Ubud private day tour: Monkey Forest, rice terraces, temples

Four landmarks, one guide, one day: Ubud's forests, temples and waterfalls without the planning

A private guided tour of Ubud covering the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall, with hotel pickup, lunch at a local restaurant, and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs 10 hours total—six hours at the destinations and four hours in transit between them. Entrance tickets and lunch are included in the All Inclusive Package option; the Exclude Package covers transport and guide only; the Include Package adds tickets but not lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Experience Jungle Swing ride
• See Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Explore Tegenungan Waterfall

The Experience

You get picked up from your hotel and driven to the Ubud Monkey Forest, a natural sanctuary where hundreds of long-tailed macaques live among lush forest and ancient temple grounds. The guide leads you through the site, explaining the cultural and wildlife significance while you move through the canopy. From there, the route takes you to the Jungle Swing—one of Bali's most recognizable photo stops—where you can ride over rice fields and river valleys if you want to, or watch from the platform. The driver then heads to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where the layered green fields show the traditional subak irrigation system that has shaped Balinese agriculture for centuries.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant surrounded by rice paddies and rural atmosphere, giving you a quiet moment to rest before the afternoon sites. After eating, you visit Tirta Empul Temple, a water temple where locals perform purification rituals in the sacred spring pools—the guide explains the spiritual role water holds in Balinese culture. The final stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, a powerful cascade in tropical greenery where you can swim or photograph before heading back to your hotel. The entire day is managed by one guide and one driver, so the timing and route stay consistent without you having to coordinate between sites or negotiate transport at each stop.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at a local restaurant in a rice field setting.
• entrance tickets to all four sites (All Inclusive Package only).
• English-speaking guide for the full 10 hours.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Regal Tour

Is this one for you?Book the All Inclusive Package if you want everything arranged—tickets, lunch, transport and guide—so you step out of the car at each site without stopping to pay or plan. Choose the Exclude Package if you prefer to handle entrance fees yourself or skip lunch, keeping the cost lower while keeping the private guide and transport. The 10-hour day suits travelers with a full morning and afternoon free; if you have less time, this tour fills it completely.

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Top questions

What's actually inside the Ubud Monkey Forest that I'll see?

The Monkey Forest is a natural sanctuary with hundreds of long-tailed macaques living in lush forest and ancient temple grounds. Your guide leads you through the site, explaining the cultural and wildlife significance as you move through the canopy and temple complex.

How much time do I spend at each stop versus driving?

The tour runs 10 hours total. Six hours are spent at the four destinations—the Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall—and four hours are used for travel between each location.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included in the All Inclusive Package option. You eat at a local restaurant surrounded by rice fields and rural atmosphere, which gives you a quiet stop to recharge during the day. The Exclude Package does not include lunch; the Include Package adds entrance tickets but not lunch.

What is Tirta Empul Temple, and why is it on the tour?

Tirta Empul is a sacred water temple where locals perform purification rituals in holy spring pools. The temple reflects the strong spiritual connection between Balinese culture and water as a life-giving force, and your guide explains this significance during the visit.

Do I need to book entrance tickets separately, or are they handled?

Entrance tickets are included in the All Inclusive Package option and handled as part of your tour. The Exclude Package does not include tickets; you would arrange those separately. The Include Package adds tickets but not lunch.

What happens at the Jungle Swing, and is it mandatory?

The Jungle Swing is one of Bali's most iconic attractions, offering a ride over scenic rice fields, river valleys and tropical jungle. It's a stop on the route, but you can ride it or watch from the platform depending on your preference—the guide will explain your options when you arrive.