15 East Bali Tours We Would Book Again

1.East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,726 reviews · from $100Our pick

Leave Ubud around 4 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned Toyota Innova for Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga and Sidemen. Your English-speaking driver-guide can help with photos and local context. The day includes temple admission, coffee or tea and snacks, lunch at Sleeping Gajah, and access to Wapa di Ume’s river-view infinity pool.

“Damar was my driver and he was excellent. The pick up time was pretty early from Ubud but totally worth the experience at Lempuyang Temple. The weather was great and allowed for plenty of beautiful photos at all the stops. I was lucky enouRead more”

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2.East Bali: Lempuyang Gates, Tenganan, & Water Palaces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 175 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Start early from south Bali or Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide, then visit Lempuyang’s gates, Goa Lawah Temple, Tenganan village, Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung. Expect long drives, temple customs, striking water gardens and plenty of photo stops. Entrance fees and lunch are extra; guides such as Gede and Agung have earned praise for their explanations and photography.

“We had such an amazing tour with Made Sucita as our tour guide. We had to wake up a bit early to get to the Lempuyang Gates before it got crowded but it was so worth it! Made provided helpful answers to any questions we had about the different places we visited. Oh and he is a great camera man!:) we have the most amazing pictures and videos that we will cherish forever.”

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3.East Bali Spear Or Line Fishing Tour At Virgin Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $60

Spend about nine hours on a private East Bali outing, with hotel pickup, a stop to see traditional salt-making in Kusamba, and fishing from a local outrigger off Virgin Beach. Your guide supplies line-fishing or spearfishing gear and snorkel equipment. You can eat your catch at lunch, with drivers such as Arya and fishing guides such as Wayan named by past participants.

“Had an amazing time fishing in Bali. I had never fished before, and our guide was very helpful in instructing us on what to do. My dad and I each caught 5+ fish. The guide then cooked the fish up for us for a delicious meal. Would highly recommend for a fun excursion in Bali.”

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4.East Bali Hidden Gems. Exotic Beaches & Waterfalls.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $46

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring East Bali by private, air-conditioned car, with stops at Blue Lagoon Beach, Bias Tugel Beach and Gembleng Waterfall, plus time in Semarapura. Your English- or Indonesian-speaking driver handles the route and can adjust plans if conditions change. Guides including Agus and Putu are often praised for clear communication and helpful local insight.

“Pande was exceptional tour guide and driver, he was very knowledeable and accomodating of every one. He let us explore without any time pressure and make sure that all amazing experience!”

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5.East Bali: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Taman Ujung

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend a day in East Bali with an English-speaking driver-guide and a group capped at six. Visit Ujung and Tirta Gangga water palaces, allow up to three hours for Lempuyang’s busy Gate of Heaven, then take an hour at Virgin Beach. Pickup and drop-off are available in eight areas; meals are extra.

“The best tour EVER! Gede was brilliant! We saw incredible temples, a palace, a coffee manufacturer, and we just had the best day ever with him, even though it rained for some of it! Such a great day! A REAL Bali experience!”

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6.East Bali Tour All In: Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga, Besakih

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $149

Visit Lempuyang’s famous Gates of Heaven, the pools and fountains of Tirta Gangga, Besakih’s temple complex and a Bali swing on a private 10-hour tour. An English-speaking driver collects you in Badung, Ubud or Denpasar. Entry tickets and parking are included, but temple queues can affect how long you have at each stop.

“Le chauffeur était très gentil et la voiture très confortable. Nous avons commencé par le temple de Besakih j’ai été confié à un guide, le temple était beau mais le moment a été gâché par le guide du temple expéditif sur la visite et qui m’a mis la pression pour que je lui donne de l’argent, c’est le premier balinais désagréable que j’ai rencontré. Ensuite Lempuyang, je dirai inutile, trop de touriste et rien à voir a part les fameuses Heaven Gâtés. Le temple de Tirta ganga en revanche était incroyable beaucoup de touristes mais très beau, les touristes sont tous au même endroit pour LA photo Instagram et le…”

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7.East Bali Tour: Besakih Temple, Lempuyang Gate, Tirta Gangga

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $95

Spend nine hours exploring East Bali’s Mother Temple, Tirta Gangga’s fountains and gardens, and Lempuyang’s Gate of Heaven, with a private driver-guide, lunch, cold water and entry fees included. Guides such as Budi and Dewa Putu have shared Balinese culture along the way and helped take photos. Expect a long drive, especially from south Bali.

“Guide très sympathique ! Connaît son sujet et répond avec beaucoup d’entrain ! Le restaurant où on a déjeuner était fabuleux ! Les temples très beaux ! Le petit bémol c’est le trajet en voiture, mais ça… on ne peut rien y faire ..!! Superbe excursion !!”

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8.Customized East Bali Day Tour Including Transfer Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 10 hours

Choose a private, 10-hour East Bali route with hotel pickup and an English- or Indonesian-speaking driver. Options pair temples and water palaces with Tenganan Village, rafting, snorkeling, or an underwater visit to Tulamben’s US shipwreck. The $76 price covers transport for up to four, not entry fees or activity add-ons.

“L’esperienza è stata fantastica ! Non ci sono parole per ringraziare il nostro fantastico driver che ci ha accompagnato tutto il giorno . È stato molto disponibile e ci ha aiutato a rispettare il programma che avevamo scelto . Inoltre ci ha dato ottimi consigli in generale da seguire . Ci ha fatto trovare acqua e ci ha supportato in ogni luogo in cui siamo stati con pazienza . Se avessi l’opportunità di tornare rifarei l’esperienza. Consigliatissimo !”

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9.East Bali: Lempuyang temple, Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $36Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring three East Bali sights with a private car and driver-guide. Visit Taman Ujung’s Balinese and European architecture, Tirta Gangga’s Koi-filled pools and Lempuyang Temple. Drivers such as Bayur, Ina and Dede have made the day personal for past riders. Budget separately for entry fees, meals and Lempuyang’s shuttle.

“Excellent day trip with Ina, we had a beautiful day. We would definitely repeat.”

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10.East Bali: Gembleng waterfall, Tenganan and Virgin beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

A private driver-guide takes you from your hotel to Gembleng Waterfall’s small natural pool, Tenganan’s Bali Aga community and the pale sands of Virgin Beach. The full-day trip costs $40 per person, with entrance fees and meals extra. Rudy and Putu are among the guides associated with the tour.

“Good, waterfalls are the highlight. The other 2 locations are not worth the price imo.”

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11.East Bali: Temples, Springs and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $110

Spend a full day exploring East Bali with an English-speaking guide and private transport. The route links Besakih Temple, Virgin Beach, Taman Ujung, Tirta Gangga and Lempuyang Temple. Entry tickets are included, with pickup and drop-off available in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua.

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12.East Bali Day Trip with Temesi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $59

Travel from Ubud, Gianyar, Denpasar or the Kuta area to Lempuyang Temple, a coffee plantation, Tirta Gangga and Temesi Waterfall. Your driver-guide handles transport, entry fees and Lempuyang’s shuttle bus. Guides have included Ketut Sukarda and Anggreni, though you cannot count on a particular guide.

“The trip was amazing, the temple first thing in the morning was a jaw droping moment when the sun came up over the temple. Be propared for a long wait to have photos taken as this is a very popular trip, but we would not have missing it. The water gardens are truely amazing and feeding the koi carp on the steps is an iconic photo shoot. lastly the waterfall was very refreshing on a hot day.”

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13.EAST BALI TRIP : BESAKIH TEMPLE/LAKE BATUR/TIRTA EMPUL

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 10 hours

Spend about 10 hours visiting Besakih Temple, Lake Batur and Tirta Empul by private car, with pickup from selected Bali areas. A coffee plantation stop is also described. Your driver speaks English or Indonesian; one driver, Selamat, was praised for sharing useful information, though a separate local guide is not included.

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14.Heaven Gate East Bali Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 1 day

Spend a day exploring East Bali with a private driver-guide, who can explain Balinese culture and adjust the route with you. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, a beach and Kanto Lampo Waterfall. The order can change, and the driver Tad has been praised for clear communication, local stories and practical help.

“Tad was wonderful! Super easy to communicate with before and during the trip. He picked me up outside of the Ubud palace and we made our way east in the car. I asked him a lot of questions and he was full of answers and stories to share. He offers a variety of tours so I highly recommend messaging him before if there’s anything particular you’re interested in seeing. He even helped me find a repair shop when my phone was having issues after the tour.”

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15.Heaven Gate East Bali Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Candidasa to five East Bali stops: Tenganan Ancient Village, Ujung Water Palace, Tirta Gangga, Lempuyang Temple and Virgin Beach. The tour starts at 9:00 am and lasts about five to nine hours. Drivers including Koma and Komang have been praised for sharing local insights and giving you time at each stop.

“We were picked up punctually by our guide Komang, who is also the owner of the tour operating company. He was a friendly driver and answered all of our questions and provided us with some further information about the different placeRead more”

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