
1 / 5Bali: Jatiluwih Rice Terrace and Ancient Temples Private Tour
About this activity
A comprehensive 9-hour private tour combining Bali's most iconic rice terraces, sacred temples, and countryside landscapes in a single day. You'll travel from verdant hillside paddies to the oceanside Tanah Lot Temple, with a private guide and vehicle ensuring an intimate, crowd-free experience across multiple regions.
A private Bali tour that takes you on a scenic drive off the beaten path to discover the Balinese countryside. Escape the crowds as you visit the emerald rice terraces of Pacung and travel through the jungle to the tropical foothills of Mt. Batukaru. End your day watching the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple on the coast.
Begin your private adventure off of Bali's beaten path with morning pickup at your hotel. Meet your private guide, whose attention will be focused on you and your party throughout the day. Board a comfortable tour vehicle and set off for the countryside.
Head for Taman Ayun Temple, located in the Mengwi Regency. Continue to a local coffee plantation to see the various coffee plants and taste some of the different Balinese coffee varieties produced there.
Travel to the Bedugul area for scenic views of Beratan Lake Temple and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Visit the Pacung Rice Terrace, featuring sweeping views of the largest rice paddy fields in Bali. Stop there for a buffet lunch with epic views.
After lunch, travel through the dense jungle to the foothills of Mt Batu Karu to visit the Jatiluwih Greenland.
Your last stop is Tanah Lot Temple, a Balinese Hindu temple perched on a rock in the ocean. Make sure you have your camera ready for fantastic shots as the sun sets.
At the conclusion of your private tour, head back to your hotel for drop-off.
Highlights
- ✓Pacung Rice Terrace: sweeping emerald paddy fields with lunch served amid the views
- ✓Jatiluwih Greenland: jungle trek through Mt. Batukaru foothills with pristine terraced landscapes
- ✓Tanah Lot Temple: iconic clifftop Hindu shrine silhouetted against sunset
- ✓Taman Ayun Temple: ornate multi-tiered Balinese temple in Mengwi Regency
- ✓Ulun Danu Beratan Temple: lakeside temple with Beratan Lake backdrop
- ✓Local coffee plantation: taste authentic Balinese coffee varieties
Insider tips
- ★Bring a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers; jungle paths to Jatiluwih are muddy, especially after rain
- ★Arrive early at Tanah Lot (your final stop) to secure the best sunset photography spots before other tour groups arrive
- ★Ask your guide about the coffee plantation's lesser-known varieties—luwak coffee is famous but estate coffees offer better value
Good to know
- •Private hotel pickup and drop-off included; confirm location and time the evening before
- •Buffet lunch at Pacung Rice Terrace is included; inform guide of dietary restrictions in advance
- •Wear light, breathable clothing and sun protection (hat, sunscreen); you'll be exposed in open terraces and during temple visits
- •Temples require respectful dress (covered shoulders and knees); sarongs sometimes provided but bring your own to be safe
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Early morning start (around 8–9 a.m.) allows you to see temples when cooler and less crowded, and ensures you reach Tanah Lot by late afternoon for optimal sunset photography. Dry season (April–October) offers clearer skies and safer jungle paths.






