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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Nusa Penida Island Day Trip from Ubud & Sanur: Speedboat & Beach TourYou get picked up from your hotel, travel 45 minutes by speedboat to Nusa Penida, then visit four beaches by car: Kelingking's white sand under cliffs, Broken Beach's natural arch, Angel's Billabong's tide pool, and Crystal Bay for snorkeling. Lunch and snorkel equipment are included; the speedboat returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nusa Penida's main beaches in one day without arranging your own boat, tickets, or timing—the fixed schedule and included transport from your hotel means you just show up and the day unfolds.
Bali Shaman & Palm Reading in Ubud: Private Healing ConsultationA private consultation with one of Bali's respected traditional healers or palm readers in Ubud, combined with a purification ritual at Holy Springs Water. The experience includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, a Balinese sarong for the water ritual, and offerings presented to the healer. Minimum age is 15; the tour runs 8 to 10 hours with an English-speaking guide.Is it for me?The pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or local transport knowledge to reach the healer—the guide handles the route and timing, so you can focus on the consultation itself rather than navigating Ubud's streets to find the right location.
Ubud & Mount Batur: Private Day Trip with Rice TerracesYou're driven through Ubud's highlands to four major stops: a waterfall you can swim in, an ancient cliff temple, a volcanic viewpoint with lunch included, and the famous rice terraces of Tegalalang. Your private guide handles all the navigation and cultural context, sarongs are provided for temple entry, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're comfortable between stops. The whole day is built around your pace, not a group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ubud's main highlands attractions in one day without arranging transport, timing stops, or navigating between sites yourself—the private format means you move at your own pace and your guide handles all the logistics and cultural details.
Ubud: Bali River Tubing 7 Rapids & Lunch with PickupYou float down the Pakerisan River for ninety minutes through seven Class II+ rapids in a small group, with a professional guide managing safety and pace. The canyon is unspoiled and narrow, the water is cold, and you see a side of Bali most tourists miss. Lunch, shower facilities, and hotel pickup are included, so you show up and the rest is handled.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see an unspoiled part of Bali without arranging your own transport or timing — the pickup and fixed schedule handle both. Plan for ninety minutes on the water, which is short enough to fit into a half-day but long enough to feel like a real adventure.
Kintamani Volcano Tour from Ubud: Temple, Lake & Rice TerracesA nine-hour guided tour from Ubud through Bali's historic heartland, visiting four major sites: the 11th-century Gunung Kawi temple carved into a riverside cliff, Tirta Empul Temple with its sacred spring bathing pools, the volcanic caldera views around Kintamani and Mount Batur, and Tegalalang's terraced rice fields. Private air-conditioned transport, a live English-speaking guide, bottled water and temple sarongs are included; lunch and personal expenses are separate.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a private vehicle with a set route covering four major temples and landscapes, or pick a shared group tour if you'd rather meet other travelers and split costs.
Bali Ayung River: White water rafting with lunch & guideYou’ll start your day rafting Bali’s Ayung River with a local guide, passing ancient stone carvings and lush jungle views before sharing an Indonesian buffet lunch overlooking the valley. With included pickup, equipment, showers, and real laughter along the way—it’s an adventure you’ll remember long after you dry off.
Nusa Penida Snorkeling & Kelingking Beach Day Trip from UbudYou're picked up before dawn, ferried to Nusa Penida, and guided through three snorkeling reefs where you'll see manta rays and coral gardens. After lunch, you hike down a 400-meter cliff to Kelingking Beach, a secluded strip of white sand framed by a T-Rex-shaped headland. Private transport, equipment and meals are included; the full day runs about 10 hours door to door.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel multiple reefs and see Kelingking Beach in one day without arranging boat tickets, transport or timing yourself — the early pickup and fixed schedule pack both experiences into a single outing from Ubud.
Ubud & Kintamani: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & WaterfallYou start at your hotel at 8am and spend the day moving between Ubud's art and culture — the Monkey Forest, the Palace, the Art Market — then climb to Kintamani for lunch with volcano views, drop down to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace for photos and activities, and finish at Tegenungan Waterfall. Hotel pickup, private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and lunch are all included; entrance fees are optional add-ons. You're back by evening.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Ubud's main attractions — art, culture, and nature — in one organized day without arranging separate transport, tickets and timing between five different sites. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace instead of waiting for group departures.
Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour: Private, All-InclusiveA full-day private tour of Bali covering Ubud and Kintamani Village with pickup from your hotel or port, a live English or Japanese-speaking guide, lunch with rice terrace views, and entry to six sites including Batuan Temple, Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, a coffee plantation, Mount Batur viewpoint and Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple. Sarongs are provided for temple entry; optional art village stops in Celuk, Tohpati or Mas can be arranged based on your interests.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling alone or with a small group and want a private vehicle and guide for the day—you won't share the car or stops with other travelers, and the fixed itinerary means the route, timing and logistics are all arranged so you just show up at pickup.
Waterbom Bali Day Pass & Hotel Transfer from UbudYou get hotel pickup from Ubud, full-day access to all slides and pools at Waterbom Bali, and return transport to your hotel. The park spans 3.8 hectares with everything from Asia's steepest slide to family pools and shaded lounging areas. No separate fees at the gate; everything is included in the day pass.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full water park day without arranging transport or worrying about entry fees at the gate — the included pickup and return means you focus on the slides and pools, not logistics.
Ubud: Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & WaterfallsYou visit five Ubud landmarks in one day: the Sacred Monkey Forest with 1,200 macaques and three temples; Tegalalang's tiered rice paddies; a jungle swing above the canopy; Tibumana Waterfall with a swimmable pool; and Kanto Lampo's cascading rock formations. All entry fees, transport, and water are included, and the fixed itinerary means you don't coordinate timing or directions yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Ubud's main natural and cultural landmarks in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed route and included entries mean you show up and move through the itinerary at a steady pace.
Private Ubud & Volcano Tour: Rice Terraces, Monkeys, Tirta EmpulYou’ll explore sacred temples, meet playful monkeys in Ubud’s forest, take in volcano views over lunch, walk through emerald rice terraces, and try Bali’s famous coffee—all in one private day tour.
Ubud ATV Riding: River, Jungle & WaterfallUbud ATV riding is a 2-hour activity where you operate a quad bike through river crossings, jungle paths, muddy tracks and rice paddies to reach a waterfall, with an experienced guide, safety equipment, lunch and hotel transfers available as an option. The ride includes the Dragon Cave, the World Ball statue and the Donut Mud spot, a signature off-road challenge. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; the terrain demands careful control and physical fitness.Is it for me?Book the single-rider option if you want full control of the ATV and the physical challenge of navigating the terrain yourself; choose tandem if you prefer a second person on the bike and want to share the ride. Include hotel pickup if your accommodation is in or near Ubud and you'd rather not arrange your own transport to the starting point.
Ubud: Northern Bali Day Trip & Tanah Lot Temple with PickupYou get picked up from your Ubud hotel and driven through four major temples and a UNESCO rice terrace site, with a waterfall swim and traditional coffee tasting included. Lunch is part of the day. The driver handles all navigation and timing, so you just show up and move through the itinerary without arranging transport between stops or worrying about entry fees.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Northern Bali's main temples and rice terraces in one day without renting a car or figuring out transport between sites—the fixed itinerary and included driver mean you just show up at the hotel and move through the day.
Bali ATV Quad Bike Ride Jungle Trails with LunchA 3-hour ATV quad bike activity in Bali that includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the Ubud area, a safety briefing and practice session, a 1 hour 15 minutes ride through jungle trails and muddy tracks, shower facilities, and Indonesian lunch. You ride solo or tandem depending on which option you choose at checkout, and a professional English-speaking guide leads the way. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular conditions.Is it for me?Book the single ATV if you want to ride independently and control the bike yourself; choose the tandem if you'd rather share the experience and the bike with a travel companion. Both routes are the same, so the choice comes down to whether you ride alone or with someone else.
Ubud: White-Water Rafting, Monkey Forest & WaterfallYou paddle 9 miles down the Ayung River through 28 rapids with full safety gear and a dry bag for your camera; shower and eat a buffet lunch; walk through the Monkey Forest among over 1,200 macaques; visit Tegenungan Waterfall with its steep jungle pool; and return to your hotel in an air-conditioned car. All entry fees and transport are included, so you just arrive and go.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ubud experiences—rafting, wildlife, waterfall—handled in one day without arranging separate transport or tickets; the fixed itinerary and included transfers mean you show up and the day unfolds on schedule.
Lempuyang Temple Bali: Gates of Heaven & Tirta Gangga PalaceYou visit the hilltop Lempuyang Temple at 1,775 meters for the iconic photo, explore Tirta Gangga's royal water palace with its geometric stepping stones, and spend time in Tenganan village learning how one of Bali's oldest communities still lives. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, a private guide, and water are included — you just show up ready to walk and look.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Ubud who want to see East Bali's main sights without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The day is full and the climb at Lempuyang is real — plan for an early start and several hours of walking, which is what makes visiting all three sites in one day possible.
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.
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.
Bali Ancient Wisdom Sunrise Trek & Lake Temple TourYou’ll hike above Batur caldera at sunrise, meditate in mountain air, learn about Balinese healing plants firsthand, cross Lake Batur by boat to a lakeside temple for blessings, and sample fresh local fruit on your way back—all with a friendly guide who shares real stories along the way.
