Tegallalang rice terraces with palm trees in Ubud
Culture & nature

Ubud Highlights

Rice terraces, a holy spring, the Monkey Forest and the palace: Ubud at its best in one easy day.

See the itinerary
Duration
About 10 hours
Pickup
8:00 am at your hotel
Group
Private, just your party
Level
Easy

Overview

Ubud is Bali's cultural heart, and this is the day most first-time visitors are looking for. Your driver-guide picks you up, handles the roads and parking, and tells you the stories behind each place, so you can simply enjoy it.

We plan the order around the crowds: the rice terraces in soft morning light, the water temple before the tour buses, and Ubud town when it is at its liveliest.

Tegallalang rice terraces with palm trees in Ubud Visitors at the holy spring pools of Tirta Empul A long-tailed macaque in the Ubud Monkey Forest Carved stone temple gate in Ubud

Itinerary

Times are a guide. It's your private day, so we can move things around.

  1. Hotel pickup

    Meet your driver-guide in your hotel lobby. Cold water is waiting in the car.

  2. Tegallalang Rice Terrace

    Walk the terraces at your own pace, about an hour.

  3. Tirta Empul water temple

    Join the purification ritual if you like. Sarongs are provided at the temple.

  4. Lunch with a view

    Your guide suggests a local warung or a rice-field café. Order whatever you fancy.

  5. Sacred Monkey Forest

    Ancient temples under giant banyan trees, and hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

  6. Ubud Palace & Art Market

    Royal courtyards, then time to browse the market.

  7. Back to your hotel

    Drop-off anywhere in South Bali or Ubud.

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned car
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel, parking and tolls
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Entrance tickets (paid on the day; your guide tells you current prices)
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Tips (optional, always appreciated)

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples
  • Swimwear and a change of clothes for the Tirta Empul ritual
  • Sunscreen and some cash in rupiah

Good to know: keep sunglasses, hats and snacks out of sight in the Monkey Forest. The monkeys are quick.

Questions

Can we change the stops?

Yes. It's a private tour, so you can swap, skip or add stops along the way. Just tell your guide.

Is it suitable for kids?

Yes. It's an easy day with short walks. Child seats are available on request.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. See our booking terms.

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