Top Ubud Cultural Tours - page 2

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 the top attractions in Ubud with ease on this private full-day tour. Enjoy pickup from your Bali hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to top attractions such as Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Ubud Traditional Art Market, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, and more. All-inclusive option available for a hassle-free day.

Discover Bali on two wheels on a bike tour through the countryside. Starting from Kintamani, ride downhill, away from the crowds, passing by villages and rice terraces. Stop along the way to hear about Balinese life, traditional foods, and home industries like stone making and woodworking.

Explore the landscape of Bali on two wheels with this guided cycling tour. With a small group of just four travelers, head to Mount Batur to start your cycling tour. After admiring the views of the volcano, caldera, and lake, hop on your bicycle and follow your English speaking guide downhill past local farms, villages, and rice fields, with stops at a local school, family compound, and temple.

Ubud is known for its stunning waterfalls and jungle swings. Fill up your camera roll without the self-drive stress on this private day trip that hits three separate waterfalls, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace (swing included), and a coffee plantation—plus another, optional swing. Start at tumbling Kanto Lampo Waterfall, continue to the perfect cascade of Tibumana Waterfall, and finish at Tukad Cepung Waterfall, known for its light effects.

If you want the freedom to customize your own itinerary then opt for a private tour of Ubud. A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves in Bali’s cultural capital, this personalized tour covers both top Ubud attractions—which include the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and the Tegalalang Rice Terrace—and local villages and coffee plantations.

Say goodbye to Jakarta’s hustle and bustle and unwind in the cool, rainy highlands of Bogor on this private guided full-day adventure that covers sights you’ll find hard to reach independently. Explore the Bogor Botanical Gardens, founded in 1817, visit a wooden puppet maker, hike to the Nangka Waterfall, view the Mulyaharja rice fields, and enjoy a Sundanese lunch. Round-trip transfers from hotels, rentals, ports, and the airport are included.

Roar through the countryside around Ubud on a quad bike on this adventurous full-day tour. Enjoy an adrenaline-filled morning with a professional instructor and full safety gear, followed by a shower and a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take pictures with macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and learn about Balinese culture at Puseh Batuan temple. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transport.

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.

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.

Lempuyang Temple's Gates of Heaven draw large crowds throughout the day—late access reduces waiting times considerably and allows for a less congested visit. This full-day tour also covers the Tirta Gangga Water Temple and Goa Raja Waterfall, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle handling transport between all three sites throughout.

Vacation photography can be a major headache, with awkward selfies, time-consuming setups, and partners tired of holding the phone. This private tour, which visits three of Bali’s most photogenic waterfalls, has the solution: Your driver-guide can take gorgeous photos using your phone. For ease, the tour begins and ends at your address in Ubud or the main south Bali hot spots. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Perched on a cliff along Bali’s south coast, Uluwatu Temple is a sacred Hindu temple and a popular destination. Visit during sunset to independently explore the temple at its most atmospheric. Combine the visit with a spectacular Kecak Fire show at the temple, a visit to Padang Padang Beach, and enjoy a beachfront dinner (own expense) at Jimbaran Bay afterwards before returning to your hotel.

Discover the majesty of Bali without the drama of self-drive or the hassles of a group tour on this scenic private door-to-door tour. See the Tegalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall; bask in volcanic hot springs; and savor a buffet lunch with views of an active volcano.

Bali’s spiritual energies and ancient religion have drawn seekers for centuries. Experience them the authentic way on this private visit to Tirta Empul Temple, where locals seek purification in sacred springs. After discovering the site’s history and architecture, don a traditional sarong and a simple top and join your guide in an ancient act of worship, making offerings, ritually cleansing, and freeing yourself of negative energies.

Take your Bali visit to new heights during this private, sunrise ascent of sacred Mount Batur. Wake up in the early morning to climb the island’s second-highest peak, enjoying the early dawn views from the top of this 5,600-foot (1,717-meter) active volcano. Celebrate at the summit with a basic breakfast before finishing with a well-deserved soak in a natural hot spring.

Bali is a big place with little public transport. Between the hordes of scooters, giant tour buses, and assertive trucks, it’s a challenging island to drive—even if you’re used to the left side. Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel without the self-drive risks by chartering a reliable professional driver for the day, direct from your door. You plan your own itinerary: Navigation and parking is his problem.

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.

Pack a wide range of signature Ubud experiences into just one day on this private guided tour, with a driver/guide who’s happy to act as your photographer and videographer too. Explore a traditional house, experience Ubud Monkey Forest and the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple, visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Tegenungan Waterfall, capture shots on a Bali swing, and enjoy lunch with a jungle view.

From arriving at the airport to transferring from Ubud to south Bali’s beaches, getting around Bali island can be hard. Make it easy when you book this private 1-way transfer service, including hotel pickup, to or from the airport, or to the popular south Bali beach destinations of Kuta, Seminyak, and Sanur. There’s no need to haggle or wait on apps: simply prebook online, in the currency of your choice.

Explore the mountainous area of West Bali on this hassle-free day trip in an air-conditioned van. With your guide, visit the Taman Ayuan Royal temple and see the water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Ulundanu temple, Luwak Coffee Plantation, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Batukaru temple, and more. This package includes a Balinese lunch.

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.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Shun the self-drive hassles and check off three classic south Bali attractions in just half a day on this convenient private tour. Start at Padang-Padang Beach, then head to Uluwatu Temple, set atop the cliffs, for sweeping views before you travel to Jimbaran Bay and feast on fresh seafood on the sands. Book the transport-only package, or upgrade to include entrance fees—and dinner if you would like.