Ubud tour van: Tegalalang terraces, temples & waterfall

Five stops across Ubud's highlands: monkey forest, rice terraces, volcano views, temple springs and a waterfall

An eight-hour guided tour of Ubud in a 15-seat air-conditioned van, covering the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang rice terraces, Kintamani volcano viewpoint, Tirta Empul temple and Tegenungan waterfall. The van holds groups of up to 15 travelers; private transport, lunch and water are included, and pickup is arranged from your hotel. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud highlights and nature

• Visit sacred monkey forest
• Trek Tegalalang rice terraces
• View Batur Volcano at Kintamani
• Visit Tirta Empul holy spring temple
• See Tegenungan waterfall

The Experience

The 15-seat van picks you up from your hotel and heads straight into Ubud's main sights. Your first stop is the Sacred Monkey Forest, a 12.5-hectare sanctuary where around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques live among three temples. You walk the forest paths and watch the monkeys move through daily life in the shade. The guide explains how the animals coexist with the sacred spaces, and you see the temples they inhabit.

From there, a short trek takes you into Tegalalang village to the rice terraces—the stacked green slopes that define the landscape. You watch local farmers at work in the paddies, and the guide points out how the irrigation system has shaped this terrain for centuries. The van then climbs to Kintamani, where you stop at a viewpoint overlooking Mount Batur and Batur lake. The air cools as you gain elevation, and this is where lunch happens—a local buffet served at the stop, so you eat with the volcano in view. After lunch, the route descends to Tirta Empul, a temple built around natural spring water. You see Balinese worshippers performing ritual blessings in the pools before they pray at the main shrine. The final stop is Tegenungan waterfall, surrounded by green forest. You can walk down to the water or stay at the upper viewpoint; either way, the fresh air and the sound of falling water mark the end of the day before the van returns you to your hotel.

The van is air-conditioned and holds up to 15 people, so families and small groups travel together without splitting up. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The guide speaks English and stays with the group for all five stops, explaining what you're seeing at each one. The eight-hour itinerary is fixed, so timing and transport are arranged—you don't coordinate pickups or plan the route yourself.

What’s included

• The tour includes private air-conditioned van transport for the full eight hours.
• pickup from your hotel.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a local buffet lunch at the Kintamani stop.
• and an English-speaking guide at all five attractions.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Book this if your group fills 4–15 seats and prefers a fixed itinerary with shared transport and included lunch over coordinating separate logistics.

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Top questions

What is the Sacred Monkey Forest and what will I see there?

The Sacred Monkey Forest is a 12.5-hectare sanctuary near Ubud where around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques live wild among three temples. You walk forest paths and watch the monkeys move through their daily activities while the guide explains how they coexist with the sacred spaces.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs eight hours total. Hotel pickup is included, though the exact start time depends on where your hotel is located—the guide will confirm the pickup window when you book.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Yes, a local buffet lunch is included. You eat at Kintamani, the volcano viewpoint stop, so you have a meal with views of Mount Batur and the lake.

Can children go on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up. The van is air-conditioned and comfortable for families, and the stops—the monkey forest, rice terraces and waterfall—are accessible for kids.

What is Tegalalang and what happens there?

Tegalalang is a village known for its rice terraces, the stacked green slopes that cascade down the hillside. You take a short trek through the paddies and watch local farmers at work, learning how the irrigation system has shaped the landscape.

What will I see at Tirta Empul Temple?

Tirta Empul is a temple built around natural spring water. You see Balinese worshippers performing ritual blessings in the sacred pools before they pray at the main temple, giving you a glimpse of local spiritual practice.