Ubud Private Tour: Waterfall, Rice Terraces, Monkey Forest

Four stops in eight hours: ridge walk, monkey forest, market, rice terraces, waterfall

A private full-day tour from Ubud visits Campuhan Ridge Walk, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Art Market, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Tegenungan Waterfall, with hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide. Children from age 5 are welcome. The day includes walking and optional swimming at the waterfall.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Campuhan Ridge Walk40m
2. Ubud Art Market30m
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace40m · entry included
4. Tegenungan Waterfall1h · entry included

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Walk Campuhan Ridge Trail
• Visit Monkey Forest
• Shop at Ubud Art Market
• See Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Swim at Tegenungan Waterfall

The experience

The tour starts with a walk along Campuhan Ridge Walk, a trail near Ubud that cuts through rice fields and lush greenery with mountain views. From there you head to Sacred Monkey Forest, where you walk among long-tailed macaques in their natural habitat. They jump, play and eat around you, and the forest itself is dense and atmospheric. The guide is with you throughout, speaking English and explaining what you're seeing.

After the forest, you stop at Ubud Art Market, a traditional market where local artisans sell handmade souvenirs and crafts. This is where you can pick up gifts or watch vendors at work. The next major stop is Tegalalang Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the subak irrigation system has sustained rice farming for centuries. The guide explains how the terraces work and why they matter to Balinese agriculture. The landscape itself is the draw here: layered green slopes that step down the hillside.

The day ends at Tegenungan Waterfall, which drops over a rocky shelf into a large natural pool. When rainfall has been steady, the water is cool enough for swimming. When it's drier, the cascade is smaller but still worth the visit. Lunch and bottled water are included throughout the day, and the driver handles all transport between stops, picking you up from your hotel and returning you at the end.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private transport between all four stops.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• all entrance fees and taxes.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Hire Bali Driver

Is this one for you?The tour runs eight hours with walking at each stop (Campuhan Ridge, the monkey forest, the market, the rice terraces and the waterfall), so it suits travelers who want to cover ground and don't mind a full day on their feet. If you prefer a shorter outing or a slower pace, look for a half-day alternative.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Tegalalang Rice Terraces and why is it on this tour?

Tegalalang Rice Terraces is a UNESCO World Heritage site near Ubud where the traditional subak irrigation system has kept rice farming alive for centuries. The guide explains how the system works and the terraces themselves are layered green slopes that step down the hillside. It's a core stop because it shows both the agriculture and the landscape that define the Ubud region.

Can I swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Tegenungan Waterfall has a large natural pool at its base, and swimming is possible when rainfall has been steady enough to keep the water cool and the cascade strong. During drier periods the waterfall is smaller but still worth visiting. Your guide will let you know what to expect on the day of your tour.

What happens at the Monkey Forest?

At Sacred Monkey Forest you walk among long-tailed macaques in their natural environment. The monkeys jump, play and eat around you as you move through the forest, and the guide explains their behavior and the forest itself. It's an up-close encounter, not viewing from a distance.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The driver collects you from your accommodation in Ubud and returns you at the end of the day, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the tour's starting point.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private transport between all stops, lunch, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and an English-speaking guide for the full eight hours.