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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Half-Day Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Art Market & HeronsA half-day private tour of Ubud takes you through the Monkey Forest on foot, then to the traditional art market and Petulu Village to watch white herons fly home at dusk. Your guide speaks English, transport and all entrance fees are included, and hotel pickup starts the day. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide for the full day and need to be at Petulu Village at dusk to see the white herons arrive—a morning tour misses this entirely.
Ubud: Lempuyang Gate of Heaven & Tirta Gangga Private TourYou're driven from Ubud to Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven at 1,175 meters elevation, then to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Bukit Asah hilltop, and Virgin Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus an air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver for the full 150-mile round trip. The 2.5-hour drive each way means you leave early and return in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bali's highest temple and the Gate of Heaven without arranging your own transport or navigating the eastern roads—the private vehicle and driver handle the long drive, which is what makes four separate stops possible in one day.
Nusa Penida: Kelingking Beach & Angel's Billabong Small Group TourYou visit four of Nusa Penida's most photographed beaches in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the ferries. The group stays under four people, your AC vehicle includes a driver who knows the tides and the best light at each stop, and entry fees plus water are already paid. You return to Ubud by late afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Nusa Penida's famous cliffs and beaches without renting a scooter, hiring a private driver, or timing ferries yourself — the small group size and included transport mean you can focus on the views instead of logistics.
Ubud Temple Tour: Tirta Empul, Elephant Cave & Rice TerracesA private temple tour in Ubud, Bali, with an English-speaking guide takes you to Tirta Empul Temple, Elephant Cave, Batuan Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terraces over 6 to 10 hours. Your guide shares stories about Balinese spiritual beliefs, the traditional compound layout and how history, religion and community shape daily life here. Hotel pickup is included; entrance tickets to each site are paid on arrival.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Ubud without a car and want a guide who explains what you're seeing rather than just moving you through the sites. The private vehicle and pickup mean you don't arrange transport between temples, and the guide's knowledge of Balinese spiritual beliefs and history makes the difference between visiting temples and understanding them.
Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Tirta Empul Temple TourA private guided tour through Ubud's most visited sites: the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary with its hundreds of macaques, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace carved into hillsides, the 10th-century Tirta Empul Temple famous for ritual purification in holy spring water, and Tibumana Waterfall where you can swim in a jungle pool. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees to each site. Lunch and the Bali Swing are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to move through Ubud's top sites—Monkey Forest, rice terraces, and a hidden waterfall—at your own pace in one day, with optional lunch and swing add-ons at checkout.
Private Ubud Day Tour: Rice Terraces, Temples & WaterfallsYou’ll get to wander through lush rice fields, try out Bali’s iconic swing, explore ancient temples with real local stories, and cool off by a waterfall—all in one day with someone who knows every shortcut and secret spot.
Diving in Tanjung Benoa: Sea walking with helmetSea walking in Tanjung Benoa is a diving activity where you walk on the seabed wearing a supplied helmet connected to an air tank, descending 15 feet to interact with marine life. No diving experience or certification is required. The activity lasts around 30 minutes underwater, and the full outing takes about 4 hours including instruction, equipment setup and a safety briefing. Hotel pickup is available as an option at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to walk the seafloor without learning to scuba dive—the helmet system lets you breathe naturally while walking, not floating, so you stay grounded and in control the entire time.
Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud: Summit by dawnA Mount Batur sunrise trek from Ubud is a 10-hour guided volcano hike that starts in the early morning hours, reaches the summit as the sun rises, and includes hotel pickup, a guide, breakfast and water. The trek runs either as a private option or a shared group departure. Children must be at least 12 and accompanied by an adult; the climb suits all fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.Is it for me?Private trek gives you a dedicated guide and flexible timing; shared trek splits costs while you climb alongside other travelers.
Bali: Ayung River rafting trip with guide & lunchYou’ll paddle Bali’s Ayung River with a local guide, passing jungle cliffs and hidden waterfalls before stopping for a swim or two along quiet stretches. After rafting, hot showers await before you sit down to a buffet lunch with views over green hills — moments you’ll remember long after your shoes dry out.
Ubud & Tanjung Benoa: Parasailing, Jet Ski & Banana BoatYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Tanjung Benoa beach, and spend two to three hours rotating through parasailing, jet ski, banana boat and donut boat — each activity fifteen to twenty minutes, with safety briefing and equipment included. Showers and lockers are available between activities, and the driver brings you back when you're done.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in or near Ubud who want multiple watersports without arranging transport or negotiating with beach vendors. Plan for a morning or early afternoon out — the back-to-back activities mean you're done by lunchtime, which is what fits everything in without rushing between locations.
East Bali Private Day Tour with Guide & Virgin BeachGet ready to explore Bali’s eastern side: wander Tenganan’s ancient village lanes, cool off at Tirta Gangga’s royal pools, capture that iconic Gate of Heaven photo at Lempuyang Temple, and unwind on Virgin Beach’s soft white sand. This private tour blends culture, scenery, and relaxation—all at your own pace.
Ubud Zip-line & Rafting: Tegalalang Rice Terraces & Ayung RiverYou zip-line twice across the Tegalalang Rice Terraces 80 meters above the river, then raft the Ayung River for about 1.5 hours through carved walls and tropical forest. The day includes private transport from your hotel, all safety gear, lunch, and bottled water. You're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want both adrenaline and scenery in one day without arranging separate bookings, transport, or timing — the fixed itinerary and included vehicle handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the activity itself.
Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance at Sunset: Private TourA private 8-hour tour visits Uluwatu Temple on Bali's southwestern cliffs to watch the Kecak and fire dance at sunset, with stops at Nusa Dua Beach and Padang Padang Beach along the way. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want sunset, kecak dance, and two beaches in one day—the 8-hour span and multiple stops mean you're moving between locations rather than settling in one place.
Private Ubud Tour: Water Temple, Rice Terraces & Waterfall Day TripYou’ll see sacred temples, hidden waterfalls, and rice terraces all in one day—with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story worth hearing. If you want real Bali beyond postcards, this is it.
Ubud: Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Tanah Lot & Ulun Danu TempleYou visit Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan, walk through the UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, stop at the Handara Gate for photos, and end at Tanah Lot Temple for the sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all entrance fees and an English-speaking driver. The day takes about ten to eleven hours, and you travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bali's main temples and rice terraces in one day without arranging your own transport, entry tickets, or timing—the fixed itinerary and included pickups mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Nusa Penida Private Tour from Kuta: Speedboat & Custom ItineraryYou customize which Nusa Penida beaches and viewpoints to visit with a private guide who acts as your photographer. The day includes round-trip speedboat from Sanur, all entry fees, lunch, hotel pickup from Kuta or nearby areas, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The island's infrastructure is still developing, so expect rough roads and steep beach stairs — bring sturdy shoes and water. Tidal conditions at the port may mean wading slightly to board.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Nusa Penida's top spots without arranging transport, boat tickets and entry fees separately — and who'd rather decide the route with a guide than follow a fixed schedule.
3-Day Private Bali Tour: Temples, Volcano & Sunset ViewsA 3-day private sightseeing tour of Bali with hotel pickup and drop-off, visiting Tirta Empul Temple, Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu Temple, Mt. Batur volcano, a coffee plantation, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Your English-speaking driver handles all transport in an air-conditioned minivan; you choose between tickets included or separate, and can add the Kecack fire dance on the final evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured three-day itinerary with hotel pickups each morning—you'll visit major temples and Mt. Batur on a set schedule in a private minivan, ideal if you prefer a planned route over deciding stops yourself.
Nusa Penida Day Trip from Ubud: Beaches & Cliffs All-InclusiveYou're picked up from your Ubud hotel at 6am, fast-boated to Nusa Penida, and guided to either the western beaches (Kelingking, Crystal Bay, Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach) or the eastern route (Diamond Beach, Atuh, Raja Lima, Teletubbies Hill). Lunch and all entry fees are included; you return to your hotel by evening. The fixed schedule means you don't arrange the boat, the timing or the meals—just show up and move through the day with a local guide who knows where the light is best.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nusa Penida's main beaches and cliffs in one day without arranging the boat, timing the tides, finding lunch, or figuring out which route makes sense—the fixed itinerary and local guide handle all of that, which is what makes a full island day possible from Ubud.
Ubud: Waterfalls, Rice Terraces & Jungle Swing TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to four separate water attractions—two waterfalls where you can swim, a sacred temple with purification pools, and a rice terrace you walk through—before finishing with a jungle swing that hangs above the valley. Entry to all sites is included, along with bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. The whole day takes you through Ubud's most recognizable landscapes without the logistics of getting there yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Ubud's main water and landscape attractions in one day without arranging transport between five different sites—the fixed itinerary and included tickets mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled.
Ubud City Tour: Monkey Forest, Palace, Market & Rice TerraceAn 8-hour guided tour of Ubud's main attractions, starting with hotel pickup at 9am and including all entry fees. You'll walk through the Ubud Monkey Forest to see the 340 Crab-eating Macaques in their natural habitat across four family groups; visit the Ubud Palace at the village center where live cultural performances happen nightly; browse the Art Market's stalls of silver jewelry, batiks, wood carvings and textiles; swing from a cliff at Happy Swing Bali for photos; and end at the Tegalalang Rice Terrace for the high-altitude view across the valley slopes. Your English-speaking driver provides information about each site and Balinese culture throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying one day in Ubud and want a guided route through five major sites—the driver navigates between Monkey Forest, Palace, Art Market, Happy Swing, and Rice Terrace so you spend time experiencing rather than deciding what's next.
