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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West Bali Private Tour: Waterfall, Handara Gate & Ulun Danu TempleIf you want to see Bali beyond the usual spots, this tour takes you through quiet temples, mountain lakes, and hidden waterfalls—all with a local guide who knows the best photo stops and snack stalls along the way.
Nusa Penida Snorkeling & Island Tour from KutaYou start before dawn, snorkel three bays where manta rays and tropical fish are common sightings, visit two natural rock formations and a remote beach, eat lunch included, and return to your Kuta hotel by evening. All snorkeling gear, speedboat tickets, and ground transport are provided, so you show up with a swimsuit and a camera.Is it for me?Best for travelers based in Kuta who want to see Nusa Penida's main snorkeling sites and beaches in one day without arranging their own boat, tickets, or timing — the fixed schedule and included transport handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the water and the views.
Ubud: Telaga Waja River Rafting & Lunch with Hotel PickupYou get picked up from your Ubud-area hotel, driven to Telaga Waja River, and guided through 3-4 rapids including a steep 5-meter drop; the guide provides all safety gear, calls the paddle timing, and handles the technical parts. After the raft, you shower and eat a buffet lunch before returning to your hotel, finishing by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a half-day water activity that doesn't require swimming skill or extreme fitness, and you'd rather not arrange your own transport to the river — the pickup from your hotel and the fixed schedule are what make it easy to slot into a Bali itinerary.
Bali Bird Park Ubud: 250 Species & Hotel TransferYou're picked up from your Ubud hotel and driven to Bali Bird Park, where a professional guide walks you through 250 bird species over two hours, including all live shows. The park has stroller and wheelchair access, a tropical garden, and a restaurant on-site. Hotel transfer, entrance, and all shows are included in the price.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see a serious collection of tropical birds without arranging your own transport or timing — the hotel pickup and fixed two-hour slot with a guide take the planning out of it, and the park's size means you're not rushed through.
Ubud Cooking Class and Rice Terrace Tour: Make Balinese DishesA private cooking class and sightseeing tour in Ubud where you shop at a traditional market, prepare a four-course Balinese meal with your guide's instruction, eat lunch overlooking rice paddies, then visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees and lunch are included in an 8-hour day.Is it for me?Book the full-day tour if you want to cook, eat and see the landscape in one trip—the guide handles the market stop and both sites, so the day stays on track without you planning the route or timing. The cooking-class-only option works if you want just the market and kitchen instruction without the sightseeing stops.
Bali Reptile Park Entry & Guided Encounters TicketYou’ll wander shaded jungle paths at Bali Reptile Park with a local guide who actually knows every animal’s name (and quirks). Hold a python if you’re brave enough, watch rare Indonesian reptiles up close during live shows, and chat freely with keepers who love what they do. The park feels relaxed and personal — you might even forget you’re in a “zoo.”
Ubud: Waterfalls, Rice Terraces & Jungle SwingYou visit four natural attractions in one day: three waterfalls with swimming pools (Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, and Tukad Cepung inside a cave), walk through the famous Tegalalang Rice Terrace learning about traditional irrigation, and experience the jungle swing with views over the rice fields. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water are included, with the full day lasting around eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ubud's main natural attractions in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing between stops — the fixed itinerary handles all three waterfalls, the rice terrace, and the swing in a single outing.
Ubud Zipline, Monkey Forest & Waterfall: Couples AdventureYou zipline over rice terraces, walk through a jungle sanctuary where hundreds of wild macaques live among stone temples, and swim at a waterfall in the afternoon heat. Hotel pickup and a professional guide handle the day's rhythm and logistics, leaving you to move through Ubud's three main natural attractions without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Best for couples who want adrenaline and natural scenery in one outing without arranging their own transport or timing — the guide and pickup structure means you show up and move through three distinct experiences in a single morning or afternoon.
Ubud: Monkey Forest, Palace & Waterfall Private TourYou get picked up from your hotel and visit four major Ubud attractions in a single morning: the Monkey Forest with its 340 macaques in a temple setting, the central palace where the King's family still lives, the traditional Art Market packed with local crafts, and Tegenungan Waterfall a half-hour drive away. Your private English-speaking driver handles all navigation and cultural context, so you move at your own pace without joining a group or arranging transport separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ubud's main attractions in one morning without renting a car or figuring out transport between stops — the private format means you move at your own pace and your driver provides the local context that makes each place make sense.
Mount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud: Climb Bali's highest peakMount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud is a 13-hour guided climb of Bali's highest and holiest mountain, starting before dawn from your hotel and summiting at 3,142 meters to watch the sun rise over the island and surrounding peaks. The route is steep and physically demanding, requiring stamina and a high level of fitness; a local guide handles navigation and shares the mountain's cultural significance. Hotel pickup, breakfast, headlamp, hiking poles and entry permit are included.Is it for me?Start from Pasar Agung Temple if you want the shorter, faster route and have strong legs for steep terrain; choose Besakih Temple if you prefer a longer, more gradual climb and have more time. Either way, this trek is built for hikers with serious fitness and the stamina to push through 13 hours—it is not a casual morning walk, and the permit and guide requirement means the logistics are locked in before you book.
Lempuyang Temple & East Bali tour: Gate of Heaven, palaces, beachA full-day private tour of East Bali visits Lempuyang Temple (Gate of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Ujung Water Palace, and Virgin Beach with an English-speaking driver, lunch, and all entrance fees included. The tour runs 10 hours and covers the eastern region's main cultural and natural sites in one route. Hotel pickup is included; a photo fee at the Gate of Heaven is optional.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you're visiting East Bali's temples and water palaces in one day and want a driver managing the route and timing rather than navigating between sites yourself.
Private Mount Batur sunrise trek with hot springsYou’ll catch sunrise above the clouds on Mount Batur with a local guide, then unwind in natural hot springs overlooking Lake Batur—private transport and breakfast included.
Ubud: Rice Field & Village Cycling Tour with LunchYou’ll cycle from Kintamani down to Ubud with a local guide, passing rice fields and village scenes most travelers miss. Expect hotel pickup, bottled water breaks, and a simple Balinese lunch shared with new friends. It’s less about speed and more about soaking up daily life — you might even find yourself wishing the ride lasted longer.
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast & Local GuideYou’ll hike Mount Batur before dawn with a local guide, feeling Bali wake up around you as you climb. Enjoy a simple breakfast cooked in volcanic steam at the summit while watching sunrise spill over Lake Batur. All gear is included—just bring your sense of adventure and let someone else handle pickup.
Ubud tour with temples, rice fields & waterfall, private guideA full-day private tour of Ubud with a professional English-speaking guide covers five major sites: the Tegalalang Rice Terraces (where traditional subak irrigation has been practiced since the eighth century), Tirta Empul Temple (a 960 AD complex built around a sacred spring), Tegenungan Waterfall (50 feet high, swimmable), Batuan Temple, and Ubud Art Market. Hotel pickup is available from Canggu, Kuta, Nusa Dua or Ubud; entrance fees, transport and a driver are included. The tour runs 10 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Ubud's main cultural and natural sites in one day without arranging transport, entry or navigation yourself—the guide handles the route and explains what you're seeing so the stops connect instead of feeling like a list.
Ubud: Tanah Lot Temple & Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Private TourYou visit four temples and a UNESCO rice terrace in a single day without arranging transport, timing the tides, or navigating between sites yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a private guide, all entrance fees, and bottled water are included. The tour is built around low tide at Tanah Lot and sunset timing, so the schedule is fixed—that's what makes a full itinerary possible in one day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main temples and rice terraces of central Bali in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the tides at Tanah Lot—the private format and fixed schedule are what make all four stops fit into a single afternoon and evening.
Besakih Temple tour with Kertha Gosa, waterfall and rice fieldsA private tour of Besakih Temple, Bali's largest and most sacred temple complex, with stops at Kertha Gosa palace, Bukit Jambul Hill and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and all entrance tickets included. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular conditions.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want the day planned and paid for before you arrive—the driver, lunch, and all tickets are arranged, so you move between four stops without stopping to negotiate or find food. Choose the car charter option if you prefer to arrange your own meals and entry fees but want the vehicle and driver for the route and local guidance.
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.
Bali ATV Adventure: Ride Through Gorilla Cave & Ubud JungleYou’ll get muddy, laugh a lot, and see parts of Bali most visitors miss—from jungle trails to that unforgettable gorilla cave exit. Perfect if you want real adventure beyond the usual beach day.
Bali ATV Quad Bike & Rafting Day Trip with PickupYou’ll ride ATVs across Bali’s rice fields and jungle trails, then raft down the Ayung River with a local guide by your side. Expect muddy fun, laughter with your group, an Indonesian buffet lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for an easy day you’ll remember long after you’re back home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack two different adventures into one morning and afternoon without arranging transport or timing yourself — the pickup from your hotel and the fixed schedule are what make both activities fit inside a single day.
