Saraswati Temple
Bali, Indonesia
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Bali
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Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Opening hours
- Daily, roughly 8:00–18:00
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 2 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Entrance fee
- ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 foreign adult
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Trails
- Several marked routes, from 30 minutes to 3 hours
- UNESCO
- Part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali: the subak system (2012)
- Weather
- Cooler than the coast; afternoons often cloudy
- Location
- Tabanan, below Mount Batukaru; ≈ 48 km from Ubud, ≈ 56 km from Canggu
Key facts
2012the subak system, with Tabanan's terraces, was inscribed by UNESCO
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English Wikipedia600+ haof rice fields at Jatiluwih
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travel guides9th centurywhen Bali's subak irrigation system developed
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English WikipediaBatukaruBali's second-highest mountain, rising above the terraces
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travel guides≈ 25 kmto Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
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OSRM route≈ 39 kmto Taman Ayun Temple
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OSRM routeJatiluwih entrance fee and hours
2026 sources disagree: the most common figure is IDR 75,000 for a foreign adult, with some quoting IDR 50,000 for adults and 40,000 for children. You pay at the checkpoint as you drive into the village, plus a small vehicle fee; bring rupiah cash.
It's open roughly 8:00–18:00. You can see the fields from the road, but the ticket supports the farmers who keep the terraces going.
Jatiluwih trekking routes
Marked walking trails of different lengths fan out from the entrance — from a 30-minute loop to 2–3 hour routes partly through forest and over streams. A route map is posted at the start and trails are colour-coded. Most paths are narrow bunds between paddies, with clay and concrete slabs in places.
Even if you don't hike, the view from the road and café terraces is worth the trip. The longest trails lead to stretches with hardly anyone — just fields, birds and the sound of water in the channels.
About Jatiluwih
Jatiluwih is a village in Tabanan Regency at the foot of Mount Batukaru, surrounded by Bali's largest and most celebrated rice terraces — more than 600 hectares, according to guides. Green steps roll to the horizon, broken by palms, channels and farmers' huts.
The terraces are watered by subak, Bali's system of sharing water through canals and water temples, dating to the 9th century. In 2012 the subak system, including Tabanan's terraces, became a UNESCO World Heritage site. As a result Jatiluwih is far less built-up than Tegallalang and feels like a working village rather than a photo set.
Things to do at Jatiluwih
- Take in the terraces and Mount Batukaru from the road and viewpoints.
- Walk a trail, short or long, through fields and forest.
- Spot subak channels and small field shrines.
- Lunch with a view — local cafés serve the area's red rice.
- Watch farmers at work during planting or harvest.
How to get to Jatiluwih
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Ubud — about 48 km, an hour on paper, usually 1.5 hours.
- From Canggu — about 56 km; from Kuta — about 63 km, 1.5–2 hours.
- No public transport: a hired car and driver is easiest; the last stretch is narrow and hilly.
- Stop at Taman Ayun Temple on the way (≈ 39 km); from Jatiluwih it's about 25 km on to Ulun Danu Beratan.
Jatiluwih vs Tegallalang
Tegallalang is 15 minutes from Ubud, compact and dramatic with palms on steep slopes, but very touristy: swings, cafés and fees on every path. Jatiluwih is further but vastly more spacious: wide fields to the horizon, proper walking trails and quiet.
If you're in Ubud for a couple of days, Tegallalang is easier. If you want to see what Balinese rice country really looks like and can spare half a day, choose Jatiluwih.
Is Jatiluwih worth visiting?
Yes: these are Bali's most beautiful and most authentic rice terraces, especially in the morning before the clouds arrive.
YesGo's take: the drive from the southern resorts is long, and just after harvest the fields are less impressive. Combine Jatiluwih with temples along the way and the trip more than pays off.
West Bali in a day
The Jatiluwih rice terraces in the morning, Taman Ayun at midday and Tanah Lot for sunset. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Jatiluwih Rice Terracesyou are here2 h · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
- 382 min walk from the previous stopTaman Ayun Temple1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- 224 min walk from the previous stopTanah Lot Temple1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
3 places · about 14 h 36 min with walks · 606 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Come in the morning — clouds gather over the mountains by lunch.
- Wear trainers: the trails are narrow, muddy bunds.
- Try the local red rice at a café.
- Stay on the paths — the fields are someone's crop.
- Stop at Taman Ayun on the way.
Questions
How much is the Jatiluwih entrance fee?
Most sources say IDR 75,000 for a foreign adult; some quote IDR 50,000.
Where is Jatiluwih?
In Tabanan Regency, west Bali, at the foot of Mount Batukaru.
How do I get to Jatiluwih from Ubud?
About 48 km by hired car — roughly 1.5 hours.
What trekking routes are there at Jatiluwih?
Several marked trails from 30 minutes to 2–3 hours, with a map at the entrance.
Is Jatiluwih a UNESCO site?
Yes, as part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the subak system, since 2012.
Jatiluwih or Tegallalang?
Jatiluwih is bigger and quieter; Tegallalang is closer to Ubud and more compact.
When are the fields greenest?
A couple of months after planting, often in the wet season; before harvest they turn golden.
How long do you need at Jatiluwih?
From an hour for a short walk to 3 hours on the longer trails.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia — Subak (irrigation), Tabanan Regency: subak system, 9th century, UNESCO 2012
- Tripadvisor, pickyourtrail.com, goasia.cc, baliholidaysecrets.com (2026) — fee, hours, area, routes (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q14632658 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
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