Ubud private tour: Waterfall, temples, rice terraces and palace

See five of Ubud's landmarks in one day without arranging the logistics yourself

A private full-day tour of Ubud and its surroundings in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide, visiting Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang rice terraces, over 600 monkeys in the forest, and Ubud Palace. The tour includes all entrance tickets, bottled water, and hotel pickup. It runs 8 to 10 hours and suits travelers who want to cover art, culture and nature in a single day without driving themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Batuan Temple45m · entry included
2. Tegenungan Waterfall1h · entry included
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included
4. Ubud Palace20m · entry included

Explore Ubud's nature and culture

• Drive to Tegenungan Waterfall
• Walk 5 minutes to waterfall
• Swim or sightsee at waterfall
• Visit Batuan Temple
• Proceed to Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Walk through rice terraces
• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Walk through monkey forest
• Visit Ubud Market
• Short visit to Ubud Palace

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and moves through five stops that show different sides of Ubud. You'll walk five minutes from the parking area to Tegenunnan Waterfall, where you can swim or photograph the green scenery around the river. Batuan Temple, built in 944, comes next: a village temple carved with traditional Bali sculpture and detail. The itinerary then shifts to Tegalalang rice terraces, where you walk through the paddies themselves and meet local farmers, not just view them from a distance.

The monkey forest in Ubud center holds over 600 long-tailed Bali monkeys, and you move through the forest on foot to encounter them. Your final stops are Ubud Market and Ubud Palace. The market gives you the atmosphere of local commerce, and the palace visit is brief. An English-speaking guide leads the whole route, and the AC car means you're not moving between stops in the heat. All entrance tickets are covered, along with bottled water for the day.

What’s included

• All entrance tickets to each stop.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• an air-conditioned private car for the full route.
• an English-speaking guide or driver.
• and hotel pickup at the beginning of the tour.

Before you book

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

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 to 70 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Online Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Ubud's main attractions (temples, nature, culture and the monkey forest) in a single day without renting a car or navigating between sites yourself. The private car and guide handle the route, so you focus on each stop.

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Top questions

Can I swim at Tegenungan Waterfall, or is it just for photos?

Tegenunnan Waterfall allows both swimming and sightseeing, so you can choose whether to get in the water or stay dry and photograph the green scenery around the river.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You walk five minutes to reach the waterfall from the parking area, then move on foot through the rice terraces at Tegalalang and through the monkey forest in Ubud center. The rest of the day is spent in the car between stops.

What is Batuan Temple, and why was it built in 944?

Batuan Temple is a village temple in Ubud known for its traditional Bali sculpture and carving. The operator notes it was built in 944, making it one of Ubud's oldest sacred sites.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

The tour does not include lunch or food. You'll want to plan a meal stop on your own or bring snacks for the 8 to 10 hour day.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup is included, and the guide will collect you from your accommodation at the start of the tour.