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Bali · UBUD TOURS
Ubud packs waterfalls, monkeys, terraces and holy springs into one green bowl, and the traffic between them is the tax. These 15 tours solve the logistics for you, priced and compared.
Private Ubud tour: Monkey Forest, rice terraces, Tirta Empul and waterfall, plus lunch and swing, with pickup and photo help.
“Our driver Indra was absolutely fantastic! He took all of our photos, offered water, cooling towels, and organised all the tickets for entrance for us. We simply had to show up and have an amazing time! 10/10 would recommend this activity”
Ubud in one full day: Monkey Forest, Tegalalang terraces, jungle swing, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan waterfall, market and palace on a private van.
“V good informative tour. Visited all spots as advertised Driver Wayan Berata was v humble, informative and took good care of family. Overall satisfying experice. Value for money”
Ubud full-day with Monkey Forest, Happy Swing, Tegalalang terraces, Tirta Empul temple and Tegenungan Waterfall, pickup included.
“Wah was an amazing tour guide! He went above and beyond for us and made our day today so much better. We would LOVE to have Wah again as our tour guide”
A private 8–9 hour Ubud day tour with Celuk crafts, Batuan temple carvings, Tegenungan waterfall, Tegalalang rice terraces, and Monkey Forest.
“Very interesting experience where you can see the ubud sightseeing and the food of local Bali cuisine. Ardi is a friendly guide too”
Watch Ubud Palace Legong Kraton, Bali’s classic court dance with gamelan music and ornate costumes. Ticket from $6 for 90 minutes.
“The show is spectacular. There are lots of people talking and filming throughout which can ruin the experience.”
Uluwatu Temple, the Kecak sunset dance, and a Jimbaran seafood dinner with hotel pickup and 2-way transfers for about 7 hours.
“Long drive from kutu but Fire Dance is wonderful and well worth it. Seafood dinner, not so much. Food and service both were disappointing. Our driver was great - he was mindful of my discomfort around the monkeys and kept them away. We came back with our glasses, hats and water bottles still in our possession!”
Early-start private trip from Ubud to Tanah Lot, lake temples, waterfalls, and Jatiluwih rice terraces with an English guide and lunch.
“Komang Godoh was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend booking this tour with Komang!”
A 2-hour Balinese full-body massage in a calm Ubud spa with herbal drinks, shower facilities, and convenient pickup and drop-off.
“If I could give this place more stars I would! Luci and Ari were our masseuse and they were absolutely amazing! You must do a Balinese full body massage if you come to Bali.”
Nusa Penida day trip from Ubud with fast boat, private driver-guide, and stops like Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong.
“We did the snorkeling plus driving tour of Nusa Penida. The driving tour really needs the entire day as the island is much bigger than we thought and the beaches are far away (some can be an hour away). Plus driving from our hotel to the Sa”
Three Bali waterfalls in one private day: Tibumana, Tukad Cepung, and Tegenungan, with door-to-door transport, lunch, and optional add-ons.
“Great tour - the snorkling tour before the waterfalls was so well organized at the east beach town, beautiful coralls and lots of colourful fish! The shower and lunch afterwards were just what we needed. The three waterfalls were nice & we e”
Bali all-inclusive Blue Lagoon snorkeling from Ubud: two sites, guided swim with sea turtles, lunch, pickup, equipment, showers, small groups.
“Lovely spot on a reef. Plenty of colourful fish and am occasionally turtles. Only caveat is that it a little difficult to get on and off the small boats. Young people had no problem but a tad awkward for us older folk. Otherwise am excellent outing.”
Ubud’s Kecak and Fire Dance at a temple brings the Ramayana to life through chanting rhythms and a dramatic fire finale. 1 hour, $6.
“It was worth the money. I was expecting crazy thinks and still got surprised.”
Private Bali day tour from Ubud: Ulun Danu Bratan, UNESCO Jatiluwih rice terraces, Luhur Batukaru, and Tanah Lot sunset.
“There are many tour operators in Bali, but not all of them hold their drivers to the same high standards. I recently booked two tours with Hire Bali Driver, and they were excellent—legit, professional, and very prompt in their communication. Wha”
Ubud ATV quad bike through jungle, a tunnel, and a waterfall plunge pool, with gear, lunch, insurance, and optional hotel pickup.
“Bring a spare pair of clothes and make sure to go THROUGH the water fall . We have done ATV rides before in Thailand but this experience was the GOAT !!!!! No 14 - ifun as we called him made our experience even more fun. The photos he t”
Private 10-hour Bali day from Ubud with an English-speaking chauffeur. Customize temples, waterfalls, rice terraces, plus pickup included.
“On time and very professional. I'd use them again. It was much cheaper than the hotel and worked well.”
