Ubud Tour: Private Guide to Monkey Forest & Rice Terraces

Ten hours moving through Ubud's nature, temples and villages with a guide who knows the people

A private guided tour of Ubud, Bali with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup takes you through the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, rice terraces, waterfalls and Hindu temples to see how Balinese people live and practice their traditions. The guide explains each place and answers questions about Bali as you move through the day. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Admission fees to attractions are separate.

The experience

Ten hours is the shape of the day. You start from your hotel and move through Ubud with a guide who speaks English and knows the area. The Monkey Forest Sanctuary is the centerpiece. A forest where monkeys are tame enough to watch closely, and the guide explains their behavior and the sanctuary itself. From there the route takes you past rice terraces and through villages where you can see how people live, work and practice their traditions. Waterfalls and Hindu temples with their distinctive architecture are part of the stops, each one a place where the guide can tell you what you're looking at instead of you guessing from a sign.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and picks you up from your hotel, which means no arranging transport or finding a meeting point. Bottled water comes with you. What changes the day from a list of stops into something coherent is the guide. Someone who can answer questions about what you're seeing, explain the customs and traditions, and tell you about Balinese life as you pass through it. That's the difference between driving past a village and understanding what you're looking at.

Admission to the attractions themselves (the Monkey Forest, temples, rice terraces and waterfall) costs extra and is paid on arrival. Lunch is not included, so you'll want to plan where to eat or ask the guide for a recommendation. The day is built around moving and looking, not sitting. Wear comfortable shoes and expect to walk through the forest and around the temple grounds.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• English-speaking guide for the full 10 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 18.54

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Balione Vacations

Is this one for you?The full day and the walking through forest, villages and temple grounds suit travelers who want to move and see rather than sit and listen. If you prefer shorter stops or less time on your feet, a half-day tour or a different route would work better.

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Top questions

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 are the monkeys like at Ubud Monkey Forest?

The monkeys in the sanctuary are friendly and tame, which means you can watch them closely without barriers between you and them. The guide explains their behavior and how the sanctuary works.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You'll walk through the Monkey Forest, around temple grounds, and through villages and rice terraces. The pace is set by the group and the guide, and the guide can adjust stops based on fitness and interest.

What do I need to pay for separately?

Admission fees to each attraction (the Monkey Forest, temples, rice terraces and waterfall) are not included in the tour price and are paid at each site. Lunch is also separate.

Does the guide speak English?

Yes, your guide speaks English and will explain the places you visit, answer questions about Balinese culture and tradition, and tell you about local life as you move through the day.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect you from your accommodation at the start of the tour and return you at the end.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the guide, hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water. Admission to attractions and meals are separate.