5 Ubud Walking Tours Worth an Early Start

1.Sidemen Trekking: A Walk from a Different Perspective

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Our pick

Follow a local English-speaking guide from Sidemen’s traditional market through village lanes, rice paddies and the Subak Ogang irrigation area. You’ll cross the Yellow Bridge, see farmers at work and get views toward Mount Agung. The one-way walk takes about two hours, costs $13 per person and includes bottled water. Wear shoes with grip: paths can be narrow and slippery.

“The guide was very friendly explaining regarding the fields as we were walking through. Would recommend in participating in this hike.”

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2.Sidemen Trekking: A Walk from a Different Perspective

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $13Top rated

Walk for about two hours from Sidemen’s traditional market through village lanes, rice paddies and irrigation paths, crossing a wooden bridge and passing a local temple. A local guide such as Adi or Darya explains farming and village life, with Mount Agung views on clear days. Expect narrow, sometimes slippery paths, not a strenuous hike.

“If you want to gain some insight into How local Sideman people live then this is the tour for you. Our guide Daria lives in one of the 8 villages that make up the sideman area and takes you on a walk through the market and local farming area. Along the way you will learn about Balinese culture and religion which are entwined in everyday life. The walk is not for the elderly unless you are quite fit and agile - not because of energy levels and steepness but you need good balance to walk along very narrow rice paddy terraces and waterways. Daria was very knowledgable, we had lots…”

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3.3-Hour Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Follow an English-speaking local guide, often Wayan, from a traditional family compound to temples, village paths, rice paddies, and a coffee plantation. The three-hour outing includes tea and coffee tastings, hotel pickup in Ubud, and a home-cooked Indonesian lunch overlooking fields and temples.

“Awesome guide, told us a lot of details about the culture, family life and nature. It seems he knows everybody we met during our trip ;-) 2h walk along rice fields with a beautiful scenery and landscape finished with a traditional meal. It was very worth it!”

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4.Sidemen rice terraces trek and local village walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $17

Walk Sidemen’s rice and vegetable fields with local guides such as Kadek or Juni, hearing how farming, irrigation, and village life fit together. The route can take 2 to 7 hours, and wet paths or river crossings may make it a muddy outing. Meet at Ming Homestay in Tabola, or ask about starting at your hotel in central Sidemen.

“Juni gave us an incredible tour of Sedeman. She's charming and has a wealth of local knowledge. She was very attentive, and we felt very well cared for.”

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5.Bali Bliss: Yoga, Floating Breakfast and Rice terrace walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 7 days · from $49

Start with 60 minutes of Balinese classical yoga in Ubud, then enjoy a floating breakfast before a guided walk through rice fields. Instructor Wira is named in one account, and driver Puja is noted for kind, flexible help. The stated duration is seven days, so confirm the schedule before booking.

“Wira est top, le cours de yoga est de qualité et le lieu très agréable. Je recommande vivement !”

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