Ubud: Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfalls

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Free cancellation

1/19

Duration10h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Five stops in one day: Ubud's temples, rice fields, and two waterfalls without arranging transport

You visit five Ubud landmarks in one day: the Sacred Monkey Forest with 1,200 macaques and three temples; Tegalalang's tiered rice paddies; a jungle swing above the canopy; Tibumana Waterfall with a swimmable pool; and Kanto Lampo's cascading rock formations. All entry fees, transport, and water are included, and the fixed itinerary means you don't coordinate timing or directions yourself.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud's nature and waterfalls

Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Experience Ubud Jungle Swing
Relax and swim at Tibumana Waterfall
Visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall

The Experience

The monkeys are already moving through the canopy when you arrive at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Around 1,200 Balinese long-tailed macaques live here among ancient temples and jungle paths that locals have tended since the 14th century. You walk the 12.5-hectare site on shaded trails, passing the main temple, Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, and the animals go about their day—swinging, grooming, watching. The sanctuary operates on Tri Hita Karana, a Balinese philosophy of balance between humans, nature, and the divine, which means the place feels less like a zoo and more like a working spiritual site that happens to let visitors through.

After the forest, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace spreads out in front of you—tiered paddies cascading down the hillside in shades of green that shift with the light. You walk the narrow paths between the fields, and the scale of it hits differently than photos suggest. The terraces use the traditional subak irrigation system, which is how Balinese farmers have managed water and crops for centuries. Then comes the jungle swing, which is exactly what it sounds like: you're strapped in and launched out over the canopy and rice fields while someone helps you get the shot. It's the kind of thing that feels absurd until you're suspended above the valley, and then it just works.

Tibumana Waterfall is about 30 minutes from Ubud and stays quieter than the famous spots. A short jungle walk with steps and small streams gets you there, and the single-drop waterfall feeds a calm pool that's deep enough to swim in but not so deep you feel out of your depth. The water is clear, the jungle around it is thick, and locals still come here for spiritual reasons—so the place has a different energy than a pure tourist stop. You can stand under the falls or just sit by the pool. The walk back takes the same time, so you're not rushed.

Kanto Lampo Waterfall closes out the day. It's easier to reach than Tibumana—a short walk from the parking area—and the water cascades over tiered rock formations instead of dropping straight down, which means you can stand under different parts of it or wade into the shallow pool. The surrounding jungle is dense and tropical, and the spot has gotten more popular lately but still doesn't feel overrun. Entry tickets to all four main attractions are included, as is the air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water throughout the day. The whole tour runs eight to ten hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.

What’s included

Entry tickets to Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tibumana Waterfall, and Kanto Lampo Waterfall.
air-conditioned vehicle transport for the full day.
bottled water.

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want Ubud's main natural and cultural landmarks in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed route and included entries mean you show up and move through the itinerary at a steady pace.