Indonesia · Religious & Spiritual

Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ubud. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day Bali tour with driver/guide
  • 02 Visit Gunung Kawi and its rock-cut cliff shrines
  • 03 Experience Tirta Empul Temple and its holy spring water
  • 04 Walk through scenic rice terraces and rural landscapes
  • 05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • 06 Explore the Ubud Monkey Forest and see wild macaques

Discover some of Bali’s most iconic cultural and natural highlights on this private full-day tour. Travel into the Ubud area to explore ancient temples, including Gunung Kawi with its dramatic rock-cut shrines, and visit Tirta Empul Temple, known for its holy spring water and local blessing rituals.

Along the way, enjoy a short walk through beautiful rice terraces for a glimpse of Balinese rural life, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and end the day at the Ubud Monkey Forest, home to hundreds of Balinese long-tailed macaques and temple grounds set within lush forest.

Discover some of Bali’s most iconic cultural and natural highlights on this private full-day tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You will be driven to the middle of Bali in Ubud village. There you can stop at the popular sacred monkey forest, where you will find around 700 Balinese long tailed macaques in wild. Walk along the 12,5 hectares forest as the perfect place for the healthy monkeys. Find three temples inside guarded by the monkeys live in harmony.Gunung Kawi is an 11th century temple and funerary complex that is spread across either side of Pakerisan River. It comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) that are carved into some 7-metre-high (23 ft) sheltered niches of the sheer cliff face.Witness the local people ritual of holy blessing inside the crystal clear fountain from the spring at the main temple. You can join the ritual is you wish to.Have a short trek to feel the real life of Balinese farmer. walk along the beautiful rice field will give you such an amazing day.A silent temple on the hill of Sebatu village. It is set with beautiful lush green surrounding with many crystal clear pond for the koi fish.Jungle restaurant to experience good food and natural environment.The place for best jungle swing experience and many more insta spots.The place for best jungle swing experience and many more insta spots.Traditional market in ubud center provide traditional arts works.The place for best jungle swing experience and many more insta spots.Top tour operator in Bali which consistently provide high standard service in guided tour.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Scenic lunch
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • There will be some amount of stairs to Gunung Kawi Temple
  • We are also available on for pickup information.
  • We include complimentary pick-up & drop-off at your hotel/apartment/villa. These areas include Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu. Please let us know prior to the start of your tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ubud.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ubud.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ubud..

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