Ubud tour: Monkey Forest, temples & waterfall swim

Four stops in one day without arranging the route yourself

A full-day tour of Ubud's cultural and natural sites with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver, visiting Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Tegenungan Waterfall. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and includes transportation, bottled water and all parking fees. Entry tickets to each site are optional at checkout. Children from age 5 are welcome, and you can swim at the waterfall if you bring a bathing suit.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 29 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Option that excludes all tickets 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 Guide in English Up to 13 per booking Entry fees are not covered: Monkey Forest ticket, Tegalalang Rice Terrace ticket, Tirta Empul Temple ticket and Waterfall ticket are not included. Pickup is included.

Option with entry fees included 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 Guide in English Up to 12 per booking Entry tickets are covered: Monkey Forest ticket, Tegalalang Rice Terrace ticket, Tirta Empul Temple ticket and Waterfall ticket. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Pickup from hotel in Bali area
• Visit Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest
• Visit Tirta Empul Holy Spring Temple
• See Tegalalang Rice Terrace and farmers
• Swim and relax at Tegenungan Waterfall

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Tirta Empul Temple 1h
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace 40m
3. Tegenungan Waterfall 1h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off across most Bali areas.
• private transportation with an English-speaking driver for the full day.
• bottled water and all parking fees.
• air-conditioned vehicle with fuel included.
• entry tickets to all four sites available as an optional add-on at checkout.

Times

• Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (12 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Dewata Memories Tours

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Sacred Monkey Forest, a 12.5-hectare forest home to around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques. You'll walk through the grounds and find three temples inside, where the monkeys live alongside the sacred spaces. From there, the driver takes you to Tirta Empul Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site built around 13 fountains fed by a spring. Locals bathe in the holy water for ritual purification, and you'll see how this spiritual practice shapes daily life in Bali.

Next is Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where the landscape opens into stepped rice fields carved into the hillside. You'll watch Balinese farmers work the paddies using traditional methods and irrigation systems, moving across the oblique terrain as they have for generations. The panorama stretches across the valley with coconut trees dotting the view. The final stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, the largest and freshest waterfall in the Ubud area, with clear water suitable for swimming. Bring a bathing suit if you want to get in.

Your English-speaking driver stays with you throughout the day, handling navigation and timing so the four stops fit into a single outing. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. If you choose the option with entry fees at checkout, all tickets are included. Otherwise, you pay for each site as you arrive. Hotel drop-off happens at the end of the day.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I swim at Tegenungan Waterfall on this tour?

Yes, Tegenungan Waterfall has clear water suitable for swimming. Bring a bathing suit and a change of dry clothes, as towels are not provided by the tour.

What's it like at Tegalalang Rice Terrace?

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a series of stepped rice fields carved into a hillside where you'll see local farmers working the paddies with traditional equipment and irrigation systems. The view spans the valley with coconut trees and the terraced landscape stretches across the hillside.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price for most areas of Bali. If your hotel is in or near Ubud, the driver will pass through that area as part of the route.

Do I need to buy entry tickets separately?

Entry tickets are optional. You can choose the option with all entry fees included at checkout, or select the option without tickets and pay for each site as you visit it during the tour.

How many people visit Sacred Monkey Forest on this tour?

Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular site, and you'll share the space with other visitors. The forest spans 12.5 hectares and is home to around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques living among three temples inside the grounds.

What should I wear to Tirta Empul Temple?

Dress code is smart casual. Women during menstruation are not permitted to enter the temple, and you should be respectful of the sacred space as locals use it for ritual purification and spiritual practice.