East Bali: Lempuyang Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga & Besakih
4.8/5 · 3,793 reviews on GetYourGuide
East Bali is the island's spiritual heart. This tour links its three best-known sights: the Lempuyang temple gate framing Mount Agung, the royal Tirta Gangga water palace with its fish ponds, and Besakih, the mother temple on the volcano's slopes.
Itinerary
- Drive2 h
- Lempuyang temple – Gates of Heaven2 h
- Drive30 min
- Tirta Gangga water palace1 h
- Drive1 h
- Besakih mother temple1 h
- Return1.5 h
Practical information
- Duration
- 9–10 hours
- Pickup & start
- Hotel pickup depending on the option – times are shown when booking. A surcharge applies if drop-off differs from pickup.
- Language
- English, German, French, Korean, Indonesian
- Group
- Private or shared option
- Difficulty
- Moderate – walking and stairs at Lempuyang temple
- Age
- Not for babies under 1
- Operator
- Trip Gotik – Bali Tours
Included
- Pickup and drop-off (depending on option)
- Private or shared guide
- Entrance fees (depending on option)
- Cool box with drinks (premium option only)
Not included
- Optional add-ons
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
- Long trousers or a sarong for temples
- Cash
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
- Babies under 1
- People over 70
Good to know
- There is a queue for the Gates of Heaven photo, sometimes a long one.
- The view of Mount Agung depends on the weather.
- A short purification ritual precedes entry to Lempuyang. By local custom, menstruating women do not enter sacred areas.
- Lempuyang is closed for a ceremony on 17–21 June; the operator substitutes another temple.
- Drives are long.
- The earlier you go, the shorter the photo queue and the better the chance of a cloud-free Agung.
Cancellation & payment
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
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What if it rains?
Most tours run rain or shine. For boat trips and hikes the operator decides based on safety – if they cancel, you get a new date or a refund.
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