Private Ubud Day Tour: Sacred Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfalls

Watch artisans carve wood and craft silver, then walk through a forest where 700 monkeys live among temple ruins.

A full-day private guided tour of Ubud with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport, featuring the Barong & Kris Dance, Celuk and Mas villages (silver and wood craftsmanship), Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang rice terraces with lunch, Tirta Empul temple, and Tegenungan waterfall. You choose between Premium All-Inclusive (all entrance tickets included) or Essential Sightseeing (pay fees on-site for flexibility). English-speaking guide provides photo help and local knowledge throughout. The tour runs 10 hours and covers areas across south, central, east and west Bali from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Celuk Village1h
2. Mas Village1h
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h
4. Tirta Empul Temple1h
5. Tegenungan Waterfall1h

Full day private guided Ubud tour

• Watch Barong & Kris Dance performance
• Visit Celuk Village silver workshops
• Explore Mas Village wood carving studios
• Walk through Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest
• Lunch at Tegalalang Rice Terrace restaurant
• Photo stop at Happy Swing Bali
• Enjoy tea and coffee break in Tampaksiring
• Tour Tirta Empul Temple and observe rituals
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall viewpoint and pool

The experience

The day opens with the Barong & Kris Dance at Pura Puseh Temple in Batubulan Village: a 1-hour performance where a lion-like protector battles Rangda to restore balance, told through vibrant costumes, expressive masks, and a traditional gamelan orchestra. From there, your guide takes you to Celuk Village, Bali's center for silver and gold work, where you watch artisans transform raw metal into intricate jewelry using hand tools and techniques passed down for generations. The workshop galleries let you see filigree earrings and statement pieces being made, and you can buy directly from the makers at fair prices.

Next is Mas Village, where master carvers work teak, mahogany, and hibiscus wood into sculptures (Hindu deities, mythical creatures, modern pieces) using only chisels and skill. Your guide explains the meaning behind the motifs and the wood types, and you have time to browse the galleries or pick up a hand-carved piece straight from the artist's workshop. Then you enter the Sacred Monkey Forest, a lush nature reserve in Ubud's center with over 700 long-tailed macaques, moss-covered stone bridges, and towering banyan trees. You wander shaded trails past Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple, watch the monkeys in their natural habitat, and learn how the Balinese view this site as a sacred balance between humans, nature, and the spirit world.

Lunch happens at a hillside restaurant overlooking Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where emerald-green paddies flow down the valley in sweeping curves. You walk the scenic trails, capture photos from the best viewpoints, and hear how local farmers have used the traditional subak irrigation system for centuries. Lunch is at your own expense, giving you freedom to choose what you'd like while soaking in the landscape. An optional stop at Happy Swing Bali follows: a photo spot high above the Tegalalang valley with swings and giant bird nests designed for Ubud moments. Your guide helps with angles while the on-site team ensures safety. A free flowing dress is available for photos (maximum weight 150 kg). You then unwind with complimentary tea and coffee at a hillside spot in Tampaksiring village, overlooking lush valleys and the cool mountain air.

The tour closes at Tirta Empul Temple, dating back to the 10th century and famous for its purification pools where Balinese Hindus perform melukat, a traditional cleansing ritual. You walk through tranquil courtyards, admire intricate stone carvings, and learn the legend of the holy spring said to be created by the god Indra. If you wish to enter the water for the blessing, a sarong can be rented at the temple. The final stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, where water cascades powerfully into a natural pool set in a lush jungle valley. You can view from the top or take stairs down to feel the cool mist, with your guide sharing photo tips before heading back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide with photo assistance and local knowledge.
• entrance to the Barong & Kris Dance performance, Celuk Village, Mas Village, Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall (on Premium All-Inclusive option).
• complimentary tea and coffee break in Tampaksiring village.
• free flowing dress for photos at Happy Swing Bali (swing tickets paid on-site).
• insurance and safety measures included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese08:00 and 08:30

Up to 14 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese08:00 and 08:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seminyak Tour Driver Bali

Is this one for you?Book the Premium All-Inclusive option if you want every entrance ticket arranged in advance so the day flows without stops to pay at each site. Choose Essential Sightseeing if you prefer to decide what to enter as you go and want full control over your spending at each stop. Either way, the private guide and transport mean you set the pace and skip the rushed group-tour script.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the Premium All-Inclusive and Essential Sightseeing options?

Premium All-Inclusive covers all entrance tickets to the Barong dance, temples, Monkey Forest, and other sites, so everything is arranged in advance. Essential Sightseeing lets you pay entrance fees on-site at each location, giving you full flexibility to decide what you want to enter and when.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is at your own expense at a restaurant overlooking Tegalalang Rice Terrace, so you choose what you'd like to eat while enjoying the view. Coffee and tea are complimentary during a break in Tampaksiring village.

Can I swim or bathe in the water at Tirta Empul Temple?

Yes, if you wish to enter the water for the purification blessing, a sarong is required and can be rented at the temple. Your guide will explain the ritual and help you understand the spiritual significance of the site.

What happens at the Happy Swing stop, and is it included?

Happy Swing Bali is an optional photo stop high above the Tegalalang valley with swings and giant bird nests designed for Ubud photos. You choose your swing package and pay for tickets on-site. A free flowing dress in multiple colors is available to wear for your photos. Maximum weight allowed is 150 kg.

How long is the tour, and what areas of Bali does pickup cover?

The tour runs 10 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from areas across south, central, east, and west Bali. Your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, and travel time to the first destination depends on your hotel location.