Ubud Private Day Tour: Cultural Highlights & Waterfalls

One day, five landmarks, no logistics to figure out

A private day tour of Ubud with hotel pickup, entrance fees and an English-speaking guide covers Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple and an art village of your choice. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and includes all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and drop-off back at your hotel; lunch is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's cultural and natural highlights

• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Experience Bali Swing
• See Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Stop at Celuk Village for silver crafts
• Explore Ubud town center independently

The Experience

The sights that define Ubud are scattered across the countryside, which is why a private vehicle and driver make the difference between seeing them and spending the day on logistics. You start with hotel pickup, then move through the day at a pace the guide sets — Ubud Monkey Forest first, where about 1,260 monkeys inhabit a small rainforest in the heart of the village, then the terraced rice fields of Tegalalang, which roll downhill in waves of green. The guide is with you throughout, speaking English, and entrance fees to each site are already paid.

The route also takes in Tegenungan Waterfall, one of the few in Bali that sits at a lower elevation and stays accessible year-round, and Tirta Empul Temple, built around a sacred spring that Balinese worshipers have visited for over a thousand years for its water said to have curative properties. You'll also stop at a swing activity in the jungle — a moment to pause and photograph — and visit an art village (Celuk, known for silver craftsmanship, or another of your choice). Somewhere in the afternoon, the guide leaves time for you to walk through Ubud town center on your own, without the group.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver carries bottled water for the day. Hotel drop-off is included, so the tour ends where it started. Lunch is not part of the package, which means you choose where and what to eat; the guide can suggest spots.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• independent time to explore Ubud town center.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Funtastic Journeys

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Ubud for the first time or have only an afternoon free — the private vehicle and arranged entry fees mean you see five major sites without building the day yourself or waiting for group departures. The guide handles the route and timing, so you move at a steady pace and don't lose hours to transport decisions.

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Top questions

What is Ubud Monkey Forest actually like when you get there?

Ubud Monkey Forest is a small rainforest sanctuary in the center of Ubud village that is home to about 1,260 monkeys and other tropical animals. The local community maintains it as a protected habitat, and it functions as both a nature reserve and a major tourist site.

Can you swim or bathe at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Yes, Tegenungan Waterfall has a stream where you can bathe. It's one of the few waterfalls in Bali situated at a lower elevation rather than in the highlands, and the water is clean and cool.

What does the guide do during the tour?

The guide speaks English and travels with you throughout the day, managing the route, timing at each stop and entrance to the sites. They are present at every location on the itinerary.

Is there time to explore Ubud town on my own?

Yes, the tour includes independent time to walk through Ubud town center without the group, so you can shop, wander or eat at a place of your choice.

What is Tirta Empul Temple and why do people visit it?

Tirta Empul Temple is built around a sacred spring at Tampak Siring and is over a thousand years old. Balinese worshipers have long been drawn to it because the spring water is said to have curative properties for health and prosperity, and the tradition of bathing there continues today.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, so you choose where and when to eat. The guide can recommend restaurants or food stops along the route.