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The 15 Best Temple Tours in Indonesia

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Sea temples at sunset, spring temples with a bathing queue, a Javanese mandala the size of a hill. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which supply the sarong and which expect you to bring one.

Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple - Tirta Empul and the meaning of holy spring water
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

1.Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Wah, Ary, Vitho, or Adik. Visit the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Celuk Village, and a jungle swing. Pickup, transport, sarong, and water are provided.

“This is an effective tour if you'd like a varied experience with nature. Legi was a careful driver and was attentive to our needs. Overall, this is a tour to consider.”

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Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach - The monkeys are not background decoration
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Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

2.Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,681 reviews · from $35

Spend about seven hours with a private driver-guide at Uluwatu Temple, watch the Kecak Fire Dance as the sun sets, then eat seafood on Jimbaran Beach. Guides such as Mur, Nyoman, Wayan, and Agus are praised for temple insights, photography, traffic skills, and monkey warnings.

“Wayan did an excellent job getting us to the events and navigating the chaotic Saturday night Bali traffic. Added a stop at a unique coffee tasting garden which was very enjoyable. Helped us with the protocols and kept us safe from the moRead more”

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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey - The Twin Lakes offer a quick highland pause
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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

3.Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,620 reviews · from $100

Start at 6 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Komang Godoh, Gusti, or Gede. Visit Ulun Danu Beratan, the Twin Lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Batu Bolong, and Tanah Lot in an air-conditioned car. Lunch, water, entry fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“Very enjoyable day. You cover a lot of ground on this trip, but definitely worth the early start, especially as it gets you to some of the more popular locations (like Tanah Lot) before the crowds. Itinerary was matched by Dangin our guide who was full of smiles and useful info from start to finish. Would recommend this tour to anyone, especially if you want a break from the beaches of Denpasar, etc.”

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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah - Lempuyang Temple and the Gate of Heaven
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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

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

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

Leave Ubud at 4:00 am in a private air-conditioned Toyota Innova for Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Mt. Agung views, and Sidemen. Your English-speaking driver-guide can help with photos, explain Balinese customs, and take you to lunch at Sleeping Gajah Kitchen & Lounge, with river and infinity-pool access.

“The guide was very nice knowledgeable and so fun! He made us feel safe he had a lot of good information for us. The driver was Yogi!!”

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Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay

5.Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · from $27

You’ll ride in a private vehicle from your South Bali hotel to Uluwatu Temple, walk the cliff-top grounds, and watch the Kecak fire dance. Guides such as Ketut, Leo, Putu, and Pedro are praised for temple stories, crowd help, photos, and monkey warnings. A Jimbaran seafood dinner is optional.

“It is a good tour . Our guide Pedro Kadek is outstanding. He showed us a coffee plantation followed by temple , explained the history of it , kept us informed about the monkeys, showed us the white monkey there and got us the best seats for the dance show/ sunset”

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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour - Tirta Gangga’s pools, fountains, and stone paths
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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

6.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 737 reviews · from $85

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Ubud to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and d’Alas Swing. Your guide handles transport, tickets, sarongs, lunch, and photos. Ask for an early 4 a.m. departure to reduce the wait at the Gate of Heaven.

“Komang P was the best tour guide we have had! It was a great experience and we saw all the highlights Bali had to offer. He made the process smooth and easy to get into all activities and we had a fun day.”

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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple - 1 day tour - Borobudur summit climb: the day’s main event
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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

7.Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $105

This private eight-hour tour pairs a limited-entry climb to Borobudur’s upper terraces with Prambanan and Mendut Monastery. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Adit, Thomas, Arma, or Maxi handles transport and local insight. Sunrise is an optional upgrade, while lunch and Prambanan’s optional local guide cost extra.

“Great tour, the temples are amazing. My guide Himawan was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. ;)”

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Uluwatu Sunset Tour: Kecak and Fire Dance with Jimbaran Dinner - Jimbaran Bay and the included seafood meal
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Uluwatu Sunset Tour: Kecak and Fire Dance with Jimbaran Dinner

8.Uluwatu Sunset Tour: Kecak and Fire Dance with Jimbaran Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 597 reviews · from $65

Spend six to seven hours on Bali’s southern coast with a private English-speaking driver, Uluwatu Temple, the Kecak and Fire Dance, and a set-menu seafood dinner in Jimbaran. Guides such as Ketut Putra and Putu Badung are noted for photos, timing, and monkey patrols.

“Fantastic trip to Ulawatu temple, fire dance and sunset were amazing! Monkeys were very scary :) Our driver Putu was lovely, kept us well informed and looked after us! Would highly recommended this tour!!”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

9.Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $28

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking Balinese guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul water temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Sarongs are supplied for temple visits, while tickets may cost extra.

“Amazing experience and great tour guide highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience the best of Bali”

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Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket - Walking the 11th-century temple grounds
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Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket

10.Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $29

Meet a local guide at Uluwatu Temple at 5pm for a guided visit, photo stops, temple entry, and a Kecak performance telling the story of Rama and Sita. Guides such as Kadek Pedro, Adhi, Ketut, and Made help with monkeys, explain Balinese traditions, and lead you to the show.

“The Di Bali tour with Made as the guide was excellent, informative and seamless. He guided us throughout the grounds in a safe and timely manner. He was very thorough in all of his explanations and was very accommodating. The tour was perfectly aligned with the show for which Made ensured we had great seats. Bring sunscreen and hat for this tour but beware of the monkeys.”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour - Borobudur and the limited top-access ticket
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

11.Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews

Visit Borobudur and Prambanan in one private, air-conditioned day from Yogyakarta. Your English-speaking driver handles the roads and ticket process, while temple guide service is included at Borobudur with a structure ticket and at Prambanan. Expect 8 to 10 hours, local stops, and flexible pacing.

“The diver arrived on time and was always patiently waiting for us. The car was clean and air con worked. Note that this tour is just for a driver and so they didn’t join us at the various sites.”

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Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights - Pandawa Beach and the first taste of the south
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Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

12.Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $45

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Pandawa Beach, Uluwatu Temple, and Jimbaran Bay. You can add the Kecak fire dance and a romantic seafood dinner. Guides such as Wedana, Agus, Kris, and Wayan are praised for flexible routing, local insight, and careful driving.

“My driver Ratmadi is wonderful. Pick up on time, driving was smooth and he explained the history of all destinations.”

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Private Tour Bali Beaches and Uluwatu Temple with Dinner - Padang Padang, a beach reached through the rocks
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Private Tour Bali Beaches and Uluwatu Temple with Dinner

13.Private Tour Bali Beaches and Uluwatu Temple with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $48

Start at 10:30 a.m. with private hotel pickup, then visit Padang Padang, Uluwatu Temple, Pandawa, and Melasti Beach. Watch a Kecak and fire dance at sunset before a Jimbaran seafood dinner. Guides such as Wayan, Oktaa, Riko, and Darma are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible timing.

“Amazing tour with our knowledgeable guide Riko, allowing us to discover Uluwatu, its surroundings and traditions within one day. Highly recommended!”

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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple - From Ubud pickup to quiet village roads
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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

14.Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $49

Start with Ubud-area pickup at 8:00 am, then ride an electric bicycle through rice paddies, villages, and temple lanes with a local guide. You’ll visit Tirta Empul, see its purification springs, and finish with lunch at Pangkon Bali Resto. Guide Bob has been praised for friendly, clear explanations.

“Großartige Guides, teilweise sportliche Routenführung, sehr gute Erklärungen zum Leben im balinesischen Dorf, zu den Haustempeln. Tolle stops im Reisfeld. Man fühlt ich gut betreut, alles gut organisiert. Uns hat es viel Spass gemacht und es war rundherum ein besonderes Erlebnis”

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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour - Merapi by 4x4 jeep
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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

15.Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $125

Spend about 12 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Borobudur, Merapi Volcano, and Prambanan. You climb Borobudur with an included ticket, ride a 4x4 jeep near Merapi, and finish at Prambanan. Guides such as Pras, Hendra, Fajar, and Tinton are praised for clear English and careful planning.

“Yogyakarta tour is very memorable and interesting. It is definitely worth visiting again. The tour guides are friendly and helpful.”

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