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The 15 Best Private Tours in Ubud

117 tours  ·  from $18 a head

A private car and driver costs less in Bali than almost anywhere, and it lets you set the order of the day. These 15 are compared on price per head, hours included and how much the itinerary bends to you.

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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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

2.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: 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

3.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

4.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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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

5.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 Private Car Hire with Driver - Waterfalls and swings, with time to spare
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Bali Private Car Hire with Driver

6.Bali Private Car Hire with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,061 reviews · from $25

Hire a private, air-conditioned car or minivan and an English-speaking driver for about 10 hours from Ubud or much of south Bali. Set your priorities, then let your driver help shape a workable route. Stops can include Ubud temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, and more, though Bali traffic makes a long wish list unrealistic.

“Fantastic private tour of Ubud! Our driver Gede helped us customize our day & was very knowledgeable and super nice. Definitely recommended for groups who want to avoid the crowds and tailor their own experience!”

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Best of Ubud Attractions: Private All-Inclusive Tour - Tegalalang Rice Terrace: start with the green hills
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Best of Ubud Attractions: Private All-Inclusive Tour

7.Best of Ubud Attractions: Private All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · from $57

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private driver-guide and hotel pickup from Ubud or south Bali. Visit rice terraces, Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, the Monkey Forest, market and palace. The day is customizable; lunch and a jungle swing are optional upgrades.

“We were picked up on time by our driver Marco and brought to all of our itinerary stops. Our driver Marco was so kind to take pictures for us and he takes really good angles! Really appreciate that part!! He even knew all the spots to take pictures with a great background!! Marco also was great at explaining the elephant sanctuary and getting along with the monkeys. This was a 10/10 for seeing mostly everything in Bali!!”

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Private Day Tour: The Highlight of Ubud - Tegalalang: rice terraces and Subak
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Private Day Tour: The Highlight of Ubud

8.Private Day Tour: The Highlight of Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,136 reviews · from $68

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud by private car with an English-speaking driver. The full tour includes the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall and Goa Gajah, with arts villages also on the route. Or choose a custom itinerary. Pickup and drop-off are included; custom-tour entrance fees are not.

“The driver arrived on time (even a bit earlier) to pick us up from our villa. He was very easy going, and provided his input to our planning, and helped us spend a very good day touring Ubud, from where we're staying in Berawa.”

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Mount Batur: Private Volkswagen Volcano Safari - Penelokan and the caldera rim
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Mount Batur: Private Volkswagen Volcano Safari

9.Private Volkswagen Volcano Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,120 reviews · from $65

Take a private day trip from Bali’s main visitor areas in a classic VW jeep, with a driver-guide such as Froggy, Henry, or Agus. The route passes rice fields and villages before reaching Mount Batur’s caldera and black lava. You’ll also visit natural hot springs, the Mt. Batur Lounge, and a coffee plantation.

“We were lucky to have Froggy as our driver for the Mount Batur tour with the vintage Volkswagen, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. A special person and a true professional: always kind, attentive, and available. Reliable and well-prepared, he made us feel safe and guided us with enthusiasm throughout the entire day. If only all guides were like him, traveling would be a completely different experience. A real certainty – highly recommended!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive - Breakfast and the view from Mount Batur
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

10.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $21Best value

Start before dawn with pickup from Ubud or Kuta, then climb Mount Batur by flashlight with a Balinese guide. At the summit, have a simple breakfast as the sun rises over Lake Batur and the surrounding countryside. After the descent, visit a coffee plantation before returning to your hotel. The group is capped at five.

“Had such a nice trek with Siska this morning! It was cold and I was kind of miserable at the top until the sun cleared out the fog. She helped me keep the spirits up, and celebrated with me once it was complete! Amazing guide, thank you for sharing Mt. Batur 🙏🏼✨️ Need better communication on not picking up from Amed town. Would have loved for other trekking groups to talk less, lol, but can't change that really.”

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Ubud: Private Scenic Waterfalls and Rice Terraces Tour - Tibumana’s green, quieter feel
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Ubud: Private Scenic Waterfalls and Rice Terraces Tour

11.Private Scenic Waterfalls and Rice Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Spend eight hours visiting Tibumana, Tukad Cepung, and Tegenungan waterfalls, then finish among the terraces at Tegalalang. Your private English- or Indonesian-speaking driver-guide picks you up at your hotel, shares local context, and can adjust the day to your pace. Bring swimwear, a towel, and cash for lunch and any entrance tickets not covered.

“Dharma was very accommodating and knew all the best spots. He curated the tour to my liking. Very happy with the tour. We beat the rain thanks to him.”

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Bali: Private Ubud Highlights Tour with Customized Tour - Temples are more than photo stops
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Bali: Private Ubud Highlights Tour with Customized Tour

12.Private Ubud Highlights Tour with Customized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 692 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $27

Build a private Bali day around up to five Ubud-area stops, or choose a themed route with temples, rice terraces, waterfalls and coffee tasting. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver; a licensed guide is optional. Guides such as Redi, Susanta and Suka are praised for local insight, flexible planning and taking photos.

“Susanta did such a great tour! He explained everything and made so many pictures. 🙏”

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PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home - The compound tour adds context
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PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu’s Home

13.PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 644 reviews · from $75

Join Putu and her family for a private cooking class at their traditional home near Ubud. Tour the compound and garden, learn about Balinese ingredients and customs, prepare five dishes, then eat together. The roughly three-hour outing includes round-trip pickup from Ubud hotels and a choice of lunch or dinner.

“An awesome and lovely experience. Host was amazing, very friendly, welcoming, gracious, and patient.”

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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - A guide can shape the whole hike
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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

14.Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · from $39

Set out before dawn for a guided Mount Batur climb, then watch sunrise over Lake Batur and Bali’s volcanic peaks. The roughly eight-hour tour includes transport, bottled water, breakfast cooked with volcanic steam, and pickup in several Bali resort areas. Guides named by past participants include Adi, Gunawan, Ricky, and Dyangu, but you cannot request a particular guide from the details provided.

“Our tour guide gunawan kept us laughing the whole way and was very supportive when we needed to stop for a break! He also became our personal photographer! We met lots of people and had breakfast/hot drinks served to us at the top! The sunrise was amazing and can’t wait to come back!”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest and Rice Terrace Private Tour - Start With a Balinese Family Compound
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Ubud: Monkey Forest and Rice Terrace Private Tour

15.Monkey Forest and Rice Terrace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 631 reviews · from $44

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud’s rice terraces, a Balinese home, a coffee plantation, the Royal Palace, and Sacred Monkey Forest. Your guide and driver handle the route and explain local culture. English and Korean guides are available, with small-group bookings offered.

“Incredible experience on the tour of Ubud, and it was all thanks to tue amazing guide, Pande. From the very beginning, he was kind, punctual, and incredibly professional. You could tell he genuinely loved sharing his culture and taking care of his guests. Always smiling, always helpful, and always making sure I was comfortable. He was more than just a guide, he was a true host!! He made my trip to Bali unforgettable. Highly recommended! I’ll definitely do it again. Thank you, Pande! :)”

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