Ubud Village Tour: Temples, Waterfall & Rice Terraces

Five stops across Ubud's temples, forest and terraces in one arranged day

A full-day guided tour of Ubud Village visiting five major attractions—Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Saraswati Temple—with private transportation, an English-speaking Balinese driver-guide, Indonesian lunch and all entrance fees. The itinerary runs eight to ten hours and covers both spiritual sites and natural landmarks without requiring separate bookings or navigation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ubud Village highlights

• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Enjoy lunch in Ubud village
• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Visit Saraswati Temple

The Experience

The day starts at Tegenungan Waterfall, where a scenic staircase descends to a stream framed by lush green cliffs. The water is clear enough to swim in, and the spot sits far enough outside the main village that the tropical forest still feels untouched. From there the route moves to Tirta Empul Temple in Tampaksiring, a thousand-year-old site built around sacred spring water used in Balinese purification ceremonies. The temple's stone architecture and spiritual purpose give the morning a different texture than the natural attractions.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace comes next—the vast emerald-green fields carved into hillsides and framed by coconut palms. This is where lunch happens, with Indonesian food served while you look out over the terraces. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary follows, a rainforest reserve in the heart of Ubud Village itself, home to macaques and woven through with temple structures that serve the local community. The final stop is Saraswati Temple, completed in 1952 and designed by master architect I Gusti Nyoman Lempad. Its stone sculptures and lotus ponds make it a visual anchor for the day.

A private air-conditioned car and the same English-speaking driver throughout means no switching vehicles or waiting for group departures. Entrance fees, parking, petrol and one bottle of mineral water per person are included. The driver knows the route and the sites, so the day holds together without anyone building it.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car and English-speaking Balinese driver-guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Saraswati Temple.
• Indonesian lunch in Ubud Village.
• one bottle of mineral water per person.
• parking and petrol.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Golden Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this full-day option if you want to see all five sites—temples, waterfall, and rice terraces—without splitting the route across two separate days.

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Top questions

What is Tirta Empul Temple and why do people visit it?

Tirta Empul Temple is a thousand-year-old sacred site in Tampaksiring built around holy spring water. Balinese worshippers visit to cleanse their bodies of negative energy and bad luck using the purifying waters, and it remains an active spiritual place where you can witness local traditions firsthand.

Can I swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Yes, Tegenungan Waterfall has clear water and a scenic staircase leading down to the stream, making it accessible for swimming and photos. The waterfall sits in a lush tropical setting outside the highlands.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is included and served in Ubud Village, featuring Indonesian food. It's eaten at Tegalalang Rice Terrace so you can enjoy the view of the terraces while you eat.

What is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary?

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a rainforest reserve in central Ubud Village inhabited by playful macaques and tropical wildlife. It also contains temple structures that serve the local community and support wildlife conservation programs.

How long is this tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs eight to ten hours and includes private transportation with air conditioning, an English-speaking driver-guide, all entrance fees to the five sites, Indonesian lunch, one bottle of mineral water per person, parking and petrol.