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Ubud Guided Walking Tour: Historic Landmarks & Palace Access★ 4.98 (120) · 3h
Best value
Sidemen: Rice Field Trekking & Hanging Bridge Walk★ 4.96 (101) · 2h
Top rated
Ubud: Private Day Trip with Rice Terraces, Temples & Waterfall★ 4.99 (102) · 10h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 15 options: US$ 12.86–US$ 94 (median US$ 36). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 15. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 15.
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Private experiences (5)
Private Ubud Tour: Rice Terraces, Monkey Forest & Mas VillageA private full-day tour of Ubud with a local guide who drives and adapts the itinerary to your interests. You visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Mas Village (known for wood carving), Elephant Cave temple, Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Art Market and Ubud Palace. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and bottled water are included; lunch and a jungle swing are available as add-ons. The guide speaks English and works with you throughout the day to shape what you see.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private driver for the day who shapes the route around your interests—choose the lunch add-on if you'd prefer not to eat separately, and the jungle swing if you want that stop included.
Private Ubud tour: Rice terraces, monkey forest, waterfallA private tour of Ubud visits four major sites—Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), and Tegenungan Waterfall—over roughly 10 hours with an English-speaking local driver, hotel pickup and all entrance fees included. The driver navigates the route and timing, so you move between sites without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Ubud without your own transport—a driver picks you up and manages the four-site route, so you move between Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah, and Tegenungan Waterfall as one continuous loop.
Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces & Temples Private TourYou’ll wander through Ubud’s Monkey Forest with playful macaques nearby, walk muddy paths above endless rice terraces, and step barefoot into ancient Balinese temples—all with a local guide who shares stories along the way. It’s a day that lingers long after you leave.
Ubud Half Day Private Tour: Rice Terrace, Waterfall & TempleA private half-day guided tour of Ubud covers Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall and local artisan studios, with a professional English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup included. The tour runs six hours and includes complimentary Balinese coffee and tea at a jungle plantation garden; lunch at a local warung is an optional add-on. Two purchase options let you choose between essential sightseeing or premium all-inclusive entry to all attractions.Is it for me?Book the Premium All Inclusive option if you want entrance fees settled before the day starts, so you move through each stop without pausing to buy tickets. The Essential Sightseeing option works if you're comfortable paying entry fees as you go and want to keep the upfront cost lower. Either way, the private car and fixed itinerary mean the six hours stay on schedule—no waiting for a group to assemble or for transport to fill up.
Ubud Tour with Private Guide: Waterfalls & Rice TerracesA private guided tour of Ubud covers four major stops—Ubud Monkey Forest, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and a water temple—over 10 hours with an English-speaking driver, entrance tickets, air-conditioned car and fuel included. Your guide shapes the pace and timing to your interests, and pickup from your hotel is part of the arrangement.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a full day covering Ubud's main sights—your driver navigates between locations and handles all entrance tickets, leaving you to spend real time at each stop rather than rushing through.
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Tirta Empul Temple Purification Ceremony: Melukat Ritual in BaliA traditional Melukat purification ceremony at Tirta Empul Temple in Ubud, led by a local guide who teaches you the meaning of each ritual as you move through the temple's sacred water pools. The experience runs 1–2 hours and includes a sarong, offering materials, incense and entrance; a guide in English or Malay walks you through the cleansing process step-by-step, designed so first-time visitors feel grounded in what they're doing rather than lost in unfamiliar steps. An upgrade adds a visit to a Balinese family compound, a hands-on offering workshop, and coffee and herbal tea tasting at a local farm.Is it for me?Book the standard option if you want the core purification ritual without extra time commitments—the 1–2 hour ceremony fits into a morning or afternoon. Choose the full package if you have 2–4 hours and want to see how the ritual connects to Balinese family life and local practices, including the offering workshop and farm tasting that round out the cultural experience.
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Mount Batur sunrise trek with hot spring: 10 hoursA 10-hour Mount Batur sunrise trek starts in darkness, reaches the summit for sunrise views, and ends with a soak in natural hot springs by Lake Batur. The package includes a local guide, breakfast, trekking gear (flashlight and pole), all entry fees, hot spring access with towel and locker, and hotel pickup. Minimum age is 15; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?Choose the full hike-plus-hot-spring option if you want the physical challenge of the summit and the recovery of soaking afterward in one morning. Pick the jeep tour if you want the sunrise views and the hot spring without the trek itself, or the hike-only option if you're skipping the spring to save time or cost.
Full-Day Ubud Tour: Temples, Rice Terraces & Monkey ForestA full-day private tour of Ubud covers four distinct stops: the 11th-century Gunung Kawi temple carved into a 23-foot cliff face, the spring-fed Tirta Empul Temple where you can witness local blessing rituals, a trek through Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the sacred monkey forest with around 700 Balinese macaques. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local restaurant, and an English-speaking guide are included; the itinerary spans 10 hours and involves some stairs at Gunung Kawi.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide steering you through four sacred sites and working landscapes in one day, with lunch included and transport handled between each stop.
Bali Twin Lakes: Jungle Trek & Canoe Tour from UbudYou’ll start your day sipping Balinese coffee by Buyan Lake before trekking through rainforest trails with a local guide. Glide across calm waters in a traditional canoe alongside a fisherman, explore ancient temples on Tamblingan’s shore, and cool off beneath Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Expect moments of quiet beauty (and maybe muddy shoes), plus real conversation along the way.
Mount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud: Summit at dawnMount Agung sunrise trekking is a 10-hour guided trek from Ubud to Bali's highest volcano, departing before dawn and reaching the summit to watch the sunrise illuminate the island and Mount Rinjani in Lombok. The trek includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an experienced local guide, breakfast at the summit, hiking poles, a headlamp, and entry tickets. Moderate to challenging fitness is required; the trek is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this trek if you're comfortable with early mornings and steep climbing, and you want the full experience of reaching Bali's highest point at the moment the sun rises. The guide and all logistics are arranged, so you show up at your hotel ready to hike—the timing and the route are set, which is what makes the summit sunrise possible.
Mount Agung sunrise trek: Early morning climb to Bali's sacred peakMount Agung Trekking is a guided night trek up Bali's highest and most sacred volcano, starting with hotel pickup around 10:30 p.m. and reaching the summit around sunrise after a 4- to 4.5-hour climb. The tour includes an experienced local guide, private transportation, a flashlight, walking stick, breakfast, and hot drinks; it requires a high level of physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. Minimum age is 13.Is it for me?Book this trek if you're in excellent physical condition and want the full challenge of a night climb—the early start and sustained effort are what get you to the summit in time for sunrise, not a convenience. If you prefer a daytime hike or have any doubt about your fitness level, a different Bali trek may suit you better.
Ubud Day Trip: Village Life, Cooking Class & Temple VisitYou forage for forest ingredients, handpick vegetables from gardens, learn Balinese cooking hands-on, visit a temple for prayers and spiritual insight, and craft traditional offerings. Private transport and lunch are included, so you show up and the day unfolds without logistics getting in the way.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Balinese people actually live and eat, not just see the village from a distance — the hands-on activities and small-group format mean you're learning by doing, not watching, and private transport removes the logistics so you can focus on what's happening around you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 15 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ubud Guided Walking Tour: Historic Landmarks & Palace Access is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.98 out of 5 across 120 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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