Enjoying stunning natural beauty, memorable new experiences, and a holy journey can be found in the Best of Ubud Scenic Tour program. This tour offers the perfect balance of exciting adventure and spiritual serenity that will enrich your soul along the way.
Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve also known as Padangtegal Mandala Wisata, complete with a temple complex inside. The forest is home to a group of tame monkeys as well as various other tropical animals. The beauty of the forest radiates from the green trees that surround it, making it an ideal place to preserve monkey habitat in Bali.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is widely known for its stunning views of rice terraces, becoming a popular Ubud icon. Here, you'll witness rice terraces perched on the edge of a hill, surrounded by coconut trees, and accompanied by the soothing sound of a gurgling river. The surrounding cool air adds to the beauty of the atmosphere.
Coffee Plantation is a famous agro-tourism destination in Bali, with various types of coffee plants grown there. Here, you can taste coffee produced directly from the plantation, while enjoying the stunning natural scenery. Your break will be perfect with a warm cup of coffee in hand.
Tirta Empul Temple features a holy spring temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Indra. The holy water in this temple is believed to have healing properties, so many Balinese make a sacred journey to this place to ask for health and prosperity. Visitors can also partake in self-purification rituals and are expected to wear sarongs as a form of respect.
Enjoying stunning natural beauty, memorable new experiences, and a holy journey can be found in the Best of Ubud Scenic Tour program. This tour offers the perfect balance of exciting adventure and spiritual serenity that will enrich your soul along the way.
Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve also known as Padangtegal Mandala Wisata, complete with a temple complex inside. The forest is home to a group of tame monkeys as well as various other tropical animals. The beauty of the forest radiates from the green trees that surround it, making it an ideal place to preserve monkey habitat in Bali.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is widely known for its stunning views of rice terraces, becoming a popular Ubud icon. Here, you'll witness rice terraces perched on the edge of a hill, surrounded by coconut trees, and accompanied by the soothing sound of a gurgling river. The surrounding cool air adds to the beauty of the atmosphere.
Coffee Plantation is a famous agro-tourism destination in Bali, with various types of coffee plants grown there. Here, you can taste coffee produced directly from the plantation, while enjoying the stunning natural scenery. Your break will be perfect with a warm cup of coffee in hand.
Tirta Empul Temple features a holy spring temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Indra. The holy water in this temple is believed to have healing properties, so many Balinese make a sacred journey to this place to ask for health and prosperity. Visitors can also partake in self-purification rituals and are expected to wear sarongs as a form of respect.
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This ubud day tour gives you a full day out of the city in a private car, with an English-speaking guide who knows the roads, the stops, and when to linger. No shared minibus, no waiting for other guests. Just you, your group, and a flexible itinerary built around the best of what the Ubud area has to offer.
The standard route covers a solid mix of stops: Celuk village for silver jewellery workshops, Mas village for traditional woodcarving, Batuan Temple, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the Kintamani volcano viewpoint, Ubud Royal Palace, and Ubud Art Market. That’s a full spectrum of craft traditions, Hindu temple culture, volcanic scenery, and the kind of market where you’ll actually want to stop and browse.
The tour runs approximately 8 to 9 hours, with hotel pickup included. Because it’s private, the pace is yours to set. If you want more time at Tegalalang or prefer to skip a stop that doesn’t interest you, your guide can adjust on the day. It’s one of the more practical ways to cover a lot of ground in the Ubud area without feeling rushed or locked into a group schedule.
The stops on this tour fall into three broad categories, and each one adds something different to the day. The cultural stops include Batuan Temple and Ubud Royal Palace, two of the more accessible examples of Balinese Hindu architecture in the region. Both are active sites, so there’s a sense of everyday life here that you won’t get from a postcard.
On the nature side, Tegalalang Rice Terrace is the headline stop. The terraced fields are best appreciated in the morning when the light is good and the crowds are thinner. A rice swing experience is available here as an optional add-on; confirm with the operator at booking whether this is included or priced separately. The Kintamani viewpoint offers a wide look across the volcanic crater and Lake Batur, and on a clear day it’s worth the drive up.
The craft villages of Celuk and Mas are worth more than a quick look. In Celuk you’ll see silversmiths at work; in Mas, woodcarvers producing everything from small figurines to large decorative pieces. If you want a deeper focus on the Monkey Forest, take a look at our Ubud Full Day Tour which spends more time on that stop specifically.
Entrance fees at most stops are not included in the tour price and are paid separately in cash on the day. Your driver will let you know the fee at each stop before you enter. It’s worth bringing a supply of IDR in small denominations to keep things smooth. The Tegalalang Rice Terrace entrance fee is typically around IDR 50,000 per person, though this can change; confirm the current rate with the operator at booking.
Temples require a sarong, which is available to borrow or buy at the entrance of each site. Comfortable walking shoes are a good idea as paths at the Monkey Forest and rice terrace can be uneven. For the best experience, an early morning departure is recommended. Starting around 8 to 9 AM means cooler temperatures for the outdoor stops and fewer people at Tegalalang before midday.
The tour includes a private car, an English-speaking driver and guide, and hotel pickup. Entrance fees at individual stops are not included unless otherwise stated at booking.
Yes. Let your driver know your preferences at the start of the day and the itinerary can be adjusted accordingly.
The standard route covers 6 to 8 stops. Confirm the exact list with the operator at the time of booking.
The entrance fee is typically charged separately at around IDR 50,000 per person. Confirm with the operator before your tour date as rates may change.
Hotel pickup is typically between 8 and 9 AM, with return to your hotel by around 5 to 6 PM.
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