Ubud & Kintamani: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Waterfall

Five Stops Across Ubud's Art, Mountains & Water in One Day

You start at your hotel at 8am and spend the day moving between Ubud's art and culture — the Monkey Forest, the Palace, the Art Market — then climb to Kintamani for lunch with volcano views, drop down to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace for photos and activities, and finish at Tegenungan Waterfall. Hotel pickup, private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and lunch are all included; entrance fees are optional add-ons. You're back by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Explore Ubud Palace
• Shop at Ubud Art Market
• Drive to Kintamani Village
• View Mount and Lake Batur
• Have lunch with volcano view
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Enjoy activities: tracking, swing, zip lining
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall

The Experience

The car picks you up at 8am from your hotel and heads straight into Ubud village. First stop is the Monkey Forest, a nature reserve where around 340 crab-eating macaques live across four separate family groups — you'll see them moving through the trees and temples, and it's the kind of place where you have to stay alert because they're curious and will steal anything loose. After that you walk through Ubud Palace in the center of the village, where the local royal family still lives and cultural performances happen most nights, then spend time in the Art Market itself, which is packed floor-to-ceiling with silver jewelry, batiks, wood carvings, sarongs and woven bags. The aisles are tight and it gets crowded, but that's part of what makes it real.

Then you drive up to Kintamani, which sits at 900 meters above sea level and takes about an hour from Ubud. The air gets noticeably cooler and you get views across to Mount Batur and Lake Batur spread out below — restaurants line the ridge and most people stop for lunch here because the volcano view while you eat is genuinely the point. After lunch you head back down and stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where the paddies drop away in stepped layers down the valley. There are swings set up, zip lines if you want them, and the whole place is set up for photos, but it's also just a place to stand and look at how rice farming actually works on a slope. Your last stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, about half an hour southeast of Ubud — you drive through green rice fields on both sides of the road and then walk down to the falls themselves.

The whole tour runs as a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver who handles the route and timing, so you're not waiting for other groups or sticking to a rigid schedule. The car is air-conditioned, which matters when you're moving between the cool highlands and the humid lowlands. You get picked up and dropped back at your hotel, so there's no figuring out transport or negotiating with taxis at the end of a long day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• entrance tickets to Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall (if selected).
• lunch at a Kintamani restaurant with volcano views (if selected).
• access to activities at Tegalalang Rice Terrace such as swings and zip lining.

Good to know

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

Operated by Eco Bali Tours - Day Tours

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want to see Ubud's main attractions — art, culture, and nature — in one organized day without arranging separate transport, tickets and timing between five different sites. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace instead of waiting for group departures.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup is at 8am from your hotel. The tour runs the full day, with return timing depending on how long you spend at each stop, typically back by early evening.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is included as an optional add-on. If you select it, you eat at one of the restaurants in Kintamani with views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur.

Do I need to pay for entrance to each attraction?

Entrance tickets are optional add-ons. You can select them when booking, or pay at each site if you prefer.

How many people travel in the vehicle?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your group in one air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.

Can I do activities at the rice terrace?

Yes. At Tegalalang Rice Terrace you can walk through the paddies, use the swings, or try zip lining if you want to add that activity.

How far is Kintamani from Ubud?

Kintamani is about 23 miles from Ubud, roughly an hour's drive uphill. It sits at 900 meters elevation, so the air is noticeably cooler.

Is the Monkey Forest safe?

The monkeys are wild animals living in their natural habitat. They're used to visitors but will take loose items like sunglasses or phones, so keep valuables secure and follow the guide's instructions.

How long do we spend at each stop?

Timing varies by stop and your interests. The Monkey Forest and Art Market typically take 1–1.5 hours each; Kintamani lunch is 1–2 hours; the rice terrace and waterfall are usually 45 minutes to an hour each.