Ubud Tour

Bali's cultural heart in one day - rice terraces and a coffee plantation, the jungle swing, Tirta Empul, Goa Gajah, Tegenungan waterfall, and the famous Monkey Forest. A private car, a local driver, your pace.

What You'll Do

Tegalalang rice terrace north of Ubud
Stop 1

Tegalalang Rice Terrace & Coffee Plantation

We start at the iconic stepped rice fields north of Ubud, hand-carved over generations and still fed by Bali's thousand year old subak irrigation system. Right beside it, walk through a working plantation to see how coffee grows and taste the famous kopi luwak straight from the source. Tastings are complimentary.

Jungle swing over the valley near Ubud
Stop 2

Swing

Right at the plantation, strap into a harness and soar out over the jungle valley on Bali's famous swing - nothing below you but treetops and the rice fields far down. Choose a gentle low swing or the high one that flings you well out over the gorge. Optional, and worth it for the photo alone.

Purification pools at Tirta Empul holy water temple
Stop 3

Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple

Bali's most sacred spring temple, where Balinese Hindus have performed the melukat purification ritual for over a thousand years. You're welcome to join the ritual yourself - we'll arrange a sarong and walk you through the etiquette so you can take part with confidence and respect.

Rock-cut shrines at Gunung Kawi temple
Stop 4

Gunung Kawi Temple

An 11th-century wonder carved directly into the rock face of a river valley. Ten giant shrines, each cut from the living cliff, reached by a staircase down through emerald rice paddies. It's quieter than the famous temples. A little walking, a lot of reward.

Carved entrance of Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave
Stop 5

Goa Gajah - The Elephant Cave

A 9th-century sanctuary whose cave mouth is carved into a monstrous demon face you step straight through. Inside are ancient meditation niches; outside, bathing pools and jungle paths lead down to hidden shrines. One of Ubud's oldest and most mysterious sites.

Tegenungan waterfall south of Ubud
Stop 6

Tegenungan Waterfall

A wide, powerful waterfall tucked into the jungle just outside Ubud, with a natural pool at its base you can swim in (though sometimes not, if the water is too high). It's one of the few major Bali waterfalls with easy access - a short walk down, and a genuinely refreshing reward after a morning of temples.

Long-tailed macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud
Stop 7

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

We finish in the heart of Ubud at a moss-covered jungle temple complex, home to more than 700 long-tailed macaques. Walk beneath ancient banyan roots and past weathered stone guardians in one of Bali's most atmospheric sanctuaries. Your guide will show you how to keep your belongings safe and interact with the monkeys respectfully.

Tour Details

DurationUp to 8 hours
Price$45
Pick-upUbud & nearby
AvailabilityDaily

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned car and fuel
  • Friendly English-speaking driver
  • Hotel or villa pick-up and drop-off
  • Free cold water on board
  • Flexible, fully customizable itinerary
  • Exclusive option: Entrance tickets for the listed attractions

What's Excluded

  • Standard option: Entrance tickets to attractions
  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the price per person or per car?

Per car - one price covers up to 5 people, so a fuller car costs less per head. Groups of 6 or more simply take a second car. Only the Exclusive version adds a per-person part: the entrance tickets.

Are entrance tickets included?

Your choice, via the Standard / Exclusive toggle above. Standard keeps tickets out - you pay at each gate, only for the places you enter. Exclusive includes the tickets for the listed stops, so the whole day is prepaid.

How do I book and pay?

Pick your date, tap Book, and confirm on WhatsApp. A 10% deposit secures your car and driver; the balance is paid in cash or by transfer at the end of the tour. Guests staying at our villas skip the deposit entirely.

Are the monkeys at the Monkey Forest safe?

Yes, if you follow the simple rules: no open food or drinks, keep a firm grip on glasses and hats, and don't grin at the monkeys. Your guide stays with you throughout.

Can I join the purification ritual at Tirta Empul?

Yes - respectful visitors are welcome to join the melukat bathing ritual. Bring a change of clothes; special sarongs for the ritual are available at the temple.