Ubud Private Tour: Rice Terraces, Temples & Waterfall

Walk through Ubud's sacred sites and rice fields with a guide who knows the stories behind them.

A private guided tour from Kuta to Ubud with a professional English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, premium lunch at D'Alas Warung, a jungle swing experience, and bottled water are included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's culture and nature

• Visit Bali Native House
• Guided tour at Monkey Forest
• See Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Lunch and jungle swing experience
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall

The Experience

Ubud's cultural heart opens up when you have a guide who speaks English and a private vehicle waiting at your hotel. The day starts at a traditional Balinese house compound, where you'll learn the foundational concept of Balinese living called "Tri Hita Karana" before moving into the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. There, nearly 900 Bali long-tail macaques live in their natural habitat; you'll walk the iconic dragon bridge, move through the forest and river canyon, and reach the monkeys temple at the heart of it all.

From there, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace sits 600 meters above sea level, its cliffs dropping away to reveal the ancient irrigation system called "Subak" that still shapes how Bali grows rice. Lunch comes at D'Alas Warung with views back over the jungle, and then you swing out over the lush landscape on the jungle swing before heading to Tirta Empul Temple. Founded in 969, this sacred water temple is where local Hindus perform spiritual bathing ceremonies in the holy spring fountains; the springs themselves are recognized as a UNESCO site and the source of Ubud's ancient irrigation network.

The tour closes at Tegenungan Waterfall, a 15-meter cascade surrounded by greenery. Your driver handles all the navigation and photography assistance along the way, and the vehicle stays air-conditioned throughout. Hotel drop-off returns you to Kuta, Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Denpasar or Jimbaran, depending on where you're staying.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kuta, Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Denpasar or Jimbaran.
• professional English-speaking driver and guide with mobile photography assistance.
• entrance fees to all five sites.
• premium lunch at D'Alas Warung.
• jungle swing experience.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned Toyota Innova vehicle for the group.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Bali Driver Seminyak

Is this one for you?Book this if you prefer a private vehicle and guide handling all logistics, rather than self-navigating between Ubud's temples, rice terraces, and waterfalls.

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Top questions

What's inside the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary that makes it worth the visit?

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary holds nearly 900 Bali long-tail macaques living in their natural habitat. You'll walk the iconic dragon bridge, move through lush forest and a river canyon, and reach the monkeys temple at the center of the sanctuary.

Can I bring my young children on this tour?

Yes, children from age 1 are welcome. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What does the jungle swing experience involve?

After lunch at D'Alas Warung, you'll swing out over the lush jungle landscape on the jungle swing, which overlooks the surrounding greenery and rice fields.

Is Tirta Empul Temple just a viewing stop, or do I get to participate in anything there?

At Tirta Empul Temple, you'll observe how local Hindus perform spiritual bathing ceremonies in the holy spring fountains. The temple was founded in 969 and is recognized as a UNESCO site for its role as the source of Ubud's ancient irrigation system.

How does hotel pickup work, and which areas does it cover?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour serves Kuta, Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Denpasar and Jimbaran, so your driver will collect you from your accommodation in any of those areas.

What's included in the lunch, and where do we eat?

Lunch is a premium meal at D'Alas Warung, served with views over the Ubud jungle outback. Bottled water is provided throughout the day as well.