Ubud: Monkey Forest, Palace & Waterfall Private Tour

Four stops in one morning: monkeys, a palace, the market, and a waterfall thirty minutes out

You get picked up from your hotel and visit four major Ubud attractions in a single morning: the Monkey Forest with its 340 macaques in a temple setting, the central palace where the King's family still lives, the traditional Art Market packed with local crafts, and Tegenungan Waterfall a half-hour drive away. Your private English-speaking driver handles all navigation and cultural context, so you move at your own pace without joining a group or arranging transport separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ubud Palace15m · entry included
2. Ubud Art Market1h · entry included
3. Tegenungan Waterfall1h · entry included

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Hotel morning pick up
• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Tour Ubud Palace
• Shop at Ubud Art Market
• Drive to Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall

The experience

Picture this: you're standing at the entrance to Ubud Monkey Forest and about two hundred macaques are moving through the canopy above you, some perched on temple stones, others crossing the path without a second glance. The forest is a nature reserve and a religious temple complex at once, home to around 340 crab-eating macaques split into four family groups that occupy different zones of the park. Your private driver knows which areas are quietest and where the monkeys tend to gather, so you're not just wandering. You're actually seeing them, not just the backs of other tourists' phones.

After the forest, you head into Ubud town proper. The palace (Puri Saren, as locals call it) sits right in the center of the village, and it's the kind of place where you can feel the weight of actual use: the King's Family Temple is still there, performances happen most nights, and the whole compound has that lived-in quality that makes it different from a museum. Then comes the Art Market, which is exactly what it sounds like: stalls crammed with silver jewelry, batiks, wood carvings, sarongs, and things hung from the ceiling because there's nowhere else to put them. It's crowded and a bit chaotic, but that's the point. This is where locals shop too, not just tourists. Your driver can help you navigate it without getting lost in the alleys.

The last stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, about thirty minutes southeast of town down village roads lined with rice fields. It's the closest waterfall you can reach from Ubud without a long drive, and the road itself is part of the experience: green on both sides, quiet except for the occasional scooter. The whole tour runs five to seven hours depending on how long you linger at each spot, and because it's private, you're not waiting for anyone else or being rushed through.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private vehicle and English-speaking driver for the full 5-7 hours.
• visits to Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Ubud Art Market, and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• entrance tickets available as an optional add-on.

Options for this experience

2 options

Basic TourGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Private tour and guide included; entrance tickets and meals not included; includes pickup

Tour with entrance fees includedGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Private tour with entrance fees included; pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 12 years): free · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

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?Book this if you want to see Ubud's main attractions in one morning without renting a car or figuring out transport between stops. The private format means you move at your own pace and your driver provides the local context that makes each place make sense.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years): free; Infant (under 5): free.

How long does the tour take?

Five to seven hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Is the tour private or shared with other travelers?

Completely private. You won't be sharing the vehicle or guide with other customers.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, and an English-speaking driver. Entrance tickets to attractions are available as an add-on option.

How many monkeys are in the Monkey Forest?

Around 340 crab-eating macaques, divided into four family groups that occupy different areas of the reserve.

How far is Tegenungan Waterfall from Ubud?

About thirty minutes by car southeast of Ubud town, along paved village roads.

What can I buy at the Art Market?

Silver jewelry, batiks, wood carvings, sarongs, beach wear, precious stones, and handmade bags. The stalls are tightly packed, so there's a lot to browse.

Is the Ubud Palace still used by the royal family?

Yes. The King's Family Temple is located within the palace complex, and cultural performances are held there most evenings.

What's the best time to visit the Monkey Forest?

Early morning tends to be quieter. Your driver will know the best timing and which zones are least crowded.