13 East Bali Tours, Compared and Priced

1.Best of Instagram Tour: Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Bali Swing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $100Our pick

Start at 6:00 am for a private, roughly 10-hour tour with an English-speaking driver-guide, hotel pickup in Ubud or south Bali, and stops at Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Aloha Ubud Swing. Admission, lunch, water, and Lempuyang’s shuttle are included. Guides named by past customers include Darma, Arta, Ayu, and Dewa, but your assigned guide may differ.

“The trip was good the places great but the best part of our experience was our driver DEWA. He was very friendly, to much happiness to give and positive energy.”

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2.Instagrams Tour Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga- Tukad Cepung , Tibumana Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $60

Leave Nusa Dua at 6:30 a.m. for a private, roughly 11-hour tour of Bali’s photo-friendly sights. The advertised route includes Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung and Tibumana waterfalls. Hotel pickup, drop-off and bottled water are included, but lunch and entrance costs are not clearly covered. Confirm the guide’s role and Tibumana’s place on the schedule before booking.

“I did not enjoy this tour. It really wasn’t much of a tour, just a driver. The guide gave us no educational information. He just drove us to each location where we were to take pictures. I wish the description would have provided more information like how much we would neRead more”

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3.Lempuyang Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Temple Swim & Jungle Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $50

Spend about 10 hours visiting Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Tukad Cepung and Tibumana waterfalls. A local English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport are included, with pickup from Ubud and much of east and south Bali. You can swim at the water garden and both falls, but admission fees and lunch are extra. Groups are capped at five.

“My wife and I had an unforgettable experience today on the Gates of Heaven tour with Jelingbali. Our guide was absolutely fantastic—friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about Balinese culture and traditions. The day Read more”

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4.Amazing Private Tour: Lempuyang temple, Tirta gangga, Tukad cepung waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $60

Set out from Nusa Dua at 6:00 am with a private driver from Bali Trip Adventure for Lempuyang Temple, Tukad Cepung Waterfall and Tirta Gangga. Expect a long day on the road, striking photo spots and entrance fees not included. Drivers named Kadek and Jabrik have been praised for friendly service and help taking pictures.

“Our guide was knowledge , friendly And really went beyond to ensure we had an amazing unforgettable experience!!”

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5.East Bali’s Icons Tour Lahangan sweet Sunrise And Gate of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $39

Leave before dawn for Lahangan Sweet’s sunrise views of Mount Agung and the ocean, then visit Lempuyang Temple’s famous Gate of Heaven and finish at Tirta Gangga. This private 10 to 11-hour trip from Kuta includes transport, bottled water, an English-speaking driver-guide, and entrance fees with the selected option. Guides named Putu, Adi, Komang, and Bob have earned praise, but a specific guide is not guaranteed.

“Putu was an amazing guide! Extremely friendly, on time, and told us so much about the destinations/ history of the island and people. The locations were beautiful and we would highly recommend this tour, especially if you are fortunate enough to get Putu.”

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6.Lempuyang Temple Gate Heaven Tirta Gangga Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $30

Travel from your Bali accommodation to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Garden and Ujung Water Palace with a private English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll have time at each stop, plus flexibility to ask about local customs and daily life. Guides named by past guests include Bagus, Gusti and Kadek Mertha. The drive from southern Bali can take about two and a half hours each way.

“Great experience, totally recommend. It's a private tour with a local guide that knows the places and the culture. Loved the recommendations made around the tour, we had a great time visiting and enjoying all the scenery and all the monuRead more”

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7.Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $23Best value

This 10-hour private tour from Nusa Dua pairs Tukad Cepung Waterfall with Besakih, Bali’s largest temple, plus lunch near Mount Agung and a visit to Kerta Gosa. A driver-guide accompanies your group in an air-conditioned vehicle. The operator is Seminyak Tour Driver Bali; no individual guide is named.

“Fun filled day. LOTS OF HIKING && WALKING. The views are breathtaking!! It is the most incredible beautiful day you will have filled with so much rich history and culture.”

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8.Bali Full Day Tour – East Bali Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $100

Spend about nine hours on a private drive from your Kuta-area hotel to four East and Central Bali stops: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, a buffet lunch near Menanga, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. Expect long stretches in the car, photo stops, and a short walk to the waterfall. A driver is provided, but English ability may vary.

“Car was clean and in good repair. The driver was friendly but very poor English. There is a lot of time spent driving. Our hotel was near the airport and even leaving at 5 a.m it took 2 hours to get to the gates of heaven, Then at the gates of heRead more”

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9.Lempuyang Gate of Heaven, Tirta gangga & tukad cepung waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

Spend about 9 to 11 hours traveling by private car from Kuta to Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tirta Gangga, and Lempuyang Temple. Entrance tickets, bottled water, and a temple sarong are included. Drivers named Gede and Putu have been praised for being flexible and helpful, though your assigned driver may differ.

“This tour was the best experience of our Bali trip and our driver Gede made it more memorable. He took us to all the places on time and explained about the places and also took many good photos of us. As we were a couple travelling, it helped us a lot. I highly recommend Gede as your driver and guide for anyone’s Bali trip.”

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10.East Bali Tour, Lempuyang – Tirta Gangga – Ujung Soekasada – Black sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $51

Take a private East Bali day trip from Nusa Dua with an English-speaking driver-guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water. Visit Ujung Water Palace, Tirta Gangga, Lempuyang Temple and Purnama Beach, with admission and taxes included. Expect a full day on the road, scenic views and time at four very different stops.

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11.Bali Instagram Tour : Heaven Gate Tour – Tirta Gangga – Tukad Cepung Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $60

Spend about 10 hours visiting Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Garden and Tukad Cepung Waterfall in a private, air-conditioned car. Hotel pickup, a sarong, admission, a donation, an English-speaking driver-guide and mineral water are included. Guides named on past outings include JHIO, who is known for helping with photos, and Gede. Confirm your pickup time, since early departures may be needed.

“Onze wekker liep om 3 uur af en om kwart voor 4 liepen we naar buiten waar Gede van Edy smlile tour al op ons zat te wachten. We reden ongeveer 2,5 uur richting de Lempuyang tempel. Het is nog donker als we aankomen. We kiezen zelf Read more”

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12.Private Sightseeing Northern East Bali All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $42

Spend about 10 hours exploring three East Bali landmarks in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, entrance tickets, lunch and bottled water included. You’ll see Lempuyang Temple’s famous gateway, Tirta Gangga’s royal water gardens and Virgin Beach. Guides named Komang and Konang are associated with the tour, and the day can feel personal and relaxed.

“I can’t say enough about the experience I had with Komang. He was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and a caring guide. Not only was he familiar with the local areas, he is genuinely interested in making sure that you are maximizing your holiday. He goes above and beyond in taking pictures and ensures that you have a great time.”

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13.Gate of Heaven and the Amazing East Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $81

From Nusa Dua, you’ll travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga water palace, Tukad Cepung waterfall and rice-field viewpoints. A guide accompanies you at the Gate of Heaven, and entrance tickets, bottled water and onboard Wi-Fi are included. The tour is offered by Hendra, Guide Francophone Bali.

“The drivers were late by 70 minutes. We could not finish the stops in the itinerary before sunset and only returned to the port by 9pm.”

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