# Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Bali > Tegallalang is Bali's most famous rice terrace, 10 km north of Ubud: steep green steps of paddy with coconut palms on both sides of a valley. Entry is about IDR 15,000–50,000, plus small donations along the trails; swings and photo nests cost extra. Allow 1–1.5 hours, and come by 7–8 am, before the heat and the tour buses. Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegallalang - City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia - YesGo score: 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h 30 min - Entry: ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000 - Opening hours: Daily from sunrise; ticket points from roughly 7:00–8:00 - With kids: Fine with kids - Entrance fee: ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000 at the main entrance - Donations: ≈ IDR 10,000–20,000 at checkpoints along the trails - Swings: Charged separately by private operators — ask the price first - Footwear: Trails are muddy and steep — trainers, not flip-flops - Location: Tegallalang; ≈ 10 km from Ubud, ≈ 43 km from Kuta and Seminyak - Coordinates: -8.43330, 115.28000 - Facts checked: 10.11.2026 ## Key facts - **9th century** — when Bali's subak irrigation system developed (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 20,000 ha** — of terraces and water temples make up the subak system (source: English Wikipedia) - **2012** — the subak system was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 10 km** — north of central Ubud (source: OSRM route) - **≈ 7 km** — to Tirta Empul (source: OSRM route) - **1–1.5 hours** — for a walk through the terraces (source: 2026 travel guides) ## Tegallalang Rice Terrace entrance fee There's no single official ticket, and 2026 guides quote different sums: around **IDR 15,000–50,000** at the main entrance, then small **donations** of IDR 10,000–20,000 at checkpoints where the path crosses private plots. The money goes to the landowners, so carry small notes. Parking is a few thousand rupiah. Ignore roadside 'guides' quoting higher prices: the official points charge modest amounts. > **Best time to visit: early** By 10 am the tour buses arrive, the trails are crowded and the heat on the open slopes is punishing. At 7–8 am the light is soft, it's quiet and the palms cast long shadows — the best time for photos. The colour depends on the season: vivid green after planting, golden before harvest. ## About the Tegallalang terraces **Tegallalang** is a village north of Ubud, and its **rice terraces** are one of Bali's defining images. A narrow, steep-sided valley has been carved into a staircase of paddies, with tall coconut palms between the tiers. You can look from the roadside ridge or walk down the paths to the stream and up the far side. The terraces are watered by **subak**, Bali's system of sharing water between fields through canals and water temples. It dates back to the **9th century**, covers some 20,000 hectares of fields and temples, and was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2012. ## The Tegallalang swings and photo spots Private operators run **swings over the terraces**, twig 'nests' and photo frames along the slopes. Each charges separately and not cheaply, with prices varying, so ask before you sit down. If the swing doesn't appeal, the terraces look just as good without one. Along the ridge are dozens of cafés with views, from simple warungs to restaurants with pools — coffee with a view is a fine way to finish the walk. ## Things to see - **The view from the ridge** by the road. - **The trail across the valley** — down to the stream and up the far side. - **Subak channels** carrying water from field to field. - **Farmers at work**, depending on the season. - **Ridge-top cafés** overlooking the valley. ## How to get to Tegallalang 1. **From Ubud** — about 10 km north, 15–25 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter. 2. **From Kuta or Seminyak** — about 43 km, 1.5–2 hours in normal traffic. 3. **From Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS)** — about 47 km. 4. The terraces line the main road, Jl. Raya Tegallalang; park at the ridge-top cafés. 5. Tirta Empul (7 km) and Gunung Kawi are close, and the road continues to Mount Batur. ## Is Tegallalang worth visiting? Yes — it's one of Bali's most beautiful and accessible sights, 15 minutes from Ubud and on the way to Batur. YesGo's take: Tegallalang has become very touristy, with swings, cafés and payment points on every path. For space and quiet, go to Jatiluwih or the Sidemen Valley, where the terraces are bigger and the crowds smaller. For a short trip from Ubud, though, Tegallalang is a great choice, especially early. ## Before you go - [ ] Leaving by 7–8 am - [ ] Small notes for donations - [ ] Trainers — the trails are slippery - [ ] Water and a hat - [ ] Tirta Empul or Batur next ## Half a day north of Ubud Purification at Tirta Empul in the morning, then the Gunung Kawi shrines and the Tegallalang rice terraces by lunchtime. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers. 1. [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 2. [Gunung Kawi](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/gunung-kawi) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000 3. [Tegallalang Rice Terraces](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegallalang) — YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000 ## Don't mix them up Jatiluwih is a different and much larger set of rice terraces in west Bali, below Mount Batukaru. Tegallalang is closer to Ubud and more compact. ## Tips - Be at the terraces by 7–8 am. - Carry small notes for trail donations. - Ask the swing price before you sit down. - Wear shoes with grip: the paths are muddy and steep. - Want more space and quiet? Try [Jatiluwih](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jatiluwih). ## Questions ### How much is the Tegallalang entrance fee? About IDR 15,000–50,000 at the main entrance, plus small donations along the trails. ### What's the best time to visit Tegallalang? 7–8 am — fewer people, less heat and the best light. ### How much is the Tegallalang swing? It's charged separately by private operators and prices vary — ask first. ### How far is Tegallalang from Ubud? About 10 km north — 15–25 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter. ### How long do you need at Tegallalang? 1–1.5 hours to walk the trails. ### Tegallalang or Jatiluwih? Tegallalang is closer to Ubud and compact; Jatiluwih is bigger, quieter and UNESCO-protected. ### Is Tegallalang worth it? Yes, especially early; later in the day it's crowded and commercial. ### What is subak? Bali's system of irrigating rice terraces through canals and water temples, dating to the 9th century. ## How we checked The subak system and its UNESCO listing are from English Wikipedia; sources don't clearly say whether Tegallalang itself lies within the protected UNESCO zone, so we don't claim it. Guides from 2025–2026 quote entry of IDR 15,000–50,000 plus trail donations; there's no official price list, so it's marked unconfirmed. Swing prices aren't published — ask on site. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Ubud (10 km), Kuta and Seminyak (43 km) and the airport (47 km), and to Tirta Empul (7 km). ## Sources - English Wikipedia — Subak (irrigation): 9th century, ≈ 20,000 ha, water temples; Cultural Landscape of Bali Province — UNESCO 2012 - travjoy.com, finnsbeachclub.com, thecommonwanderer.com (2025–2026) — entrance fee, donations, swings (unofficial) - Wikidata Q123510179 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.