Ubud: Private Hot Springs, Waterfall & Volcano Day Tour

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Duration10h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Rice fields shimmered after rain, monkeys everywhere, volcano steam in the air

You’ll wander through Ubud’s wild monkey forest, taste local food overlooking Mt. Batur’s volcanic lake, soak in natural hot springs with mountain views, and end your private day trip at Tegenungan Waterfall—all with a local guide and easy hotel pickup. Expect small surprises: laughter with your driver, cool mist on your skin, maybe even a monkey eyeing your snack.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Ubud Nature and Cultural Highlights

Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Optional Bali Swing activity
Trek deeper into rice terrace
Visit authentic Bali village
Lunch with Batur Volcano view
Enjoy volcanic hot spring
Visit Tirta Empul Temple
Pass by Elephant Cave temple
Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
Return to hotel

The Experience

The first thing I heard was the monkeys—honestly louder than I expected. We’d barely stepped into Ubud Monkey Forest and they were already darting around us, tails flicking, snatching fruit from each other. Our guide Wayan grinned and handed me a peanut (“just one,” he warned). The smell of damp leaves mixed with incense from some little offering on a mossy stone. I kept thinking: this is their home, not ours. One monkey sat right on the path and stared at me like he was sizing me up for snacks.

After that we wandered through Ubud Market (I tried to bargain for a sarong and failed spectacularly—Wayan laughed but helped out), then stopped at Tegalalang Rice Terrace. The fields looked almost neon after the rain; you could see water pooling between each step. There’s this swing over the valley—looked terrifying but I did it anyway, legs kicking over palm trees. My hands were still shaking when we drove up towards Kintamani and Mt. Batur. Lunch was simple—nasi goreng and chicken sate—but sitting there with steam rising from the volcano lake below felt… I don’t know, kind of unreal.

The hot springs by Lake Batur were warmer than bathwater and smelled faintly of minerals (not unpleasant). Locals floated quietly or chatted in Balinese while kids played on the slides. I let my shoulders sink under until all I could hear was water lapping against the side. Later at Tirta Empul Temple, people lined up to bathe under spouts—some praying softly, others just splashing water on their faces. It felt respectful to watch from a distance; Wayan explained how each fountain has its own meaning but honestly I just liked seeing families together, laughing.

We ended at Tegenungan Waterfall where mist hung in the air and everything felt cool again. My shoes got soaked (should’ve brought sandals) but it didn’t matter. On the drive back through Ubud’s narrow roads, windows down, I realized how much of Bali you only notice when you slow down—a farmer waving from his field or someone balancing fruit on a scooter seat. Still think about that swing sometimes.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in South or Central Bali by air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi onboard.
an English-speaking local guide-driver.
bottled mineral water throughout.
all entrance tickets if you choose premium.
insurance coverage.
plus towels provided at the hot spring so you can just relax between stops before heading back to your hotel.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seminyak Tour Driver Bali