Full day · 10 hours

Ubud Tour

Tegallalang rice terraces, Monkey Forest and the holy springs of Tirta Empul.

Overview

The cultural heart of Bali in one easy day. Start early at the Tegallalang terraces before the crowds, join the purification ritual at Tirta Empul, then stroll through the Sacred Monkey Forest and Ubud’s art market.

Duration About 10 hours
Pick-up 08:00 from your hotel
Tour type Private, only you and your group
Driver Local, English-speaking
Suitable for All ages, some steps at Tegallalang

What you will experience

Beat the crowds at the Tegallalang rice terraces in the soft morning light
Join the water purification ritual at Tirta Empul, if you wish
Meet the long-tailed macaques of the Sacred Monkey Forest
Browse Ubud Palace and the art market at your own pace

Itinerary

08:00Hotel pick-upAbout 1 to 1.5 hours to Tegallalang

Your driver meets you in the lobby. Cold water is ready in the car.

09:30Tegallalang rice terracesAbout 1 hour · IDR 25K to 50K donations

Steep green terraces in a valley north of Ubud. Come early for soft light and quiet paths.

11:00Tirta Empul water templeAbout 1.5 hours · IDR 75K adult

A water temple built around a holy spring more than a thousand years ago. Balinese and visitors bathe under its fountains to purify.

13:00Lunch with a jungle viewLocal restaurant, paid on the day

A local restaurant overlooking the valley. Ask your driver for vegetarian or halal options.

14:30Sacred Monkey ForestAbout 1.5 hours · IDR 130K adult

A forest sanctuary with three old temples and hundreds of long-tailed macaques, right in the centre of Ubud.

16:00Ubud Palace and art marketAbout 1 hour · Free

The royal palace of Ubud, with carved gates, evening dance shows and the art market across the street.

18:00Drop-off at your hotelBack in the early evening

Your driver takes you back to your hotel.

Times are a guide and may change with the weather, the sea and the traffic.

Included

Private air-conditioned car
English-speaking driver
Fuel and parking
Mineral water

Not included

Entrance tickets (see Destinations for current prices)
Lunch and drinks
Tips for your driver (optional)

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Cash in rupiah for tickets and snacks
A light scarf or sarong for temples
Swimwear and a change of clothes if you join the ritual at Tirta Empul

Good to know

Temples ask for shoulders and knees to be covered. Sarongs are lent at the entrance.
Keep sunglasses, hats and food in your bag at the Monkey Forest. Do not feed the monkeys.
Entrance tickets are paid on site. See the destination guides for current prices.
Foreign visitors pay the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150K once per trip, separate from tour prices.

From

IDR 720K / car