Bali Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu Beratan & Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

Jatiluwih’s sweeping rice terraces and Tanah Lot’s sea-surrounded temple give this private day tour two very different views of Bali. I like the chance to see the old irrigation system at Jatiluwih, and I like that your guide can explain the cultural meaning behind each stop rather than simply dropping you at a viewpoint. The main consideration is time: three major sights in one day means a long road journey and limited room for extra stops.

You get a private air-conditioned car, hotel transfer, admission fees, parking, and bottled water for $62.80 per person. Guide and driver Ade has earned particular praise for his humor, care, and pride in Balinese culture. Lunch is not included, and optional waterfall or photo stops cost extra.

Key points to know before booking

• Jatiluwih takes three hours: You have time to appreciate the terraces and learn how the traditional irrigation system feeds the fields.
• Ulun Danu Beratan sits beside a lake: The temple, forested hills, and water create a cooler, quieter change of scene.
• Tanah Lot is best understood by the tide: At high tide, the temple appears to float offshore.
• This is a private trip: Only your own group participates, with a live guide and driver.
• The price covers useful basics: Entry fees, parking, bottled water, air-conditioning, and hotel transfer are included.
• Extra stops cost more: A waterfall and an Instagram-focused photo place are optional and require separate entrance fees.

Jatiluwih, where rice fields become the main event

The day begins with Bali’s largest rice-field area, Jatiluwih, west of Bali’s better-known inland sights. This is not a quick photo pullout. The planned visit lasts about three hours, giving you time to take in the broad terraces and see how water moves through the fields.

Jatiluwih is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, a detail that matters because the appeal is not only visual. The terraces are tied to an old irrigation system, and your guide can explain how water is shared and directed across the planted slopes. That practical system is part of what makes the place worth the drive.

I like this opening stop because it gives the day a strong sense of place. You are not just looking at green fields. You are seeing farmland shaped by cooperation, water management, and generations of local practice.

The main drawback is that Jatiluwih takes time to reach, and the roads between the three stops can make the day feel full. If you want a slow morning with a long café stop, this schedule may feel brisk. If you want to see a major rural part of Bali without arranging several separate trips, the long ride earns its keep.

The admission fee is listed as included, and the tour provides parking. Ask your guide how much walking is sensible for the day, especially if you want to spend the full three hours taking in the terraces rather than making a brief visit.

Ulun Danu Beratan beside the lake

From the rice terraces, the tour continues to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, with about two hours planned here. The temple is dedicated to Hindu worship and sits beside Lake Beratan, surrounded by forested hills.

This stop changes the mood completely. Jatiluwih spreads outward across cultivated slopes, while Ulun Danu Beratan brings water, temple structures, and wooded hills into one compact setting. The lakeside position is the reason the temple is so widely photographed, but the setting is more than a picture. It shows how Balinese religious places are connected to natural features such as lakes and mountains.

Two hours gives you a useful amount of time. You should be able to see the grounds without feeling forced through them, while still keeping the day moving toward Tanah Lot. The admission fee is included, so you do not need to budget an extra payment at the gate.

The highland location also makes this a good middle stop after the open rice fields. You might find the air cooler than in coastal Bali, though the supplied details do not promise a particular temperature or weather condition. Bring practical clothing for a full day out, since the tour combines outdoor sightseeing with several hours in the car.

Your guide matters here. A live guide can explain what you are looking at and help connect the temple to Balinese culture. Ade is specifically praised for being funny, attentive, and proud of Balinese traditions. Those qualities can make a difference on a temple visit, where a few clear explanations are more useful than a rushed photo stop.

Tanah Lot and the changing tide

The final main stop is Tanah Lot, planned for about three hours. The temple sits beside the beach and appears to float when high tide surrounds its rocky base. That changing relationship with the water is the site’s defining feature.

Timing is important. The description specifically points to high tide as the moment when Tanah Lot looks most like a floating temple. The tour does not state the departure time or promise a particular tide level, so ask about the day’s timing before you set out if this view is your main reason for booking.

Three hours is generous enough for a proper visit rather than a quick stop. You can take in the ocean setting, spend time around the temple area, and wait for the view to change with the water. The admission fee is included.

Tanah Lot can also be the busiest-feeling part of the route, though no crowd level is guaranteed for your date. The site’s fame means you should expect a more popular attraction than Jatiluwih. I would treat this stop as the dramatic finish to a full day, not as a quiet temple visit.

The order of the day gives the tour a clear rhythm: working rice fields, a lakeside Hindu temple, then a coastal temple. That sequence is one of the trip’s best features. You see three distinct sides of Bali without having to coordinate separate drivers or entry tickets.

What the private car changes

This is a private tour, so only your group participates. That gives you more control than a large coach trip, even though the stated schedule is still fairly structured. You travel in an air-conditioned car with a live guide who also serves as the driver.

Air-conditioning matters here because the experience lasts roughly seven to nine hours and includes long stretches between sites. Parking is included, as is hotel transfer. Bottled water is also provided, which is a small but useful touch on a day built around outdoor stops.

The private format should suit couples, families, and small groups who want explanations without being tied to strangers. It can also help if one person wants more time at a temple or rice terrace, although the tour details do not promise unlimited flexibility. Discuss any changes with the guide at the start.

Ade is the only guide named in the supplied information. He is described as caring for the group closely, offering good explanations, and bringing humor to the day. His vehicle is also described as excellent, with water, soft drinks, and snacks provided on at least one reported outing. The official inclusions list confirms bottled water, but it does not promise soft drinks or snacks on every booking, so treat those as possible extras rather than guaranteed inclusions.

Is $62.80 good value?

At $62.80 per person, the value depends on how many people share the private car. The price includes hotel transfer, a live guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, parking, bottled water, and entrance fees for Ulun Danu Beratan and Tanah Lot. Those inclusions remove several small costs that can otherwise add up during a full day.

The strongest value comes from combining three distant sights in one outing. Hiring separate transport to Jatiluwih, Lake Beratan, and Tanah Lot would require more planning and could cost more, especially for a small group. Here, the same guide handles the route and explanations from start to finish.

Lunch is not included. You need to plan for that separately, and the tour details do not identify a restaurant or meal stop. Ask the guide about food timing when you are picked up so you do not lose sightseeing time deciding where to eat.

Optional waterfall visits and an additional Instagram-focused photo stop require extra entrance fees. These are not part of the core price. I would decide in advance if either matters to you, because adding stops to a day that already lasts up to nine hours can make the schedule more tiring.

Group discounts are available, but the amount and conditions are not specified. If you are booking for several people, ask for the current group rate rather than assuming the per-person figure will change automatically.

Pace, comfort, and practical limits

The tour is described as taking seven to nine hours. That is a broad range, and the difference may depend on road conditions, pickup details, and how long your group spends at each site. The three stated stop times already total eight hours, so the schedule is best viewed as a full-day outing.

One strength is that the visit is not designed as a frantic checklist. The planned three hours at Jatiluwih and Tanah Lot, plus two hours at Ulun Danu Beratan, allow real time at each main stop. A previous outing with this service was described as well organized and not rushed, with enough time to see the included places.

Still, you should not book this expecting a relaxed resort day. You will spend a good part of the day on the road, and all three main stops involve outdoor sightseeing. Most people can participate, according to the supplied information, but anyone who needs a very low-walking or highly flexible plan should discuss that before booking.

The private arrangement helps with comfort. You are not waiting for a large group at every entrance, and you can speak directly with the guide. That personal contact is especially useful if you want more cultural context, need help adjusting the pace, or want to understand how the rice irrigation system works.

Who should choose this Bali day trip?

I would recommend this tour to you if you are staying in or around Ubud and want a broad look at Bali’s temples, farmland, and coast in one day. It is a good fit for first-time visitors who value transport and interpretation as much as taking photographs.

It also suits small groups. The private format means your own party travels together, and group discounts may improve the value. Families may appreciate the air-conditioned car and included water, though the long day should be considered before booking with young children.

This is less suitable if you want to spend a whole day in one place, avoid long drives, or skip paid attractions. It is also not the right pick if lunch included in the price is essential. The tour covers the main entrance fees, but food and optional stops remain your responsibility.

The guide service is a major part of the experience. Ade’s humor, cultural pride, and personal care are useful qualities on a long route. Since the tour includes a live guide rather than transport alone, you are paying for context and company as well as the car.

Booking details worth checking

Confirmation is provided when you book. Pickup is offered, and hotel transfer is included, but the supplied details do not specify the exact pickup area or pickup time. Confirm those points before the day arrives.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted, and the cut-off uses local time.

The tour provider is CV MyBali Explore. Since the day may last up to nine hours, confirm the pickup location, expected start time, lunch plan, and any desired optional stops directly with the provider.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want three major Bali sights handled in one private day, with entry fees, transport, parking, and a live guide included. The best parts are the extended time at Jatiluwih, the lakeside setting of Ulun Danu Beratan, and the chance to see Tanah Lot at the right tide.

Skip it if you prefer a slow schedule, included meals, or a single-area excursion. For most visitors who want variety and practical transport from Ubud, $62.80 per person is a sensible price, especially when several people share the private vehicle.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately seven to nine hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your own group participates in this private tour or activity.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel transfer is included, and pickup is offered.

Is a live guide included?

Yes. A live tour guide is included. Ade is one named guide associated with the experience, and he also serves as the driver.

What transport is provided?

You travel in an air-conditioned car. Parking fees are included.

Are entrance fees included?

Entrance fees are included for the stated main attractions, including Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and Tanah Lot Temple.

Is lunch included?

No. Food and lunch are not included in the tour price.

Can I add a waterfall visit?

A waterfall visit is optional, but it requires an additional entrance fee.

Is the extra Instagram photo stop included?

No. The optional iconic photo stop requires an extra entrance fee.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience starts for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted or refunded.