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A convenient way to explore Bali, this private tour through Ubud makes your journey easy. Discover the cultural richness of Ubud as you experience highlights including the Holy Spring Temple for ritual purification, Tegalalang Rice Terrace where Balinese farmers cultivate rice, the Monkey Forest home to around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques, and a hidden waterfall in Ubud.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby—pickup covers Ubud and the main south Bali hotspots—and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Make your Bali vacation even more blissful by exploring the island on your own terms. Travel by private air-conditioned luxury car or minivan and be assisted by an English-speaking driver. This full-day car hire—priced per person—comes with your personal chauffeur. You can choose your own destinations for a day without a predetermined itinerary. Pickup is included as well as fuel charges. See areas of service in the Inclusions section.

Self-driving Bali is not for the faint-hearted. Relax with the ease of a private chauffeur on these door-to-door day trips. Opt to explore Ubud, including rice terraces, a waterfall, an art gallery, the art market, and Ubud Palace. Or couple Ubud’s rice fields and a waterfall with stops at the Gates of Heaven and Tirta Gangga Water Garden. You can even opt to add a session on a Bali swing.

Discover Ubud’s natural wonders, UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and sacred temples at your own pace on this private full-day tour. Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest, and trek to the Tegalalang rice terraces, then soar through the trees on a jungle swing and cool off with a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall. Book the transport-only option, or upgrade to include entry fees, or lunch and entry fees.

Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Ubud is famed for its natural beauty but self-driving Bali is dangerous and stressful. Discover the highlights easily on this private door-to-door tour with a driver-guide whose phone photography skills make you shine. See two of the prettiest waterfalls—tumbling Kanto Lampo and less-visited Ulu Petanu—capture photos on a swing in the rice fields, and visit a coffee plantation and a water temple. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Experience the majesty of some of Bali’s most beautiful places without worrying about self-drive on this unusual private door-to-door tour. Besides admiring the rice terraces of Jatiluwih Green Land, visit three of Bali’s most striking temples: lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and Luhur Batukaru Temple, on the slopes of a volcano.

Cliff-top Uluwatu offers magical vistas, but traffic can be challenging. Leave navigation, parking, and time management to your private driver/guide on this half-day tour. Visit Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali’s most important sea temples, watch a kecak performance and a fire dance, then head to Jimbaran Beach for a candle-lit meal. Pay cash as you go or upgrade for a package that includes a seafood dinner.

Explore eastern Bali and see some of its most scenic sights with the help of your own private guide. This tour takes you to temples, a palace, a waterfall, and more, with an English-speaking guide to handle all the driving for you. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

See the highlights of Bali in just three days on this to-the-point tour combo, which covers ground you couldn’t hope to cover independently. On day 1, explore Ubud, including Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a jungle swing; on day 2, hit four separate waterfalls, including Tukad Cepung; on day 3, visit Bedugul and Jatiluwih, with sunset at Tanah Lot Temple. Package includes lunch and hotel transfers.

Don’t just take home souvenirs without meaning; create a your very own keepsake of your Bali vacation during a wood-carving class in Ubud. This private class means you’ll receive the undivided attention and tailored of a professional carpenter, who can help you transform a humble piece of wood into something fabulous.

See the less-developed landscape of western Bali on a private, full day tour of temples, rice terraces and villages. Explore the centuries-old architecture of Taman Ayn temple, then visit Ulun Danu temple on the shores of Lake Beratan. Enjoy a classic Balinese lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Jatiluwih village to explore lush, terraced rice paddies then sample Bali’s famous luwet coffee at a nearby plantation. Finish your day with a stunning ocean sunset at Tanah Lot, a traditional temple built atop a seaside rock platform.

Many of Ubud’s signature sights are outside the center, making private transportation essential. Pack cultural and natural highlights into just one day on this convenient private tour, with hotel pickup and drop-off from Ubud and much of south Bali. You’ll see Ubud Monkey Forest, Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, with time to explore the town center independently, plus a stop at the art village of your choice.

Arriving in Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) can be a stressful experience, with long lines at immigration and a host of taxi touts charging top-dollar prices. Skip the stress and ensure a seamless start to your vacation when you prebook this private hotel transfer—online, in advance, in your home currency. Your driver will wait at arrivals holding a name sign and bring you straight to your hotel.

Visit the Gate of Heaven and spend a full day exploring eastern Bali on this private tour. This experience combines sightseeing with insights into Bali’s rich culture and heritage. You’ll see Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Ujung Water Palace, Virgin Beach, and Desa Tenganan, a traditional Bali Aga pre-Hindu village. Enjoy exclusive use of a private vehicle and guide throughout the day.

Experience an all-in-one adventure at U Fun Field, set in a private rice terrace in Ubud, away from the crowds. Enjoy full access to 4 unique swings, including the iconic Dream Catcher Swing where you can make a wish, along with the thrilling Extreme Swing and relaxing Tandem and Moon Swings, each offering stunning views above the lush landscape. Glide across the rice fields on a scenic zipline with dual lines, allowing you to enjoy the ride without walking back. Continue with the unique Sky Bike, where you pedal a bicycle in the air on a suspended cable, taking in breathtaking views from above. Explore our 4-hectare private rice terraces with a complimentary guided cultural tour and learn about local traditions. Capture unforgettable moments at beautiful photo spots, including the iconic Wings of Bali, in a peaceful and scenic setting. Enjoy a fun experience at U Fun Field, perfect for couples, families, and friends in stunning rice terraces like Tegallalang ✨

Ubud is Bali’s spiritual center. Discover it on this powerful spiritual journey, with a water purification blessing ritual at Mengening Temple followed by a healing massage and a yogic meditation. You’ll also enjoy free time by the pool and a healthy lunch—numbers are capped at just five travelers, ensuring an intimate experience.

Bali is celebrated for its spas, but appointments often fill up in advance. Guarantee two hours of relaxation when you a session at Bali Orchid Spa, available with or without transfers from your hotel. Your treatment includes a foot wash, a Balinese massage, a body scrub, a yogurt moisturizer, and a relaxing flower bath.

Discover why Ubud is known as Bali’s heartland of culture and arts on this fun tour. You’ll visit many of the most beautiful and interesting cultural and natural sights around Ubud, including waterfalls, the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul Temple, and the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. You’ll see and do a lot in a single day, and cover more ground than you could if traveling independently.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule. Upgrade your experience to transport, a cooking class, a sightseeing tour, and more.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this private tour that includes the Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

Discover Bali's unique spirituality and visit important temples on this private tour. Start with the iconic Lempuyang Temple on the slope of Mount Lempuyang, which offers stunning views of nearby Mt. Agung. Then it's off to Titra Ganga, known for its beautiful pools and fountains, followed by a trip to the Tukad Cepung Waterfall.