Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces & Waterfall

Campuhan River gorge temple tour with guide to photograph monkeys in jungle canopy

A private guided tour of Ubud's four main attractions (Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace with Happy Swing entrance, Gunung Kawi Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall) in a single day with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide who doubles as driver, and optional Indonesian lunch. You choose between Premium All Inclusive (entrance tickets, snacks, coffee tasting, and lunch) or Essential Sightseeing (guide and transport only). Children from age 3 are welcome, and the itinerary is flexible around your pace.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 28.34 to US$ 35.84 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Essential Sightseeing 09:00 and 10:00 Guide in English Special Private Guided Tour: Entrance fees are paid separately at each attraction. Private Tour: The top pick for flexibility and a custom itinerary. Pick up and Drop off: Door-to-door pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

Entrance with premium all-inclusive access 09:00 and 10:00 Guide in English All-Inclusive Entrance Ticket: No need to worry about local currency, since the all-inclusive entrance ticket has you covered. Private Guided Tour: Travel in a private air-conditioned car. Pick up and Drop off: Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's cultural and natural highlights

• Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud
• Experience the Happy Swing and photo spots
• Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Tour Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
• Enjoy Balinese coffee and tea tasting in Tampaksiring
• See Tegenungan Waterfall and take photos

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary 1h
2. Happy Swing Bali 1h
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace 1h
4. Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple 1h
5. Tampaksiring 1h
6. Tegenungan Waterfall 1h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide who drives.
• mineral water bottle throughout the day.
• insurance. The Premium All Inclusive option adds all entrance tickets to Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace with Happy Swing access (plus complimentary dress rental and photographer assistance), Gunung Kawi Temple, and Tegenunnan Waterfall.
• a coffee and tea tasting with snacks in Tampaksiring.
• and optional Indonesian lunch overlooking the jungle valley. The Essential Sightseeing option includes guide and transport only.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 10:00

Information

Private guided tour of Ubud visiting Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace with swing access, Gunung Kawi Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall.

Group Private

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (10 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts at your hotel with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide leads you into Sacred Monkey Forest, where hundreds of long-tailed monkeys move through a 14th-century temple complex hidden among towering trees. You'll cross the dragon-carved bridge spanning the Campuhan River gorge, photograph moss-covered shrines, and learn the temple's history as your guide navigates the jungle paths. The monkeys are accustomed to visitors but unpredictable: your guide manages the experience so you get close without the chaos of a group tour.

Next is Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Bali's most photographed landscape. The entrance ticket to Happy Swing is included, along with complimentary dress rental and on-site photographer assistance for the bird's nest, couple's bed, and scenic gate shots. Beyond the swing area, you walk the terraced paddies themselves: emerald-green rice carved into the valley in cascading rows. Your guide explains the subak irrigation system Balinese farmers have used for centuries, and you have free time to sit at a local warung overlooking the terraces. The Premium option adds a coffee and tea tasting in the cool highland village of Tampaksiring, where you'll walk through flower gardens filled with marigolds and roses while learning how traditional Balinese coffee is roasted.

Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple comes next: a sacred water temple surrounded by koi ponds and moss-covered shrines. Your guide shares the legend of the 9th-century sage Rsi Markandeya, whose meditation here supposedly brought forth the holy spring water still believed to bless travelers. The temple's peaceful courtyards and jungle setting make it one of Ubud's most photogenic spiritual sites, and you'll have time to wander without the pressure of a group schedule. The day ends at Tegenungan Waterfall, where you walk down scenic steps to the valley floor for close views of the cascade plunging into a natural pool, or stay at the top viewpoint. Your guide helps you find the best angles for photos, and the mist from the falls provides a cool finish to the full day.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens at Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud?

Sacred Monkey Forest is a 14th-century temple complex where hundreds of long-tailed monkeys live in their natural jungle habitat. You'll cross a dragon-carved bridge over the Campuhan River gorge, walk past moss-covered shrines, and photograph the temples nestled among towering trees with your guide managing the monkey encounters so you stay safe and get good shots.

Is the Happy Swing entrance ticket included, or do I pay extra?

The Happy Swing entrance ticket is included on the Premium All Inclusive option. You also get complimentary dress rental and help from on-site photographers to capture your best angles at the bird's nest, couple's bed, and scenic gate. Swing rides themselves are optional and available for purchase on-site if you want to try them.

How long is the full tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for 10 hours total. Your guide picks you up from your hotel at a time you arrange, and the itinerary is flexible: your pace at each stop shapes how the day unfolds rather than a fixed schedule pushing you through.

What's included in the Premium All Inclusive option versus Essential Sightseeing?

Premium All Inclusive covers all entrance tickets to the four attractions, a coffee and tea tasting in Tampaksiring, snacks, and optional Indonesian lunch overlooking the jungle valley. Essential Sightseeing includes the guide, driver, and transport only. You pay for meals and any attraction entries separately.

What's the coffee tasting like in Tampaksiring?

You'll have complimentary Balinese coffee and tea while overlooking lush valleys in the cool highland village. Your guide explains how traditional Balinese coffee is roasted and brewed, and you can walk through vibrant flower gardens filled with marigolds, roses, and tropical blooms for photos and fresh mountain air.

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