Private Ubud Tour: Sacred Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces & Temple

Over 700 Balinese monkeys, emerald rice fields, and a temple sacred to Balinese spiritual life: all in one private day.

A private guided tour of Ubud covering the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Tirta Empul Temple, Ulu Petanu Waterfall, and a coffee plantation, with a driver-guide who handles photography and cultural context. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch and entrance fees are included on the all-inclusive option, while the guide-only option lets you pay entry fees separately. English, Italian, Spanish, French and Chinese-speaking guides are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included
2. Tirta Empul Temple1h 30m · entry included

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Pickup from accommodation
• Visit Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest
• Walk Tegalalang Rice Terraces
• Experience zipline or swings
• Swim at Ulu Petanu Waterfall
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Tour coffee plantation and tasting
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your day starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest, where over 700 Balinese long-tailed monkeys live in their natural habitat. The forest is both a sanctuary and a significant cultural site, so you're moving through Balinese spiritual life as much as wildlife. From there you head to Tegallalang Rice Terraces: the emerald-green terraced fields that define Bali's landscape. You walk through the lush rows and learn how traditional rice farming works, and if you want the adrenaline, the site offers Flying Fox, Superman Zipline, or swings built into the hillside.

The tour includes a stop at Ulu Petanu Waterfall in Kedisan Village, a pristine cascade with fewer stairs than other falls in the area, so you can swim in the cool water without a grueling climb. Lunch follows at a local restaurant overlooking the rice terraces. You choose between Western or traditional Balinese dishes on the all-inclusive option. Then you visit Tirta Empul Temple, the sacred water temple that anchors Balinese spiritual practice, blending natural springs, cultural heritage and the island's religious traditions in one site.

Your final stop is a coffee plantation where a guide walks you through the tea and coffee plants, explains the varieties grown there, and lets you make your own coffee or tea under guidance. You'll taste 14 small cups of different coffees and teas before heading back to your hotel. The driver-guide throughout has strong mobile photography skills, so you're getting help capturing the day as it unfolds. An air-conditioned vehicle keeps the group comfortable, and you'll receive a traditional Balinese sarong for temple visits, bottled water, and WiFi on board where available.

What’s included

• Private hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking driver-guide with mobile photography skills (or guides in Italian, Spanish, French or Chinese).
• comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
• traditional Balinese sarong for temple visits.
• complimentary bottled water, coffee, tea and WiFi on board.
• lunch at a local restaurant with rice terrace views and all entrance fees to the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Tirta Empul Temple and Ulu Petanu Waterfall (all-inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

6 options

English Guide-No Ticket/Lunch6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30A 10-hour private tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and mobile photography skills, for English speakers only. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. Each participant must bring Rp 330,000 (about USD 21) in cash or by card to cover lunch and entry fees. For a hassle-free day with lunch and all admission tickets included, choose the next option below. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive (English Guide)6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30A 10-hour private tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and mobile photography skills, for English speakers only. Lunch and all entrance fees are included in the package price. Your guide will arrange lunch and secure entrance tickets for every listed attraction you visit. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive (French Guide)6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30A 10-hour private tour with a knowledgeable French-speaking driver and mobile photography skills, for French speakers only. Lunch and all entrance fees are included in the package price. Your guide will arrange lunch and secure entrance tickets for every listed attraction you visit. Pickup is included.

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All-Inclusive (Spanish Guide)6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30A 10-hour private tour with a knowledgeable Spanish-speaking driver and mobile photography skills, for Spanish speakers only. Lunch and all entrance fees are included in the package price. Your guide will arrange lunch and secure entrance tickets for every listed attraction you visit. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive (Chinese Guide)6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30A 10-hour private tour with a knowledgeable Chinese/Mandarin-speaking driver and mobile photography skills, for Chinese or Mandarin speakers only. Lunch and all entrance fees are included in the package price. Your guide will arrange lunch and secure entrance tickets for every listed attraction you visit. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive (Italian Guide)6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30A 10-hour private tour with a knowledgeable Italian-speaking driver and mobile photography skills, for Italian speakers only. Lunch and all entrance fees are included in the package price. Your guide will arrange lunch and secure entrance tickets for every listed attraction you visit. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Travel Awesome

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want entry fees, lunch and photography handled so you can focus on the sites themselves. Pick the guide-only option if you prefer to manage your own meals and entry costs.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How many monkeys will I see at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest?

The Sacred Monkey Forest is home to over 700 Balinese long-tailed monkeys living in their natural habitat within the forest sanctuary.

Can I swim at the waterfall on this tour?

Yes, Ulu Petanu Waterfall has a swimming area where you can cool off in the water surrounded by lush greenery. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

Is lunch included, and what are the options?

Lunch is included on the all-inclusive option and served at a local restaurant with rice terrace views. You can choose Western or traditional Balinese dishes.

What's included in the coffee plantation visit?

The coffee plantation stop includes a guided walk through the tea and coffee plants, hands-on coffee and tea making, and complimentary tastings of 14 small cups of different coffees and teas.

Do I need to pay entrance fees separately, or are they covered?

On the all-inclusive option, all entrance fees to the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Tirta Empul Temple and the waterfall are included. On the guide-only option, you pay them separately.