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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips around Ubud

324 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Everything with a guide or a driver attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

All inclusive Ubud private tour - Monkey Forest: temples and macaques in town
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All-Inclusive Ubud Private Tour

1.All-Inclusive Ubud Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,344 reviews · from $100Our pick

Visit Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall with a private driver-guide. The day also includes a traditional Balinese house, lunch, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Guna, Eka, Swandi, and Kadek have earned special praise for their local insight and photo help, though your assigned guide may vary.

“Had a great day, saw many wonderful things! It is a must do in Bali! Great tour guide. Bagus Prayoga”

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Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing - Lunch among the trees
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Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing

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

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

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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Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour - Tirta Empul’s springs and temple customs
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Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

3.Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $29

Spend up to 10 hours exploring Tegalalang, Tirta Empul and three waterfalls with a private driver-guide. The route can shift with weather, traffic and your interests. Bring sandals, a towel and cash, and check whether your booking option includes entrance tickets. Guides such as Ageng, Atta and Ariga are often praised for helpful explanations and taking photos.

“Brilliant day visiting some awesome highlights of Ubud. Our guide/driver Agung was very informative and made the whole experience a day to remember. Thanks Agung!”

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Ubud: All-Inclusive Tour with Optional Lunch - Ubud Palace and the art market: a town-centre pause
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Ubud: All-Inclusive Tour with Optional Lunch

4.All-Inclusive Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,438 reviews · 8 hours · from $27

Spend a full day visiting Ubud’s key cultural and natural sights: the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace and Art Market, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides such as Komang, Gus, Dewa, Kar and Subi have led recent departures, though your guide may vary. Choose shared or private touring, with hotel pickup and entry tickets dependent on the option you book.

“The itinerary for this tour was excellent and perfectly planned to see the major attractions in Ubud. Komang was an outstanding guide— friendly, and incredibly attentive throughout the day. On top of that, he’s a true master behind the camera, capturing beautiful photos of us at every stop. Thanks to Komang, I came away with unforgettable memories and amazing pictures. Highly recommended!”

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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall: spray, steps and a possible swim
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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

5.Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,894 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend a full day around Ubud, from Tegenungan Waterfall and the Monkey Forest to Tirta Empul and Tegalalang’s rice terraces. Choose a private tour or shared group, and check whether your option includes attraction tickets and lunch. Guides such as Merta, Agung Rai and Wayan have made the day personal with cultural stories, local tips and help taking photos.

“An excellent day with a lot to see and do. Our guide Merta was very friendly and informative.”

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Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour - Read the carvings at Batuan Temple
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Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour

6.Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour

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

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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Nusa Penida: Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Land Tour - The boat trip: beautiful water, real conditions
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Nusa Penida: Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Land Tour

7.Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,857 reviews · 2 - 9 hours · from $16Best value

Pair a boat-based snorkeling trip with a west-coast drive to Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong when you choose the land-tour option. You’ll get gear, a guide, and GoPro footage. Manta sightings are never guaranteed, and rough seas can change the route. Drivers such as Budi, Dika, Variel, and Mudi have helped make the island portion personal and photo-friendly.

“the best, modi was the best driver! he took us around the island and we had a lovely day with him!”

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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey - Buyan and Tamblingan: twin lakes from above
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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

8.Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,620 reviews · from $100

Set out from Ubud or many south Bali locations at 6 am in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. The route links Ulun Danu Beratan, twin-lake viewpoints, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, Jatiluwih rice terraces, and Tanah Lot. Lunch, water, fees, and parking are included. Guides on this tour have included Komang Godoh, Gusti, Adi, Gede, and Yogakamareka.

“What a great experience! I am glad I had the opportunity to have Murdock for my second tour. Very grateful for him. Introduced me to new fruits and foods. We were able to get to locations early enough to avoid crowds. He helped me take great pictures. Would def recommend him as a guide.”

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Bali/Mount Batur: Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Hot Spring - The early pickup and the drive to Kintamani
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Bali/Mount Batur: Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Hot Spring

9.Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,528 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $55

Set out before dawn for Mount Batur in a 4WD jeep, with a local guide taking you to sunrise viewpoints and across volcanic ground without a summit hike. Afterward, soak at a nearby hot spring. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides such as Kadek, Risky, Dedik, and Bimas have helped make the outing personal with local stories and photos.

“The first pick up driver was very punctual and accommodating. The jeep tour guide, Kaydek was amazing! He was making sure we had the best photos, he gave us some amazing information about his village and was just such a great guide! The trip was great we got unlucky with the clouds but was still an amazing trip! Food was nice on the way home and staff were very friendly”

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Bali: Besakih Temple & Lempuyang Temple Gates of Heaven Tour - Lempuyang Temple and the famous gates
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Bali: Besakih Temple & Lempuyang Temple Gates of Heaven Tour

10.Besakih Temple & Lempuyang Temple Gates of Heaven Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,243 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $35

Travel through East Bali to Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga’s royal pools, and Besakih, Bali’s Mother Temple. Expect a long day on the road, temple steps, and a possible wait for photos. Guides such as Joni, Dwipa, and Agung have helped visitors understand Balinese culture and find good photo spots. Options vary, so check what your price includes.

“Agung Bali was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. The trip was spectacular. highly recommend”

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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali - Jatiluwih, where the terraces tell a bigger story
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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

11.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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From Bali: Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Penida Tour - Kelingking, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong
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From Bali: Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Penida Tour

12.Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Penida Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,996 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $38

Take a fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida for three snorkel stops at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay, with a chance to see manta rays, turtles, and reef life. Choose the land-tour option to add Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong. Guides such as Budi, Variel, Mudi, and Dika have led trips.

“Even though the weather wasn’t the best we had a great time and they were able to take us to some nice alternative snorkeling spots. For the land tour our guide and driver K was great. We never felt rushed and his driving was very good and we felt totally safe! Nusa Penida is a beautiful island to visit!”

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From Ubud: Mount Batur Shared Jeep Sunrise & Hot Spring Tour - Watching sunrise over Lake Batur
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From Ubud: Mount Batur Shared Jeep Sunrise & Hot Spring Tour

13.Mount Batur Shared Jeep Sunrise & Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,842 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $21

Leave Ubud before dawn for a shared 4WD ride across Mount Batur’s volcanic terrain, with stops for sunrise views of the volcano, mountains, and Lake Batur. Jeep guides such as Ablon, Arista, Bimas, and Made Wage are praised for local explanations and helpful photos. Afterward, relax at a natural hot spring, if it is included in your booking option.

“From start to finish, this Mount Batur sunrise jeep experience was amazing. Dores, our jeep driver, was the absolute best — funny, incredibly patient, helpful, and basically a professional photographer rolled into one. He navigated the rugged volcanic terrain like it was nothing and made sure we had the perfect sunrise viewing spot. He somehow managed to capture amazing photos without ever rushing us — adjusting angles, giving posing tips, and making sure no one left without a shot they loved. Transportation to and from Ubud was handled by Komang, who made everything easy and stress-free. Right on time for pickup (even at 3:30am!), smooth ride, and excellent communication throughout.…”

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Bali: Full-Day Spiritual Cleansing and Shamanic Healing Tour - Learning to make canang sari offerings
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Bali: Full-Day Spiritual Cleansing and Shamanic Healing Tour

14.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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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah - The dam adds a short scenic pause
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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

15.East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,726 reviews · from $100

Leave Ubud around 4 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned Toyota Innova for Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga and Sidemen. Your English-speaking driver-guide can help with photos and local context. The day includes temple admission, coffee or tea and snacks, lunch at Sleeping Gajah, and access to Wapa di Ume’s river-view infinity pool.

“Damar was my driver and he was excellent. The pick up time was pretty early from Ubud but totally worth the experience at Lempuyang Temple. The weather was great and allowed for plenty of beautiful photos at all the stops. I was lucky enouRead more”

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