Ubud Private Tour: Elephant Cave, Waterfall & Rice Fields

Four stops across Ubud's temples, water and rice in a single day

A private guided tour of Ubud visiting Mas Village, Elephant Cave, Tegenunnan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terraces, with hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ubud. The tour runs 10 hours and holds a maximum of 7 travelers. A local English-speaking guide leads the route. Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, all taxes and fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mas Village30m
2. Elephant Cave1h · entry included
3. Tegenungan Waterfall30m · entry included
4. Tirta Empul Temple1h · entry included
5. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included

Explore temples, waterfall, and rice fields

• Pick up from hotel in Ubud
• Visit Mas Village art and wood carving
• Tour Bali Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple
• Swim at Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple and holy spring
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Return to hotel in Ubud

The experience

Hotel pickup from central Ubud starts the day. Your guide drives you through the district, stopping first at Mas Village, where local artisans carve wood sculptures in a style distinct to the area. From there you head to Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave, an archaeological site that once housed Buddhist monks and Shivite priests, its entrance carved into the rock face. The temple sits in the quieter part of Ubud, away from the main tourist flow, so you move through it without the crowds that gather later in the day.

Next is Tegenunnan Waterfall, where you can wade into the water if you want to. The waterfall sits in its own village setting, and the guide will tell you how it fits into the landscape around it. Then comes Tirta Empul Temple, built around a holy mountain spring in the village of Manukaya. This is where the spirituality of the day settles in. The temple complex is active, and you walk through spaces where locals come to pray and bathe in the spring water.

The final stop is Tegalalang Rice Terraces, the famous stepped rice fields that rise and fall across the hillside. You walk through them, seeing how the paddies are cut into the slope. The guide shows you how the irrigation system works and what the different stages of growth look like. By the end of the afternoon, you've moved through four distinct landscapes (carved stone, flowing water, temple grounds and cultivated fields) all within a few miles of Ubud.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ubud.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• English-speaking local guide for the full 10 hours.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• infant car seats available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesUp to age 65

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats available

Operated by Bali Hai Tours

Is this one for you?The 10-hour day moves at a steady pace with four distinct stops and walking through the rice terraces, so it suits travelers who want to see multiple temples and landscapes without a rushed schedule. If you prefer a shorter outing or want to linger at one site, a half-day tour of fewer stops would fit better.

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Top questions

What is Elephant Cave and what will I see there?

Elephant Cave, or Goa Gajah, is an archaeological monastery carved into the rock, once home to Buddhist monks and Shivite priests. You'll walk through the entrance carved with stone detail and explore the temple chambers inside.

Can I swim or bathe at Tegenunnan Waterfall?

Yes, Tegenunnan Waterfall has a pool where you can wade into the water if you choose to. Bring a change of clothes or a swimsuit if you plan to go in.

What happens at Tirta Empul Temple?

Tirta Empul Temple is built around a holy mountain spring in Manukaya village. You walk through the temple complex where locals bathe in the spring water as part of their spiritual practice. It's an active temple, not a museum.

How much walking is involved in the rice terraces?

Tegalalang Rice Terraces involve walking through the stepped paddies on paths that cross the hillside. The terrain is uneven and can be slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but food and drinks are available for purchase at stops along the way. Your guide can recommend places to eat in the villages you visit.

How many people will be on the tour?

The tour is private and holds a maximum of 7 travelers. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.