The 15 Best Guided Tours around Ubud

1.Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,660 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27Our pick

Set out before dawn with a local guide such as Sar, Nyoman, or Meggie for a steady, steep climb up Mount Batur. At the summit, watch the sunrise, eat a simple breakfast, then descend and stop at a coffee plantation for tastings. The $27 price covers key basics, but check your pickup option and prepare for a demanding hike.

“Andi and madi were both incredible throughout the whole trip, very punctual and made the whole thing feel very safe! Would absolutely recommend this trip to anybody!”

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2.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Set out before dawn with a local guide for a steep, steady-paced Mount Batur hike, then trade hiking shoes for swimwear at a natural hot spring. The tour also includes breakfast and, with transfer options, a Temen village coffee plantation visit. Guides such as Nova, Sar, Luna, and Jordan have earned praise for pacing the climb and helping with summit photos.

“Great trip, would thoroughly recommend! Hike was amazing, no matter the weather. Thanks you Ayu and also Kinyong!”

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3.Guided ATV Quad Bike Jungle Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,881 reviews · 90 minutes - 9 hours · from $22

Take a guided ATV ride near Ubud across muddy tracks, rice fields, river crossings and natural tunnels. You’ll get a safety briefing, gear, a post-ride shower and fried rice or noodles. Choose a solo or tandem quad, and add hotel pickup if you need it. Guides such as Putu Deo and Lolet have earned warm praise for their friendly help and photos.

“Such an amazing day. Eka was fantastic, told us things about family temples and made sure we were well informed throughout the whole day. Rice fields were stunning, 100% a must sing. The ATV quad bikes were absolutely hilarious. There was one person on our round with us, who wouldn't get off their phone, and the guide tried to tell her, but she wouldn't listen. She was holding us up, so in the end he let us overtake her and the experience was incredible. Honestly so much fun!. Would 100% be asking for Eka again if we were to come back to Bali and need a guide. Thank you!”

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4.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,461 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27

Set out before dawn with an English-speaking local guide, climbing Mount Batur beneath a starlit sky for sunrise views of Lake Batur and Mount Agung. Expect a steep, sometimes slippery hike, a simple breakfast at the summit, and a chance to wash up at the Mt. Batur Lounge afterward. Hotel pickup is optional, and group size is capped at five.

“Amazing Mount Batur sunrise hike! Our guide Cet was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the hike. Our driver Andi was also great: punctual, careful, and very kind. The pickup and drop-off were smooth and stress-free.”

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5.Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,983 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $18

Set out from Lovina at sunrise with a local captain such as Moy, Dedi, or Donald to look for wild dolphins. You can watch from the boat or hold a secured wooden float in the water as the boat moves nearby, then snorkel a local reef. Coffee and Balinese snacks are served at the basecamp; pickup is optional.

“really nice activity our guide Moy was super nice and help us to see dolphins haha”

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6.Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 675 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $16Best value

Walk the Sacred Monkey Forest with a local guide who explains macaque behavior, Balinese traditions and the temples beneath the trees. Guides such as Ryan, Rama, Wayan and Indah have led visits here. Choose a one-hour forest walk, add transfers, or extend your day with lunch, coffee tasting, a swing, zip-line or massage.

“We booked Rama through getyouguide after seeing other people leave him great reviews! He was an excellent guide, met us at the entrance and made us feel comfortable around the monkeys, taking some of the most iconic photos of our holiday! His English was brilliant and explained everything very well.”

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7.Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · from $42Top rated

Start with a very early pickup, then hike Mount Batur with a local guide to reach the crater rim around sunrise. Your group sets the pace, and a simple banana-and-egg breakfast is included. After the descent, stop at a coffee plantation. Guides such as Tri, Kadek, and Andra have earned praise for steady pacing and help on the rocky trail.

“Dark o'clock start but worth it, the climb was tough over the loose volcanic rock, but the view at the top was amazing, we had clear skies and we got our spectacular SUNRISE!!!”

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8.Semi-Customized Private Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 357 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $40

Choose up to three stops for a half-day or five for a full day, then explore Ubud with a local guide in English, Indonesian or Korean. You could visit the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul or artisan villages, with time to adjust the plan as you go. Guides such as Adi and Ari have been praised for cultural insight, patient pacing and excellent photos.

“Our guide was so wonderful and very informative. Not only was he a great driver but a FANTASTIC photographer/videographer. He took the best pictures of our entire trip to Bali. We were so happy with our experience and couldn’t recommend enough. Thank you!”

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9.Mount Batur Guided Sunrise Trek with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 321 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

Set out in the small hours for a guided Mount Batur climb, reaching the summit in time for sunrise over the crater lake. Expect a steep, sometimes rugged trail, regular rest stops, and a simple breakfast of hot drinks, egg, and bread. Guides such as Ketut, Agus, and Senegal have led past trips, but your assigned guide may differ.

“Wonderful! Our guide was very friendly and careful for our safety! Really had a great time! Transport on time and confortable. Totally recommend!”

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10.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Follow an English-speaking rafting instructor down 11 kilometers of the Ayung River, through beginner-friendly class II and III rapids, jungle scenery and a stop by a waterfall. The 150-minute trip includes safety gear, insurance and a buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is optional, and the listed meeting point is Bali Bintang Rafting.

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11.Ubud Tour with Optional English, Spanish and Italian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 10 hours · from $27

This private, 10-hour Ubud day trip links the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Ulu Petanu Waterfall, Tirta Empul and a coffee plantation, with hotel pickup and a driver-guide. Choose English, Spanish or Italian, and check whether your option includes lunch and entrance fees. Guides on this route have included Eddie, Denar, Wayan, Dika and Kancil.

“We had the best day with Dika! We actually requested to skip the monkey forest because we were scared, but Dika reassured us that it was perfectly safe and they were calm, which persuaded us and we loved it. The day was lovely and Dika is a great and helpful guide. Definitely recommend!”

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12.Ubud Private Tour : Best Of Ubud – Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $31

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud by private, air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at a Balinese family compound, Monkey Forest, Tegalalang rice terraces, a jungle swing, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple and Ulu Petanu Waterfall. Your English-speaking driver-guide may be Ketut Suwenda or another Safe Bali Driver guide. A sarong, water and pickup are included.

“Ketut Suwenda (IG: @safebalidriver) epitomised how caring, loving and respectful the Balinese people are. He provided a wonderful tour, packed full of unique memories for my wife and I. He arrived promptly as discussed at 7.30am at our hotRead more”

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13.Ubud Day Tour – Private Ubud Tour Guide – Best Of Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews

Spend about 10 hours visiting five Ubud-area stops in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and an English-speaking chauffeur. Yogix and Putu are names associated with the tour, though your driver may vary. The $50 group price covers up to four people, but admission fees and food are listed as extra, so confirm the ticket costs before you go.

“Full day . You get to see all the sights . Great experiences. Yogix the tour guide and driver super friendly and accommodating. Local I pledge a bonus”

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14.Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Set out before dawn from your hotel for a guided Mount Batur hike, with a summit breakfast and bottled water included. After the climb, spend one to two hours at Segara Healing Bali Natural Hot Spring, then stop at a village coffee plantation on the way back. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the hike requires moderate fitness.

“Excellent experience. Mountain tour guide led us up safely. Driver to the mountain was very friendly. Led us to the event safely in the early morning. Also took us to other place after the hot springs. Brilliant”

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15.Telaga Waja White Water River Guided Rafting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $20

Paddle the Telaga Waja River in East Bali for about 2.5 hours, passing green rice fields, cliffs and waterfalls, with a guide steering you through the rapids and a five-meter dam drop. Lunch, safety gear, towels and a shower room are included. Past guides have included Yeoman, Smile, Yoga and Marlo, though your assigned guide may differ.

“So much fun. Smile our guide was wonderful and we really enjoyed this activity. Have been recommending it as it’s more fun than the Ubud one”

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