15 1-Day Tours around Ubud We Would Book Again

1.Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,451 reviews · from $54Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Ubud and nearby sights with an English-speaking driver-guide in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the Monkey Forest, then browse Ubud’s center. The art-village stop can suit your interests, and guides such as Oka, Gede and Sudi have been praised for local insight and flexible pacing.

“This tour was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. A very special mention goes to our guide Oka, who made the tour truly unforgettable. He Read more”

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2.Best Day Trip in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Ubud’s temples, rice terraces, waterfall, and Monkey Forest with a private English-speaking driver. Stops include Celuk’s silver workshops, a coffee farm, and a jungle swing. Pickup is offered across Ubud and several south Bali areas. Entrance fees are extra, and the route can be adjusted to your pace.

“The tour was really great and personalized to what I want. I enjoyed exploring the beautiful Ubud. Special thanks to my driver and guide Rah for being so friendly and making me very comfortable 😊”

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3.Highlights of Ubud & Mount Batur Volcano – Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $60

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Ubud Market and Palace, plus a buffet lunch overlooking Mount Batur. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included. Guide names on this tour have included Hendra, Agung and Wayan Berata. A jungle swing is an optional upgrade.

“All went great. This was a private tour, so there was a lot of ability to customize the time spent on each stop on the tour. Dika was an excellent tour guide and driver. he was knowledgable about each stop and provided historical context of thRead more”

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4.Ubud, Tegalalang, and Tanah Lot Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 222 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $32

Ride with a driver-guide from Ubud’s Monkey Forest to Tirta Empul, Tegalalang, and sunset at Tanah Lot. Guides such as Popo, Jon, and Agung have shared local customs and helped make the day flexible. Expect temple walks, rice-field views, time for lunch, and several hours on Bali’s roads.

“Driver was a taxi driver with low english level. He simply took us from the hotel and drove back. Although I wanted to give him a tip, he did not even left the car.”

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5.Full-Day Trip to Penglipuran Village and Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 209 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Spend eight hours exploring Bali with a private English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Walk through Penglipuran and its bamboo forest, swim at Tibumana Waterfall, sample coffee and tea, and visit Tirta Empul Temple and Tegallalang rice terrace. Guides such as Made Sucita, Gede Susila and Agung are known for sharing local context and adapting the day to your interests.

“Our guide, Nyoman, was professional, well-dressed, and spoke good English. He messaged us the day before to confirm and arrived on time. We had great conversations throughout the day, and he went above and beyond to help me find mangosteen fruit and an ATM. It was a long day, but the itinerary provided a wonderful introduction to Balinese culture. We’re not coffee drinkers, but we were surprised by how much we enjoyed the coffee and tea tasting. Highly recommend!”

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6.Private Full day trip Customizable tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $41

Build a full-day private Bali trip around the places you most want to see, from Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven and Tirta Gangga to Ubud’s Monkey Forest or Uluwatu’s Kecak Dance. An English-speaking driver handles the transport and helps shape the route. Guides named by past customers include Wayan and Reval, though assignments can vary. Lunch and swing activities cost extra.

“Great tour with two very committed and lovely guides. They took lots of great pictures and videos and took great care of us the entire day.”

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7.Day Trip to Besakih Temple & 2 Hidden Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 9 hours · from $40

Spend about nine hours on a private drive from Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, or nearby areas to Besakih Temple and Yeh Bulan and Goa Raja waterfalls. A local guide leads the temple visit; drivers named Samba and Ketut have been praised for helpful service and photo-taking, though your assigned driver may differ. Check whether your price includes entrance tickets.

“The guide was a friendly chap and really helpful. Incredibly informative and I’d recommended.”

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8.Lempuyang Gate of Heaven: Day Trip with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Start early with a driver-guide who helps you pose and takes photos on your camera at Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The 12-hour trip includes hotel pickup, a private car, and entry fees. Lunch is extra. Guides such as Agung, Edi, and Kadek have been praised for their patience and photography.

“We had a great day it was just me and my 4 year old he was very patient and accommodating! We got some great pictures and videos of the day I wouldn’t have had if we didn’t book this thank you 😊”

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9.Explore Penida in one day trip-All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · from $77

Spend a full day crossing from Bali to Nusa Penida by fast boat, then visit Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong and Crystal Bay with a local driver-guide. Hotel transfers, island transport, entry fees, lunch and water are included. The group is limited to 10, and guides named Moris, Mudiana, Diwa and Yogi have been praised for making the day personal and well organized.

“The experience, starting from the pick-up at the hotel, to the drop-off in the evening, everything was perfectly sorted out, perfectly planned, and perfectly executed. Nusa Penida is such a beautiful place and happy to cover atleast a few of the important places within a day. The food options were also great. The overall experience was amazing. 100% recommended.”

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10.Private One Day Trip Adventure Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Take a fast boat from Bali to Nusa Penida for a private island tour, choosing west coast, east coast, a combination, or a snorkeling package. Expect steep viewpoints, beach walks, Indonesian lunch, and a busy day on rough roads. Guides including Kass, Zaki, and Ketut have been praised for friendly service and helping with photos.

“The activity was great. Everything went smoothly as planned. The tour guide was great, knowledgeable, provided all the information clearly”

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11.Bali in 1 Day : Iconic temples -UNESCO Sight – All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Spend about 10 hours visiting Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu by Lake Bratan, the UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih rice terraces and ocean-facing Tanah Lot. The private tour includes hotel pickup, entry fees, water and an English or Japanese-speaking driver-guide. Guides have included Made, Gusti, Wayan and Dewa; Tanah Lot is timed for a possible sunset visit.

“I booked this tour quite literally last minute - 10 p.m. for the following day and Wayan was so great at organising everything for me last minute. Dewa picked me up and showed me the sights and even gave me insights into natural/herbal medicine, showing me different plants for different ailments! Overall this was such a great day and I had a lot of fun! Thanks again so much to both Wayan for organising everything so efficiently and Dewa for showing me around. om swastiastu 🙏”

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12.Nusa Penida Full-Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $49

Travel from south Bali to Nusa Penida by speedboat, snorkel at three sites on a shared boat, then see Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong by private car. The day lasts 8 to 11 hours, with an English-speaking host, gear, towels, and island fees included. Lunch is extra, and manta sightings depend on conditions.

“Je recommande la prise en charge et le guide on était très chaleureux et professionnel”

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13.Bali Full Day Trip Fishing, Snorkeling,Eat in Candidasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Join a local captain and fishing crew for a private day on Candidasa’s waters, with fishing for marlin, grouper and sailfish, plus two one-hour snorkeling stops. You’ll get hotel transport, basic fishing and snorkeling gear, a breakfast box and lunch time at a white-sand beach. Confirm the meal arrangements and pickup time before booking.

“Beginner-friendly but professional fishing and snorkeling experience! Considerate and patient guidance for us and left us so many unique memories. Captain and his son helped us a lot and got many fish for us to take to the restaurant. Also thanks the driver to pick up and send us back to our hotel which cost 2+hrs. Appreciate soooo much!”

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14.East Bali Day Trip with Temesi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $59

Travel from Ubud, Gianyar, Denpasar or the Kuta area to Lempuyang Temple, a coffee plantation, Tirta Gangga and Temesi Waterfall. Your driver-guide handles transport, entry fees and Lempuyang’s shuttle bus. Guides have included Ketut Sukarda and Anggreni, though you cannot count on a particular guide.

“The trip was amazing, the temple first thing in the morning was a jaw droping moment when the sun came up over the temple. Be propared for a long wait to have photos taken as this is a very popular trip, but we would not have missing it. The water gardens are truely amazing and feeding the koi carp on the steps is an iconic photo shoot. lastly the waterfall was very refreshing on a hot day.”

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15.Private One Day Tours Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $92

This one-day Nusa Penida trip pairs a fast boat from Sanur with a private island car and a choice of east coast, west coast, or snorkeling routes. Expect famous stops such as Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, and the Tree House, plus Indonesian lunch. Guides named Kass and Putra have been praised, but no particular guide is guaranteed.

“Really prompt pickup and good transport. Putra is awesome to take you around the island”

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