Ubud Private Tour: Kintamani Volcano, Temples & Monkey Forest

A 10-hectare monkey sanctuary sits at the start of your day, and the volcano views come later.

A private guided tour of Ubud and the surrounding highlands with an English-speaking driver, covering the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegallalang rice terraces, Kintamani village for volcano and lake views, and Tirta Empul Temple. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to all four sites, and fuel are included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and can swap the monkey forest for Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring temple if you prefer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud and Kintamani sights

• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest or Gunung Kawi Temple
• See Tegallalang Rice Terrace
• Enjoy panoramic view at Kintamani
• Tour Tirta Empul Holy Spring Temple

The Experience

Your driver meets you at your hotel and handles the route for the full day. The first stop is Ubud Monkey Forest, a 10-hectare sanctuary of tropical trees where Balinese long-tailed monkeys move through the canopy and grounds—the source material notes this is a sacred space, and the operator offers to replace it with Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring temple if you'd rather skip it. From there you head north to Tegallalang rice terrace, where the paddies step down in terraces along the river bank, a landscape most visitors come to Bali to photograph.

The drive climbs to Kintamani, a highland village known for its panoramic views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Your driver provides cultural information throughout the day and can arrange a coffee tasting while you're in the area. The final major stop is Tirta Empul Temple, one of Bali's oldest, built in 969. The temple centers on a purification ritual—you'll see the holy spring water running into fountains inside the pond, and the site functions as a place for water blessing. Entry to all four attractions, the driver's time, and hotel transport are covered in the price; lunch is not.

Because this is a private tour, the pace and stops are yours to set within the day's framework. The driver speaks English and can answer questions about what you're seeing rather than leading a fixed narrative. If the monkey forest doesn't appeal to you, confirm the temple swap before booking so the itinerary is set.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry to Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegallalang rice terrace, Kintamani highlands, and Tirta Empul Temple.
• English-speaking driver-guide for the full day.
• fuel surcharge.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Safe Bali Driver (Ketut Suwenda) - Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to see Ubud's main sights—monkey forest, rice terraces, volcano views, and temple—in a single day; the full-day pace means you'll spend significant time traveling and at each stop rather than combining this with other activities.

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Top questions

What is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary like when we arrive?

Ubud Monkey Forest is a 10-hectare sanctuary filled with tropical trees and home to Balinese long-tailed monkeys. It's a sacred space where the monkeys move freely through the grounds and canopy, and the operator notes it can be replaced with Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring temple if you prefer a different stop.

What happens at Tirta Empul Temple?

Tirta Empul Temple, built in 969, centers on a purification ritual. You'll see the holy spring water flowing into fountains inside a pond, and the temple functions as a place for water blessing. Entry is included in your tour price.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in this tour. The driver can recommend places to eat during the day, and the 8 to 10-hour timeframe gives you flexibility to stop for a meal.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to all four sites (Monkey Forest, Tegallalang, Kintamani, and Tirta Empul Temple), your English-speaking driver-guide, and fuel surcharge are all included.

Can we skip the monkey forest and visit a different temple instead?

Yes. If you're not interested in the monkey forest, you can replace it with Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring temple. Confirm this preference when you book so the itinerary is set before your tour begins.