Top Ubud Half-day Tours

Discover a few of Bali's most popular photo opportunities—including a ride over the Tegalalang rice terraces on a gigantic swing—on this private tour from Bali. Explore around Ubud and spend as long as you like taking photos and shopping for artisan crafts. Sights include the Tirta Empul Temple, Tampaksiring, admire views of the Tegalalang rice terraces, and a stop at the Tegenungan waterfall.

Accessibility: As our walking tours take place around historic landmarks, there are aspects of our tours that we are unable to alter. These include uneven temple stairs, steep gradients and patchy sidewalks. Guests should be physically capable of climbing steps and prepared to walk around an urban environment for up to 3 hours. Weather: There will be times where the weather may affect the tour start time. We operate rain or shine but if the conditions are severe, such as an intense downpour, we’ll call you before the start. Consider this part of your Bali adventure! Environmental Commitment: We want to do our part and decrease the plastic in Bali’s rivers. Please bring a reusable bottle for water refills.

Bali’s spiritual and cultural capital, Ubud is a must-visit for most travelers to Bali. Save time when you book this private express tour which covers the top two temples—Ubud Monkey Forest with its cheeky macaques and Tirta Empul Temple with its sacred springs—and the signature rice terraces. There’s time to explore the town center at your own pace and there may even be time to shop the art villages.

Watch the sunset from one of the top spots on Bali during this tour to Tanah Lot Temple, which boasts a location right on the island’s rocky coast. You’ll have great photo ops of the temple and ocean, plus see Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi. Booking this tour allows you to avoid having to worry about how to get to the temple on your own. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Ride an ATV (quad) bike on rugged terrain in rural Ubud during this action-packed half-day tour. Receive instruction from your guide, then take on dirt tracks, mud puddles, and other challenging terrain on this thrilling tour. You’ll see rice fields, bamboo forest, traditional villages, and small farms, stop at a lookout point with views over the jungle, and have a lunch of Balinese fare before returning to your hotel.

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.

Discover Ubud’s picturesque surroundings on a morning or afternoon electric bicycle tour. On your electric bike, you’ll need to exert only as much effort as you choose to visit the beautiful Tegalalang Rice Terrace and pass local villages cradled by Ubud’s verdant plantations. During intermittent stops, you’ll listen to informative commentary from your guide and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner before drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Balinese spirituality lies at the heart of Ubud’s serene charm. Begin with a scenic drive from Ubud Palace to the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple on this enriching cultural experience that would be hard to arrange independently. Dress in traditional ritual attire, learn the story and traditions of this cleansing temple, then use flowers, rice, incense sticks, and the sacred springs themselves to release negative energy and restore inner balance.

Discover Bali’s Blue Lagoon Beach, in Padangbai, on this half-day private snorkeling trip, with lunch and transfers. You’ll visit Padangbai’s two best snorkeling sites: Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Explore the reef and look out for tropical marine life such as angelfish, clownfish, and moray eels. Upgrade to add a hike in Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure, or a visit to two waterfalls.

Take a day tour around the Ubud area to check out some of Bali's most popular attractions. Stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, an art market where you can shop for souvenirs, Puri Saren Palace (Ubud Palace), and Tirta Empul Temple, known for its natural springs.

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.

Bali’s “subak” irrigation system holds UNESCO World Heritage status. Get an up-close look at rice fields, villages, and traditional temples—including a visit to a typical compound house and a Balinese lunch—on this small-group adventure. It’s by e-bike, so you can choose to give yourself a workout or let the battery take the strain on hills. Upgrade for the ease of round-trip transportation from addresses in the Ubud area.

Bali's cultural and spiritual capital, Ubud is a must for any visitor to the island, but you needn't spend a long day exploring it. This shorter day trip hits four essential highlights: Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace (Puri Saren), the art market, and beautiful Tegenungan Waterfall. Two-way private transfers from hotels in Ubud and much of south Bali ensure you get there as quickly as possible.

Discover the serene beauty of Bali on this private 5-6 hour shore excursion tailored for cruise ship passengers at Celukan Bawang. Venture into the cool mountains to explore the iconic Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, where stunning views of Lake Beratan await. Experience the lush surroundings at a tropical waterfall, savor breathtaking vistas at the Twin Lake viewpoint, and admire the tranquil Munduk rice fields. This flexible itinerary allows for additional scenic stops, ensuring a personalized adventure while guaranteeing timely return to your ship. - Explore iconic landmarks like Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and Twin Lake viewpoint. - Enjoy a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. - Experience Bali’s lush nature at scenic waterfalls and rice fields. - Flexible schedule based on your cruise arrival and departure times.

Enjoy a fun-packed selection of water sports for the perfect Bali beach break. Soar above the ocean waters while parasailing, then get wet with a Jet Ski ride, enjoy thrills and spills on a donut boat, and try a banana boat too. Private round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to get there and back, and you’ll have access to shower facilities and lockers. Upgrade to add a cooking class.

Explore Ubud with ease on this half-day guided tour on a fat-tire electric bike. Cover more ground with less effort with an electric bike, and don’t worry about navigating with a guide to lead the way. Ride through local villages, visit village temples, learn about local life, and see the UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Fields.

Discover the spiritual essence of Bali with a unique purification ritual at Taman Beji Griya Waterfall in Punggul Village. This immersive experience includes a traditional 'Melukat' ceremony, where you will cleanse your soul under the guidance of a local priest. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, along with all necessary materials like sarongs, offerings, and a refreshing herbal drink. This tour lasts approximately 3-5 hours, offering a serene escape into Balinese spiritual practices. Ideal for travelers seeking cultural enrichment and self-reflection in a tranquil setting. - Hotel pickup and drop-off included for a hassle-free experience - Participate in the Melukat purification ritual guided by a priest - All necessary items provided: sarong, offerings, and towels - Enjoy 2 young coconuts for a traditional water blessing

There are plenty of thrilling river experiences to enjoy in Ubud, but what if you’re not an adrenaline junkie? This private cave tubing option offers a much more relaxed experience, letting you soak up the sights far more easily as you float along the water. After you’re done in the water, get refreshed in the showers and changing rooms.

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.

Get your adrenaline pumping on this private ATV adventure around central Bali. This thrilling expedition takes you through rice paddies and hilly terrain on a 4-wheeled all-terrain vehicle. Start with a safety tutorial before you get on the machines and let it rip. Bring a change of clothes as things may get muddy.

Bali’s soul lies in its countryside, but that can be hard to access independently. Enjoy a close encounter with unspoiled landscapes and rich local culture on this small-group cycling adventure. As you ride (mainly downhill) through Kintamani, discover a village school and a village temple, visit a traditional family compound, and sample Balinese dishes at a restaurant lunch.

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.

The landscapes around Ubud make for spectacular cycling, but between the steep hills and the steamy climate it pays to choose an electric bicycle. Avoid central Ubud’s traffic-choked roads on this convenient guided e-bike tour. After pickup from your hotel, set off through emerald rice terraces, charming villages, and rustic temples to your final destination, the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple. Finally, enjoy a Balinese lunch.

Experience two of Bali’s top snorkeling spots on this Padangbai trip. Skip the taxi and enjoy private hotel pickup and drop-off. You can leave your fins and lifejacket at home, as all snorkeling and safety gear is provided. Enjoy a filling Indonesian lunch near the beach before heading back, or upgrade to add a cooking class, Ubud highlights, a waterfalls tour, or a visit to Lempuyang Temple’s Gates of Heaven.