Jatiluwih, on the slopes of Mount Batukaru in Tabanan regency, is the largest and most impressive rice-terrace landscape in Bali. It forms part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province, inscribed by UNESCO in 2012 for the subak system — the cooperative water management linked to the island’s water temples.
Compared with Tegallalang, Jatiluwih is wider, gentler and far less commercial: curving terraces stretch across the hillsides for kilometres, with walking trails marked through them and a mountain backdrop.
It is a day trip from Ubud — around 1.5–2 hours each way — and is usually combined with the lake temple of Ulun Danu Beratan or the sea temple of Tanah Lot. For more, see our sister site <a href="https://jatiluwih.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jatiluwih.com</a>.
Top things to do at Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (day trip)
Walk a marked trail
Trails of different lengths lead through the terraces. Even an hour gives a real sense of scale.
Combine with Ulun Danu Beratan
The lake temple is in the highlands nearby, making a natural pairing.
Lunch with a view
Restaurants along the road overlook the terraces.
How to get to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (day trip)
- By car from Ubud, about 1.5–2 hours each way depending on traffic.
- A driver for the day or a tour is the practical option.
- An entrance fee is charged per person; check the current price.
- Bring a light jacket — it is cooler than Ubud.
- Start early to avoid afternoon clouds and traffic.
Best tours & tickets for Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (day trip)
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (day trip) and make the most of the day:
Day trip from US$29 Bali: Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Terrace, & Ulun Danu Beratan Tour
Three of Bali’s best-known landmarks in one long day: the UNESCO-listed terraces of Jatiluwih, the lake temple of Ulun Danu Beratan and the sea temple of Tanah Lot. Over 1,100 reviews.
- UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih rice terraces
- Ulun Danu Beratan lake temple
- Tanah Lot sea temple
Day trip from US$40 Bali UNESCO Sites: Shared or Private Guided Full-Day Tour
A full day around Bali’s UNESCO-listed temples and landscapes: historic water temples and the Jatiluwih rice terraces, with a guide who explains the island’s cultural heritage.
- Historic water temples
- The Jatiluwih rice terraces
- Shared or private option
