Ubud Private Tour: Customizable Itinerary, Your Choice

Build your own day around Ubud's waterfalls, temples and rice fields

A full-day private tour of Ubud where you choose which stops to visit from a list that includes Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud Art Market, Tirta Empul Temple, Uluwatu Temple and others. An English-speaking driver/guide picks you up from your hotel or port, and the itinerary is designed to fit your interests and time. Sarong, water and parking fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Customizable full-day Bali tour

• Hotel or port pickup
• Visit Uluwatu Temple at sunset
• Visit Batuan Temple
• Walk through Monkey Forest
• Trek Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Explore Ubud Art Market
• Visit Ubud Palace
• See Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Lunch with Mount Batur view
• Visit Taman Ayun Temple
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple
• Hotel or port drop-off

Stops and time spent at each 10 stops

1. Uluwatu Temple 1h
2. Batuan Temple 35m
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace 45m
4. Ubud Art Market 30m
5. Ubud Palace 15m
6. Tegenungan Waterfall 35m
7. Tirta Empul Temple 1h
8. Mount Batur 1h
9. Taman Ayun Temple 35m
10. Tanah Lot Temple 1h

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• English-speaking driver/guide.
• sarong for temple entry.
• parking fees.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.

Times

• Every day 09:00

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (12 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hire Bali Driver

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The experience

What makes this tour different is that you're not locked into a fixed route. You decide which attractions matter to you, whether that's the monkey forest with its 700 long-tailed macaques, the rice paddies of Tegalalang where you can walk among the terraced fields, or the temples like Tirta Empul where you can watch locals perform blessing rituals at the sacred spring. The driver/guide works with you to string together a logical route so everything fits into one day without backtracking.

The tour runs between 6 and 10 hours depending on what you choose and how long you linger at each stop. You might start at Uluwatu Temple perched on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, move through Ubud's center to see the palace and art market, then head out to natural sites like Tegenungan Waterfall or the rice terraces. If you're interested in cultural stops, Batuan Temple shows traditional Balinese architecture where locals still gather for ceremonies, and Taman Ayun Temple sits on land surrounded by a fish pond that makes it look like it's floating. Lunch with a view of Mount Batur is an option you can add. The operator asks that you group your chosen stops into one feasible route so the day flows without too much driving.

Pickup happens from your hotel or cruise port in an air-conditioned minivan, and the driver speaks English throughout. You get bottled water, a sarong for temple entry, and all parking fees covered. Entrance fees to attractions and any lunch you choose are separate, so budget for those when you book.

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 really choose any combination of stops, or are there limits to what fits in one day?

You can pick from the full list (Uluwatu Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud Art Market, Ubud Palace, Tirta Empul Temple, Batuan Temple, Taman Ayun Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, and a lunch stop at Mount Batur), but the operator asks you to group them into one logical route so the day doesn't become all driving. The guide will help you design an itinerary that fits your time frame and interests without backtracking.

What's actually included in the price, and what do I pay extra for?

The price covers the private vehicle, driver/guide, hotel or port pickup and drop-off, bottled water, a sarong for temple entry, and all parking fees. Entrance fees to temples and attractions, lunch, donations, and any performance tickets are not included and you pay those separately at each stop.

Is Uluwatu Temple always part of the tour, or can I skip it?

Uluwatu Temple is one option among many stops you can choose. The description notes it's beautiful at sunset and sits on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, but you decide whether to include it in your custom itinerary or pick other sites instead.

How long does a typical day take, and when does pickup happen?

The tour runs between 6 and 10 hours depending on which stops you choose and how long you spend at each one. Pickup is from your hotel or cruise port in the morning, but the exact time is arranged when you book based on your preferences.