Ubud VW Tour: Monkey Forest, Rice Fields & Cooking Class
Ride through Bali's quieter side in a convertible, then cook lunch from scratch with a local family.
A full-day private tour of Ubud combines sightseeing and hands-on learning in a vintage VW convertible. You explore Sangeh Monkey Forest with its long-tailed macaques and 17th-century temple, walk the rice terraces at Taman Village, visit the water temple at Taman Mumbul, and join a cooking class at a traditional family compound where you prepare and eat an authentic Balinese meal. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Bali's nature and culture
- Visit Sangeh Monkey Forest
- Explore Taman Mumbul water temple
- Walk through Taman Village rice terrace
- Attend Balinese cooking class
What’s included
- A classic VW convertible for the full day.
- private hotel pickup and drop-off.
- entrance tickets to Sangeh Monkey Forest, Taman Mumbul, and the rice terrace.
- a hands-on Balinese cooking class with lunch at a traditional family compound.
- mineral water throughout the day.
- and an English-speaking driver who guides the commentary.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00
Before you book
Operated by Beauty Of Bali Tours
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
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The experience
The vintage VW convertible is the frame for the whole day: a rare way to move between sites that keeps the focus on what you're seeing rather than on being shuttled in a standard van. Four hours of actual time at the destinations means you're not rushing through each stop. Sangeh Monkey Forest sits in a serene nutmeg forest where hundreds of long-tailed macaques live among ancient trees and a 17th-century temple. It's less crowded than the better-known monkey forests and gives you real space to walk and observe. Taman Mumbul, a water temple surrounded by lush gardens and a tranquil lake, is where locals come for purification rituals. You cross floating platforms and sit in the quiet without the tour-group noise.
The rice terrace at Taman Village shows you how Bali's traditional agriculture actually works. Unlike the postcard terraces packed with visitors, this one is set among coconut trees and small local farms, and a farmer will walk you through the Subak irrigation system that's kept these fields productive for centuries. Then you head to the cooking class at a traditional family compound run by Lesung Cooking. You learn authentic recipes, cook with fresh ingredients in a real kitchen, and eat what you've made in a village setting, not a demonstration you watch from a bench, but a meal you've built yourself.
The 8-hour day breaks into four hours at the sites and four hours of travel between them. Your driver speaks English and guides the commentary, so you're not reading a script or following a group pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all entrance tickets, mineral water, and the cooking class with lunch.
Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English fluently, so the commentary and cooking instruction are clear whether you're moving between sites or standing in the kitchen. The convertible and the small group size (just you and your driver) mean you can ask questions and linger at any stop without holding up a larger tour.
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Top questions
What is Sangeh Monkey Forest like, and will I be safe around the macaques?
Sangeh Monkey Forest is a serene nutmeg forest with hundreds of long-tailed macaques living among ancient trees and a 17th-century temple. The monkeys are accustomed to visitors and roam freely. The pathways are shaded and well-maintained, and your guide will advise you on how to move through the forest safely and respectfully.
Is the cooking class a hands-on experience, or do I watch someone else cook?
The cooking class at the family compound is fully hands-on. You learn authentic Balinese recipes, cook with fresh ingredients in the kitchen, and eat the meal you've prepared together in a village setting.
How much of the 8 hours is spent actually traveling versus at each stop?
Four hours are spent at the destinations (Sangeh Monkey Forest, Taman Mumbul, the rice terrace, and the cooking class), and four hours are used for travel between each location in the VW convertible.
What makes the rice terrace at Taman Village different from the famous ones I've heard about?
Taman Village's rice terrace is set among coconut trees and small local farms away from the main tourist areas, offering panoramic views of layered fields in an authentic, quiet setting. A local farmer explains the Subak irrigation system that has sustained these fields for centuries.
Does the tour include lunch, and what if I have dietary restrictions?
Lunch is included as part of the cooking class. You eat the Balinese dishes you've prepared. Discuss any dietary needs with your guide during hotel pickup so adjustments can be made to the recipes.
Ubud VW Tour: Monkey Forest, Rice Fields & Cooking Class
8h · EN · at your hotel
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