Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 41 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours worth booking?
Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours is a 9-hour experience in Seminyak, Indonesia, from $40 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (41)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours is one of the most famous tour packages that we created to explore the famous temples in Bali Island for your memorable holidays that you can never forget. The tour will start from your hotel then we will take you to visiting Kehen Temple, this temple enshrines three gods : Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu of Hinduism. Then our next destination is visiting Besakih Temple, this grand temple complex has been revered as a holy place since ancient times. Lunch will be serve in a restaurant near the temple, after lunch finish we will drive you to visit Tirta Empul Temple where this temple is known for its sacred water from a nearby source, which is used for cleansing rituals. Next journey is visiting Gunung Kawi Rocky Temple, it's consists of 10 rock cut Candi or Shrines. Then our last destination is visiting Goa Gajah Temple, it's an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit.
What you get
About this experience
Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours is one of the most famous tour packages that we created to explore the famous temples in Bali Island for your memorable holidays that you can never forget. The tour will start from your hotel then we will take you to visiting Kehen Temple, this temple enshrines three gods : Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu of Hinduism. Then our next destination is visiting Besakih Temple, this grand temple complex has been revered as a holy place since ancient times. Lunch will be serve in a restaurant near the temple, after lunch finish we will drive you to visit Tirta Empul Temple where this temple is known for its sacred water from a nearby source, which is used for cleansing rituals. Next journey is visiting Gunung Kawi Rocky Temple, it's consists of 10 rock cut Candi or Shrines. Then our last destination is visiting Goa Gajah Temple, it's an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit.
What's included
Included
- Car Charter Only : Exclude Entrance Ticket and Lunch
- Professional English Speaking Driver as a tour guide
- All Inclusive Tours : Include Entrance Ticket and Lunch
- Tax and Service
- Hotel / Villa Pick up and Drop off Service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Tour means there is no other participant only you and your party in the vehicle
- Petrol and Parking Fee
Not included
- Personal Expenses
What you'll see and do
Kehen Temple
Kehen Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest, its enshrines three gods : Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva which is believed to have been built even before construction of the town and now lies at the outskirts of the city. The town itself is dominated by the royal houses spread around its main square. Kehen Temple is the royal ancestral temple of Bangli Kingdom, one of the eight most important royal houses on Bali. Literally meaning the temple of the hearth or the household, this refers to Hyang Api or the God of Fire, symbol of the Hindu god Brahma.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest opened for tourist and it is the great place to visit during your holiay in Bali island. This Hindu temple known as Bali's Mother Temple for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 meters high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others. Besakih is the biggest and holiest of the island temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies, hills, mountains, streams and more.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Tirta Empul Temple
Tirta Empul Temple is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest and a beautiful temple complex with holy mountain spring located in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil, its also a national cultural heritage site. The complex built in 960 AD is also a silent witness to the old Balinese kingdom years, particularly at the time of the Warmadewa Dynasty. Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill is the presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring, built during the years of the nation first president, Soekarno.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
Gunung Kawi Rocky Temple is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest in order to get to this archeological site, we need to walk down to the valley on a couple hundreds step. There are some shops along the way selling typical tourist stuff although they also sell some unique handicrafts like coconut shell carving and bone carving. Bone carvings are indeed available all over Bali but its originally from this village. Some of talented carver specializing in carving the bone or even ivory are coming from this area. As you walk further down, your eyes will started to be pleased by the beautiful view of the valley.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Elephant Cave
Goa Gajah Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest, its an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit. Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometers out of central Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains. The temple name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that its a gigantic dwelling full of elephants.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Penglipuran Village
On your way, you will pass this very famous traditional village
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Kintamani Highland
On your way, you will pass this very famous volcano
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Mas Carving Center
On your way, you will pass this very famous wood carving village
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Pura Puseh Desa Batuan
On your way, you will pass this very famous temple.
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Celuk Village
On your way, you will pass this very famous gold and silver village
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Ubud
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Ubud
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Sanur
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Sanur
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Denpasar
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Denpasar
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Tanjung Benoa
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Tanjung Benoa
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Nusa Dua
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Nusa Dua
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Pecatu
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Pecatu
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Jimbaran
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Jimbaran
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Tuban
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Tuban
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Kuta
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Kuta
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Legian
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Legian
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Seminyak
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Seminyak
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Kerobokan
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Kerobokan
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Canggu
We provide pickup and drop-off service from hotel / villa in Canggu
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Car Charter Only
Car Charter Only does not include entrance tickets or lunch Private Guided Tour Duration: 10 hours Private A/C Vehicle Pickup included
All Inclusive Tours
All Inclusive Tours include entrance ticket and lunch. Private Guided Tour Duration: 10 hours Private A/C Vehicle Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ms, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bali Full Day Tour
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please bring: sunscreen and camera
- Infant under 2 years old is free of charge
- Flexible time arrangement based on your request
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 41 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
41 verified traveler reviews for Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Temples, bali life and so much more..
Our trip for the day with Gusti was one of the best I have had in Bali. As a well seasoned traveller of Bali over the years this trip was so much more with Gusti as our guide. He was so knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful and happy to share all he knew. He was happy to answer any questions about the temples, bali life, and ceremony procedures and what they mean to the balinese people.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely review regarding your recent trip with Bali Full Day Tour. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are glad that our service met your expectations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share your experience with your friends and colleagues so that we may extend our service to them as well. We look forward to assisting you on your next visit to Bali.
via Tripadvisor
Iconic Tour
Amazing day spent exploring a few of the countless beautiful temples Bali has to offer. Kadek was a very skilled driver, friendly and extremely knowledgeable, answering every question we had with enthusiasm. It was the perfect day and a tour I’d definitely recommend to first timers looking to get the most out of their holiday in Bali!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely comment regarding your recent trip with Bali Full Day Tour. Impressing our customers is the one we committed to and we glad that our service could meet with your expectation and more. We will be much appreciate if you could spread your lovely experience to your friends and colleagues, so we could extend our service to them and others. Look forward to possibility assist you on your next visit to Bali
via Viator
Temple tour of Bali
Driver/guide Gusti was very knowledgeable and adapted to traffic issues and individual interests on the go. Would thoroughly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely comment regarding your recent trip with Bali Full Day Tour. Impressing our customers is the one we committed to and we glad that our service could meet with your expectation and more. We will be much appreciate if you could spread your lovely experience to your friends and colleagues, so we could extend our service to them and others. Look forward to possibility assist you on your next visit to Bali
via Viator
Day full of culture, temples, and good company
Our driver/guide Gusti Eka was very knowledgeable, approachable, encouraging questions on any topic, and obviously proud of Bali and it's historic culture. Engaging and friendly Gusti made sure of a hugely enjoyable day. Would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bali
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely comment regarding your recent trip with Bali Full Day Tour. Impressing our customers is the one we committed to and we glad that our service could meet with your expectation and more. We will be much appreciate if you could spread your lovely experience to your friends and colleagues, so we could extend our service to them and others. Look forward to possibility assist you on your next visit to Bali
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour!
Our tour guide Gusti was amazing! Very knowledgeable about all the temples and had some amazing photography skills! Highly recommended to immerse yourself in the culture of Bali.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely comment regarding your recent trip with Bali Full Day Tour. Impressing our customers is the one we committed to and we glad that our service could meet with your expectation and more. We will be much appreciate if you could spread your lovely experience to your friends and colleagues, so we could extend our service to them and others. Look forward to possibility assist you on your next visit to Bali
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Bali Full Day Tour, who run 65 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Bali Full Day Tour runsWhy this scores 78
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Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seminyak.
How much does Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seminyak usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seminyak is not rushed.
Is Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 41 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Seminyak, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seminyak can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seminyak and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seminyak within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Seminyak?
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On Outty we rank every Seminyak experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Experts Bali Driver : Best Bali Private Driver for Tour in Bali, West Bali Tour: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Tanah Lot, Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Seminyak?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Seminyak?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours?
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Included: Car Charter Only : Exclude Entrance Ticket and Lunch; Professional English Speaking Driver as a tour guide; All Inclusive Tours : Include Entrance Ticket and Lunch; Tax and Service; and Hotel / Villa Pick up and Drop off Service. Not included: Personal Expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 3352 listed pickup locations in and around Seminyak. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours offered in?
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It is offered in Malay and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infant under 2 years old is free of charge. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours?
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Across 41 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Full-Day Temple Tour: Bali Archaeology Tours?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Car Charter Only, All Inclusive Tours. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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