Ubud tour with Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing and Rice Terrace

The Monkey Forest has three temples inside it, and you walk among the monkeys to find them.

A private guided tour of Ubud with a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport to five main sights: the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a jungle swing, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours. You choose at checkout whether to add entrance fees, lunch and jungle swing access, or book the base tour and arrange those separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

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

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Visit Monkey Forest and see wildlife
• Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Have lunch with jungle views
• Experience the Jungle Swing
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple for purification
• See Tegenungan Waterfall and take photos

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your accommodation and a drive to the Sacred Monkey Forest, a thick forest with three temples inside where local people come to pray. You walk the shaded paths and see monkeys, birds, lizards and butterflies among the trees. The temples are there to balance the wildlife. From there, the guide takes you to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where you stroll through the famous green rice paddies and watch farmers at their daily work. A small restaurant overlooks the Tegalalang valley and the jungle, which is where lunch happens if you chose the all-inclusive option.

Next is the jungle swing, where you soar above Bali's lush tropical jungle and capture photos surrounded by the views. This is included only if you selected the all-inclusive package. Then comes Tirta Empul Temple, a compound built around holy spring water where Balinese Hindus go for ritual purification. You can see people doing a holy blessing in the temple pond, where fresh water flows regularly from the spring. The tour ends at Tegenungan Waterfall, surrounded by green tropical jungle. You can walk down to the water or photograph it from the hill. Your guide assists with photos at every stop, and you get a traditional Balinese sarong for temple entry.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided throughout. If you book the base tour without the all-inclusive option, you'll need to pay separately for entrance fees and lunch. The jungle swing is also a separate add-on. Bring swimwear for the waterfall, comfortable shoes, cash or a card, a towel and a change of clothes.

What’s included

• Private round-trip hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• local English-speaking guide.
• traditional Balinese sarong for temple entry.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• photo assistance at all locations.
• entrance fees and lunch (all-inclusive option only).
• jungle swing access (all-inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

4 options

Ubud Tour - Without Ticket and LunchGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Entrance fees are not included, so this option does not cover entry fees or tickets. Duration: 10 hours. Lunch is not included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within the Bali area of Ubud, Canggu, Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu and Sanur. Pickup is included.

Ubud Tour with Entrance TicketGuide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Choose this package: All entrance tickets to the attractions in this package are covered, along with access to the swing experience. Entrance fees are included, and this package covers all entrance tickets for each listed itinerary. Duration: 10 hours. Lunch is not included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within the Bali area of Ubud, Canggu, Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu and Sanur. Bangli pickup is included.

All Inclusive - Without SwingGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Choose this option: Enjoy a hassle-free Ubud experience with private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets and lunch. Note: this option does not include the Jungle Swing. Duration: 9 hours. Lunch is included. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive Ubud TourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Best of Ubud - All Inclusive: This package covers admission tickets to all the attractions, lunch, and the Jungle Swing with Balinese dress. Lunch is included. Pickup and drop-off service is available from the Bali area of Ubud, Canggu, Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Giayar, Badung and Denpasar. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Smile Bali Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want the entrance fees, lunch and jungle swing arranged so the day flows without stops to pay or find a restaurant. The base tour suits travelers who prefer to manage those costs separately or want flexibility on where and what they eat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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's inside the Monkey Forest in Ubud?

The Sacred Monkey Forest is a thick forest with three temples inside it, where monkeys, birds, lizards and butterflies live among the trees. Local people come to pray there on special ceremony days, and the temples are positioned to balance the wildlife area.

Can I swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Tegenungan Waterfall is surrounded by green tropical jungle, and you can walk down to the water to swim or stay on the hill to photograph it. Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to go in.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is included only if you choose the all-inclusive option at checkout. The base tour does not include meals, so you can arrange your own or upgrade when you book.

What does the jungle swing cost?

Jungle swing access is included only in the all-inclusive packages. If you book the base tour, you can add it separately at checkout.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide speaks English and is a local who knows Ubud. The guide also assists you with taking photos at all the stops.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours from pickup at your accommodation to drop-off, including transport, all five stops and time at each site.