Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace, Temple & Waterfall

Four Ubud landmarks in one day, without arranging the route yourself

A private day tour from Seminyak to Ubud covers four major attractions (the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Ulu Petanu Waterfall and Tirta Empul Temple) with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup included. The tour runs nine hours total, with lunch at a bamboo restaurant and time to swim or photograph at each stop. Entry fees are available as an add-on option. If you choose the option without them, you'll need to bring cash (IDR 275,000 per person) to pay at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h
2. Tirta Empul Temple1h

Explore Ubud highlights and temple

• Pickup from hotel in Bali
• Drive 90 minutes to Ubud Monkey Forest
• Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terraces
• Lunch at bamboo restaurant with jungle views
• Visit Ulu Petanu hidden waterfall
• Visit Tirta Empul water temple
• Drive 90 minutes back to hotel

The experience

The driver picks you up from your hotel in Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Sanur and drives roughly 90 minutes into Ubud. The first stop is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques live among three temples in the forest. You walk through the sanctuary and see how the monkeys and local people share the space. The animals are accustomed to visitors but still wild, so the guide explains the rules and the layout before you enter.

From there you head to Tegalalang Rice Terraces, the steeply carved rice fields that drop into a valley in tight, curved rows. The terraces still use the traditional Balinese irrigation system called Subak, which channels water downhill through channels and gates. You have time to walk among the paddies and photograph the geometry of the landscape. Lunch follows at a bamboo restaurant with views into the jungle, with Indonesian, Balinese and Western options on the menu.

The afternoon includes Ulu Petanu Waterfall, a smaller cascade where the water is clean enough to swim in if you want to cool off, and time for photos. The final stop is Tirta Empul Temple, a water temple built around natural springs. The temple grounds have pools where locals and visitors bathe in the holy water, which is believed to grant wishes. You can wade in if you choose, or simply walk the grounds and see the architecture and the spring-fed pools. The driver then takes you back to your hotel, another 90 minutes south.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Sanur.
• air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver for the full day.
• lunch at a bamboo restaurant with Indonesian, Balinese and Western menu options.
• bottled water.
• all parking fees.
• entry fees to all four attractions (if you select the option that includes them).

Options for this experience

3 options

Private tour, entrance fees not includedUp to 13 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Entrance fees are not included, so please bring IDR 275k in cash per person for all admissions during the day trip. Pickup is included.

Shared tour, entrance fees not includedUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Shared option with no fees included: please bring IDR 275k per person in cash for the day trip. Pickup is included.

Private tour, entrance fees includedUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30This option includes entrance fees. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 15.21

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Get Bali Experience

Is this one for you?Choose the option with entry fees included if you want to move through all four sites without stopping to pay cash at each one. Pick the private tour if you'd rather set your own pace at each stop instead of staying with a group. The nine-hour commitment works best if you're based in South Bali and want to see Ubud's main attractions in a single day without renting a vehicle or navigating the roads yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How many monkeys will I see at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary?

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is home to around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques. They live in the forest alongside three temples, and you'll encounter them as you walk the paths, though the guide will brief you on how to behave around them safely.

Can I swim at Ulu Petanu Waterfall?

Yes, Ulu Petanu Waterfall has a freshwater pool fed by the cascade, and you can swim or wade in the water. Bring a change of clothes or a swimsuit if you plan to get in.

What's included in the entry fee option?

The entry fee option includes admission to all four attractions: the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Ulu Petanu Waterfall and Tirta Empul Temple. If you choose the option without entry fees, you'll need to bring cash (IDR 275,000 per person) to pay at each site as you arrive.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is included as a stop at a bamboo restaurant with jungle views, where you can order from Indonesian, Balinese or Western menus. Drinks and additional food are available to purchase separately.

How long is the drive from Seminyak to Ubud?

The drive from your hotel in Seminyak to the first stop in Ubud takes roughly 90 minutes. The return drive at the end of the day is also about 90 minutes, so plan for nine hours total from pickup to drop-off.

What if I don't want to bathe in the holy water at Tirta Empul Temple?

Bathing in the water at Tirta Empul is optional. You can walk the temple grounds, see the pools and the architecture, and take photographs without entering the water.