3-Day Private Bali Tour: Temples, Swing & Monkey Forest

A driver and guide stay with you for three full days, which means no negotiating pickups or figuring out which temple comes next.

A private 3-day sightseeing tour of Bali with a driver-guide, air-conditioned vehicle and entrance fees included. The itinerary covers Uluwatu Temple, Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace with swing, Tanah Lot Temple, Kintamani volcano, and beaches at Nusa Dua and Jimbaran. You choose between meals included or excluded at checkout; pickup from your hotel is part of the package. Children from age 3 are welcome, though children under 7 cannot use the swing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ubud and Kintamani sightseeing

• Pick up from hotel at 08:00 AM
• Visit Batuan Temple
• Explore art villages (silver, batik, wood carving, painting)
• See Batur Volcano and have buffet lunch
• Visit Tegalalang Swing and rice terraces
• Tour coffee plantation and taste coffee
• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest

Day 2 — North Bali temples and nature

• Pick up from hotel at 08:00 AM
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Experience Bali swing at Wanagiri Hidden Hill
• Visit Banyumala Waterfalls and swim
• Optional visit to Bali Handara Heaven Gate
• Lunch buffet at Bedugul Restaurant

Day 3 — South Bali beach and temple tour

• Pick up from hotel at 09:00 AM
• Enjoy water sports and banana boat ride at Nusa Dua Beach
• Relax at Mengiat or Padang Padang Beach
• Visit Uluwatu Cliff Temple
• Dinner with BBQ seafood at Jimbaran Bay

The Experience

The driver picks you up from your hotel at 8 a.m. on day one and takes you to Batuan Temple, a centuries-old shrine in a village known for traditional painting and carving. From there you move through art villages where artisans work with silver, batik, wood and paint, then head inland to Kintamani to see Mount Batur, an active volcano surrounded by its caldera lake. Lunch overlooks the mountain and water. The same afternoon brings you to Tegalalang village, where you ride the famous swing suspended above rice terraces, then visit a coffee plantation to learn how Bali's coffee is processed and taste it fresh. You finish day one at Ubud Monkey Forest, a sanctuary where long-tailed monkeys roam freely among ancient temples and dense forest—the monkeys are playful but will snatch loose items, so keep bags close.

Day two takes you north to Tanah Lot Temple, a Hindu shrine perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves and one of Bali's most photographed landmarks. Next is Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, which sits on a lake and appears to float on the water's reflective surface. You then head to Wanagiri Hidden Hill, where you can ride swings, bird nests and floating beds while looking out over a crystal lake ringed by green hills. The day ends at Banyumala Waterfalls, where two streams cascade down steep rocks into a plunge pool you can swim in—the walk from the parking area is about 500 meters on a natural path, so moderate fitness helps, and bring dry clothes and a towel.

Day three stays in the south. You start at Nusa Dua Beach, where a 15-minute banana boat ride is included; optional water sports like parasailing, snorkeling and jet ski are available at extra cost. You then move to either Mengiat Beach, which has calm waves ideal for swimming among five-star resorts, or Padang Padang Beach, a famous surf spot with a hundred-meter stretch of sand accessed through a unique hollow rock entrance. The afternoon brings you to Uluwatu Temple, perched on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. You finish with dinner at Jimbaran Bay, a white-sand beach in southern Bali where seafood restaurants line the shore and you can eat on the sand as the sun sets. The driver returns you to your hotel after dark.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation with a driver-guide who speaks English.
• entrance fees to all temples and attractions.
• parking fees and fuel.
• a 15-minute banana boat ride at Nusa Dua Beach.
• the swing experience at Tegalalang Rice Terrace.
• coffee tasting at a Bali plantation.
• dinner at Jimbaran Bay on day three.
• meals on days one and two if you choose the meals-included option at checkout.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Edy Smile Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private driver and air-conditioned car for three days to visit temples, beaches, and waterfalls at your own pace, stopping longer where you prefer or skipping sites entirely.

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Top questions

What's the Ubud Monkey Forest actually like when you get there?

Ubud Monkey Forest is a sanctuary and conservation area where Balinese long-tailed monkeys roam freely among lush greenery and ancient temples. The monkeys are playful but can be mischievous and will snatch loose belongings, so keep bags secured and don't carry loose items in your hands or pockets.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The walk to Banyumala Waterfalls is about 500 meters on a natural path from the parking area, and the swing at Tegalalang requires basic mobility. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Can my children come on this tour?

Children from age 3 are welcome on the tour. Children under 7 cannot use the swing at Tegalalang, but they can visit the rice terraces and all other sites.

What's included in the price?

Private air-conditioned transportation, a driver-guide who speaks English, all entrance fees, parking, fuel, a 15-minute banana boat ride at Nusa Dua, and dinner on day three are included. You choose at checkout whether meals on days one and two are included or excluded.

What time does each day start and end?

Days one and two start with pickup at 8 a.m. from your hotel. Day three starts at 9 a.m. Each day ends when the driver returns you to your hotel—day three finishes after dinner at Jimbaran Bay, typically after dark.

Is the banana boat ride suitable for young children?

The 15-minute banana boat ride at Nusa Dua is included in the tour. Children from age 3 can join the tour, though you should confirm with the operator that your child meets any safety requirements for water activities before booking.