Monkey Forest, Ubud, Waterfall & Rice Terraces: Private Bali Tour

Sip Bali’s finest coffee and swing over lush valleys on your private Ubud adventure

This private tour of Bali covers Ubud's Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud Art Market and a coffee plantation, with an English or Japanese-speaking driver and air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary is customizable based on your interests, and your driver will recommend lunch options along the way. Pickup is included from your hotel lobby or the port if you're staying in Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Nusadua, Tanjung Benoa or Ubud. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and accommodates up to 5 people per regular vehicle, with larger groups available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ubud Art Market1h
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h
3. Celuk Village1h
4. Tegenungan Waterfall1h

Explore Ubud and Bali attractions

• Pick up from port or hotel lobby
• Visit Monkey Forest in Ubud
• Shop at Ubud Art Market
• Have lunch at valley restaurant
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Tour Uma Pakel Agro Tourism coffee plantation
• Explore Celuk Village gold and silver crafts
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Experience Bali Swing with harness
• Drop off at port or hotel lobby

The experience

What makes this tour work is the private vehicle and driver who shapes the day around what you actually want to see. You're not locked into a fixed schedule or a group itinerary. Your driver picks you up from your hotel lobby or the port, and from there the stops are yours to decide. The standard route hits the Monkey Forest in Ubud, where you walk among the monkeys and tropical animals; the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, a terraced landscape built on Bali's traditional subak irrigation system; the Ubud Art Market, where you can haggle for wood statues, textiles, paintings and other handicrafts directly from the artisans; and the Tegenungan Waterfall, where you can swim in the cool water. Along the way your driver will point you toward lunch at a restaurant overlooking the rice valley.

Two stops break up the sightseeing. Uma Pakel Agro Tourism is a working coffee plantation where you can watch the traditional process of making kopi Luwak (civet coffee) and taste it afterward in the lodge while looking out over the green landscape. Celuk Village, a traditional Balinese settlement at the entrance to Gianyar Regency, is known for its gold and silver handicrafts: nearly every family here works in the trade, and you can see the workshops and buy directly. The Bali Swing, a photo stop for those who want the Instagram shot of dangling over the landscape, is also on the menu if you're interested. It requires a harness.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver handles all parking. Fuel is included. Because this is a private tour, you can linger at any stop or skip one entirely if something else catches your interest. Your driver is there to accommodate that. Dropoff is at your hotel lobby or back at the port when the day ends.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English or Japanese-speaking driver.
• hotel lobby or port pickup.
• fuel and parking fees.
• lunch recommendations from your driver.
• access to Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Ubud Art Market, Tegenungan Waterfall, Uma Pakel Agro Tourism coffee plantation and Celuk Village gold and silver craft workshops.
• optional Bali Swing photo stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Charm

Is this one for you?The tour runs 7 to 8 hours with walking at each stop and the option to swim at the waterfall, so you're on your feet for much of the day. The private vehicle and customizable stops suit travelers who want to set their own pace and skip anything that doesn't interest them, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What is the Monkey Forest in Ubud actually like when you get there?

The Monkey Forest is a sanctuary where you walk among groups of monkeys and other tropical animals in their natural habitat. It's one of Ubud's main attractions and a central stop on this tour.

Can I swim at the Tegenungan Waterfall or just look at it?

You can swim at Tegenungan Waterfall. The waterfall offers a cool atmosphere and the chance to bathe in the water, so bring a change of clothes or a swimsuit if you want to go in.

How much haggling happens at the Ubud Art Market, and what kinds of things are actually sold there?

The Ubud Art Market is a place where you negotiate prices directly with the merchants: haggling is normal and expected. The stalls sell traditional and contemporary Balinese handicrafts: wood statues, textiles, bags, clothing, paintings, slippers, matting and other souvenirs, all at relatively low prices.

What happens at the coffee plantation stop?

At Uma Pakel Agro Tourism you watch the traditional process of making kopi Luwak (civet coffee), the plantation's main product. After the walk-through you can relax at the lodge, drink a cup of coffee or another beverage, and take in the surrounding green landscape.

Does the tour include entrance fees to these sites?

Entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the tour price. Your driver will help you understand what each site costs when you arrive.

How flexible is the itinerary if I want to skip a stop or spend more time somewhere?

This is a customizable tour. Your driver will discuss your interests and adjust the stops and timing accordingly. You can skip attractions or linger longer at places that appeal to you.