About this tour
This full-day Ubud circuit takes you through Bali's cultural and natural heartland with a private driver and guide. You'll move between the Sacred Monkey Forest, rice terraces at Tegallang, two temples, a coffee plantation, and a waterfall—a genuine cross-section of what makes central Bali worth visiting. The pace is deliberate rather than rushed, allowing time to absorb each location properly.
Highlights
- Walk among wild macaques in the temple-set jungle
- Wade through Tegallang's stacked rice paddies
- Swing out over the valley edge at Tegallang
- Tour a working coffee farm, sample local Bali beans
- Bathe in the sacred spring pools at Tirta Empul
- Swim in the plunge pool beneath Tengenungan Waterfall
- Visit the intricately carved Saraswati Temple
What to expect
You'll be collected from your accommodation and driven to each site in sequence, with an English-speaking guide narrating along the way. The Monkey Forest requires a 20-minute walk on uneven temple grounds—the macaques are semi-habituated but still wild. Tegallang's terraces involve muddy paths between flooded paddies; the swing experience is brief but photogenic. Tirta Empul's cold spring-water pools are genuinely refreshing. Tengenungan is a genuine waterfall with a modest natural pool rather than a tourist attraction facade. Expect crowds at popular spots, particularly mid-morning.
Good to know
Bring swimwear, water shoes, and a dry bag—you'll get wet. The terraces photograph best in early morning or late afternoon. Peak green occurs March, August, September, and December. Budget excludes meals, entry fees, and temple donations. The itinerary isn't suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns.
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