About this tour
A 10-hour private tour starting from your hotel that strings together Bali's most photogenic spots: rice paddies, a hidden waterfall, a working coffee plantation, and the ornate water palace at Tirtagangga, culminating with sunset views from the iconic Gate of Heaven temple. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, moving at your own pace across the island's eastern highlands.
Highlights
- Rice terrace views and photo stops during morning light
- Tukad Cepung Waterfall swim and exploration
- Coffee plantation walk with tasting opportunity
- Tirtagangga palace gardens and koi ponds
- Gate of Heaven temple at golden hour
- Private transport with air conditioning throughout
What to expect
You'll start early with pickup around 10 am and spend the first part of the day exploring rural rice paddies, which make for striking photographs. Mid-morning brings you to Tukad Cepung, a tiered waterfall tucked into a canyon—expect to wade through streams and scramble over rocks to reach the pools. After lunch (not included), a quick stop at a local coffee farm lets you see how Balinese coffee is processed and grown. By mid-afternoon you'll reach Tirtagangga, a sprawling 1940s water palace with manicured gardens, fountains, and fish ponds. The tour finishes with sunset at Lempuyang Temple's famous Gate of Heaven, which sits at altitude and requires climbing steep temple steps in the final hour of daylight.
Good to know
Bring swimwear and a towel for waterfall swimming. Wear sturdy shoes or water sandals for uneven terrain. Entrance fees aren't included. The climb to Gate of Heaven is steep and involves hundreds of steps—not advised if you have spinal, cardiac, or mobility issues. Pack sun protection and a light layer for the cooler highland temperature.
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