Ubud: Cretya Infinity Pool, Waterfall & Water Temple Day Trip

Summary

Swim in rice terrace pools, join water rituals, wander Ubud’s art villages

You’ll swim above rice terraces at Cretya Ubud infinity pool, join a quiet water purification ritual at Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, taste local coffee after lunch with a view, then hike down to hidden waterfalls near Ubud—all with private transport and a local guide who knows every shortcut.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ubud adventure: pool, temple, waterfall, art

• Experience Cretya Ubud infinity pool
• Try Bali swing, zip line, sky bike
• Visit Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
• Participate in spiritual cleansing ritual
• Enjoy lunch with local coffee and tea
• Explore Manuaba and hidden waterfalls
• Visit Mas Village for local crafts

Top questions

Is pickup included in this Ubud day trip?

Yes, private transportation with pickup is included for this tour.

Can children swim at Cretya Ubud infinity pool?

No, guests under 19 years old may not swim at Cretya infinity pool.

Are entrance tickets covered in the tour price?

Yes, all entrance fees are included in your booking.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included along with one free drink at Cretya.

What should I bring for the water temple visit?

You should bring your own sarong or hire one at Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple.

How difficult is the walk to Manuaba waterfall?

The path can be slippery and uneven; basic fitness is recommended but it's manageable for most people.

Are activities like swing or zip line included?

No, swing, zip line, and sky bike are extra if you want to try them at Cretya.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transport options are available near Ubud but not needed as private transfer is included.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned transport with pickup and drop-off in Ubud area, bottled water throughout the journey, all entrance tickets covered ahead of time so you skip lines, a set lunch menu plus one free drink at Cretya infinity pool (where you can swim if you're over 19), guided spiritual cleansing at Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple—with sarong rental available—and stops for coffee tasting and art village visits before heading back in comfort.

What’s the experience like?

"You can try saying ‘Gunung Kawi Sebatu’ but I promise you’ll get it wrong," Wayan grinned as we squeezed into his van outside Ubud. He was right—I tried anyway and he just laughed. The road to Cretya wound through green so bright it almost hurt my eyes, with scooters darting past and the smell of wet earth sneaking in the windows. When we finally got there, the infinity pool looked like it was floating above the rice terraces. It was early enough that we had space to ourselves—just a few locals already sipping sweet iced tea. I dipped my feet in and honestly, I didn’t expect the water to be so cool. There’s something about swimming while looking out over those endless paddies that makes you feel small but happy at the same time.

After drying off (sort of—I never really do in this humidity), we headed for Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple. Our guide handed me a sarong and showed us how to tie it properly; apparently my first attempt was “very creative” according to him. The temple itself felt hushed, even though there were a few other travelers around. I watched an old woman ladle spring water over her head—she caught me staring and smiled like she knew exactly what I was thinking. The air smelled faintly of incense and mossy stone, and for a second I forgot about everything else except that quiet trickle of water.

Lunch came next—nothing fancy but good: grilled fish with sambal that made my nose run (I pretended it didn’t). We tried herbal tea and strong Balinese coffee; I’m still not sure if I liked the coffee or just liked how it made me feel awake after all that swimming. Later, we walked through Mas Village where carvers tapped quietly at wood blocks under open sheds. One man waved us over to see his half-finished statue—it wasn’t for sale yet, he said, just “waiting for its spirit.”

The last stop was Manuaba waterfall—Wayan called it “hidden,” but really it’s just tucked behind some bamboo groves where chickens cluck around your ankles. Getting down was slippery (I nearly lost a sandal), but standing under that cold rush of water felt like hitting reset on my whole body. On the way back to Ubud I watched rain clouds pile up over the fields and thought about how sometimes you don’t need perfect weather or perfect photos—you just need one honest day out here.