The Tegallalang rice terraces lie in the district of the same name, in Gianyar regency, about 10 km (6 mi) north of Ubud according to Wikipedia. There is no official online ticket office: you pay on site the contributions requested by villagers and operators, and the swings and photo platforms are private services. Most people come early in the morning, before the heat and the crowds. This page explains what the subak system is, what to know before you go and what time the sun rises over the terraces.
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Tegallalang rice terraces: key facts
- Location: Tegallalang district, Gianyar regency, about 10 km (6 mi) north of Ubud (Wikipedia)
- Ticket: no official ticket office or price published; contributions and paid services on site
- Bali levy: foreign travelers must pay the province’s tourist levy, IDR 150,000, on the official Love Bali website (24 October 2026)
- UNESCO: the Bali subak system is a World Heritage Site, but Tegallalang is not named in the description of the property’s five sites
- Getting there: by road from Ubud (taxi, driver, scooter); no official public transport documented
Terraces shaped by the subak
Bali’s rice terraces are irrigated by the subak, a cooperative water-management system of canals and weirs. UNESCO, which inscribed the « Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy », dates it back to the 9th century. According to this description, Tri Hita Karana brings together the realm of the spirit, the human world and nature. Water temples are at the heart of the system.
A useful clarification, as many pages state this wrongly or without nuance: the UNESCO inscription covers five groups of rice fields and temples (19,500 ha / 48,185 acres), including the royal temple Pura Taman Ayun, the Pakerisan watershed and the Catur Angga Batukaru terraces. Tegallalang is not named in the official description of the property. Its terraces belong to the same farming system, but they are not, as we read it, the ones that were inscribed.
Visiting the rice terraces
The site is an inhabited farming landscape: the terraces belong to farmers who grow rice there. Several entrances exist along the main road, with steps and paths descending into the valley. Over the years, cafés overlooking the valley, swings, platforms and photo sets have been added, all run by private operators.
What you pay for
We found no official price published by Gianyar regency or the village, so we give none. In practice, a contribution may be requested at the start of a path, then others when crossing certain plots; swings and photo sets have their own price. Carry small change in rupiah, always ask the price before using a service, and keep in mind that these contributions pay for the upkeep of the terraces.
Good practice
- Stay on the embankments and paths: the terraces are cultivated fields.
- Do not walk in flooded plots or damage the irrigation channels.
- Wear shoes with grip: the steps are high and slippery after rain.
- Ask permission before photographing a farmer at work.
- Swings are private installations: check the safety equipment before getting on.
Booking a guided visit or driver
Tegallalang is often combined with other sites north of Ubud in a day with a driver, or in a guided visit focused on rice growing. Before booking, check the departure time (an early start avoids the heat and the crowds), the number and length of stops, what is included (entry contributions, drinks), the guide’s language and the cancellation policy. Guides who explain the subak and the rice calendar give the visit more meaning than a simple photo stop.
For an independent visit, arrive early, before the tour buses. A scooter is practical but the main road is busy; a driver booked from Ubud saves you hunting for parking along the road.
Bali tourist levy
Since the application of provincial regulation no. 2 of 2025 (amending regulation no. 6 of 2023), foreign tourists pay a levy for the protection of Balinese culture and environment. The official Love Bali website showed an amount of IDR 150,000 on 24 October 2026, payable online with the passport number; the voucher is sent by e-mail. For other requirements, see entry requirements for Indonesia on our country page.
When to come to Tegallalang
The look of the terraces depends on the rice cycle: flooded plots, bright green young shoots, ripe ears, stubble after harvest. This cycle varies from plot to plot; there is no published official calendar for the site. As for light, Bali being close to the equator, sunrise varies little through the year: between about 5:50 and 6:35 am according to our calculation below (Bali time, UTC+8).
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:11 am | 6:44 pm | 12 h 34 |
| February | 6:21 am | 6:44 pm | 12 h 22 |
| March | 6:23 am | 6:32 pm | 12 h 09 |
| April | 6:21 am | 6:16 pm | 11 h 55 |
| May | 6:23 am | 6:07 pm | 11 h 44 |
| June | 6:30 am | 6:08 pm | 11 h 38 |
| July | 6:34 am | 6:15 pm | 11 h 40 |
| August | 6:28 am | 6:18 pm | 11 h 50 |
| September | 6:12 am | 6:15 pm | 12 h 03 |
| October | 5:56 am | 6:13 pm | 12 h 17 |
| November | 5:48 am | 6:18 pm | 12 h 30 |
| December | 5:55 am | 6:32 pm | 12 h 37 |
For the dry and rainy seasons, with official normals, see our page on the best time to visit Bali.
Safety
The UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 18 September 2026) says there are often reports of bag-snatching in Bali and advises concealing your bag as much as possible and carrying only essential items. It also warns of deaths and serious illness caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol in Indonesia, including drinks bought in licensed bars, shops and hotels in tourist areas. Keep your bag and phone zipped, especially on a scooter.
Common mistakes
- Arriving in the middle of the day: strong heat and crowds on the paths.
- Paying a « ticket » without understanding that it often covers only part of the site.
- Thinking Tegallalang is the UNESCO site of Bali: the inscription covers other terraces.
- Forgetting to pay the Bali tourist levy before or on arrival.
What to see nearby
From Ubud, other excursions lead south and to the islands: see our guides to Uluwatu and Nusa Penida, and our comparison Bali or Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee for the Tegallalang rice terraces?
No official price is published. Contributions are requested on site by villagers and operators, and swings or photo sets are paid separately.
Where are the Tegallalang rice terraces?
In Tegallalang district, Gianyar regency, about 10 km (6 mi) north of Ubud according to Wikipedia.
Is Tegallalang a UNESCO site?
The Bali subak system is a World Heritage Site, but Tegallalang is not named among the sites described by UNESCO (Pura Taman Ayun, Pakerisan, Catur Angga Batukaru, etc.).
What is the best time of day to visit?
Early in the morning: the sun rises between about 5:50 and 6:35 am depending on the month, and heat and crowds build afterwards.
Do you have to pay the Bali tourist levy?
Yes, foreign tourists pay IDR 150,000 on the official Love Bali website (amount read on 24 October 2026).
Our sources
- UNESCO, World Heritage Centre: « Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System… » (property description), consulted on 24 October 2026
- Bali Province, Love Bali (lovebali.baliprov.go.id): tourist levy, consulted on 24 October 2026
- UK FCDO, Indonesia foreign travel advice (GOV.UK, updated 18 September 2026): street crime, methanol poisoning (text read on 26 October 2026)
- Wikipedia (English), « Tegallalang » article, consulted on 24 October 2026
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, applied by Destination de Voyage to the coordinates of Tegallalang (Wikipedia) (15th of each month, year 2027, clear horizon)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices, hours and access rules may change: check the official website before you go.
