NaturePrivate car
Bedugul, Banyumala, Twin Lakes & Jatiluwih
- Ulun Danu Beratan
- Banyumala waterfall
- Twin lakes viewpoint
- Jatiluwih
$110 / personDetails
Jatiluwih, Bali
A UNESCO-listed rice landscape on the slopes of Mount Batukaru — wide, green and quiet, with easy walking paths between the paddies and cool highland air.
What is Jatiluwih like, and how do you get there?
Jatiluwih is the big, open version of Bali's rice terraces: a valley of paddies stretching to the horizon with almost no cafés or swings in the view. It sits in the Tabanan highlands north of Canggu, so it's a morning's drive from the southern resorts and easy to pair with Bedugul's lake temple or Tanah Lot on the way back. Go with a driver — there's no public transport and the road up is narrow.
- RegionCentral Bali · Tabanan
- Best forRice terraces, walks, photos
- From the southA morning's drive; closer from Dalung
- How long1–2 h to walk; half a day with Batukaru
- Best timeBefore 10:00, or late afternoon
- CrowdsLight next to Tegalalang; busiest at midday
On the ground
Spacious. Where Tegalalang is a steep, photogenic bowl lined with cafés, Jatiluwih is a whole valley of terraces you can walk into. The signed loops run along the ridges and down between the paddies on concrete and dirt paths; the short loop takes under an hour, the longer ones a couple of hours with stops. Farmers work the fields around you and mostly ignore you.
The air is noticeably cooler than the coast and the weather changes fast — bring a light layer and something for rain. There is a ticket gate on the way in and a row of warungs with a view near the main car park; lunch here is simple and good. Toilets are at the car park and the larger warungs.
What disappoints people: arriving at midday in the heat, or coming just after harvest when the terraces are brown. Your driver knows the planting cycle and will tell you honestly what it looks like this week.
What to see around Jatiluwih
The terrace walks
Signed loops from the main viewpoint, short to long. Trainers are fine; paths are muddy after rain.
Pura Luhur Batukaru
One of Bali's six great temples, in cool forest a short drive uphill. Sarong required — your driver has spares.
Yeh Hoo waterfall
A small waterfall through the paddies near the village; a gentle add-on if you have an hour.
Angseri hot springs
Warm pools in a river valley south of the terraces — a soak before the drive back.
Entrance fees are in the price of our set routes; on a car + driver day they are paid at the gate, and your driver tells you the amounts the evening before.
What to do
Set routes that stop at Jatiluwih
Four of our routes pass through the terraces.
TemplesPrivate car
Tanah Lot, Batukaru & Jatiluwih Day Tour
- Jatiluwih
- Pura Luhur Batukaru
- Tanah Lot sunset
$70 / personDetails
NaturePrivate car
Jatiluwih, Yeh Hoo Waterfall & Angseri Hot Springs
- Jatiluwih
- Yeh Hoo waterfall
- Angseri hot springs
$80 / personDetails
NaturePrivate car
Sangeh, Angseri Hot Springs & Jatiluwih
- Sangeh monkey forest
- Angseri hot springs
- Jatiluwih
$85 / personDetails
Or make it a driver day
Jatiluwih plus wherever else you like, at your pace — up to ten hours, priced per car, your route.
Before you go
How long should you stay? An hour or two for the walks and a coffee; add Batukaru temple and it's a relaxed half day. Two nights nearby only if you want highland quiet — most guests see it as one stop on a north-Bali day.
Best time to visit. Early morning for soft light and no heat, or the last hour before sunset. The terraces are greenest a few weeks after planting and yellow before harvest; ask your driver what this week looks like.
| Tickets | Paid at the gate per person; small extra for parking |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daylight hours; the walks are open all day |
| Dress | Anything for the terraces; a sarong for Batukaru temple (spares in the car) |
| Walking | Easy to moderate on concrete and dirt paths; slippery after rain |
| Food | Warungs with a view by the car park; simple Indonesian meals |
| Toilets | At the car park and larger warungs |
| Cash | Bring small notes; no ATM at the terraces |
Photos
Jatiluwih and the highlands, as our guests saw them
Jatiluwih questions
Asked in the car
Jatiluwih or Tegalalang — which one?
Tegalalang is closer to Ubud, steeper and more dramatic in a photo, and busy with cafés and swings. Jatiluwih is bigger, quieter and better for an actual walk. If you have one morning near Ubud, Tegalalang; if you have a day in the highlands, Jatiluwih.
Can we combine Jatiluwih with Bedugul or Tanah Lot in one day?
Yes — that's how our routes are built. The terraces and the lake temple in the morning and around midday (your driver picks the order by the crowds and the weather), then Tanah Lot for sunset on the way back to the coast.
Is it good with children?
Yes. The short loop is flat enough for small legs, there's space to run, and the warungs do fried rice and juice. Bring hats and water.
Plan a day around Jatiluwih
Tell us your dates and where you're staying; we build the day with the terraces at the right hour.