Private Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Temples & Rice Terraces
A full day through Ubud's villages, temples and forest without building the itinerary yourself
A private full-day tour of Ubud, Bali with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. You visit the Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall (where you can swim), the Ubud Art Market, Ubud Palace, and local silversmith and wood carving workshops. The route and timing are fixed, so the day holds together without anyone planning it.
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Explore Ubud's cultural and natural highlights
- Visit Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest
- Walk through Ubud traditional market
- See Ubud king palace architecture
- Visit Tegalalang rice terrace and trek
- Lunch at jungle valley restaurant
- Visit Tirta Empul Temple and witness ritual
- Swim and relax at Tegenungan Waterfall
- Ubud Art Market 35m
- Ubud Palace 20m
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace Entry included 40m
- Tirta Empul Temple Entry included 1h
- Tegenungan Waterfall Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- a private guide speaking English.
- lunch at a jungle restaurant.
- bottled water.
- entry to all attractions (the monkey forest, temples, market and waterfall).
- and visits to local silversmith and wood carving workshops where artisans work.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Hire Bali Driver
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The experience
If you land in Ubud with a free day and no transport arranged, this tour removes the logistics. A driver picks you up from your hotel and the guide handles the route. You move through the stops without deciding what comes next or how to get there. The day runs ten hours, which is long enough to see the main attractions without rushing through them, and short enough to leave the evening free.
The stops themselves are the draw. You walk through the Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest, home to over 700 long-tailed macaques in the tropical canopy; browse the Ubud Art Market where local sellers display carvings and textiles; pass the Ubud Palace to see the traditional Balinese architecture; trek down into the Tegalalang Rice Terrace for the view of the stacked green paddies; and swim or wade at Tegenungan Waterfall, the closest waterfall to central Ubud. You also visit Tirta Empul Temple, where locals perform blessing rituals at the crystal-clear fountains, and stop at workshops where you watch Balinese artisans work silver and carve wood. Lunch happens at a jungle restaurant overlooking a valley.
The tour is private. Just you and your party with one guide and one driver. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is bottled water and lunch. If anyone in your group eats vegetarian, let the operator know when you book. Children from age 4 are welcome, and infant seats are available if you need one.
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private tour where your group sets the pace at each stop: ideal if you'd rather linger at the rice terraces or waterfalls instead of moving through on a fixed schedule.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
Can I swim at the waterfall on this Ubud tour?
Yes. Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the stops, and you can swim or simply wade in the water. It's the closest waterfall to central Ubud, so it draws crowds during the day, but it's still a pleasant place to cool off.
What is the Ubud Monkey Forest like?
The Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest is a tropical green forest sanctuary home to over 700 long-tailed macaques. You walk among the trees and the monkeys. It's a working habitat, not a cage, so the animals move freely through the canopy and ground.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to each stop?
No. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and a private driver takes you between all the stops. The guide leads you at each location. You don't navigate or book anything once the day starts.
What is Tegalalang Rice Terrace?
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a series of stacked rice paddies on a hillside near Ubud. On the tour you walk down among the green rice fields for views of the terraced landscape and a short trek through the working farmland.
Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?
Lunch is included at a jungle restaurant with valley views. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book if anyone in your group needs one.
What is Tirta Empul Temple?
Tirta Empul Temple is one of Bali's important temples, known for its crystal-clear fountains that flow from the main shrine. You'll see locals performing blessing rituals at the water, which is believed to carry positive energy.
Private Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Temples & Rice Terraces
10h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 56.42 per person
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