Ubud Private Culture Tour & Waterfall Day Trip with Guide

Summary

Explore Bali’s Heart: Ubud Rice Terraces & Sacred Sites Experience

This is your chance to walk through a living Bali Aga village, meet cheeky monkeys in Ubud’s sacred forest, wander Tegalalang’s famous rice terraces, and cool off at Tegenungan Waterfall—all with a local guide who grew up here. Come hungry for real Balinese food and stories you won’t find in any brochure.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that roof?” our guide asked as we stepped into the Bali Aga village. It was early, still cool enough that the earth walls felt damp under my hand. Smoke drifted from a kitchen where someone was cooking with coconut shells—there’s this faint woody scent everywhere. Chickens wandered past my feet like they owned the place. I’d never seen a home quite like this; it felt honest, lived-in, nothing staged for tourists.

Later on, the Monkey Forest in Ubud buzzed with chatter—both human and monkey. The macaques darted between mossy statues and banyan roots while our guide explained Tri Hita Karana, the local philosophy about harmony. I caught myself grinning at a baby monkey tugging at someone’s shoelace. There’s something wild but peaceful about this place; even the air feels thick with stories.

Tegalalang rice terrace came next, just as the sun started to heat up. The fields glowed green and gold, layered down toward the river below. We wandered along narrow paths between paddies while farmers called out greetings in Bahasa. My shoes got muddy but I didn’t care—every corner looked like a postcard but smelled of wet grass and earth.

Lunch at D Alas Warung was simple: crispy duck and nasi campur served on banana leaves, eaten with hands if you wanted to do it right. Afterward, we cooled off at Tegenungan Waterfall—loud water crashing over rocks, spray in the air, everyone laughing as they tried to pose for photos without slipping. On the way back through Seminyak, you could feel the shift: surf shops and boutique windows instead of rice fields.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Ubud and Surroundings

• Visit Bali Aga village
• Explore Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• See Tegalalang rice terrace
• Lunch at D Alas Warung Restaurant
• Visit Holy Water Spring temple
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Pass by Seminyak beach and town

Top questions

How long does this private Ubud culture tour last?

The tour usually takes a full day—expect around 8-10 hours including all stops and travel time between locations.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes, lunch is provided at a local restaurant featuring Indonesian dishes such as crispy duck and nasi campur.

Are entrance fees to attractions covered?

All entrance tickets are included in your booking price so there are no surprise costs during the day.

Will my driver also be my guide?

You’ll have both—a private driver for comfort and safety plus a knowledgeable local guide who shares insights at each stop.

What’s included

Your experience comes with private transportation in an air-conditioned car plus your own driver and local guide throughout the day. You’ll get bottled water whenever you need it, all entry tickets are taken care of ahead of time, parking is sorted out for you, and when lunchtime rolls around there’s an Indonesian meal waiting—so you can just focus on exploring Bali’s heart without any hassle.