The 15 Best Karangasem Temple Tours

1.Bali/Amed: Underwater Temple Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $40Our pick

Explore four Amed snorkeling sites by boat, including the WWII Japanese Shipwreck, Turtle Point, Lipah Bay, and Jemeluk Bay. An English-speaking guide helps you find turtles, coral, and fish, while optional transfers add Tirta Gangga and Virgin Beach. GoPro hire may be available, and guides such as Karma, Nyoman, and Wayan Sue are praised for their care.

“We chose the option with transfer from Ubud. Our Driver Wayan was exceptional! Easy to talk to, gave us a lot of information about life in Bali and their customs. The snorkeling itself was great. The boat crew was knowledgeable and helpful. We snorkelled at 4 spots and managed to see turtles AND dolphins! One note: the facilities are not the greatest so be prepared. The Driver took us to a great lunch spot where we had a lovely meal. I highly recommend this activity and I wouldnt think twice to do this again :)”

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2.Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Temesi Waterfall …

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · from $35Cheapest good one

Spend about 10 hours exploring East Bali by private car with an English-speaking driver. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a coffee plantation, and Temesi Waterfall. Guides such as Ary, Ketut, Dema, and Yudi are praised for patient driving, flexible timing, and helping with photos. Expect long road time and possible waits at Lempuyang.

“We very enjoyed the trip with Depus! Everything was very good organized, he accompanied us in every place and took us to additional temple while going back to our hotel, as we decided not to wait 2h in Gate of Heaven for the photo and finished the trip earlier than expected. We fully recommend!”

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3.East Bali: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Taman Ujung

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend a full day in East Bali with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to six. Visit Taman Ujung, Tirta Gangga, and Lempuyang Temple’s famous Gate of Heaven, then relax at Virgin Beach. Guides such as Gede, Darma, Budi, and Wayan are praised for local insight and helping with photographs.

“Unser Guide Budi hat uns viel über Land und Leute berichtet und hat sich viel Zeit für uns genommen. Manchmal dauert es eben, bis man sein Lieblingsmotiv ohne Leute hat. Vielen, lieben Dank !”

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4.Eastern Bali and Pura Besakih Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $42

Travel privately from your Bali hotel to Penglipuran Village, its bamboo forest, Pura Besakih, scenic Rendang for lunch, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. An English or Indonesian-speaking guide such as Dena, Kadek, Desy, or Jordi leads the day. Expect long drives, temple rules, walking, and extra costs for lunch and entry tickets.

“Kadek was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, took me to many places of interest and as I was the only person on the tour, there was some flexibility in the itinerary. It was a shame about the weather, but there were torrential downpours everyday while I was in Ubud so I had no choice. Definitely pick a day where the weather conditions are more favourable, especially to see the waterfall.”

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5.East Bali Tour: Besakih Temple, Lempuyang Gate, Tirta Gangga

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $95

Travel by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide to Besakih, Tirta Gangga, and Lempuyang Temple. You’ll see Bali’s largest temple complex, a former royal water palace, and the famous Heaven’s Gate. Guides such as Budi and Dewa Putu also help with photos and explain Balinese culture.

“Esperienza bellissima. La nostra guida Dewa è stato super gentile e disponibile.”

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6.East Bali: Lempuyang temple, Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

You’ll visit three of East Bali’s best-known sights by private car, with pickup from Ubud, Sanur, Sidemen, Candidasa, or Amed. Drivers such as Bayur, Ina, and Dede provide friendly local help, while you handle entrance tickets, meals, and Lempuyang’s shuttle separately. Allow extra time for the famous temple photo queue.

“Esa excursión es impresionante, todo vale la pena. Nuestro guía ha estado increíble, le muestra los mejores sitios, está muy atento en todo momento y buen conductor. Hace que esa excursión haya sido un sin falta, un diez para nuestro guía Bayur y excursión.”

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7.Besakih temple, Tukad Cepung waterfall, Penglipuran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $35

This 10-hour Bali day trip links Besakih Mother Temple, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, and Penglipuran Village. You travel by private car with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Rudi, Bayur, or Kriss. Hotel pickup is available from Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Kuta, and Nusa Dua. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“È andato tutto alla grande, uscendo presto abbiamo evitato che ci fosse molta gente al tempio di Besakih, Kriss è stato disponibile e si è fermato in un posto aggiuntivo.”

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8.Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Taman Ujung Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $43

Spend a full day in East Bali with a private car, driver-guide, hotel pickup, and visits to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, a Bali coffee plantation, and Taman Ujung. You will have time for the famous Gate of Heaven, koi ponds, royal gardens, mountain views, and a local lunch. English and Indonesian support is available.

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9.Gate Of Heaven Tour – Lempuyang Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $83

Spend 10 hours exploring East Bali with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Taman Ujung, and a coffee plantation. Guides including Adie, G, and Wayan Santika are praised for friendly service and clear explanations. A jungle swing is available as an add-on.

“All the activities were fun! The driver was nice!”

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10.Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Spend 10 hours exploring East Bali with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and Lempuyang entrance included. Start early at the Gate of Heaven, stroll through Tirta Gangga, see Taman Ujung’s royal pools, then relax at Virgin Beach. Guides such as Gusti and Ida can adjust the pace and help avoid the worst crowds.

“Abbiamo visitato posti incredibili e Virgin beach è stata la conclusione perfetta. È stato un piacere passare la giornata con Gusti, la sua simpatia e gentilezza hanno reso tutto ancora più piacevole.”

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11.East Bali: Temples, Springs and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $110

Spend nine hours exploring East Bali with a private English-speaking guide and pickup from Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Jimbaran, or Nusa Dua. Visit Besakih, Virgin Beach, Taman Ujung, Tirta Gangga, and Lempuyang Temple. Entry tickets are included, and careful driving is a noted strength.

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12.Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking Tour via Besakih Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 12 - 16 hours · from $60

You climb Mount Agung from Besakih Temple with a private English-language guide, starting around 11 pm for sunrise at 3,032 meters. Expect jungle, volcanic sand, steep rock, cold waiting time, and a slippery descent. Hotel pickup is optional, with breakfast, water, tea, coffee, entrance fees, safety gear, and first aid included.

“Firstly it was really difficult - I’ve run ultramarathons and have climbed one other 3,000m+ peak and this was up there in difficulty. Part of the challenge was not having the right equipment - you need a big bag to carry 3L+ of water and huge snack/lunch boxes. You could really do with specialist climbing/hiking shoes thatre good with slippy volcanic rock. And cold weather and rain protection gear is a must. The tour should do more to let you know about this before the trip.”

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13.Private Tour to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and …

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Spend a full day in eastern Bali with a private English-speaking driver. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Taman Ujung, and Virgin Beach, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, water, and a snack. Driver Ary has received warm praise for his friendly company, though entrance fees may depend on the option you choose.

“Very complete tour! Our guide ary was really kind!”

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14.EAST BALI TRIP : BESAKIH TEMPLE/LAKE BATUR/TIRTA EMPUL

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private air-conditioned car from selected Bali hotel areas to Besakih Temple, Lake Batur, a coffee plantation, and Tirta Empul. You get a driver, petrol, and a private group for $85, while entrance fees, meals, parking, and any local guide cost extra. If Selamat is your driver, he may also provide useful temple guidance.

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15.Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Goa Lawah Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours Best reviewed

This private Bali day trip takes you to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga water palace, and Goa Lawah. Your English or Indonesian-speaking driver, including guides such as Nyoman or Komang Alit, handles the road while you walk, take photos, and learn about Balinese culture. Expect a steep climb at Lempuyang and entrance fees paid separately.

“È stato veramente bellissimo, ho visto un sacco di posti che non conoscevo e la nostra guida Nyoman è stata impeccabile! Vi raccomando di fare questa esperienza perché non ve la dimenticherete mai”

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