Top Ubud Art & Culture

Take a day tour around the Ubud area to check out some of Bali's most popular attractions. Stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, an art market where you can shop for souvenirs, Puri Saren Palace (Ubud Palace), and Tirta Empul Temple, known for its natural springs.

Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.

Make your Bali vacation even more blissful by exploring the island on your own terms. Travel by private air-conditioned luxury car or minivan and be assisted by an English-speaking driver. This full-day car hire—priced per person—comes with your personal chauffeur. You can choose your own destinations for a day without a predetermined itinerary. Pickup is included as well as fuel charges. See areas of service in the Inclusions section.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this to-the-point tour that includes not only the Gate of Heaven but Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

Head out on a day tour to explore the best sights of Ubud! Maximize your day in paradise on a 9-hour full-day guided tour including a private vehicle, an English-speaking tour guide (also serve as a driver), and hotel pickup/drop-off. Plus, entry/admission fees are included. Tick off all of Ubud's must-see sights including Art Villages, choose from the art that suits your interests including the village of good/silver, wood-carving, and painting. Batuan Temple, a traditional Hindu temple built in the classical Balinese temple style with elaborate carvings. Tegenungan Waterfall, admire the foaming water and lush green surroundings. Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a favorite stop for nature lovers featured terraced rice paddies. Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a protected reserve, and a temple complex shelter hundreds of long-tailed Balinese macaques (monkeys). Afterward, spend 1-hour of Free Time at Ubud Center (self-visit) to see Ubud Palace, Traditional Market, and Saraswati Temple.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Discover the best beaches of southern Bali on a private tour in Uluwatu. Spend the day swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun at Pandawa, Melasti, and Padang-padang beaches. Then head to the cliffside, Uluwatu Temple for stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a look at Hindu culture. End the evening watching a traditional fire dance and enjoying a seafood barbecue dinner on the beach.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, particularly after a long flight, with freelance drivers and taxi touts all hustling for your business. Get your vacation off to an easy start and a stress-free finish when you book this private round-trip airport transfer service, in a comfortable car with space for up to four travelers plus luggage. To avoid confusion, your driver will hold a sign with your name.

Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, then shoot down the Ayung River in a raft on this eco-adventure in Bali. With your expert adventure guides, paddle along the river and learn about the native flora and fauna. See hidden waterfalls and jump in to cool off in the refreshing waters. Pull up on the banks of the river for lunch at a local restaurant with stunning views of the surrounding jungle. All safety equipment is included with a variety of combination tour options available as below. Upgrade to include private round-trip transportation from your accommodation or combine this activity with another activity such as ATV ride or Jungle Swing with Tegenungan Waterfall. Option to include Ubud sightseeing tour that visit Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Ubud Arts Handicraft is available. You could also choose the option of this White Water Rafting experience with Waterfalls Tour to include a visit to some nice waterfalls in Bali.

Experience a relaxing arrival into Bali Ngurah Rai Airport with a guaranteed arrival transfer to Ubud or Sanur. Don’t worry about taxis or finding WiFi for rideshare apps, just walk right out of arrivals and you’ll find your driver waiting for you with your name on a sign. Suitable for up to four travelers, this door-to-door transfer will take you from the airport all the way to your accommodation in air-conditioned comfort.

On this Best of Ubud day tour you will visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace set on a cliff located 600m above the sea levels. Best way to understand Bali's ancient irrigation system called "SUBAK", then see Hindu devotees bathing in Tirta Empul's holy spring water, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary plus Ubud arts handicrafts villages. Explore more places by choosing the full tour option; Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) to see some age-old ponds and the Ganesha statue is located on one side with Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and Tegenungan waterfall known as wonderful waterfall in Ubud. Choose the Ubud custom trip to customize your own itinerary and/or to add more things to do or visit such as Jungle Swing, Campuhan ridge walk, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Suwat, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls, and any other amazing destinations in Ubud area. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Discover Ubud’s picturesque surroundings on an electric bicycle tour including a Balinese lunch. On your electric bike, you’ll need to exert only as much effort as you choose to visit the UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Terraces and pass local villages cradled by Ubud’s verdant plantations. During intermittent stops, you’ll listen to informative commentary from your guide and enjoy a delicious Balinese lunch before drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

This private tour of Bali visits multiple highlights of the island paradise, all accompanied by your own personal guide. Attractions include Mt. Batur, Ubud art and rice terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul (Tampak Siring) Temple, and a Luwak coffee plantation. Top off your full-day itinerary with a complimentary spa treatment including a Balinese massage or Javanese body scrub.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

Bali’s not just a hotspot for diving, surfing and sand. On this tour, delve into the wilds of Bali with an exuberant trip along the province’s longest river. Feel your heart race as you encounter rapids, then calm down in tranquil pools and pacific waterfalls. From your safe vantage point on the water, gaze deep into Bali’s gorgeous dense jungles, and steal a glimpse of the wild jungle. Indulge your exploratory urges with ventures into hidden waterfall nooks.

Batik—hand-painted fabric—is a vital part of Indonesian culture. Discover how it works and create your very own piece of colorful fabric art, the perfect souvenir, in a charming studio outside Ubud. After sketching out your design, draw it on the fabric in hot wax, allowing you to apply dye to selected areas only: when the wax is washed off, the outline will remain in the original color.

Experience two of Bali’s top snorkeling locations on a half-day tour. Skip the taxi and enjoy complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off. You can leave your fins and life vest at home, as all snorkeling and safety gear is provided for you. With calm and clear waters, the Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun are the perfect spots for beginners and kids. Enjoy a filling Indonesian lunch on the beach before heading back.

Don’t waste your precious vacation time in Bali at a subpar beach. Instead, relax on Nusa Dua, Gerger, and Padang Padang Beaches all in the same day on a private 8-hour tour. Personal transportation comfortably transports you from your hotel to each of the white sand beaches. Once you’ve had your fill of the sea, watch the sunset at Uluwatu Temple followed by a Kecak fire dance performance.

Get Insta-worthy snapshots of some of Bali's most beautiful scenery on this visually pleasing small-group tour designed specifically for travelers on the search for great photo ops. Stops include the Lempuyang Temple (often referred to as the "Gates of Heaven"), the stunning Tirta Gangga Water Place, Cepung Waterfall, and the verdant Tegalalang Rice Terraces, with its incredible jungle swing.

Take a break from the tourist crowds on Bali and head south to the isolated Nusa Penida on this full-day excursion. Take a speedboat out from the mainland to Nusa Penida and spend the day exploring its local landmarks with your private driver. Take stunning panoramic photographs from Angel Billabong and savor the warm sands and crystal-clear waters of some of Penida’s picturesque beaches.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour for up to five travelers. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour from Ubud, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule.

Build your own itinerary without braving Bali’s chaotic roads on this 100% customizable full-day door-to-door tour for up to five travelers. Your experienced driver/guide will help you design the perfect day out for you, be that shopping in Ubud, a dance at Batubulan, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or a coffee plantation.  

From arriving at the airport to transferring from Ubud to south Bali’s beaches, getting around Bali island can be hard. Make it easy when you book this private 1-way transfer service, to or from the airport, or to the popular south Bali beach destinations of Kuta / Seminyak and Sanur. There’s no need to haggle or wait on apps: simply prebook online, in advance, in the currency of your choice.