Attraction Category: Rice Terraces

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In Indonesia, the name Jatiluwih means “a beautiful place” and in every aspect, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces has been true to its name — from the quaint, winding road to Jatiluwih to the breathtaking, ancient rice terraces, nothing is ever short of panoramic. Jatiluwih, which looks like a verdant stairway to the heavens, is a beauty beyond Bali’s beaches that shows the ancient farmers’ ingenuity which is evidenced in the communal water system they developed. Visiting the rice terraces means going to an off-beaten path, which also provides a chance for tourists to enjoy the sights and sounds of Jatiluwih uninterrupted.

 

Location

The famous rice terraces are located at Jatiluwih Village, Tabanan, Indonesia.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The rice terraces can be visited anytime but since transportation is scarce around the area, it’s best to visit the sight before dark.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

To access Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, foreign tourists must pay IDR 40000 (USD 2.95) while locals must pay IDR 15000 (USD 1.11).

 

How to Get There

  • From Ubud, you can visit Jatiluwih Rice Terraces via rented car or taxi.
  • You can also rent a motorbike which can bring you to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in 1.5 hours.

 


Suggested For

  • Solo Travelers/ Backpackers
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

 

Time to Spend

If you plan to go on a hike, spend at least 3 hours. If you’re just planning to see the famous rice terraces, one hour is enough.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit the tourist destination is in the morning when the weather isn’t too hot and the visitors aren’t a lot.

 

Food

Restaurants near Jatiluwih Rice Terraces don’t just offer great food; they provide tourists with great, unobstructed viewing spots. Choose from J Terrace Restaurant, Gong Jatiluwih, Billy’s Terrace Cafe, and Warung Dhea Jatiluwih.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Ubud Monkey Forest
  • Tegallalang Rice Terraces
  • Goa Gajah
  • Puri Lukisan Musem

 

Stay

Whether on a budget or splurging, you can find a lot of hotels and inns in nearby Ubud. Choose from Ubud Inn and Spa, Champlung Sari Hotel, Hotel Okawati, SenS Hotel and Spa, Ubud Village Hotel, and Plataran Ubud Hotel and Spa which offer rooms starting from USD 25 to USD 180.

The Living Land Company is a community-run organic farm that offers guests the opportunity to try the farming lifestyle. Tourists can try to grow rice and even stay in a lovely Lao-style house that overlooks rice terraces and organic vegetable fields. The Living Land Company supplies fresh and organic vegetables and rice to hotels and restaurants in Luang Prabang. At the same time, local families can opt to work on the farm to avail of student scholarships and other benefits.

 

Location

The Living Land Company is located Khuangsi Water Fall Road, Ban Pongvang, Luang Prabang.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The Living Land Company is open daily from 08:30 to 18:00.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

  • A stay on the farm that includes room and breakfast, with no activities, cost USD 50 for two persons.
  • A half-day “Rice is Life” interactive program that includes various activities on the farm, product tasting, Lao lunch, community fees, and taxes can cost USD 40 (excludes transportation) to USD 62 (includes transportation) per person.

 

How to Get There

The easiest way to reach The Living Land Company is via the transportation provided in the tours or through a rental car from Luang Prabang.

 


Suggested For

 

  • Backpackers
  • Solo travelers
  • Honeymooners
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families with kids
  • School tour

 

Time to Spend

You can spend around 3 to 5 hours in the area, and can even avail the accommodation to rest and relax.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit The Living Land Company is during the months of November to April, as the Luang Prabang’s wet season falls from May to October. Also note that the coldest months are December and January.

 

Activities

  • Rice farming and harvesting
  • Cooking lessons
  • Farm tour
  • 14 steps of the rice cycle
  • Vegetable farming

 

Food

Aside from the meals included in the package tours, you can also try out food stalls in The Living Land Company such as:

  • Manda de Laos
  • Joma Bakery Cafe
  • Joys Restaurant

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Wat Manorom
  • UXO Lao Visit Centre
  • Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden
  • Tad Sae Waterfall

 

Stay

Aside from the accommodations offered in The Living Land Company, other accommodations nearby include Le Palais Juliana, Parasol Blanc, Jade, and Satri House. Room rates cost from USD 50 to 200 per night.

A visit to the Tegallalang Rice Terraces will give you the opportunity to observe the irrigation process known as Subak, and locals farmers going about their daily activities and take photos of this breathtaking and unique landscape. The rice terraces focus on planting, processing, and maintaining the rice until it is time for harvest.

 

Location

The Tegallalang Rice Terraces is located in Tegallalang Village. It is around a 15 to 20-minute car ride from the nearest village of Ubud and a 1-hour car ride from the capital city of Bali, Denpasar.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Tegalalang Rice Terraces are open 24 hours a day. However, the neighbouring restaurants and cafes are only open every 07:00 to 17:00.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee to the terraces cost IDR 15,000 (USD 1.05) per person, plus a parking fee of IDR 5,000 (USD 0.35) for a car and IDR 1,000 (USD 0.07) for a motorbike.

 

How to Get There

Tegallalang Rice Terraces is located about 36 kilometres from the airport and is accessible by road. You can travel via car or airport taxi, which will take a little over an hour. It is located next to the Tegallalang Village from the main road, and a parking area is available.

 

Suggested For

The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are suitable for people of all ages who enjoy nature and want to learn more about the irrigation procedure used to cultivate rice in Bali.

 

Time to Spend

Most travelers will spend about 1 to 2 hours onsite, and this usually includes a stop for a bite at one of the nearby restaurants.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

The Tegallalang Rice Terraces face east, so for best photos you can visit in the late afternoon when the sun is in the west. It gets very hot if you go in the middle of the day.

 

Food

A number of cafes and restaurants can be found near the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. A few can also be found along the main road of Tegallalang Village including an ice cream shop, which is one of the most famous ice cream shops in Bali. The restaurants and cafes serve local and international dishes.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • The Turtle Conservation Centre: 6 kilometres away by car
  • Tampak Siring Palace: 6.3 kilometres away by car
  • Pura Gunung Kawi: 5.6 kilometres away by car
  • Kawi Mountain: 7.7 kilometres away by car
  • Tirta Empul Temple: 8.5 kilometres away by car

 

Stay

A huge number of accommodation options can be found in Ubud, the nearest town, including hotels, villas, or resorts.

 

Good to Know

The best time to visit is in the late afternoon, as it is also the best time to take photos. Also make sure to wear sensible shoes when you visit as the area can be muddy.