Ubud: Private Full Day Tour with Waterfall, Temples & Monkey Forest

Summary

Private Ubud tour with waterfalls temples monkeys rice terraces

You’ll wander vibrant markets in Ubud’s heart, feel cool spray at Tegenungan Waterfall, watch prayers float on incense at Tirta Empul Temple, and walk green rice terraces with your local guide handling every detail. Expect laughter, small surprises, and maybe even a monkey encounter you’ll remember long after you leave Bali.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost missed the pickup because I was fussing over my shoes (sneakers or sandals? still not sure). Our driver, Wayan, just grinned when I apologized. “No rush in Bali,” he said, and somehow that set the tone for the whole day. The car was blissfully cool inside — outside, you could smell rain on hot pavement. First stop: Celuk Village. I watched a woman shape silver into tiny leaves with fingers so steady it made me self-conscious about my own clumsy hands. She let me try to say “terima kasih.” Li laughed at my accent — probably butchered it.

Tegenungan Waterfall wasn’t what I pictured — louder, for one thing. Mist everywhere, like the air was sweating. I got splashed by a kid cannonballing in from a rock (his dad just shrugged at me). Then Tirta Empul Temple: incense smoke curling up through shafts of sunlight, people moving quietly through the pools. Our guide explained how locals come here for purification; he pointed out which fountains are for prayers and which are just for cooling off. It felt respectful to watch from the edge.

The rice terraces at Tegalalang looked almost fake — those layered greens can’t be real, right? But they are. We walked along a narrow path between paddies while an old man waved and offered us fresh coconut (I took one; it tasted sweet and grassy). At the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, monkeys darted everywhere — bold little things. One tried to unzip my backpack before Wayan gently shooed it away. Ubud’s center was our last stop; I wandered through the Art Market and found a carved wooden frog that now sits on my desk back home. Didn’t expect to get sentimental over a frog, but here we are.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Ubud's key attractions

• Pickup from hotel
• Visit Celuk Village jewelry artisans
• See Tegenungan Waterfall
• Explore Tirta Empul Temple
• Walk Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Enter Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Free time at Ubud Art Market
• Visit Ubud Palace
• Drop-off at hotel

Top questions

How long is the private full day tour in Ubud?

The tour lasts approximately 8–10 hours including hotel pickup and drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included in this Ubud day trip?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from most Bali areas are included.

What attractions are visited during this Ubud private tour?

You’ll visit Celuk Village, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Art Market and Ubud Palace.

Are entry fees covered in the tour price?

Yes, all entry/admission fees are included.

Is lunch provided on this tour?

No lunch is included; however bottled water is provided throughout the day.

Can children join this private full day tour in Ubud?

Yes, infants and children are welcome; strollers/prams can be accommodated.

Is there an English-speaking guide?

Yes, your driver also serves as an English-speaking guide throughout the trip.

How do I book this private Ubud day trip?

You can book online; confirmation includes all details about pickup time and inclusions.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off across main Bali areas like Ubud or Seminyak, all entry fees for temples and attractions such as Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Tegenungan Waterfall, bottled water to keep you cool between stops, parking fees handled by your guide-driver (who speaks English), plus private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle so you don’t have to worry about logistics or heat.