Top Ubud Half-day Tours

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.

Time-pressed Jakarta visitors can pack an impressive amount of sightseeing into just half a day on this private door-to-door tour, with a separate guide and driver to ensure you don’t waste any time looking for parking. As well as the big hitters—Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and a photo stop at Indonesia National Monument—see the old port, Jakarta Chinatown, another monument, and even (if time permits) a traditional shadow puppet show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have an unforgettable day seeing some of the best of what Ubud has to offer. Take in the area’s abundant natural beauty with a personable tour guide who will drive you around in a comfortable car and share fascinating facts about Bali. From the Ubud Monkey Forest sanctuary to the Pura Puseh Desa Batuan temple and more, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.

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.

Visit two of Bali’s top Hindu temples, and watch the sunset over the ocean, on this private half-day tour. Enjoy pickup from many areas of Bali and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Taman Ayun Temple in South Bali. Afterwards, visit the ancient Tanah Lot Temple perched on an outcropping overlooking the ocean in time to watch the sunset.

Step into the heart of Penestanan, a hidden gem in Ubud, where creativity and flavor come together in a unique culinary experience. Wander through lush rice fields and quiet village paths as you discover dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Savor jackfruit rendang, plant-based sushi, vegan lasagna, and mini burgers, alongside refreshing papaya salad and a ginger lemon spritz. Enjoy a coffee tasting and indulge in classic Balinese flavors like gado-gado with peanut sauce. More than just a meal, this tour connects you with passionate chefs and the vibrant food culture of Penestanan. Join us and taste the essence of Bali!

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.

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.

Build your own itinerary without braving Bali’s chaotic roads on this 100% customizable full-day door-to-door tour for up to five travelers. Your experienced driver/guide will help you design the perfect day out for you, be that shopping in Ubud, a dance at Batubulan, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or a coffee plantation.

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.

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, 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.

Many people trek to the crater rim of Mt. Batur to watch the sunrise, but there’s an equally beautiful and less-visited spot you can reach by Jeep. Get all the pleasure without the knee pain on this affordable modular group tour. Upgrade to add transfers from Ubud, Kintamani, south Bali, and the Candidasa area plus a visit to a coffee plantation—or opt to experience the geothermal hot springs too.

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.

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.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

Blue Lagoon is a great snorkeling spot for families and beginner snorkelers since the waters are extremely calm when the weather at normal condition. It is located at Padang Bai Bali, which is one of the best snorkeling places in Bali, it is located around 1.5 hours from Denpasar or one hour drive from Ubud. It is located approximately five minutes from Blue lagoon, it is a very nice chance to see the marine life. This experience including all snorkeling equipment, lunch,and hotel return transfers. Note: Please bring your own towel During the activities. Full Tour Schedule : 8:00 AM - Pick up at your the hotel 9:00 AM - Arrive at Padangbai beach area of basecamp and restaurant 9:15 AM - Arrive at Tanjung Jepun by boat 10:15 PM - Arrive at Blue Lagoon by boat 11:00 PM - Arrive back at the basecamp and restaurant, shower room and changing room provided 12:00 PM - Lunch and back to hotel after lunch 2:00 PM - Return back to your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)

Pair Lempuyang Temple, home of the Instagram favorite Gates of Heaven, with the Blue Lagoon, offering some of mainland Bali's best snorkeling, on this private door-to-door adventure. Reach the temple in the morning for photos, then snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with your very own professional instructor/guide. After, visit a coffee plantation to learn how Balinese people make coffee.