Indonesia · Culture

10-Hour Bali Cultural Tour with Ubud, Temples and Waterfalls

10 Hours Round trip from Pantai Kuta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire vibrant batik paintings in Batubulan village
  • 02 Explore intricate silver craftsmanship in Celuk village
  • 03 Marvel at rich carvings in Batuan village's temple
  • 04 Immerse in lush beauty at Tegenungan Waterfall
  • 05 Encounter sacred macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest

Embark on a 10-hour Bali tour that blends artistic villages, sacred temples, waterfalls, and Ubud's cultural highlights. Explore Batubulan, Celuk, and Batuan for traditional batik, silverwork, painting, and carving, then continue to sites such as Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Art Market, and Ubud Palace. The journey also features Tegallalang Rice Terrace, a coffee plantation with a jungle swing, Ulu Petanu Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, and Goa Gajah. With private transport and pickup from selected Bali areas, this experience offers a flexible way to discover Bali's rich heritage and natural beauty.

Embark on a 10-hour Bali tour that blends artistic villages, sacred temples, waterfalls, and Ubud's cultural highlights.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Bali
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Morning Pickup from Selected Bali Areas

  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off are included in the following areas: Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Denpasar, Tuban, Jimbaran, Sanur, Tanjung Benoa, or Nusa Dua.
2
Day 02

Explore Bali's Artistic Villages

  • Art villages include:
  • Batubulan village for batik painting
  • Celuk village for silver
  • Batuan village for painting and carving
3
Day 03

Visit Pura Puseh Desa Batuan

  • Pura Puseh Desa Batuan, also known as Pura Batuan, is a Hindu temple in Batuan, in the Sukawati district of Gianyar Regency in Bali, Indonesia.
  • The temple is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, known for its unique architecture, rich history, and beautiful surroundings.
  • Visitors to Pura Puseh Desa Batuan can expect to learn about Balinese culture and history and marvel at the temple's intricate carvings and sculptures.
4
Day 04

Relax at Tegenungan Waterfall

  • The Tegenungan Gianyar waterfall tourist attraction also has another name, namely Kemenuh Waterfall.
  • This waterfall is located in the village of Kemenuh, Gianyar district.
  • The address or location of Kemenuh Waterfall is in Kemenuh Village, which is an area of Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency.
  • Being in the waterfall area is very cool because it is surrounded by shady trees.
  • From the bushes and branching trees to the coconut trees, everything enlivens the atmosphere.
  • The combination of greenery and clear waterfalls is a perfect sight.
5
Day 05

Discover the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

  • The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
  • It is also known as the Ubud Monkey Forest.
  • The sanctuary is home to over 1,260 long-tailed macaques, which are considered sacred by the local Balinese people.
6
Day 06

Shop at Ubud Art Market and See Ubud Palace

  • The Ubud Art Market is a great place to find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, statues, kites, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, and many other hand-crafted goods.
  • Locally known as Pasar Seni Ubud, the market is opposite the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and opens daily.
  • Most of the goods found at the Ubud Market are made in the neighboring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan, and Peliatan.
  • The location of the Ubud Art Market, centered among the art-producing villages and in the heart of Ubud itself, makes it a strategic shopping place for Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs.
7
Day 07

See the Tegallalang Rice Terraces

  • Tegallalang Rice Terrace is a rice field tourist attraction in Bali and is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • This tourist attraction is famous for its irrigation system called "Subak".
  • "Subak" symbolizes the Balinese philosophy known as "Tri Hita Kirana," which teaches humans to balance relationships with others, the environment, and the creator.
  • Tegallalang Rice Terrace is also one of the shooting locations for the film Eat Pray Love.
8
Day 08

Coffee Plantation Visit and Jungle Swing

  • The experience of exploring Ubud tourism includes visiting coffee plantations to relax or take a break and enjoy coffee with views of the green plantations.
  • Visitors will also be introduced to various types of plants used every day or as ingredients in mixtures to make various kinds of coffee.
  • One of the highlights is the most famous specialty coffee, Luwak Coffee, and the traditional way of making coffee.
  • It is a beautiful place to visit because there is also a swing for making fantastic photos and videos.
9
Day 09

Visit Ulu Petanu Waterfall

  • Bali still has many unspoiled, beautiful places with little tourism, which preserves their natural beauty. Ulu Petanu Waterfall is one of those places.
10
Day 10

Experience Tirta Empul Temple

  • Pura Tirta Empul, a relic of the dominion in Bali, is one of the few ancient relics to be witnessed and is far-famed within the village.
  • At the side of the temple on higher ground is where the Presidential Palace was built during the administration of President Solon.
  • You can see this spear of the Lord Hindu deity directly plugging and emitting water from the bottom (Tirta Empul), representing water used so the Gods do not seem to be for a few times to measure once more as was expected.
11
Day 11

Explore Kanto Lampo Waterfall

  • Kanto Lampo Waterfall is one of the most popular Bali places of interest and, unlike most waterfalls, can be a great sight for exploration, hidden deep in the jungles of the Gianyar region.
  • This scenic, seasonal waterfall, with its water cascading down a stepped rock formation, is a stunning view to behold.
  • This waterfall is also very easy to get to. Unlike other waterfalls, you do not have to go through miles and miles of hiking and trekking.
  • Within 15 minutes, you will reach the waterfall spot.
  • The slightly under-the-radar location of Kanto Lampo adds to its uniqueness.
12
Day 12

Discover Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple

  • Although the exact origins of the cave are uncertain, it is believed to have been built as a place for spiritual meditation.
  • One folklore relates that it was created by the fingernail of the legendary giant Kebo Iwa.
  • However, examining its style, the sanctuary was probably dated to the 11th-century Bali Kingdom.
  • The complex contains both Hindu and Buddhist imagery, as the cave contains lingam and yoni, symbols of Shiva, and the image of Ganesha, while by the river there are carved images of stupas and chattra, imagery of Buddhism.
  • The cave was rediscovered by Dutch archaeologists in 1923, but the fountains and bathing pool were not discovered until 1954.
13
Day 13

Return to Your Selected Drop-off Area

  • Complimentary drop-off is included in the following areas: Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Denpasar, Tuban, Jimbaran, Sanur, Tanjung Benoa, or Nusa Dua.
Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah

Where this trip takes you

Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pantai Kuta 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private vehicle
  • English-speaking driver
  • Fuel
  • Parking fees
  • Mineral water bottle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fee tickets
  • Other expenses

What to bring

  • Cash
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel

Know before you go

  • Note: Adjust your choice of tourist destination to attractions in Ubud. Please choose your favorite tourist destination and discuss it with the driver for a tour that suits destinations in the same direction.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • This experience requires good weather. You will be offered a different date if it is canceled due to bad weather.
  • It is essential to bring cash for other expenses.
  • Women who are menstruating and are more than six months pregnant are prohibited from entering or visiting the temple.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Tour start
Pantai Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pantai Kuta.

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