Ubud from Benoa Port: Rice Terraces, Temples & Lunch
Eight hours from the cruise dock to Ubud's rice fields, temples and waterfalls
You're picked up at Benoa Port and driven to Ubud's main attractions: rice terraces with a valley swing, a thousand-year-old temple, a waterfall with a natural pool, lunch overlooking the paddies, and stops at a gold-working village and coffee plantation. All entry fees, transport, traditional dress for temple visits and an English-speaking driver with photography skills are included, and you're back at the port within eight hours.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bali Ubud private shore excursion
- Pick up from Benoa Port
- Visit Batuan Temple
- See Tegenungan Waterfall
- Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Enjoy Indonesian lunch with rice views
- Tour coffee plantation and tasting
- Visit Celuk Village for gold and silver crafts
- Explore Batik art and weaving items
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace Entry included 1h
- Celuk Village Entry included 1h
What’s included
Your day includes private air-conditioned transport from Benoa Port, pickup with a name sign at the driver meeting area, visits to Batuan Temple (with traditional sarong provided), Tegenungan Waterfall with its natural pool, Tegalalang Rice Terrace with time for photos and walking, Indonesian lunch overlooking the rice fields, stops at Celuk Village's gold and silver workshops and a coffee plantation with tasting, a batik and weaving gallery, all entrance fees and parking charges, bottled water throughout, and private return transfer to Benoa Port. Your driver speaks English and has mobile photography skills to help capture the day.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30
Before you book
Operated by DBD Bali Tour
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The experience
The driver meets you at Benoa Port holding a sign with your name, and within minutes you're moving inland through Bali's green valleys toward Ubud. The road climbs gradually, and the landscape shifts from coastal scrub to terraced rice paddies that drop away on both sides. This is the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and you'll spend real time here, not just a quick photo stop. There's a swing suspended over the valley, a walking path that winds between the paddies, and enough quiet to actually feel the place instead of rushing through it. The driver knows the angles for photos and will wait while you find your shot.
Between the rice fields, you stop at Batuan Temple, one of Bali's oldest: built in 1022 AD, over a thousand years ago. The stone carvings are intricate and worn smooth by centuries, and the black palm fiber roof catches the light in a way that photographs don't quite capture. You'll wear a traditional Balinese sarong provided for the visit, which feels less like a costume and more like the actual dress code. After that comes Tegenungan Waterfall, a 15-meter drop with a natural pool below and enough green around it to remind you why people come to Bali in the first place. The water moves fast and cold, and you can wade in if you want.
Lunch happens overlooking the rice fields (Indonesian food, not resort food), and then the tour moves through Celuk Village, where gold and silver craftspeople have worked since the 15th century. The workshops line the streets, and you can watch artisans at their benches or browse finished pieces if you're interested. There's also a coffee plantation stop where you can taste Luwak coffee and herbal teas made from organic plants grown on-site, and a final look at batik art and handmade weaving before the drive back to the port. The whole day is eight hours, with about seven and a half spent at the attractions themselves, so you're not sitting in a van.
The driver speaks English and carries a good phone camera, which means you'll actually have photos from the day instead of just phone snapshots. Transport is air-conditioned, water is included, and every entrance fee and parking charge is already paid. You step off the ship and into a day that's already organized. Return to Benoa Port is included, timed to get you back before the ship leaves.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Benoa Port and want to see Ubud's main sights (rice terraces, temples, a waterfall) without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself. The fixed 8-hour schedule fits the cruise window, and everything from entry fees to lunch is already paid.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Korean.
How long is the drive from Benoa Port to Ubud?
The total tour is 8 hours, with approximately 7.5 hours spent at attractions and the remaining time for travel between locations.
What should I wear to the temples?
A traditional Balinese sarong is provided for temple visits. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the rice terrace paths and waterfall area.
Is lunch included?
Yes. You'll have Indonesian lunch with views of the rice fields. Dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated if you mention them when booking.
What if I want to swim at the waterfall?
Tegenungan Waterfall has a natural pool and you can wade in. Bring a change of clothes or a quick-dry shirt if you plan to get wet.
Are there photo opportunities?
Yes. Tegalalang Rice Terrace has a swing over the valley, walking paths, and multiple viewpoints. The driver has mobile photography skills and will help you find good angles.
Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers with limited time?
Yes. The tour is designed for cruise passengers and includes return timing to Benoa Port before ship departure.
What's included in the price?
Private transport with A/C, all entrance fees and taxes, parking, lunch, bottled water, traditional Balinese dress for temples, and an English-speaking driver. Return transfer to the port is included.
Can I customize the itinerary?
This is a set itinerary designed to fit within the cruise port window. Speak with the operator about any specific requests when you book.
Ubud from Benoa Port: Rice Terraces, Temples & Lunch
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