East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah
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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

By Bali Driver Seminyak - Private Day Tours
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Duration: 10h
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Highlights

  • Private Car ( Comfortable - Air Conditioning 7 Seats) + Fuel & Parking Fees.
  • English Speaking Driver / Guide / Fotographer
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • @Sleeping Gajah Kitchen & Lounge - Wapa Di Ume Sidemen
  • River & Infinity pool access - Please Prepare Swim Suits
  • Entry/Admission - Lempuyang Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Tirta Gangga
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up & drop off at your Hotel / Villa / Apartment in Bali. If your Hotel is not in the list, you can simply put it in, Hotel name and address for the exact pick up location.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, Denpasar Indonesia
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Kresna fishing boat for rent benoa bali, Jl. Pulau Moyo Gg. Tirtasari No.38, Pedungan, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80222, Indonesia
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Dalung, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Seminyak, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Seminyak, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Berawa Beach, Pantai Berawa, Jl. Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
    • Dalung, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Pererenan, Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Cemagi, Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Pantai Lima Beach, Jl. Babadan No.200, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
    • Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Seseh, Munggu, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
    • Batubelig, Jl. Batu Belig No.99, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
    • Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Nusa Dua Beach, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    • Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
    • Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia
    • Semarapura, Klungkung, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86621P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • During menstrual period is not allowed to enter the temple
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86621P3

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      Nicolas B
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      Despite the very early pick-up time at the Pension (4am), it arrived early and with a lot of energy.
      The very early morning hour is a + because it allows to arrive at sunrise at the first temple (Gates of Paradise) and thus avoid the arrival of large groups of tourists (which indirectly includes a big wait afterwards).

      The visits were incredible, Arta knew how to answer all my questions throughout the day with the representative sympathy of the Balinese.

      At the meal level, the breakfast was good but nothing exceptional. The lunch on the other hand was excellent and very well located with a view of the rice fields as well as access to the pool pool included in the formula.
      Be careful there is no choice regarding the meal, it is a multitude of small portions of Balinese specialties, enough to discover a lot of dishes as well as a dessert. Everything was very good and the quantities are cumulatively more than enough.
      Be careful also drinks are not included in the meal, they will have to be paid at the end.

      The photos are also managed by the Guide (very useful for someone who, like me, visits alone). He gets involved and takes beautiful photos! Not being very comfortable with the photos, he naturally proposed different poses to be made etc to embellish them and I emerge very satisfied.

      Trip Tip with your eyes closed! The Award is well worth the memories and accumulated knowledge.
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      Written October 15, 2024
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      David P
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      The team was amazing. Emailed them to set up a customized itinerary and received a detailed response within 24 hours with great pricing. I would highly recommend reaching out in advance and requesting Gusti as your tour guide. He was knowledgeable and informative of every location visited and made sure you didn’t leave a location without the picture you wanted. He even went above and beyond by stopping at different locations along the routes to take advantage of the beautiful scenery.
      Written August 8, 2022
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      Michelle M
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      Amazing day trip with guide Suli! He was in communication the day before the trip to confirm pick-up time/location and even arrived early. He was an expert driver and got us to the gates of heaven quickly and safely in about 1.5 hours from Seminyak. He knew all the best spots for photos, I was even the first to take photos at a few spots, with huge lines joining shortly after. He encouraged me to take more photos and even gave posing suggestions. He explained the culture and history behind sites, allowed flexibility in customizing the itinerary and always ensured I was having a great time. The lunch spot was so delicious and there is time to swim in the pool/river so don’t forget a swimsuit. I was a little nervous to take this tour on my own, but I had nothing to worry about. It was perfect in every way and I would love to do another tour with Suli on my next trip to Bali. Left with amazing memories and photos my family/friends were wowed by, ideal for a solo traveler!
      Written May 31, 2023
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      valentina s
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2023 • Couples
      I went to the east part of Bali through an organized tour booked on site.
      I was very disappointed because from the photos I really expected something more. To get to Heaven Gate they had to leave at 430 in the morning to be able to take photos at dawn. But we arrived on site late in the morning due to the hellish Bali traffic. Once you get there they make you pay for EVERYTHING (from the entrance, renting a towel to access the temple, taking photos). Furthermore, before going up to the temple, women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter. And no one tells you this until you get there. There is an incredible queue to take a photo at Heaven gate, and they give you a number to call you with. The temple is poorly maintained, compared to other times I have visited and costs much more. The second temple we visited (I don't remember the name) is much better maintained. Well-kept and with an internal lake full of giant carp. Really nice!
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      Written September 20, 2023
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      VenkannaB_13
      Fontana, CA250 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2024 • Couples
      The views are amazing and we took great photos . The guide , drivers and photographer is all in one Wayan Suama

      He rightly advised us to start very early in morning at 3:30Am to avoid crowds at Heavens gate facing Mt Agung
      It took 2 hours drive and when we reached our number was 45. We took a shuttle to go up

      Thanks again to Wayan he had a fellow guide who arrived early he got us No 7 in the queue and we finished our pictures in 10 minutes
      The staff would take your phone and take many pictures as you like in front of the gate

      We took many photos in front of Mt Agung and left for Tierra Ganga a water palace having huge golden fishes . Another door for great photos

      Finally we had our lunch at sleeping Gaja , a restaurant facing mountain resembling sleeping elephant

      We reached our hotel by 11:30 Am

      All in all great experience
      Written September 12, 2024
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      Noah J
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2024 • Family
      Gede Putra was an outstanding guide and made this experience a once in a lifetime opportunity. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and you could tell he genuinely cared about ensuring we had a great experience. He safely took us to the site and back to our resort, took amazing photos of us, and I would recommend him to anyone.
      Written December 25, 2024
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      Aaron H
      15 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023 • Couples
      An amazing tour with an amazing tour guide that will always be our friend. Arta is the king of tours in Bali and I recommend him every time if he is available. It was our second tour with Arta and he did not disappoint. His energy, passion, and knowledge of his island makes the trip one of a kind. Starting at 4AM, he was ready to go, filled with positive energy even if you can barely keep your two eyes open.

      All of the photos taken are Instagram Hits and Arta is definitely not afraid to get in the best spot to take a photo. Overall, seeing the rich and diverse culture away from Kuta is one of the best ways to indulge in Bali’s culture. Do not second guess yourself on this one, every bit of time is worth it. You will not regret this tour.

      A tour guide can make or break your tour. If you’re looking for someone to make your trip, Arta will show you what Bali is really about. Huge thank you to Arta, as he was such a bright spot on our trip in Bali. From Tanah Lot tour to this one, until we meet again! 🙏🏻
      Written March 3, 2023
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      Jessi W
      New York City, NY183 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The “Gate of Heaven” tour is well worth the 4am departure and 2 hour travel time from Ubud. We were lucky to have Komang Godoh as our guide for a 2nd day and enjoyed every minute of our time with him. Despite a long queue, Komang Godoh made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable as we waited our turn for the iconic instagram photo. Lunch was at a beautiful resort with a scenic infinity pool overlooking rice fields. Komang added a trip to a Batik workshop because we mentioned we were interested in the craft. Again, we are grateful for the time spent with our incredible guide and this professional, service oriented tour company!
      Written August 8, 2023
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      BMT
      9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2022 • Couples
      We asked for a customized experience where we would take the East Bali tour and also visit the Tirta Empul - the Water Temple located in Ubud. The communication with organizer, Wayan, was smooth and he happily accommodated for our wishes. On the day of the tour we met Komang Godoh who was our guide and driver. We really enjoyed the tour. Komang was knowledgeable, he answered our questions, explained the customs and quite importantly for Bali he drove carefully, we did not feel unsafe even once despite the usual crazyness on the roads.

      Our intention with the tour was to explore the Balinese life and culture with a local person who would guide us for a day and we have certainly gotten that but now I understand that we probably should have chosen a different destination for a cultural experience.

      The Pura Lempuyang Luhur temple was stunning but it was mostly filled with tourists waiting to take pictures in front of the gates. The inner part of the temple was closed off for prayer. Still, it was magnificent to see because this is nonetheless a popular spot.

      Tirta Gangga was a beautiful, well-maintained palace but here, again, you come for the beauty of the place not its history or local people. Feeding the koi fish at the pond was fun and would probably be a highlight for families with kids.

      Then we drove through the winding roads to Sideman which strikes a balance between touristy and local. We got to see lots of plantations, both rice terraces and fruit plantations. The lunch was at a beautiful spot with wonderful views which we enjoyed.

      Lastly, after a long day we came to the customized part, Tirta Empul, which was exactly what we were looking for. We saw locals and tourists alike partaking in the purification ritual and praying in the temple. Here, Komang, explained the religious meanings and customs in very good detail and then we felt as if the different pieces of culture and religion that we had seen in Bali both during the tour and even before that finally formed a bigger picture.

      If you are looking for a personalized experience, I recommend you to contact Wayan and the team and discuss what you would like to see. I am certain that they will adapt the tour for you and you will enjoy the experience as we did.
      Written November 24, 2022
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      Connector55444699638
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2024 • Couples
      Great tour, in great part thanks to our driver Yogakamareka. He got the schedule right (asking to adjust pick up based on our location) allowing us to have the best view possible with as little line as possible!
      Moreove he was extremely available towards all our requests, showing great photography skills (heads up if you are an instagrammer or just someone looking for memorable pics!)
      Lastly he adjusted to some last minute detour requests which further enhanced our experience, definitely recommend for Bali new comers!
      Written August 27, 2024
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