Things to do in Ubud
Ubud Waterfall46 optionsBest Rafting in Ubud29 optionsBike Tour Ubud20 optionsUbud Day Trip14 optionsZiplining8 optionsUbud Sunrise Hiking40 optionsUbud Temple Tour10 optionsTirta Empul Temple Tours96 optionsTegalalang Rice Terrace Tours150 optionsVolcano Ubud12 optionsUbud City Tour5 optionsCooking Classes16 options
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Ubud: Private Day Tour with Jungle Swing & Rice TerracesYou’ll feel Bali with every sense on this private Ubud tour: temple incense at Batuan, cool mist from Tegenungan Waterfall, laughter on the jungle swing above Tegalalang rice terraces, and local life in Ubud’s art market. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s a real taste of daily rhythms and small surprises along the way.
Ubud Private Tour: Monkey Forest, Waterfalls & Rice TerraceThis private guided tour of Ubud covers four distinct stops over roughly ten hours, starting with hotel pickup and ending with return transport. You walk through Tegenungan Waterfall's jungle setting and natural pool, explore Batuan Temple's 11th-century sandstone carvings and split gates, stroll the cascading paddies of Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and visit the Monkey Forest sanctuary. The guide speaks English and explains the spiritual etiquette and traditional layouts of Balinese sacred spaces as you move through each site. Lunch is on your own; entrance fees, private transport, and a bottle of mineral water are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and spiritual explanations at each temple and landscape without language barriers. This works well if you want cultural context and photography guidance from someone who knows the best angles and the meaning behind what you're seeing, rather than moving through the sites on your own.
Ubud Silver Jewelry Making Class: Learn Traditional CraftsA private silver jewelry making class in Ubud's Celuk Sukawati village, where you learn sawing, soldering, stamping, hammering, sanding and polishing under expert instruction. You work with five grams of silver and all tools provided, and walk away with the piece you made; the class runs about three hours and includes snacks and water.Is it for me?The guide teaches in English, so you follow the instruction comfortably even if Balinese is new to you. This class suits a free afternoon or a morning when you want to make something with your hands instead of watching a demonstration—you leave with an actual piece of jewelry, not a memory of watching someone else work.
Ubud: 3-Day Private Tour with Waterfalls & RaftingYou’ll wander through rice terraces in Ubud, swim beneath waterfalls like Kanto Lampo, meet locals in Penglipuran Village, and get soaked rafting on Ayung River—all with your own guide and driver. Expect moments of quiet awe and bursts of laughter you’ll remember long after you leave Bali.
Bali UNESCO Sites: Private Day Tour Rice Terraces & TemplesYou’ll wander through royal temple gardens at Taman Ayun, feel cool mountain air by Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, walk above Jatiluwih’s UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and end your Bali day trip watching sunset at Tanah Lot. With hotel pickup, private guide and buffet lunch included, it’s a full day that leaves you thinking about Bali long after you’re home.
Bali Downhill Cycling Tour: Mount Batur & Ubud Rice FieldsA downhill cycling tour from Ubud that starts with breakfast in the rice paddies, follows quiet village roads past a temple and a traditional Balinese home, and climbs to Mount Batur's crater lake viewpoint before descending through emerald fields. The route is almost entirely downhill, with a professional English-speaking guide, bike and helmet included; lunch is served in a local restaurant surrounded by rice fields. The full day runs 7 to 8 hours, and hotel pickup is available from Ubud or South Bali.Is it for me?Book from Ubud if you want to skip the long drive and start the day fresh; book from South Bali if you're based there and don't mind the earlier pickup. Either way, the downhill route and the stops at the temple, home and rice fields mean you see rural Bali without the effort of climbing or the crowds that fill the main tourist roads.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek from Ubud: Summit before dawnMount Batur Sunrise Trekking is a guided early morning trek from Ubud to the summit of Bali's active volcano, departing in the pre-dawn hours and reaching the peak before sunrise. The trek takes 1.5–2 hours up and the same down; breakfast is served at the summit while waiting for dawn, and most tours include a visit to Batur Natural Hot Spring afterward. A licensed local guide, safety equipment, entrance tickets and hotel pickup are included; children from age 12 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this trek if you want to reach a volcano summit before dawn and watch the sunrise from the peak—the early start and the climb are what make that moment possible. Skip it if you're not comfortable with a 2:30 AM pickup from Ubud or if you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant.
Bali: Aling Aling Waterfall Cliff Jump & Sliding Day TourYou’ll trek through Bali’s rice fields with a local guide, taste fresh fruit at a family compound, swim in hidden lagoons, and try cliff jumping or sliding at three waterfalls near Aling Aling. Expect laughter, cold splashes, coconut water breaks—and maybe a little courage you didn’t know you had.
Bali: Quad Bike Jungle Ride, Monkey Forest & Tegenungan WaterfallYou’ll ride a 350cc quad bike through muddy jungle tracks near Ubud with a local guide leading the way, then share lunch overlooking bright green rice fields before meeting monkeys at Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and ending at Tegenungan waterfall — where you can cool off or just watch the water crash down. It’s a day full of laughter, dirt under your nails, and those little moments that stick with you.
Bali Rice Terraces & Temples: Private Day Tour with LunchYou’ll wander through Celuk’s artisan workshops, explore Taman Ayun’s peaceful temple gardens, cool off at Leke Leke waterfall, and taste fresh Balinese coffee at a plantation before walking Jatiluwih’s legendary rice terraces. With private transport, a friendly local guide, and lunch overlooking Mount Batukaru included, it’s a day full of small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Ubud Zipline & ATV Quad Bike Adventure with Hotel PickupYou get picked up at your hotel, zip-line above the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, then ride an ATV through Bali's rugged terrain at Gorilla ATV Adventure. Meals, safety gear, insurance and a professional guide are included; the coffee plantation stop is optional. Hotel drop-off ends the half-day adventure, so you're back with time to rest before evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want two completely different adrenaline experiences in one half-day without arranging separate bookings, transport or meals—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all the logistics so you just show up and ride.
Bali beaches & Uluwatu Temple tour: Kecak fire dance at sunsetA private tour of Southern Bali's beaches and cultural sites, departing from your hotel in Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu or other areas, with stops at Nusa Dua's Pantai Mengiat beach, Water Blow, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Padang Padang beach, and Uluwatu Temple. The tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water and WiFi; you choose whether to add temple and park entry tickets at checkout. The day runs about 10 hours, timed to reach Uluwatu Temple by 4:30pm so you can watch the traditional Kecak performance at 6pm on the clifftop.Is it for me?Choose the option with tickets included if you want to enter both the temple and the cultural park; pick the exclude-tickets option if you'd rather spend your time and budget on the beaches and the Kecak show alone. The half-day tour shortens the itinerary if a full 10 hours is too long for your schedule.
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance: Sunset tour with pickupA half-day tour to Uluwatu Temple on Bali's cliffs, where you watch the Kecak Fire Dance performed by over 40 bare-chested dancers chanting in rhythm as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Private transportation picks you up from your hotel, entrance fees and bottled water are included, and the performance draws from the Hindu epic Ramayana, telling the story of Prince Rama rescuing Princess Sita from the demon king Ravana. The tour runs six hours and suits travelers with at least moderate fitness; children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured half-day itinerary built around catching the kecak fire dance at sunset—private pickup means you'll arrive with time to spare rather than rushing from other activities.
Ziplining in Ubud: 4 Swings, Zipline & Sky BikeZiplining in Ubud at U Fun Field combines three separate activities—swings, a scenic zipline, and a Sky Bike—set in a private 40,000-square-meter rice terrace away from crowds. A guide leads a cultural walk through the terraces, and six photo spots with props let you capture the moment. Each ticket grants access to one activity; the ALL 4 Games package unlocks all three plus the Sky Cycle.Is it for me?Pick the ALL 4 Games package if you want all three activities in one session; choose a transfer option if your hotel is in Ubud or elsewhere in Bali and you'd rather not arrange your own ride. The park sits on a private rice terrace away from crowds, so the photo spots and cultural walk are quieter than the main Tegallalang terraces nearby.
Ubud: Lazy Cave Tubing & ATV Adventure with Hotel PickupYou’ll float gently through Ubud’s jungle caves on a lazy river tubing adventure with a local guide—no experience needed—then dry off and choose to tackle muddy trails by ATV if you want more action. With hotel pickup included and all gear provided, it’s an easygoing way to see Bali’s wild side without stress or crowds.
Besakih Temple & Penglipuran Village tour with waterfallThis private tour visits Besakih Temple, Bali's largest, perched on Mount Agung's slope with views of the volcano; Kehen Temple, built in the 13th century; Penglipuran Village, Indonesia's cleanest village where no cars are allowed; and Tukad Cepung, a hidden waterfall tucked under a cave. Your driver-guide speaks English, handles photography, and arranges hotel pickup and drop-off. The day runs 8 to 10 hours and includes lunch, entrance fees, a traditional sarong for temple entry, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Menstruating women are not permitted to enter temples; travelers should have moderate fitness and are not advised if pregnant or dealing with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?This tour involves 8 to 10 hours of walking through villages and temple grounds, plus wading through water at the waterfall, so it suits travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on their feet for most of the day. If you're menstruating, pregnant, or managing spinal or cardiovascular concerns, this itinerary is not the right fit.
Ubud Ziplining and Jungle Swing: Rice Terrace ViewsA half-day ziplining and jungle swing activity in Ubud where you operate the equipment over rice terraces, learn about the irrigation system from a guide, swim at Ulu Petanu Waterfalls, and finish with coffee and tea. Hotel pickup and safety tools are included; minimum weight is 40kg and maximum is 100kg. Bring a towel and swimming clothes.Is it for me?The six-hour window leaves room for breakfast before pickup and a late lunch after drop-off, so it slots into a half-day without eating into the rest of your itinerary. If you want a full-day experience with a meal included, look for a longer tour; if you have only a few hours free, this one will feel rushed.
Tirta Empul Temple Tour with Spiritual Cleansing Ritual in UbudThis tour takes you from Ubud Palace to Tirta Empul Temple for a guided exploration of its three courtyards and participation in the Melukat spiritual cleansing ritual, where you enter the sacred spring fountains under step-by-step guidance. A licensed English-speaking guide provides the cultural context—the history of the temple, the purpose of each purification fountain, and the significance of the ritual in Balinese Hindu tradition—so you understand what you're doing and why. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at Ubud Palace, traditional sarong and sash, offerings and flowers, admission, and a towel; the full experience lasts around three hours depending on crowds and temple activities.Is it for me?The ritual involves entering water and moving through fountains, so you'll need to be comfortable wading and getting wet. The tour moves at a pace set by the guide's explanations and the crowds at the temple rather than by walking distance, making it suitable for most fitness levels, but the time at Tirta Empul can stretch longer than two hours depending on how many visitors are there and whether religious ceremonies are underway—plan for flexibility rather than a fixed schedule.
Ubud: ATV Quad Bike Adventure with Waterfall & TunnelYou’ll ride an ATV quad bike through Ubud’s lush rice fields, splash under a real waterfall, and rumble through a 700-meter tunnel with a local guide leading the way. With lunch included and all safety gear provided (plus pickup if you want), you’ll get muddy, laugh hard, and see Bali from angles you’ll remember long after the engine stops.
Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island from Bali: Manta Bay & Crystal BaySnorkeling around Nusa Penida Island from Bali puts you in the water at three separate sites — Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay — with hotel pickup, speedboat transfer, snorkeling gear and underwater GoPro footage all included. You choose between a private boat or a shared one at checkout. The activity runs two hours in the water, with the full day from pickup to drop-off taking roughly six and a half hours.Is it for me?Book the private boat option if you want to control the pace and the group size; the shared boat keeps the cost lower and puts you with other snorkelers on the same route. Either way, the two-hour snorkeling window and the fixed boat schedule mean you're in the water at the same three sites and back to your hotel by early afternoon — no building an itinerary yourself.
