Bali Swing & Monkey Forest Full-Day Tour from Kuta

Swing over the treetops, then walk through two of Bali's quieter temples and forests

A full-day private tour from Kuta combines three separate activities: swinging on ropes strung between trees above rice paddies and river valleys near Ubud, exploring Taman Ayun Temple with its nine-jetted fountain and three courtyards, and walking through Sangeh Monkey Forest, where nutmeg trees cover the grounds and fewer crowds gather than at the more famous Ubud sanctuary. Hotel pickup, lunch and an English-speaking driver are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit temple, monkey forest, and swing

• Explore Sangeh Monkey Forest
• Visit Taman Ayun Temple
• Enjoy Bali Swing activity

The experience

Your day starts with pickup from your Kuta hotel and a drive to Ubud, where the Bali Swing sits in Bongkasa Village. You choose your swing height (five, fifteen or twenty meters), and launch out over the canopy. The view from up there is the point: rice fields, river valleys and cliff edges spread below while you're suspended above the trees. This is the activity that has made Bali Swing a draw for visitors, and the operator built the day around it.

After swinging, you move to Taman Ayun Temple, constructed in 1634 and still used for festivals that cycle every 210 days. The temple sits on an island surrounded by canals, so you cross a bridge to enter through the candi bentar, the split gate that opens onto the first courtyard. A nine-jetted water fountain sits in the middle, and a second gate leads upward to the third courtyard, the most sacred space. The temple is less crowded than others on the island and holds the shrines of the old Mengwi royal family.

Sangeh Monkey Forest comes next. It sits near Denpasar on Brahmana Road and differs from the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest because of the nutmeg trees that cover most of the ground: historians believe an ancient community planted them deliberately. The forest has monkeys, but fewer visitors than the more famous sanctuary, which makes it a quieter walk. Lunch is included before or after, depending on the day's rhythm, and your driver speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• entrance tickets to Taman Ayun Temple and Sangeh Monkey Forest.
• the swing ticket with your choice of height.
• lunch.
• a private car with air conditioning.
• an English-speaking driver for the full day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in English · 08:00Lasts 8 hours and includes hotel transfer, entrance ticket and lunch; pickup is included

Private tour for 2 to 15 peopleGuide in English · 08:00Covers 2 to 15 travelers and includes hotel transfer, lunch and entrance ticket; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Upadani Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine an active experience, the swing itself, with two quieter cultural stops in one day from your Kuta hotel. The private car and fixed itinerary mean you don't coordinate separate transport to each site, and the eight-hour window fits a full day without eating into an early morning or late evening.

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Top questions

What height can I swing at the Bali Swing?

The Bali Swing offers three options: five meters, fifteen meters, or twenty meters high, so you pick the one that suits your comfort level.

How far is the Bali Swing from Ubud?

The swing is located in Bongkasa Village, about twenty minutes by car from Ubud town.

What makes Sangeh Monkey Forest different from the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest?

Sangeh Monkey Forest sits closer to Denpasar and is covered with nutmeg trees planted by an ancient community. It draws fewer crowds than the more famous Ubud sanctuary, making it a quieter forest walk.

When was Taman Ayun Temple built and what is it used for today?

Taman Ayun Temple was constructed in 1634 under the Raja of Mengwi and underwent major restoration in 1937. It remains an active temple where locals celebrate the temple's inauguration festival every 210 days.

Does the tour include meals and how do I get to my hotel?

Hotel pickup and return are included, along with lunch during the day. Your driver speaks English and travels with you the entire eight hours.