Ubud: Monkey Forest & Jungle Swing with Rice Terraces

Ubud's Temples, Swings & Waterfalls in One Day

You're picked up from your hotel and driven through Ubud's main attractions in a single day: the Monkey Forest sanctuary, Goa Gajah temple, a coffee plantation tasting, the Ceking rice terraces, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Entry fees, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, and a guide who knows the timing are all included, so you don't have to arrange tickets or navigate between stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h 30m · entry included
2. Tegenungan Waterfall1h 30m · entry included

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Experience Bali Jungle Swing
• Tour coffee plantation and taste coffee
• See Ceking rice terrace
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall

The experience

The minivan picks you up early, and your guide is already explaining the route when you realize you've left your phone charger at the hotel, but he just laughs and says it happens every day. By the time you reach Ubud Monkey Forest, you've already learned that the 749 long-tailed macaques living here have their own social structure, and they will steal anything shiny if you're not careful. The sanctuary sits on the northern edge of Ubud village, dense with banyan trees and stone pathways, and the monkeys move through it like they own the place, which, technically, they do. You spend an hour here, camera out, stepping carefully around the animals lounging on the paths.

After the forest, the guide takes you to Goa Gajah, the 11th-century temple carved into the hillside and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The entrance is a stone elephant face, weathered and imposing, and inside the temple grounds are shrines, courtyards, and a bathing pool fed by natural springs. It's quieter than the monkey forest, and you can actually hear yourself think. Then comes the coffee plantation stop: a small tropical garden where they grow Indonesian coffee, and yes, they have Luwak coffee if you want to try it. The guide explains how it's made without being salesy about it, and you get a real cup, not a sample. From there, the drive takes you to Ceking rice terrace, the one that looks like a staircase of green paddies descending toward the river. It's the kind of view that makes you understand why people come to Ubud in the first place.

The jungle swing is next, and it's exactly as advertised: a rope swing suspended over a ravine with nothing but trees and air below. Your guide takes photos while you're mid-swing, and the adrenaline hits harder than you expected. By late afternoon, you're at Tegenungan Waterfall, the largest waterfall in central Bali, with an easy walking track leading down to the pool. The water is cold and the mist cools you off after hours in the heat. The drive back to your hotel takes about an hour, and you're back before dinner, tired and sunburned and already thinking about which photos to send home.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, entry tickets to all attractions (Ubud Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah temple, coffee plantation, rice terrace viewpoint, and Tegenungan Waterfall), bottled water throughout the day, and transport between each stop. The guide provides context at each location and handles the logistics so you can focus on the experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesUp to age 70

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Padi Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want Ubud's main sights in one day without renting a scooter or figuring out transport between stops. The full day means you hit five distinct attractions and have time at each one, not just a quick photo stop.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour is a full day, starting with hotel pickup in the morning. Return time depends on your hotel location but is typically early evening.

Is the jungle swing safe?

Yes, the swing is a popular activity in Bali with safety equipment. The guide will brief you before you go on.

Can I skip the coffee plantation if I don't drink coffee?

The plantation is part of the standard itinerary, but you can ask your guide about alternatives if you prefer to spend time elsewhere.

How many people are usually in the group?

Tours run in air-conditioned minivans, typically with small groups, though exact numbers vary by departure date.

Is there time to swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Yes, there is a pool at the base of the waterfall where you can swim. Bring a change of clothes or a quick-dry shirt.

What's the walking difficulty?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels. Tegenungan Waterfall has an easy walking track, and the Monkey Forest involves some uneven paths but nothing strenuous.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not mentioned in the standard inclusions. Bring cash or ask your guide about meal stops along the route.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a hat, water (provided), comfortable walking shoes, and a camera. Avoid wearing jewelry or carrying loose items in the Monkey Forest.