Bali Tour: Lake, Iconic Gate, Temple, Hot Spring and Rice Terrace

About this tour

This 9–10 hour private tour threads together Bali's most recognisable landmarks in a single day. Start at the twin lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan in the cooler highlands, then photograph the famous Handara Gate before exploring the lakeside Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. After lunch near the temple, soak in the Angseri Hot Spring—a local bathing spot for centuries—before heading to the sweeping rice paddies of Jatiluwih at Mount Batukaru's base. Finish at Tanah Lot Temple, perched dramatically on the coast. Throughout, your own air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle logistics and commentary.

Highlights

• Twin lakes Tamblingan and Buyan in the highlands
• Handara Gate: Instagram-famous stone archway
• Ulun Danu Beratan Temple reflected on the lake
• Angseri Hot Spring: traditional local bathing pools
• Jatiluwih Rice Terrace: Mount Batukaru's verdant slopes
• Tanah Lot Temple: iconic clifftop ocean setting

What to expect

Expect a full day of driving between northern highlands and coastal temples, with stops at each major sight lasting 30–60 minutes. The thermal spring is shallow and warm; bring a swimsuit if you want to wade. Lunch is a buffet meal at a restaurant overlooking the lake temple. Roads wind and climb into cooler terrain in the morning, then descend towards the coast by afternoon. You'll be on your feet walking around temples and terraces, with some uneven ground and steps. Sunset at Tanah Lot can draw crowds, but your private transport means you set the pace and departure time.

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