Ubud & Mount Batur day trip: Private tour with lunch and temple
One day covers five stops across Ubud's rice fields, markets and a volcano with views
A private day trip from your Bali hotel explores Ubud village and Mount Batur volcano over 10 hours, with stops at the monkey forest, rice terraces, traditional market, Ubud Palace, and Tirta Empul Temple. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is a buffet lunch at a restaurant overlooking Mount Batur and its crater lake. At Tirta Empul, you can join local people in a holy blessing ritual at the spring-fed temple or simply observe.
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Explore Ubud and Mount Batur highlights
- Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
- Walk to Ubud traditional market
- See Ubud Palace architecture
- Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Drive to Mount Batur volcano
- Have buffet lunch with volcano view
- Stop at herbs and local plantation
- Visit Tirta Empul holy spring temple
- Join or observe holy blessing ritual
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace Entry included 35m
- Mount Batur Entry included 1h
- Tirta Empul Temple Entry included 1h
- Ubud Art Market 45m
- Ubud Palace 25m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Bali accommodation.
- private air-conditioned car and driver.
- buffet lunch at Mount Batur with volcano and lake views.
- bottled water throughout the day.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00
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The experience
The day starts early from your hotel with a drive to Ubud Monkey Forest, a 12.5-hectare reserve where around 700 monkeys move through the trees near the village center. From there, a short walk takes you through the traditional market, where Ubud Palace sits just beyond, and then into the rice terraces at Tegalalang, where the paddies drop away in green steps surrounded by jungle. The landscape here is what most travelers picture when they think of Bali's interior.
By mid-morning you're heading toward Mount Batur. The drive climbs into the highlands, and lunch happens at a traditional restaurant positioned to face the volcano and its crater lake: the buffet spreads across tables with that view as the backdrop. After eating, the route continues past local herb and spice plantations on the way to Tirta Empul Temple, where spring water feeds a series of pools. This is where the day's ritual element arrives: locals perform a holy blessing in the crystal-clear fountain, and you're welcome to join them or watch from the temple grounds. The choice is yours.
Your driver handles all the navigation and timing across the five stops, and the air-conditioned car means the heat between sites stays outside. Bottled water travels with you, and the whole loop, from pickup to drop-off, takes around 10 hours. This is a private tour, so the pace and stops are yours alone.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving in Bali with a full day free and want to see the main attractions of Ubud and the volcano region without renting a car or piecing together separate transport and entry tickets. The driver handles the route, timing and navigation, so you move through five stops without stopping to plan between them.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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 Ubud Monkey Forest and how close do you get to the monkeys?
Ubud Monkey Forest is a 12.5-hectare reserve near the village center that's home to around 700 monkeys. You walk through the forest where the monkeys move freely around you. They're accustomed to visitors and stay close enough to observe clearly.
Can I actually participate in the blessing at Tirta Empul Temple, or is it just for locals?
Tirta Empul Temple welcomes visitors to join the local community in the holy blessing ritual at the spring-fed pools, or you can simply walk around the temple and observe if you prefer not to participate.
What does the buffet lunch include and where exactly do I eat it?
Lunch is a buffet served at a traditional restaurant positioned directly facing Mount Batur and its crater lake. The meal is included in your tour price, and you eat with views of the volcano and the surrounding highlands.
How much time do I spend at each stop, and is the itinerary fixed?
The tour covers five main stops (Ubud Monkey Forest, the traditional market and palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Mount Batur for lunch, and Tirta Empul Temple) over a 10-hour day. As a private tour, your driver can adjust timing and pacing to suit your interests.
Is this tour suitable if I'm visiting Bali for the first time?
Yes. The tour hits the major highlights of Ubud and the surrounding region in a single day: the monkey forest, rice paddies, local markets, a volcano, and a temple. It's designed to show you the range of what central Bali offers without requiring you to arrange transport or navigate between sites yourself.
Ubud & Mount Batur day trip: Private tour with lunch and temple
10h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 60 per person
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