the Gate of Heaven at Pura Lempuyang with the clouds and the majestic Mount Agung in the background.
- Marvel at the former royal water palace of Tirta Gangga, which feature 1.2ha of pools, ponds and fountains surrounded by tropical gardens.
- Explore Taman Ujung Water Palace is well-known as the remains of Bali's ancient kingdom!
Tour Itinerary & Schedule
- 08.00 AM — Pick up at your hotel
- 09.30 AM — Arrive at Besakih Bali's Mother Temple
- Explore the largest and the holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali. The temple complex consists of more than 80 separate shrines.
- 11.30 AM — Arrive at Lereng Agung Restaurant
- Lunch time!
- 01.30 PM — Arrive at Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple
- Sits on the steep slopes of Mount Lempuyang in Bali, with great views of the Mount Agung volcano in the distance, framed by a famous stone gate (dubbed the ‘Gates of Heaven’).
- 03.30 PM — Arrive at Tirta Gangga Water Palace
- Marvel at the former royal water palace of Tirta Gangga, which feature 1.2ha of pools, ponds and fountains surrounded by tropical gardens.
- 04.30 PM — Arrive at Taman Ujung Sukasada
- Admire combinations of Balinese and European architecture are evident through its ornate pillars, statues and garden and pool features.
- 05.30 PM — Arrive at Virgin Beach
- It offers the best scenery of a white sand beach with the great ambiance of a tranquil rural setting.
- 06.30 PM — Depart and return to your hotel
Wake up in the morning and have a hearty breakfast before starting your day.
Tour Details
Following a pick-up from your hotel, you will head to Besakih Temple the biggest temple in Bali, lso known as Pura Besakih, is a Hindu temple complex located in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung in Bali, Indonesia. It is the largest and most important Hindu temple on the island of Bali and is considered the "Mother Temple" of Bali.
The temple complex consists of more than 80 separate shrines, including the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State), which is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The temple complex dates back to at least the 14th century, but many of its structures have been rebuilt and expanded over the centuries.
Travelers can wander the stepped terraces and brick gateways of the 23 ancient temples that make up the complex and sit on several parallel ridges, some 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) up the side of this active volcano.
Next to, Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple, and along the way, pass long stretches of beautiful and pristine rice paddies, travel along winding roads and marvel at breathtaking mountains.
This temple within the highlands of Mount Lempuyang, which sitting at a cool 1,775m above sea level, which is easy access or only about a 20 minutes walk from the parking area.
The entire landscape looks very picturesque from this temple gate, and that gate also known to the western world as "The Gates of Heaven".
The whole complex complex that is made up of seven different sanctuaries, this temple offers visitors one of the most breathtaking views from any of the temples in Bali.
Next to Tirta Gangga Water Palace also known locally as Taman Tirta Gangga, is a former water palace of Karangasem empire which one of east Bali’s most famous sights.
Situated about 6 kilometres north of the town of Amlapura, which feature 1.2ha of pools, ponds and fountains surrounded by tropical gardens.
Breathtaking scenery with lush rice paddies back three levels of ornamental gardens with swimming pools, fountains, stone carvings, stepping stones, fish ponds, and airy pavilions.
Taman Ujung Sukasada also known as Taman Edge Park, is a former water palace of Karangasem empire which one of east Bali’s most famous sights.
Taman Ujung Sukasada consists of various large pools and historic structures set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the eastern shoreline. Set over around 10 hectares of land and consists of a myriad of vast pools built alongside structures that depict the rich history of the island
Before returned back to your hotel will stop at Virgin Beach is the prominent countryside escape that lies on the east side of Bali. It offers the best scenery of a white sand beach with the great ambiance of a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by picturesque palm trees and greenery vegetation. It has stunning turquoise blue water and medium waves so people still can swim.
What do you imagine when you are on the beach? Lay down and relax in a sundeck with a hat and sunglasses accompanied by fresh young coconut water in a silence, listen into just the sound of the waves. You can get it all at Virgin Beach. This location is rarely visited by tourists and lesser explored by local tourist.
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Tour Includes
- Return hotel transfer on a private vehicle.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver as a tour guide
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets and fees to all places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Child; 4 - 11 years old at 50% off, and below 4 years old are complimentary
- All payment are payable in cash directly to the driver, however credit card are acceptable and just let us know before you book.
- Please note that Lempuyang Temple may not allow photography at short notice due to ceremonial purposes. Photography will not be allowed at the Gates of Heaven at these times, but visitors are still welcome to visit the temple
- For pickup options, the earlier you start the better in order to avoid road traffic and queues at the temple, especially in high season (Apr-Sept)
- Not suitable for; Pregnant women, People with mobility impairments, and People with heart problems
- Women who are currently on their monthly period during the tour are not allowed to enter any temple
- Participants are advised dress appropriately for this activity (long pants, long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes)
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
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