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Ubud: Private Waterfalls, Rice Terrace Swing & Tirta Empul Day Trip

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Duration8h–10h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · CM +4

PickupAt your hotel

Ubud’s sacred waters, rice terraces swing and hidden waterfalls

You’ll wander emerald rice terraces, try out Bali’s iconic swing (if your nerves let you), dip into cool waterfalls near Ubud, join locals at Tirta Empul Temple with a guide who knows every story, and taste fresh coffee at a plantation—all with pickup included and lunch overlooking green fields. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling Bali in small moments.

8h–10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Pickup from accommodation
Visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Try zipline or swings
Visit Ulu Petanu Waterfall
Visit Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple
Lunch at local restaurant
Tour Bali Coffee Plantation
Visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Return to hotel

The Experience

I’ll never forget the way our driver Wayan grinned when I asked if people really swim at Kanto Lampo Waterfall. “Of course,” he said, “but you have to feel the water first.” He was right—it was cold enough to wake me up after lunch, but honestly, it felt good. We started early from Ubud, and by the time we reached Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the sun was already warming up the green steps. There’s something about seeing those terraces in real life—photos just don’t show how the light moves across them. I tried the famous swing (my palms were sweaty), and Wayan took photos that made me look braver than I felt.

After that, we drove through narrow village roads to Ulu Petanu Waterfall. It’s quieter than other spots—just a couple of locals chatting on rocks and birds making weird noises overhead. The path down is easy enough; still, I managed to get my shoes muddy (should’ve worn sandals). The water was clear and cold, and for a few minutes it was just us and the sound of falling water. I didn’t expect to feel so calm there. Lunch came next—a local place overlooking rice fields where I ordered nasi campur but ended up stealing bites from everyone else’s plates too.

The Tirta Empul Temple part of this day trip from Ubud really surprised me. Wayan handed us sarongs and explained how people come here for purification rituals—he even showed us how to do a respectful gesture before entering. The smell of incense mixed with wet stone and flowers stuck with me all afternoon. Later at the coffee plantation, we tried maybe ten different teas and coffees (I lost count). The ginger tea burned my throat in a good way. Our guide joked about kopi luwak being “cat-poo coffee”—I’m still not sure if he was serious or just messing with us.

Kanto Lampo Waterfall was our last stop before heading back to Ubud. It’s louder than you’d think—water hitting rocks in layers—and there were families taking turns under the spray, laughing like they’d done it a hundred times before. My shirt got soaked but I didn’t care much by then; everything felt lighter after that swim. Even now I keep thinking about that cool water on my skin and how Wayan laughed when he saw my face afterward—like he knew exactly what kind of day we’d had together.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car with WiFi onboard so you can share photos right away.
entry fees (if you choose all-inclusive).
use of traditional Balinese sarong for temple visits.
bottled water.
local lunch overlooking rice fields.
expert driver-guide who helps with mobile photography.
plus complimentary tastings at a Bali coffee plantation before returning to your hotel by evening.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditions

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