Tirta Empul Temple
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- about 75 minutes hereOpen 08:00–18:00
- Central Bali (Ubud)
- Place · uses 1 slot
A spring temple where Balinese families queue to bathe under a line of stone spouts for purification. You can join the ritual with a sarong and a guide's explanation, or just watch from the side. The spring itself bubbles up in a clear pool behind the bathing courtyard.
At a glance
- Entrance fee
- Rp 75.000 per foreign adult
- Included in the price of our trips
- Typical price as of October 2026
- What to wear
- Shoulders covered, and a sarong with a sash: the temple asks for both and lends them at the entrance, so you need not bring your own. To bathe in the spring pools, bring a change of clothes and a towel.
The drive from your area
| Pickup area | Drive |
|---|---|
| Kuta, Legian and Seminyak | about 1 h 10 min · 35 km |
| Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan | about 1 h 5 min · 32 km |
| Sanur | about 1 h · 31 km |
| Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu | about 1 h 30 min · 45 km |
| Ubud and around | about 25 min · 12 km |
| Denpasar | about 1 h · 31 km |
Estimated from the straight line at an average road speed of 30 km/h. Traffic varies, so allow more time at busy hours.
If it rains
Your driver will offer one of these instead, at no extra cost.
Trips that include this stop
Questions about Tirta Empul Temple
What are the opening hours of Tirta Empul Temple?
Open daily 08:00–18:00. We never plan a stop on a day it is closed, and we check the temple ceremonies before every trip.
How much is the entrance fee at Tirta Empul Temple?
About Rp 75.000 per foreign adult (typical price as of October 2026; prices change). On our trips the ticket is included: your driver-guide buys it for you.
How long do you need at Tirta Empul Temple?
Most visits take about 75 minutes.
How long is the drive to Tirta Empul Temple?
From Kuta, Legian and Seminyak about 1 h 10 min; from Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan about 1 h 5 min; from Sanur about 1 h; from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu about 1 h 30 min; from Ubud and around about 25 min; from Denpasar about 1 h. Estimated from the straight line at an average road speed of 30 km/h. Traffic varies, so allow more time at busy hours.
What should I wear at Tirta Empul Temple?
Shoulders covered, and a sarong with a sash: the temple asks for both and lends them at the entrance, so you need not bring your own. To bathe in the spring pools, bring a change of clothes and a towel.
What if it rains at Tirta Empul Temple?
Your driver-guide takes you to Coffee and Spice Plantation instead, at no extra cost.
Is Tirta Empul Temple worth visiting?
A spring temple where Balinese families queue to bathe under a line of stone spouts for purification. You can join the ritual with a sarong and a guide's explanation, or just watch from the side. The spring itself bubbles up in a clear pool behind the bathing courtyard.
Build a day around it
Rp 1.500.000 for the car and the first guest, plus Rp 300.000 for each extra guest, up to 4. Entrance fees, parking, fuel, water and your driver-guide are included.
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