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Do Tirta Empul for the purification ritual, then drive east to Besakih Temple for the full "Mother Temple" scale.

Perched at 1,000 metres on the slopes of Mount Agung, this vast complex of 23 interconnected temples has served as the spiritual nucleus of Balinese Hinduism for over a millennium. It remains an active pilgrimage site where ceremony and landscape converge. 
Incense curls through cool highland air as gamelan echoes between moss-covered shrines. Stone staircases climb into drifting cloud, and offerings of flowers brighten every terrace 🌺 
- • Bali's holiest and largest Hindu temple complex
- • Survived the catastrophic 1963 eruption of Mount Agung unscathed
- • Hosts over 70 annual ceremonies, drawing thousands of devotees
- • Consistently rated among the top cultural sites in Indonesia

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A full-day private tour covering two of East Bali's most significant landmarks. The itinerary begins at Tukad Cepung Waterfall, where sunlight filters through a cave ceiling onto a 15-metre cascade, and continues to Pura Besakih — a thousand-year-old complex of 22 temples on the slopes of Mount Agung. A stop at Kerta Gosa, the historic Balinese royal court in Klungkung, and lunch at Lereng Agung with views of the volcano round out the day. 
- Besakih Temple holds the highest spiritual status in Balinese Hinduism. It has been a centre of worship since the eighth century and hosts over 70 rituals annually.
- Tukad Cepung Waterfall is consistently described by visitors as one of Bali's most photogenic natural sites, with morning light creating dramatic visual effects inside the cave.
- The private format means the itinerary can be adjusted to your pace. Reviewers praise the flexibility and cultural knowledge of the guide-drivers.

Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour

A packed full-day private tour linking three of East Bali's most visited sites in a single itinerary. The day starts at Tukad Cepung Waterfall, moves to Pura Besakih — Bali's largest temple complex — then continues to Lempuyang Temple, home to the famed 'Gates of Heaven' viewpoint framing Mount Agung. Tirta Gangga water palace and a buffet lunch at Lereng Agung are also included. A private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide accompany you throughout. 
- Rated 5.0 on Viator with over 110 reviews. The tour is flagged as 'Likely to sell out' on multiple booking platforms.
- The Lempuyang 'Gates of Heaven' is one of Bali's most photographed spots and has appeared in numerous travel publications as a must-visit viewpoint.
- Reviewers regularly commend the driver-guides by name — particularly for their cultural knowledge, camera skills and willingness to adjust the schedule.
- Priced from USD 35 per person, making it one of the most cost-effective full-day private tours covering East Bali's highlights.

Tukad Cepung Besakih Lempuyang Temple Best of East Bali Tour

Besakih Temple (Pura Besakih)

Dating to 962 AD during the Warmadewa dynasty, this sacred water temple in Tampaksiring draws pilgrims and travellers alike to its crystal-clear purification pools. It remains one of the few Balinese temples where visitors can participate in a living ritual. 
Cool spring water rushes from carved stone spouts into emerald pools. The rhythmic splash of purification and quiet murmur of prayer fill the courtyard while incense smoke spirals upward. 
- • Over 1,000 years old — one of Bali's most significant Hindu water temples
- • Featured in numerous 'must-do Bali experiences' lists globally
- • Visitors consistently praise the melukat ceremony as a life-changing ritual
- • Adjacent to the former Indonesian Presidential Palace built for Soekarno

A guided temple visit and optional holy water purification ceremony at Tirta Empul, Bali's most sacred spring complex. The ticket bundles skip-the-line entry, a private English-speaking escort, sarong and offering provision, and round-trip hotel transfers. The guide walks visitors through all three temple courtyards and, on request, leads them through the melukat purification ritual at the spring fountains. 
- Tirta Empul dates to 962 AD during the Warmadewa dynasty. Its volcanic springs feed purification pools that are part of the UNESCO-recognised subak irrigation network.
- Reviewers consistently rate the guided experience as essential, noting that the guide's explanation of each fountain's spiritual purpose transforms the visit from a photo stop into a meaningful ritual.
- The product frequently carries a 'Likely to Sell Out' tag on Viator. Many travellers note it includes a bonus stop at a Luwak coffee plantation not listed in the main itinerary.

Skip the Line Tirta Empul Temple Entrance Ticket All Inclusive

A private full-day cultural circuit connecting Ubud's artisan villages, the Tirta Empul purification temple, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, a Balinese coffee plantation, and Tegenungan Waterfall. The tour departs with an English-speaking driver-guide from hotels across Bali, travels in an air-conditioned minivan with free Wi-Fi, and runs approximately eight flexible hours. An upgrade option includes all entrance fees. 
- Travellers praise the Tirta Empul segment as the tour's emotional centrepiece, with guides walking participants through each step of the Hindu purification ceremony.
- The tour includes stops at Mas wood-carving village and Batuan's traditional Balinese house, adding handicraft and domestic-life dimensions rarely found in standard Ubud tours.
- Rated 4.8 across 285 reviews, with repeat mentions of flexibility. Guides accommodate itinerary swaps on request, such as replacing the coffee plantation with an art market or waterfall.

Ubud Tour With Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple 

A spiritually themed private day tour modelled on Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, combining a rice-paddy walking tour, a 90-minute yoga class at a mountaintop studio, a guided purification ceremony at Tirta Empul, a session with a Balinese fortune teller, and a plant-based lunch. The eight-hour itinerary includes hotel pickup from Ubud, Sanur, or Kuta and is led by an English-speaking guide who contextualises each experience within Balinese Hindu tradition. 
- Rated 4.9 across more than 300 reviews on major booking platforms, with solo female travellers frequently citing it as a safety-conscious and emotionally enriching experience.
- The yoga session takes place at Intuitive Flow studio, limited to 20 participants, with direct views of Mount Agung. The studio is recognised among Ubud's top wellness venues.
- Reviewers highlight the fortune-teller segment as unexpectedly personal, with the healer offering palm readings and life guidance rooted in centuries-old Balinese tradition.

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