Indonesia · Culture

8-Hour Ubud Cultural Tour with Villages, Temple and Rice Terrace

8 Hours Round trip from Ubud Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the Barong and Kris Dance, a mythological Balinese performance of good versus evil
02 Visit Celuk Village and Mas Village, known for silver jewellery and wood carving
03 Explore Batuan Temple and a traditional Balinese house shaped by Hindu and Buddhist beliefs
04 See more than 600 long-tailed monkeys in the Ubud Monkey Forest
05 Take in the terraced landscapes of Tegalalang Rice Terrace
06 Marvel at Tegenungan Waterfall, known for its lush green forest and heavy water flow

Go on a unique cultural tour in Ubud, Bali, and enjoy the region's traditional dance and art forms. Visit Batuan Temple, Mas Village, Celuk Village, the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Experience rural life in local villages and see traditional Balinese houses along the way.

Start the tour by enjoying the Barong and Kris Dance, part of a mythological depiction in Bali that represents the eternal battle between good and evil.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ubud Culture Tour with Villages, Temple and Natural Sights

Start the tour by enjoying the Barong and Kris Dance, part of a mythological depiction in Bali that represents the eternal battle between good and evil.
Enjoy the dance, which is performed during a temple ceremony once a year based on the Caka calendar.

Visit Celuk Village, situated in the southern part of Ubud and famous for its gold and silver jewellery craftsmanship.
Discover a traditional Balinese house, the product of a blend of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.
Continue to Mas Village, known for its art of wood carving. This village has produced some master carvers, one of them being Ida Bagus Tilem.
Explore Batuan Temple, a local Balinese Hindu temple in Batuan village, beautifully designed with Balinese ornaments and carvings.
Head to the Ubud Monkey Forest, a small rainforest inhabited by more than 600 long-tailed monkeys.
Visit a Hindu temple named "Pura Dalem Padangtegal" inside the forest, built during the 20th century.
Trace Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a district located only 5 km north of Ubud village and famous for its terraced rice fields.
Marvel at Tegenungan Waterfall, a unique and popular waterfall known for its lush green forest and heavy water flow.