15 Full-Day Tours around Ubud Worth an Early Start

1.Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,571 reviews · from $56Our pick

Hire Bali Driver’s private Ubud day tour combines the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, a jungle swing, and Ubud’s market and palace. Your guide-driver collects you from most Ubud and south Bali addresses. Expect a packed day, flexible pacing where possible, and a minimum swing age of nine.

“Our driver and tour guide was Dudy. He was very personable and knowlegable. He told us a lot of Balinese culture. And he was great about asking if we wanted family photos in all the locations. Our 1st stop was at Satria Luwak Coffee. Here they gave a tour of all different plants, cocoa, coffee, then there was a tasting session where you were able to taste 13 different teas and coffees. I do not like coffee but they were so good I ended up buying a package to take home! Then we went to the monkey forest. I loved just watching the monkeys some had a stone of sort…”

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2.Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,634 reviews · 9 hours · from $23

Take a private, nine-hour drive through Ubud’s countryside, with stops at the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation and Tibumana Waterfall. An English-speaking driver-guide handles transport and can explain local culture. Guides vary, with guests praising guides such as Sija, Uncle Wayan and Made Budi for their patient explanations and help with photos.

“What an unreal experience. We spent the day with Sija who was so friendly and relaxed, the perfect tour guide. He never rushed us or overwhelmed us, it just seemed like a really nice paced day. We were happily surprised with how many sites we visited. Sija took plenty of great pictures that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend this tour as the monkey forrest alone is breathtaking.”

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3.Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · from $39

Travel from your hotel or villa with a private driver-guide to Ulun Danu Bratan, UNESCO-recognized Jatiluwih rice terraces, Luhur Batukaru, and sunset at Tanah Lot. The day takes about 10 hours, with roughly an hour at each main stop. Lunch and entrance fees depend on the option you book. Guides have included Berata, Sakha, Agus, Wayan, and Tia.

“A very good experience, which I recommend. My guide took me for a full day visiting 3 among most important temples of Bali and the Jatiluwih rice fields. The rice fields are magic. If you are a photographer, here you will find many opportunities for details and landscapes. With the sun as today, the colors are vivid! (Not just the green). My guide was patient, tireless and very willing to explain me the culture and Hinduist religion of his country. This tour should not be missed if you come to Bali for the first time.”

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4.Full-Day Spiritual Cleansing and Shamanic Healing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,780 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking local guide, a Balinese shaman, and a holy spring temple. You’ll set an intention for the shamanic ritual, learn to prepare canang sari offerings, then follow local guidance through Melukat cleansing at Tirta Empul or Pura Mengening. Pickup, transport, a sarong, and water are included, but check your option for temple entry and healer fees.

“This was an amazing full-day spiritual cleansing and shamanic healing tour. As I was the only traveller, the experience felt very personal and unhurried. My guide Ketut Artawa was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable, and everything was perfectly organised from pickup to drop-off. The cleansing ritual at Tirta Empul was deeply calming and meaningful, and the shamanic session felt authentic and respectful of Balinese traditions. I left feeling peaceful, grounded, and grateful. Highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a genuine spiritual experience in Bali.”

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5.Monkey Forest, Ceking Rice Terraces and More– Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 917 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Cover Ubud’s headline sights in a small-group, air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and time at the waterfall, Monkey Forest, market, palace, rice terraces and Tirta Empul. Guides such as Yogi, Adi and Gusti are often praised for local insight, flexible pacing and helping with photos. Check whether your fare includes entrance fees.

“Great tour(private) as there where no hurries not rushing like in others. if we wanted some more time at one place or a stop outside the intinerary it was not an issue. Our driver and guide, Gede, was exceptional! super kind, forthcoming and patient! He likes to have conversations so don't shy asking him about Bali or telling him about you or from where you are. 11/10!!”

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6.Full-Day in Bali: Private Design-Your-Own Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $35

Set out from your hotel at about 8:30 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. You choose the route, from Ubud temples and rice terraces to waterfalls or coastal sights. Drivers such as Aris, Sudi, and Gede have helped guests plan flexible days, but your driver is not guaranteed. Tickets and meals cost extra.

“Very nice tour thanks to Aris, our super nice and proactive guide !! We had a wonderful day in Bali.”

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7.Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $59

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empul, with a short walk at Tegalalang and lunch overlooking the jungle. You can choose to take part in a holy-water blessing. Guides vary, with names such as Agus, Surya and Made; pickup is offered from Ubud and south Bali.

“Our tour guide Hendra was very knowledgeable and helpful. The stop off for lunch was amazing. Would definitely reccoment this tour. Thank you Hendra”

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8.North Bali: Full-day Highlights Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Handara Gate, Banyumala Waterfall and Wanagiri Hill on an eight-hour trip with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide. Guides such as Andi, Komang and Jojo have helped visitors learn about Balinese culture and take photos. Check whether your selected option includes entry fees, and bring sturdy shoes for the steep waterfall trail.

“Jolly was such an amazing guide. Everything was handled with such care and I had so much fun and learned so much about Indonesian and Balinese culture. He absolutely made this experience amazing and I got some amazing content.”

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9.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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10.Bali Full Day Tour: Highlights of Ubud and Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · from $89

Take a private, roughly 10-hour trip from Ubud with a driver-guide, air-conditioned transport, buffet lunch, and bottled water. The route pairs the Sacred Monkey Forest and Tegalalang’s rice fields with Mount Batur views, less-visited Kehen Temple, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. Eka is a named guide associated with the tour, noted for flexible, considerate guiding.

“This is an excellent, efficient experience if you only have a few days in Ubud. Our driver and guide Eka was very good. He was flexible, knowledgeable, very considerate and made sure we were safe! I highly recommend.”

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11.Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $45

This eight-hour Ubud outing pairs guided Ayung River rafting with lunch, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Market, Ubud Palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Denpasar hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included. Guides named Hendra, Lewer, and Winata have led the tour, though your guide may vary. Expect wet clothes and a long stairway to and from the river.

“The staff were incredibly friendly and hilarious, making the experience even more fun! The walk down to the river was pretty long but wasn't too bad as it's all downhill. The water rafting itself was fairly easy and can be done by all ages. You will most certainly get wet! I would definitely recommend to bring a GoPro or waterproof camera of some sort as the views on the river are beautiful, but also to capture the fun you're having whilst water rafting. The staff will even help to take pictures for you if you provide them with your waterproof camera. Will 100 do it all again!”

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12.Best of Ubud’s Highlights Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $51

Set out from your hotel at 8:30 am with an English-speaking guide who also drives your private, air-conditioned vehicle. This nine-hour Ubud tour pairs a craft village with a waterfall, Goa Gajah, rice terraces, the Monkey Forest and free time in central Ubud. Entry fees, bottled water, parking and petrol are included.

“Wonderful day! Arde was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and Prompt. I highly recommend , we got to see so many beautiful places throughout Ubud Thank you!”

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13.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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14.Top Highlights Private Full-Day Tour from Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $21Best value

Spend about eight hours touring Bali by private car, with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. The planned route includes U Fun Field, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, a coffee plantation, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Ardy, Darma, and Deborgel are among the guides associated with the service, though your driver may differ. Confirm optional temple, market, and craft stops before you set off.

“The whole experience was great! Our guide Ardy was fantastic,patient, informative and very professional!”

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15.Full-Day Tour of Nungnung Waterfall, Tanah Lot Tample

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $40

Spend nine hours visiting Nungnung Waterfall, Sangeh Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Temple, with private transport and an English-speaking driver-guide. Guides such as Agus, Wayan and Nyoman have shared Bali traditions along the way. Expect steep waterfall steps, time for a swim, and a sunset stop by the sea. Entrance fees depend on the option you book.

“Hele fijne dag gehad! Onze chauffeur Nyoman haalde ons op en was netjes op tijd. Hij vertelde over Bali en bracht ons naar de nungnung waterval. Een van de mooiste die ik ooit zag! En de prachtige Tanah lot tempel. Daarna. Ook zijn we in de Monkey forest geweest. Een topdag en we zijn netjes weer bij ons hotel afgezet!”

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