Ubud, packed into one great day. This all-inclusive private outing strings together the big hits in Ubud without you needing to plan every turn. I like that you get a mix of nature and culture: the Tegenungan waterfall rush, the holy spring at Tirta Empul, traditional coffee tasting, the Tegalalang rice terraces, Indonesian lunch, and the cheeky Sacred Monkey Forest.

The main thing to watch is the pace. You’re looking at an 8–10 hour day, with short time blocks at each stop, so you’ll want comfy shoes, water, and a flexible mindset (some places are wet, some are crowded, and all are popular).

Key Highlights You’ll Actually Feel During the Day

• Private guiding plus pickup: you stay with your group and avoid the slow shuffle of random joining tours.
• Tegenungan’s 15-meter waterfall drop: a real, powerful cascade that’s easy to appreciate quickly.
• Tirta Empul’s holy spring rituals: a calm, meaningful cultural pause that feels different from the beachy Bali vibe.
• Free coffee and tea tasting at Satria Agrowisata: you try before you decide, and luwak coffee costs extra.
• Lunch at D’Alas Warung in Sebatu: a proper Indonesian break, not just snacks in transit.
• Sacred Monkey Forest for one hour: enough time to observe macaques in a protected sanctuary without rushing.

What This All-Inclusive Ubud Day Gets Right

This tour is built for people who want the Ubud highlights in one shot, and don’t want to spend their morning comparing maps. You’ll start with convenient pickup, then move through a smart sequence: water → temple → coffee → rice terraces → lunch → monkeys. That order matters because it keeps the emotional tone changing through the day, instead of turning everything into one long “sightseeing blur.”

I also like the practicality of how it’s packaged. Many parts of the experience include admission tickets, and you’ll be handed a mobile ticket, which makes the day smoother when you’re moving quickly between stops. The price is listed as $85 per person, which only feels fair if you value what you’re actually getting: driver-guiding, transportation, and multiple included admissions plus lunch.

The only potential drawback is what you’d expect from a tight day itinerary: you’ll spend more time in the car than you would on a slower, multi-day plan. In Bali traffic, that can be tiring. The good news is that the driver-guides on this route are clearly used to those road conditions and keep things moving.

Tegenungan Waterfall: A Big Water Moment in a Short Window

You’ll spend about 40 minutes at Tegenungan Waterfall, and that’s a good match for what this place delivers. The waterfall is known for a strong cascade that drops about 15 meters into a large pool below. Even if you only have a short visit, you can still get the main impression: the sound, the spray, and the scale.

Why this stop works on a “best of Ubud” day:

• It’s a sensory reset. Water does that fast.
• It’s visually dramatic enough that you don’t need a long hike or hours of wandering.
• The included admission ticket means you’re not scrambling at the last second.

What to consider: Tegenungan is a wet environment in practice. Plan for damp conditions around the viewing areas and bring a mindset that you might need to change how you take photos once you’re there (quick shots, then a breath of shade). If your group hates getting wet or moving around slick surfaces, this might be the least comfortable hour of the day.

Tirta Empul Holy Spring Temple: Where the Day Turns Spiritual

After the waterfall energy, Tirta Empul gives you a different kind of focus. This is a sacred Hindu water temple in the village of Manukaya near Ubud. The big draw is the holy spring used in purifying rituals, which makes it more than a pretty photo stop.

You’ll have around 1 hour here, with an admission ticket included. That time is long enough to slow down and observe what’s happening without feeling rushed, but short enough that you won’t feel stuck if the flow of visitors moves at its own pace.

What I like about including Tirta Empul in this lineup:

• It adds cultural depth, not just scenery.
• You’re reminded that water has meaning here, not just beauty.
• The setting often feels quieter than the waterfall, so your brain gets a break.

A consideration: temple visits come with expectations about respect and behavior. The tour description doesn’t spell out dress rules, so I recommend you come prepared to follow basic temple etiquette your guide may mention on the spot. If you show up ready to be respectful, the whole stop feels smoother.

Satria Agrowisata Coffee Plantation: Tasting Done the Useful Way

Next up is Satria Agrowisata, a coffee plantation experience that lasts about 40 minutes. The point here isn’t a lecture. It’s a simple, hands-on visit to coffee plants and a traditional coffee maker, then free tasting of coffee and tea.

You’ll taste the products directly and decide what you like. That’s the value of this stop: it’s not only watching; it’s sampling. The description also notes that luwak coffee is available but costs extra, so you can skip that option if it’s not your priority or your budget.

Here’s how this stop pays off during an all-day tour:

• Coffee sampling gives you something to do that isn’t purely visual.
• It can reset your energy before the rice terraces and lunch.
• Free tasting makes it feel less like a forced purchase.

If you’re sensitive to sales pressure, know this: the tasting is included, but upgrades (like luwak coffee) are clearly optional and additional. Go in with a simple plan: taste what’s offered for free, then decide if any extras are worth it for you.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: Views With a Time Limit That Still Works

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is next, with about 40 minutes on the agenda and an admission ticket included. You’ll see lush, green rice paddies arranged in terraces, set against the backdrop of the island’s rolling hills. The scenery here is instantly recognizable and very Ubud.

This stop is popular for a reason: the terraces create lines and layers that look good from multiple angles. Even with limited time, you’ll have enough minutes to walk, take photos, and find a viewpoint that fits your group’s style.

What to like about doing it as part of this day:

• The terraces sit right in the middle of the route, so you get variety (after water and temple, before lunch and monkeys).
• You’re not stuck here all afternoon. Your energy stays intact for the later stops.

Possible drawback: because your time is limited, you’ll want to be efficient. If someone in your group insists on slow, long photo walks, 40 minutes can disappear fast. It’s worth aligning on expectations early: quick viewpoint scouting first, then leisurely wandering if time remains.

D’Alas Warung Lunch in Sebatu: A Real Break, Not a Pit Stop

Around the mid-day part of the tour, you’ll eat lunch at D’Alas Warung Restaurant in the village of Sebatu. The visit is listed at about 1 hour, and the overview explicitly calls out lunch with Indonesian food. The restaurant is described as being surrounded by rice terraces and greenery, which matters because it turns lunch into an actual rest moment.

Why I think this lunch stop is smart value:

• You’re not searching for food while also trying to catch the rest of the day.
• It gives you a seated break after several active sights.
• The setting helps you switch gears from temples and waterfalls into something easier on the mind.

What to keep in mind: the tour info doesn’t describe menu specifics. So if you have strong dietary limits, I’d treat this as a “check with your guide” situation before ordering. Most of the benefit here is that it’s organized, timed, and built into the route.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: One Hour With Cheeky Macaques

Then comes the stop many people remember most: the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. You’ll spend about 1 hour here, with an admission ticket included.

The description is clear about what you’re walking into: monkeys live in their natural habitat, they’re well cared for and fed, and they’re within a protected sanctuary. Also, the tour name and overview point out that these are cheeky macaques, which is the polite travel way of saying they can steal attention fast.

Why this stop earns a place in a best-of day:

• It’s lively. It breaks up the quieter temple hours.
• It’s genuinely different from the scenery stops.
• One hour is a practical amount of time. Enough to watch behavior and photos, not so long that it becomes stressful.

A consideration: because monkeys are active and unpredictable, the visit won’t be perfectly still or orderly. If your group wants a calm, slow museum-like experience, this might feel hectic. If you’re okay with a bit of chaos, it’s a fun end to the day.

Your Driver-Guide: Why the Day Feels Smooth

This tour is private, and that’s where it gets noticeably better than the typical bus-style day. Only your group participates, and you’re guided through routing and timing rather than wandering on your own.

The reviews you can find for this provider highlight one main advantage: the guide’s ability to handle Bali traffic and keep you moving without stress. One reviewer praised Giddy for going above and beyond, including taking lots of photos for his girlfriend, plus being courteous, well informed, and having strong English with a sense of humor. Another highlighted Gede as patient, kind, and friendly, with a fantastic driving approach and a steady smile.

That matters because in Ubud, the “time” you lose isn’t always walking time. It’s traffic delays. When your driver actually knows how to thread the needle, the whole itinerary feels more reliable.

Also, for a private tour, you can ask questions as you go. If you want to know what to look for at Tegenungan or what’s going on during temple rituals, you’re not relying on a crowded audio guide.

Price and Value: Is $85 Worth It for This Route?

At $85 per person for an 8–10 hour day, the value depends on how you think about costs.

Here’s what you’re effectively paying for, based on what’s included:

• Private guided tour for only your group
• Pickup offered
• A full route that includes multiple admission tickets
• Coffee and tea tasting at Satria Agrowisata
• Lunch at D’Alas Warung (Indonesian food)
• A dedicated guide-driver who can manage Bali traffic

In practical terms, if you were to hire a driver on your own and add tickets for multiple sites across Ubud, the total usually climbs fast. This package is designed to keep that under control, and the included admissions are doing real work in the math.

What might affect the final cost:

• Luwak coffee is additional charge if you choose it.
• If you want extras during any stop, you’ll pay for those yourself.

If you’re the type who values time and hates last-minute ticket hunts, the pricing feels reasonable for the structure you get.

Weather, Crowds, and Timing: The Real-World Bits

This experience requires good weather. That’s not a small detail, because waterfall views and outdoor time are part of the point. If weather turns, the tour may be offered on another date or refunded fully.

As for crowds, the tour includes major Ubud sights and a popular sanctuary, so you should expect the day to be active. The workaround is simple: keep your schedule tight, follow your guide, and don’t treat each stop like it’s your only opportunity for a perfect photo.

Timing can also feel intense. Each stop is about 40 minutes to 1 hour, which means you’ll need to move with the group. It’s a good structure for most people. If your dream day includes slow wandering and long pauses, you might prefer a more spread-out plan.

Who This Tour Fits Best

This is a strong match if you:

• Want a one-day best-of Ubud plan
• Like the mix of nature + temple + local food + coffee + rice + animals
• Prefer private guiding so you can keep moving on your schedule
• Want included admissions and lunch without planning every detail

It may not fit as well if you:

• Want a slow, low-structure day
• Feel uncomfortable around active animals
• Get drained easily by car time and switching locations often

Should You Book Best of Ubud All Inclusive?

If you want an efficient Ubud highlight day with pickup, included tickets for most stops, a real lunch, and a guide who handles Bali traffic with confidence, I’d book it. The route makes sense: it moves from the waterfall to sacred spring rituals, then to coffee tasting and rice terraces, and closes with a memorable monkey sanctuary hour.

Book it especially if you care about value-for-time and want a driver-guide who speaks good English and knows how to keep the day running smoothly, as shown in the praise for Giddy and Gede.

Skip it if you know you’ll hate a tighter schedule, dislike wet outdoor stops, or want a deeper, slower dive into just one area of Ubud.

FAQ

How long is the Best of Ubud all inclusive tour?

It runs for about 8 to 10 hours.

Is pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. It’s private, and only your group will participate.

Are entrance tickets included?

Many stops include admission tickets: Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Is coffee tasting included?

Yes. At Satria Agrowisata you can taste coffee and tea for free. Luwak coffee is an additional charge.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes. The day includes lunch with Indonesian food at D’Alas Warung Restaurant.

What if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.