Top Ubud Culture

East Bali is home to some of Bali’s most beautiful—and Instagrammable—spots, but it’s a long drive from most tourist centers with some challenging mountain roads. Skip the stress and prebook your private driver to hit the highlights. Traveling direct from your villa, hotel, or apartment, visit Lempuyang Temple (home to the famous Gates of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Garden with optional lunch, and Ujung Water Palace. Upgrade to include tickets.

Escape the tourist trail and see the sacred volcano Mount Agung framed between Bali’s “gates of heaven” at Lempuyang Temple, one of Bali’s oldest and most beautiful temples. Along the way, discover the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga and Tenganan Ancient Village, to learn about Bali’s religion and culture.

Delve deep into the treasures of Ubud on this private tour of the highland town and surrounding areas, with a visit to historic Batuan Temple too. Discover Ubud Monkey Forest, teeming with gray macaques, roaring Tegenungan Waterfall, and the scenic Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Your day includes round-trip transfers from hotels in Ubud and much of south Bali, plus the option of an additional stop near your hotel.

Watch the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, one of Bali's favorite spots to enjoy the evening show due to its prime location on a rocky piece of the coastline. Before arriving at the site, you'll get an additional cultural experience with a visit to Taman Ayun Temple. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle are included on this immersive tour.

Explore the area around Ubud from an electric fat-tire bike on this tour along the Sok Wayah rice field path. You and your guide spend time riding around the area’s lush rice paddies, learning about life in Bali as you go. You even get the chance to stop at a traditional house for a snack!

Enjoy a quintessential Bali adventure on this full-day cycling tour and discover the island’s natural wonders, both on and off the beaten track. Glide past a scenic panorama of lush rice terraces, bamboo forests and glittering lakes; enjoy dramatic views of Mt Batur; and stop to visit traditional villages and historic temples along the way. With an easy, mostly downhill route, this small-group tour is suitable for all ability levels and includes hotel pick-up, breakfast and lunch.

Ubud is Bali’s spiritual and cultural capital. Discover its secrets with a private driver/guide on this comprehensive tour with hotel transfers. Watch a spectacular barong dance, with a sinister masked monster and a fire performance too. Visit the craft villages of Celuk (jewelry), Batuan (painting), and Mas (carving). Tour Batuan Temple, take photos at jungle-clad Tegenungan Waterfall, and brave the macaques in Ubud Monkey Forest.

Traverse Bali with your own guide and driver on this private car tour. Go straight from your accommodation to a monkey forest, a rice terrace, a temple, and beyond, learning about local history and culture as you go. See hidden gems that most tourists will miss and sightseeing hotspots in one tour.

Discover the underwater world of Bali at some of the island's top snorkel sites on a private 8-hour tour. Skip the discomfort and confusion of shared transportation and relax in private round-trip transportation from your hotel. Visit both the Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun, where you can see clown fish, moray eels, vibrant coral, and with a bit of luck, reef sharks. Rinse off at a nearby shower for a more comfortable return journey.

Immerse yourself in the mystical world of the local healer, as you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Surrender to the ancient wisdom of the healer, who possesses the ability to perceive and analyze your inner energy. Through his intuitive touch, he will cleanse your aura, releasing any negative blockages that may be hindering your personal growth. As the healer delves into the depths of your being, he will also unveil glimpses of your future, offering profound insights and guidance. Allow yourself to be embraced by the healing powers of this extraordinary experience, and emerge with a renewed sense of clarity, purpose, and connection to the universe.

Learn about traditional Balinese culture with a private, full-day tour of Ubud, and learn to make a ceremonial offering alongside a local family. Meet batik producers and silversmiths along the way to Ubud, where you’ll take part in the spiritual ceremony. Watch long-tailed macaques play in the trees while walking through a monkey forest, and visit a sacred temple sanctuary. Taste classic Balinese dishes as you dine beside lush rice fields, then see how the locals work with the elusive luwak to create some of the world’s most expensive coffee.

Enjoy an adrenaline-packed day—with none of that adrenaline coming from driving—on two classic Ubud adventures. First, take a white water rafting trip down the Ayung River. After a buffet lunch and a coffee plantation tour, capture the photos of a lifetime at Bali Swing. Finally, admire the serene beauty of Tegallalang Rice Terrace. Your day includes door-to-door transfers from your hotel.

Discover the traditions and culture of Bali on a private full-day tour that visits three gorgeous temples. Learn how the Mengwi kingdom honors the ancestors at Taman Ayun temple, then head to Tanah Lot Temple, which sits on a rocky cliff over the Indian Ocean. You also see a Kecak dance performance while watching the sunset at Uluwatu Temple.

See the best of Bali’s temples without having to worry about hiring a car on a hassle-free day trip from Ubud—a great choice for first-time visitors who are unfamiliar with the Indonesian island. As well as traveling between each temple in air-conditioned comfort, you’ll be party to insider information about the history and culture of each religious site. Plus, round-trip hotel transport means that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Create your ideal day in Ubud with a flexible, private tour. A knowledgeable driver is a necessity to explore the sights of Ubud and surrounding areas. Speak with your driver to create the ideal tour and then relax as they take care of the logistics and details of the day. Whether you want to climb a volcano, visit spiritual sights, see a coffee plantation, tour Hindu temples, or just sunbathe on the beach, your driver can make your ideal tour a reality.

Take the ‘road less traveled’ on Bali during this full-day private excursion. Explore the waterfalls, temples, and markets of West Bali. Visit the Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan, enjoy a well-deserved swim at the scenic Gitgit Waterfall, and capture beautiful photos at Wanagiri Hidden Hills. All entrance fees and round-trip private transport are covered.

Travelers interested in both Balinese culture and nature won’t want to miss this relaxing private evening tour. The tour is timed well so that you’ll catch the sunset from the beautiful cliffside Uluwatu Temple, located on a pedestrian walk in Pecatu, where you can take pictures and enjoy the views. Then watch a traditional kecak fire dance performance at the temple before indulging in a leisurely seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach.

Experience the natural and manmade highlights of Bali on a private full-day tour. Comfortable and efficient transportation takes you from your hotel to each location.  Visit Goa Gojah and Tirta Empul Temple and enjoy included admission to each. Your private tour also includes a traditional Balinese lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Batur Volcano. After a visit to the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, unwind on the way back to your hotel.

Get off the beaten path as you visit the "real" Bali on this small-group excursion to the island's lush interior, where you enjoy hiking, visits to remote rural villages and a stop at the magnificent Pura Luhur Batukaru Temple. During the course of your day, get the chance to learn about Balinese agriculture as you admire the area's intricate rice terraces and then explore one of the island's holiest Hindu temples. This small-group excursion, limited to just 6 participants, also includes a guide, all entrance fees and round-trip transport from your hotel.

Ubud’s highlights are scattered across a large area, with many far from town. Avoid self-driving risks and enjoy a private vehicle just for your group on this classic tour. Visit Tirta Empul Temple, Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Enjoy a Balinese lunch with a view and hotel pickup for added convenience.

Driving in Bali can be dangerous and stressful. Skip the drama when you book this private Instagram tour, with a personal driver/guide direct from your hotel or villa. You’ll visit three of Bali’s signature spots: the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, a curtain fall that sparkles in the sun’s rays, and the Tirta Gangga Water Garden. Book a transport-only tour or upgrade to include tickets.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

Experience many of Bali's most beautiful attractions with this private tour around the island. Your tour will include visits to the Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Besakih Temple, and a viewpoint for Kintamani Batur Volcano. You'll also stop by the Kintamani Coffee Plantation, where you can try the island's famous Luwak, or civet coffee.

Eat like a true local in Ubud, with the help of a guide who show you their favorite street food spots on a small-group food tour. From Indonesian fried rice and Balinese satay to suckling pig and much more, your tour leader makes sure you leave with a full belly and a fresh appreciation for Balinese cuisine.