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Ubud: Private Day Tour Waterfall, Monkey Forest & Rice Fields

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Duration8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Ubud’s art villages, waterfall air and monkey forest moments

You’ll feel Ubud’s rhythm as you walk beneath waterfalls, wander ancient temple courtyards, share space with cheeky monkeys in sacred forests and gaze out over endless rice fields. A local guide brings each stop alive—and you’ll end up with more stories than souvenirs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
Explore Ubud Monkey Forest
Tour Batuan Temple
See Rice Terraces
Visit Tohpati Batik Village
Visit Mas Village woodcarving
Optional visit to Ubud Art Market

The Experience

I didn’t expect to start my day in Ubud with the sound of rushing water in my ears and cool mist on my face. Our driver, Wayan, laughed when I tried to pronounce “Tegenungan”—I definitely got it wrong. The steps down were a bit slippery from last night’s rain, but the waterfall was worth it. It’s not hidden away in mountains like some others; instead, you just walk right into this wall of sound and green. I could smell wet stone and something sweet—maybe frangipani? We stood there for a while, not talking much.

After that, we headed to the Sacred Monkey Forest. I’d seen photos before but nothing really prepares you for how bold those macaques are. One of them actually tried to open my water bottle (should’ve listened to our guide and kept it zipped away). The temples inside felt older than time—mossy stones, smoky incense drifting around people making offerings. Our guide explained how the monkeys are considered guardians here; he said if one jumps on your shoulder, just let it be. I was nervous but ended up laughing when it happened anyway.

Batuan Temple was next—black palm roofs against the sky and quiet courtyards where locals still pray every day. The carvings tell stories I only half understood, but our guide pointed out details: demons to keep away bad spirits, flowers for good luck. There was a group of women arranging little baskets of petals by the entrance. I still think about that moment—how peaceful it felt compared to the busy roads outside.

The rice terraces at Tegallalang were so green they almost looked fake under the midday sun. We watched farmers moving slowly along narrow paths—barefoot, carrying baskets that looked way too heavy. Lunch was simple but good: nasi campur at a roadside place with chickens wandering around underfoot. At Mas Village later on, we saw woodcarvers at work; their hands moved so quickly over the grain that I couldn’t look away for long enough to take a proper photo.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off across main Bali areas like Seminyak or Ubud itself.
all entry fees covered.
an English-speaking driver-guide who knows every shortcut.
mineral water for the road.
super comfortable air-conditioned transport.
parking fees—all sorted so you can just focus on what’s around you.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

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