Full-Day Ubud Tour: All Attractions, Private Guide & Entry Fees

See how Balinese artisans work, then stand in front of the rice terraces and the holy water temple in one day.

A private full-day guided tour of Ubud covers five major stops: Celuk Village (silver and gold makers), traditional arts compounds, Tirta Empul Temple (the island's holiest water), Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Tegenungan Waterfall, with a local guide, air-conditioned transport, all entry fees and sarongs included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package. The tour runs about ten hours and moves between attractions at a pace that lets you watch artisans at work and spend time at each site without rushing between them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tirta Empul Temple2h · entry included
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace2h · entry included
3. Tegenungan Waterfall2h · entry included
4. Celuk Village1h · entry included

Explore Ubud's traditional arts and nature

• Pickup from accommodation
• Visit traditional cloth maker village
• Learn about wood carvings and paintings
• Visit Holy Water Temple for cleansing
• Explore Tegalalang rice terraces
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• See traditional jewelry making in Celuk Village
• Return to hotel

The experience

What does a full day in Ubud actually cover? You start with pickup from your accommodation in an air-conditioned car with a local guide who knows the traffic patterns and can explain what you're seeing as you move between stops. The guide speaks English and stays with you the whole day, so questions get answered on the spot rather than after the fact.

The route takes you through Celuk Village first, where you watch silversmiths and goldsmiths work in the traditional way: hammering, shaping and finishing pieces by hand. Then you move to the traditional arts compounds in Ubud itself, where you see wood carvers and painters at work in their own spaces and learn how they've made the same pieces the same way for generations. Sarongs are provided so you're dressed appropriately when you reach Tirta Empul Temple, the holiest water site in Bali. People come here to bathe in the clear spring water for purification, especially on full-moon days, and you'll see that happen. The Tegalalang Rice Terrace comes next. The stepped paddies are the most photographed rice farming landscape in Bali, and the guide explains the traditional irrigation system that makes it work. You finish at Tegenungan Waterfall, where swimming is possible if the water conditions allow.

All entry fees and admissions are included, so there's no stopping to buy tickets at each site. Mineral water travels with you in the car. The whole day is built around not having to arrange transport, figure out which sites to prioritize or negotiate entry at the gate. The guide handles the route and the timing, and you move through it without the logistics getting in the way.

What’s included

• Private local guide who speaks English.
• air-conditioned vehicle and private transport throughout the day.
• all entry and admission fees to every attraction.
• sarongs for temple visits.
• mineral water in the car.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

4 options

A tailored one-day Ubud experienceGuide in English · 08:00Duration: 8 hours. Main Ubud attractions: visit Batu Bulan, the rice terrace, Central Ubud Art Village, Tirta Empul and Tegunungan Waterfall. Includes a private tour guide. Admission fee, ticket and lunch are not included. Pickup is included.

Tirta Empul and the rice terracesGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Private tour guide: Includes ticket to the Rice Terrace and Tirta Empul Temple. Lunch is at your own expense. Pickup is included.

Traditional Ubud and danceGuide in English · 08:00Experience: Watch the traditional Barong dance, visit Ubud's traditional art and gallery, the Balinese traditional house and Batuan Temple. Includes a private tour guide, dance ticket and admission fee. Lunch is at your own expense. Pickup is included.

All top Ubud attractionsGuide in English · 08:00Duration: 10 hours. Visit the Rice Terraces, Pura Tirta Empul, Batuan, Batu Bulan, Celuk, Central Ubud Art Village and Tegunungan Waterfall. Includes a private tour guide and all top Ubud attraction tickets. Lunch is at your own expense. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (4 to 70 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Di Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see how traditional Balinese art, jewelry and farming actually work, not just photograph the finished landscape. The private guide and included tickets mean you move between five major sites in one day without stopping to buy entry passes or figure out where to go next, and you get explanations as you're standing in front of each one.

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Top questions

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 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I see at Tirta Empul Temple?

Tirta Empul Temple is Bali's holiest water site, fed by natural springs. Visitors bathe in the clear water for spiritual cleansing, and you'll witness that practice. The temple is especially busy during full-moon celebrations when people come specifically for purification rituals.

Can I actually swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Swimming at Tegenungan Waterfall is allowed, but it depends on the water conditions on the day you visit. The guide will let you know whether it's safe to go in.

How much time do I spend at each stop?

The tour is structured as a full day (about ten hours total) moving between five main attractions, so you have time to watch artisans work, walk through the temple grounds and stand in the rice terraces without rushing. The pace is set by the guide based on what's happening at each site.

Do I need to bring anything or dress a certain way?

Sarongs are provided for temple visits. Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be walking through villages, temple grounds and around the rice terraces. Mineral water is included in the car, so you don't need to bring your own.

What if I want to customize which attractions I see?

The tour offers multiple options at checkout: All Top Ubud Attractions, Ubud Traditional and Dance, Rice Terrace and Tirta Empul, or a Custom Ubud in a Day package. You choose which version fits what you want to see.

Is this tour manageable if I'm not in great shape?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You're moving between sites by car, and the walking at each stop is at your own pace. The guide can adjust timing if you need breaks.