3-Day Bali Tour from Ubud: Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfalls

Walk through sacred temples and hidden waterfalls, then swing out over the jungle canopy.

A private 3-day guided tour of Bali covering Ubud's forests and temples, the island's widest rice terraces, coastal Tanah Lot Temple, and a series of waterfalls — with a professional guide and driver, hotel pickup, bottled water, and all entry fees included. The itinerary moves through Tegalalang and Jatiluwih rice terraces, Tirta Empul's holy spring temple where you can watch blessing rituals, Ulun Danu Beratan floating on its lake, Taman Ayun's royal temple, and three waterfall sites ranging from hidden jungle drops to Instagram-famous cascades. Day one includes a jungle swing overlooking the forest canopy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing

• Visit sacred forest with wildlife
• Walk at Tegalalang rice terrace
• Have lunch at jungle restaurant
• Experience jungle swing
• Visit Tirta Empul holy spring temple
• See Tegenungan waterfall

Day 2 — Best of Bali Waterfalls

• Walk to hidden jungle waterfall
• Visit Tibumana waterfall and swim
• Swim at Taman Sari waterfall
• See and photograph Kanto Lampo waterfall
• Have local lunch

Day 3 — Best of Bedugul and Tanah Lot Temple

• Visit Taman Ayun royal temple
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan floating temple
• Enjoy photo spots at Buyan Lake
• See Jatiluwih rice terraces
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple at low tide
• Watch sunset at Tanah Lot Temple

The Experience

The tour starts at your hotel in Ubud with a private driver who stays with you for all three days. Day one moves north through Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where you walk among the green fields and see farmers at work, then stops at a jungle restaurant before the swing — a real highlight, suspended above the canopy with nothing but forest below. Tirta Empul Temple comes next, a holy spring site where you can watch Balinese people perform blessing rituals at the sacred pools before entering the main temple. The day ends at Tegenungan Waterfall, where you either walk closer to the base or view it from the hilltop.

Day two is built around waterfalls. You visit a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle that requires walking down stairs and along river pathways to find it tucked under a cave. The next stop, Tibumana, sits in the northeast and lets you swim in fresh mountain water. Taman Sari Waterfall, newly developed and less crowded, has a natural pool. The day finishes at Kanto Lampo, the waterfall known for dramatic photos — sunlight hits the cascades and splash creates the backdrop, though expect more visitors here.

Day three covers Bedugul and the coast. Taman Ayun Temple, built in 1634 as a royal family shrine, sits on land surrounded by a fish pond that makes it look like it's floating. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple actually floats on Lake Beratan and serves as the main water temple for the island. You stop at a viewpoint overlooking Buyan Lake with photo spots like swings and bird nests. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, the widest in Bali and a UNESCO World Heritage site for its traditional irrigation system, comes next. The tour ends at Tanah Lot Temple on the coast — an 11th-century temple accessible only at low tide, famous for its sunset views over the ocean.

What’s included

• Private transportation with the same driver for all three days.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water in the car.
• all entry fees and taxes to temples, terraces and waterfalls.
• a professional English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Book this if you have limited time and want a guide who knows Bali's stories and culture—the private format with a professional driver means you move efficiently through temples, rice terraces, and waterfalls as one planned route rather than making separate decisions at each stop.

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Top questions

What's the jungle swing on day one actually like?

The jungle swing hangs you out over the forest canopy with views down into the trees — it's a real swing, not a photo prop, and it happens after lunch at the jungle restaurant on the way back from Tegalalang Rice Terrace.

Can I swim at the waterfalls on day two?

Yes. Tibumana Waterfall and Taman Sari Waterfall both have natural pools where you can swim in fresh water from the mountain. Kanto Lampo is more of a photo stop, though some people wade in the shallows.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It does involve walking at temples, rice terraces and waterfalls, and some waterfall sites require walking down stairs and jungle pathways, but the pace is set by the group and you can skip any part that doesn't suit you.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English and is a professional who knows the authentic stories and culture behind each site.