Ubud Swing, Rice Terrace & Elephant Cave: Private tour with guide

You swing from platforms strung between trees above the valley, not just watch someone else do it.

A full-day private activity in Ubud combining swings rigged over rice fields and forest canopy with visits to three major sites: Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the thousand-year-old Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) and Tegenungan Waterfall. An English-speaking guide leads the day. Hotel pickup and all entrance tickets are included. You choose your swing height (5, 15 or 20 meters), and the pace suits your comfort level.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h 30m · entry included
2. Tegenungan Waterfall1h 30m · entry included

Explore Ubud's natural and cultural sites

• Visit Bali Swing in Ubud
• See Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Explore Goa Gajah Elephant Cave
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall

The experience

The Bali Swing in Ubud is the original and most established version of this activity, with multiple platforms rigged between trees so you glide out over lush forest, rice fields and river valleys. You pick the swing height that suits you (shorter spans for a gentler arc, taller ones for the full adrenaline rush), and the guide times the day so you're not rushed between stops. The swings themselves are the centerpiece, but the tour wraps them into a full itinerary that hits three of Ubud's most-visited attractions without requiring you to arrange transport or navigate between them.

After swinging, you move through Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the terraced rice fields you've likely seen in photos of Bali, where the guide can point out how the paddies are worked and why the landscape is shaped the way it is. Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) comes next: a grotto carved by hand over a thousand years ago and covered in carvings of mythological creatures, one of Bali's holiest Hindu sites. The day ends at Tegenungan Waterfall, a 15-meter drop surrounded by dense jungle about 10 kilometers from Ubud, where you can swim or photograph from the hillside overlooking the valley.

The tour runs 10 to 12 hours from hotel pickup to return. Your guide speaks English throughout, and the private car means you're not waiting for other groups or following a fixed schedule that doesn't match your pace. All entrance tickets for the three attractions and the swing ticket itself are included. Meals and any personal expenses are optional add-ons you arrange at checkout.

What’s included

• Entrance tickets for Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Elephant Cave and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• swing ticket with your choice of height.
• return hotel pickup and private car transport for the full day.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Upadani Bali Tour

Is this one for you?This is a private tour with a guide leading you through four stops, so it suits travelers who want the freedom to move at their own pace and ask questions without being part of a larger group. The swings are the main event and you do them yourself, not a demonstration, so it's built for anyone comfortable with heights and looking for an active, hands-on day rather than a passive sightseeing route.

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Top questions

Can I choose how high I swing, or is the height fixed for everyone?

You pick your swing height when you arrive: 5 meters for a short, gentle arc; 15 meters for a moderate swing; or 20 meters for the full drop over the forest. The guide helps you choose based on what feels right for you.

What is Elephant Cave actually like when you get there?

Goa Gajah is a hand-carved grotto dating back over 1,000 years, with carvings of mythological creatures covering the stone. It's one of Bali's holiest Hindu sites and one of the most visited attractions in Ubud, so it can be crowded, but the guide will explain the history and the carvings as you move through.

Is the waterfall a place to swim or just to look at?

Tegenungan Waterfall is both: you can wade or swim in the pool below the 15-meter drop, or stay on the hillside and photograph the jungle valley around it. The water volume is strong, especially during the wet season, so the guide will advise on conditions when you arrive.

What should I bring for a full day of swinging and visiting three sites?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. The swings can splash you, and the waterfall is a swim stop. Bring a change of clothes or a dry shirt, sunscreen, a hat and a camera. A swing dress is available as an optional add-on at checkout if you want extra coverage while swinging.

How does the private car and guide change the day compared to a group tour?

With a private guide and car, you move at your own pace between the three stops without waiting for other groups or following a fixed schedule. The guide speaks English throughout and can answer questions about each site as you go, and you're not sharing transport or competing for space at the swings.