Ubud Day Tour: Swing, Temples & Sacred Monkey Forest

Five Ubud landmarks in one day: jungle swing, rice fields, temples and monkeys

A private full-day tour of Ubud covering the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenunnan Waterfall and a jungle swing, with round-trip transportation and an English-speaking driver who doubles as photographer. You walk through rice paddies, encounter over 700 monkeys in a rainforest sanctuary, watch Balinese locals perform ritual purification at a holy spring, and swing high over the canopy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tegenungan Waterfall1h
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h
3. Tirta Empul Temple1h

Explore Ubud's top attractions

• Ride the jungle swing
• Walk through Tegalalang rice terraces
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Explore Sacred Monkey Forest
• See Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit woodcarver gallery

The experience

Plan about 10 hours for this tour, which covers five separate stops across Ubud's countryside and cultural sites. Round-trip transportation picks you up from your hotel in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Sanur, and the air-conditioned vehicle includes bottled water and parking fees. Your English-speaking driver acts as guide and photographer, so you can focus on the moments instead of framing them.

The day moves through contrasting landscapes. You'll walk through the famous Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where you see how farmers work the paddies and the water temple that feeds them. Tegenunnan Waterfall sits in the middle of jungle, accessible either by wading into the water or viewing from a platform. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a rainforest sanctuary with over 700 monkeys and three temples inside. You get close to the animals and watch their daily behavior. Tirta Empul Temple is a bathing compound built around a spring Balinese Hindus consider holy. You can watch locals perform ritual purification there. The jungle swing is the photo moment. You ride high over the canopy with the forest below.

Bring sun cream, a hat, swimsuit and towels for the waterfall and temple pools. Entrance fees and lunch are not included in the price, so budget separately for those. The tour suits a range of fitness levels, though it involves walking and some water entry. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. If you need a different pickup time, let the operator know when you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation with pickup from your Ubud-area hotel.
• English-speaking driver who acts as photographer.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• parking fees and fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Japanese and Russian

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BaliHit

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see five major Ubud sites in one day with transport between them included. The 10-hour format gives you real time at each stop rather than a rushed dash through.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Sacred Monkey Forest actually like when I get there?

The Sacred Monkey Forest is a tropical rainforest habitat for over 700 monkeys you can observe up close. Three temples sit within the sanctuary, and the tall shady trees create a canopy environment where you walk among the animals in their natural space.

Can I swim or wade at Tegenunnan Waterfall?

Tegenunnan Waterfall has both options: you can head down into the water or stay on the viewing platform and photograph the cascade surrounded by jungle. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to enter the water.

What happens at Tirta Empul Temple?

Tirta Empul Temple is built around a holy spring that flows into bathing pools. You can watch Balinese locals perform ritual purification in the water, which they consider sacred for spiritual cleansing.

How does the jungle swing work?

You ride on a swing suspended high over the jungle canopy, positioned so you can photograph yourself swinging with the forest backdrop. It's designed for memorable photos.

What does the Tegalalang Rice Terrace visit involve?

You take a stroll through the famous rice paddies and see the farmers at work in their daily activities. The terraced fields create the scenery, and you have time to photograph the landscape and observe how the water temple system feeds the crops.