Private Tour Top Sights of Bali in One Day

Four distinct landscapes in a single route: waterfall, temple springs, volcanic crater and terraced rice fields.

A nine to ten-hour private tour of Bali's cultural and natural landmarks, starting with Tegenungan Waterfall and ending in Ubud, with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned transport and lunch included. The itinerary moves through Tirta Empul Temple's holy springs, a traditional coffee plantation, Mount Batur views from Kintamani, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and a jungle swing before concluding at Ubud Palace and its markets. Hotel pickup is included. The route suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tegenungan Waterfall1h
2. Tirta Empul Temple1h 35m · entry included
3. Kintamani1h 30m · entry included
4. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h 30m · entry included

Explore Bali's top sights in one day

• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Participate in ritual at Tirta Empul Temple
• Tour Balinese coffee plantation
• View Mount Batur from Kintamani
• Have lunch with volcano view
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Experience jungle swing at Tegalalang
• Visit Ubud markets and palace

The experience

The day starts at Tegenungan Waterfall, where you stand in front of cascading water surrounded by dense greenery. From there the route moves to Tirta Empul Temple, where you participate in a purifying ritual at the sacred springs: a moment that anchors the spiritual side of the island. A stop at a traditional Balinese coffee plantation follows, where you taste freshly brewed coffee and sample local teas while learning how the beans are processed.

The drive continues to Kintamani, where Mount Batur, an active volcano, rises above a crater lake. Lunch happens here, set against that view, before the route descends to Tegalalang Rice Terrace. The terraces are carved into the hillside in interlocking rows, and a jungle swing lets you move through the landscape above the valleys. This is the stop most travelers photograph.

The final leg ends in Ubud, Bali's cultural center, where you walk through markets and visit Ubud Palace. Your driver handles all transport and navigation across the nine to ten hours. You move between stops without arranging pickups or managing logistics yourself.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup.
• lunch at Kintamani.
• entry and participation at Tirta Empul Temple's holy springs.
• access to the jungle swing at Tegalalang.
• time in Ubud's markets and at Ubud Palace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Bali Cheapest Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want one driver to handle all navigation while you see four landscape types (waterfall, temple, volcano view, and rice terrace) in a single nine to ten hour route.

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Top questions

What is Tirta Empul Temple and what happens there?

Tirta Empul Temple is a sacred site built around natural holy springs where visitors participate in a purifying ritual as part of the tour, offering direct experience of Balinese spiritual practice.

Can I actually swing on the jungle swing at Tegalalang?

Yes, the jungle swing at Tegalalang is part of the itinerary. You swing above the rice valleys as an active part of the experience, not a viewing stop.

What is Mount Batur and why is it visible from Kintamani?

Mount Batur is an active volcano that rises above a crater lake. Kintamani is positioned at an elevation where the volcano and lake form the backdrop for lunch and photographs.

Do I need to be fit or athletic for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The jungle swing is optional activity within the itinerary, not a requirement.