Ubud: 3-Day Private Tour with Waterfalls & Rafting
Ubud’s temples, waterfalls and muddy jungle rides: three days that changed how I travel
You’ll wander through rice terraces in Ubud, swim beneath waterfalls like Kanto Lampo, meet locals in Penglipuran Village, and get soaked rafting on Ayung River: all with your own guide and driver. Expect moments of quiet awe and bursts of laughter you’ll remember long after you leave Bali.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Best of Ubud Tour
- Visit long tailed macaques forest
- Shop at Ubud Art Market
- Explore Ubud Palace
- See Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Have lunch at jungle restaurant
- Experience giant jungle swing
- View Mt. Batur from Kintamani
- Visit Tirta Empul Temple
Day 2: Ubud Waterfalls and Village
- Visit hidden jungle waterfall
- Explore Penglipuran Village
- Swim at blue lagoon waterfall
- Take photos at Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Day 3: White Water Rafting and Quad Bike
- Ride quad bike through jungle
- Join white water rafting on Ayung River
The experience
“You can’t rush Bali,” Wayan grinned as he steered us through the early mist outside Ubud. He was right. Our first morning started with coffee that tasted smoky and sweet at the edge of Tegalalang Rice Terrace. There was this low hum from cicadas, and the green seemed to go on forever. At the Ubud Art Market, a woman named Putu showed me how to bargain for a scarf (I was terrible at it). The Ubud Palace felt almost shy in its beauty: carved doors, kids giggling in uniforms out front. I kept thinking how different it all felt from anywhere else I’d been.
The second day was all about water. Kanto Lampo Waterfall sounded like thunder before we even saw it: cool spray on my face, mossy rocks underfoot. We met a family at Penglipuran Village who invited us into their courtyard. Their grandmother offered us sticky rice wrapped in leaves (I still think about that taste). There’s something about the way people here smile with their whole face. My shoes never really dried after swimming at the blue lagoon waterfall, but honestly, I didn’t care.
I didn’t expect to love the quad biking part so much: mud everywhere, laughter echoing off the trees. My arms were sore after rafting down Ayung River (the guides joked I paddle like a chicken), but floating past jungle cliffs with dragonflies skimming the water felt unreal. Lunches always happened somewhere with a view: one day above the jungle valley, another looking up at Mt. Batur’s outline behind drifting clouds. Each spot felt like someone’s secret they decided to share just for a moment.
What’s included
Your days include hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees and taxes covered ahead of time, plus safety equipment for rafting and quad biking. Lunch is served each day in local jungle-view restaurants before heading back to your hotel as evening settles in.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Malay.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.
Is hotel pickup included for this Ubud private tour?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included throughout the 3-day tour.
What activities are part of the 3-day Ubud itinerary?
The tour covers rice terraces, art markets, temples, waterfalls like Kanto Lampo, Penglipuran Village visits, quad biking and white water rafting on Ayung River.
Are entry fees and activity costs included?
All entrance fees and activity costs are covered in your booking price.
Is lunch provided during the tour?
Lunch is included each day at local restaurants with scenic views.
How physically demanding is this trip?
You should have moderate fitness. Rafting and quad biking can be muddy or wet.
Can infants join this tour?
Specialized infant seats are available but some activities may not be suitable for very young children or pregnant travelers.
What’s special about Penglipuran Village?
It’s an ancient Balinese village known for its traditional house compounds and clean pathways. You’ll meet locals there.
Do we swim at any waterfalls?
Yes, there are chances to swim at less crowded natural pools during waterfall stops.
Ubud: 3-Day Private Tour with Waterfalls & Rafting
3d · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 195 per person
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