Tegallalang rice terrace and the water temple
The Tegallalang rice terrace is a farmed landscape of stepped fields watered by the Balinese subak system. It is one of the sights most often paired with Tirta Empul on a day out from Ubud. The tours below always include the temple, so they are a way to see both in one trip and not terrace-only stops.
Our take: rice terrace tours with the temple
These three combine Tegallalang with Tirta Empul. One is a private day with pickup, one adds a driver-guide and parking, and one is a long day with the monkey forest.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private day tour with Tirta Empul and rice terraces
- Pickup and drop-off
- Parking
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Water
All entrance fees are paid on site and tips are extra. The driver collects you, so you skip the search for onward transport.
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Private tour with waterfalls, water temple and rice terraces
- Pickup and drop-off
- Mineral water
- Driver-guide
- Parking
- Entrance tickets (with the option that includes them)
Lunch and tips are extra. The tour is private, so you can set the pace of the day.
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Monkey forest, rice terrace and Tirta Empul tour
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the monkey forest, Tirta Empul, Tegallalang and Tibumana waterfall (each only with the matching option)
A long day outdoors, so bring sun protection and comfortable shoes.
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Day trips that combine the rice terraces with the water temple, with live prices and availability.
Subak rice fields and seasons
What the terraces look like depends on the farming cycle.
The fields are working farmland. How they look depends on planting and harvest, so the terraces can appear very green at one time and bare or golden at another. You cannot count on one look for a given date, and the farm work decides it, not the calendar.
Entry points and fees
Tegallalang is not one single site. The terraces are managed in several areas, each with its own access, and there is no single entrance fee for all of them. What you pay depends on the area and on the tour option you choose, so check what your booking covers before you arrive.
Tegallalang to Tirta Empul
From Tegallalang it takes about 20 minutes to reach the temple, and about the same from Ubud to the terraces. Tours that combine the two simply link them in one day. Our guide to Ubud tours compares the longer routes, and how to get to Tirta Empul covers the drive.
Bali swing combos
Some day trips add a jungle swing to the terraces and temple. One such private route also stops at waterfalls. On this tour all entrance fees, including the swing, are paid on site and are not part of the booking price, so plan some cash for the day.
Before the temple, read the ticket and entrance fee page, and for the ritual itself see the purification ritual guide.
Planning the day
Practical points for a terrace and temple combination.
Timing
The temple is usually open from about 8 am to 6 pm, and some visitors report an earlier start or an earlier close, so do not leave Tirta Empul for late afternoon. The quietest times at the temple are the opening hours and the time after 4 pm, while the main crowd comes between about 10 am and 2 pm. See the opening hours page for details.
What to wear
The terraces are farmland with paths and steps, so wear shoes with a good grip. At the temple you need a sarong and a sash. A visitor sarong is lent at the entrance, free or for a small donation. If you plan to join the ritual, bring a towel and dry clothes. Wet stones around the pools can be slippery.
What the tours include
The private route with waterfalls and the water temple includes pick-up, drop-off, mineral water, parking and the help of a driver-guide. Entrance tickets come with it only if you select that option, and lunch is paid by you. The ten-hour trip with the Monkey Forest also uses an air-conditioned vehicle and water, with entrance fees tied to the option.
A guide on the day
Balinese rules ask for licensed accompaniment at tourist attractions, and the tours here come with a driver or guide. Which package you book is best decided by what it includes.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tegallalang from Tirta Empul?
About 20 minutes by car, and about 20 minutes from Ubud to the terraces. Traffic can change that.
Is there one ticket for the whole rice terrace?
No single fee covers every area. The terraces have several access points, so the cost depends on where you enter and on your tour option.
When do the rice terraces look best?
That depends on planting and harvest, not on a fixed month. Expect a different look from one visit to the next.
Are entrance fees included in the combination tours?
It differs by tour. Some include them only with a chosen option, and one swing route asks you to pay all entrance fees on site.