Bali: Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot Temple Tour

Treat yourself to a full-day tour that perfectly combines Bali’s nature and culture. This day trip takes you through some of the island’s most beautiful landscapes and sacred sites, offering a balance of scenic beauty and cultural discovery. Begin your journey at the Monkey Forest in Sangeh, a sanctuary filled with towering nutmeg trees that provide shelter to hundreds of playful long-tailed macaques. Watch these fascinating creatures as they move freely through their natural habitat. Continue your tour to the Mengwi “Taman Ayun” Temple, an architectural masterpiece built in 1634. Surrounded by a wide moat, this picturesque complex features an elegant stone gate, manicured courtyards, and multi-tiered Meru shrines with intricately carved wooden details. End your day at the iconic Tanah Lot Temple, Bali’s famous “Sunset Temple.” Built on a dramatic black lava rock formation just off the coast, it offers one of the most breathtaking sunset views on the island.

1. 1

   Sangeh Monkey Forest

   1 hour

   You will then proceed to the sacred Monkey Forest, a cluster of towering trees which is home to hundreds of monkeys.

2. 2

   Taman Ayun Temple

   1 hour

   On this tour you will take journey into the countryside by coach and make a stop to take a short walk (approx. 300 meters) through Scenic Rice Paddies. Cultivated in unique Balinese style, surrounded by coconut trees and tropical horticultural plants including sweet potatoes and tapioca. At the end of your stroll, relax in a Balinese pavilion and sample traditional Indonesian fried tapioca and sweet potato together with mineral water, tea or coffee. After leaving the village of Gulingan, you will drive along to the Royal Temple of Mengwi - Pura Taman Ayun. Dating from 1634, this picturesque complex surrounded by a moat with multi-roofed meru shrines and intricately carved wooden gates.

3. 3

   Tanah Lot

   1 hour

   Last stop is Tanah Lot, famous in Bali as the Sunset Temple. Experience the sunset beyond the black lava towers of the sacred 16th century temple, built on a lava rock 200 meters off shore.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.