Ubud culture art nature tour five stops with guide pickup

Monkey forest temples, rice terraces and a waterfall in one morning and afternoon

A private guided day tour around Ubud visits five attractions across eight to ten hours: Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tibumana Waterfall and a coffee and herbal tea plantation. Hotel pickup is included, and all entrance fees, a Balinese dress for temple entry, bottled water and an authentic Balinese lunch with rice terrace views are covered. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's culture and nature

• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Enjoy Balinese lunch and coffee break
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• See Tibumana Waterfall and photo spot

The Experience

The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel and heads to Ubud Monkey Forest, where long-tailed monkeys move through a temple compound surrounded by tropical forest. You'll have time to photograph the monkeys and the stone structures around them. From there the route moves to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where the landscape opens into stepped green paddies—the most photographed rice view in Ubud. This is where you stop for lunch: Balinese food served with views across the terraces. After eating, there's a break for coffee and herbal tea at a plantation on the grounds.

Tirta Empul Temple comes next. The guide walks you through the architecture and explains the Balinese traditions you'll see—flower offerings in every corner, the healing purification ceremony, and the koi fish in the pools. The temple is old and the water is considered holy. You'll wear a Balinese dress for entry, which is included. The final stop is Tibumana Waterfall, set into rice fields and tropical forest. There's a famous road leading to it that's known for photographs, and you'll have time to shoot before heading back to your hotel. The whole day runs eight to ten hours.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to each attraction.
• a Balinese dress for temple entry.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• an authentic Balinese lunch with rice terrace views.
• coffee and herbal tea at the plantation.
• hotel pickup and return.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tunik bali vacation

Is this one for you?The pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or a driver for the day, and the guide handles the route and the timing across five stops—everything from entry to lunch to the temple dress is arranged, so the day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

What's in the Ubud Monkey Forest that makes it worth a stop?

Ubud Monkey Forest is a temple compound where long-tailed monkeys live among stone structures and tropical trees. You can photograph the monkeys and the temple architecture together, and the monkeys are used to visitors.

Do I need to bring anything to enter Tirta Empul Temple?

No. A Balinese dress for temple entry is included with the tour, and the guide will have it ready when you arrive at the temple.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included and it's Balinese authentic food served at the Tegalalang Rice Terrace with views across the paddies. You eat there during the plantation stop.

How does the pickup work if I'm staying outside central Ubud?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price, so the driver will collect you from your accommodation and return you there at the end of the day. If you're staying in a different area of Bali, confirm your address when you book.

Can I bring my young child on this tour?

Yes, children from age one are welcome. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if needed. Let the operator know your child's age when booking.

What should I wear or bring for a day visiting temples and a waterfall?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet at the waterfall. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The Balinese dress for the temple is included, and you'll change into it when you arrive.