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Ubud is famed for its natural beauty, but the key sights are scattered across the countryside. See them without the stress on this private tour with a driver-guide who’s exceptionally skilled at smartphone photography. Alongside star attractions like Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tirta Empul Temple, discover less-visited gems like Ulu Petanu Waterfall and a coffee plantation. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees, now covered for all main sites.

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.

Visit the island of Nusa Penida with this full-day excursion from Bali. You'll travel by speedboat to the island, where your local driver will take you around to some of the prettiest areas. Highlights include the cliff formations at Broken Beach, the natural infinity pool at Angel's Billabong, and the white sand beach at Crystal Bay, with a stop for an included local lunch along the way.

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 also make a wish, plus the thrilling Extreme Swing and relaxing Tandem and Moon Swings, each with stunning lush landscape views. Glide across the rice fields on our scenic Zipline Regular with dual lines, so you can enjoy the ride without walking back. Then try the unique Sky Bike, pedaling a suspended bicycle high above for breathtaking views. Explore our rice terraces with a free guided cultural tour and learn about local traditions. Capture memorable moments at scenic photo spots, including the iconic Wings of Bali. Perfect for couples, families, and friends looking for a fun day out amid stunning rice terraces like Tegallalang. Note: each ticket grants access to ONE activity (Swing, Zipline Regular, or Sky Bike). To enjoy all activities, choose the 'ALL 4 Games' package.

A jungle swing is a signature Bali experience. Fill up your Instagram with the help of an on-site photographic assistant as you soar high above the jungle or pose for shots in the adorable nests. Book a swing-only package or upgrade to include lunch and private transfers: You can also complete your day with a white-water rafting adventure or an Ubud tour.

Get off the beaten track and discover some of Bali’s coolest off-grid attractions on this ATV tour through the jungle, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. A great way to combine sightseeing with adventure, this ATV tour includes driving through lush rice paddies, splashing through a waterfall plunge pool, and squeezing through an underground tunnel.

Beyond the choked roads and fancy hotels, the old Bali offers traditional villages, jungle trails, and rushing rivers. Experience it in style, with a guide to lead the way and show you the ropes, on these Ubud adventure packages. Choose a rafting trip, a solo UTV (utility task vehicle or buggy) trip, or a tandem UTV trip: Upgrade for an UTV trip or a rafting-UTV combo adventure with transfers.

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.

Get off the beaten path on this private all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour of the countryside near Ubud. After a full safety briefing, hop on your ATV and follow your guide through the unseen side of Bali past rice paddies, plantations, jungles, and picturesque villages. This tour includes lunch and pickup and drop-off from many areas in Bali.

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.

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.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

Spend a morning you’ll never forget on this private Mount Batur sunrise Jeep tour. Your local guide will drive you to one of the best sightseeing spots on the volcano summit just in time to watch the sun come up. Upgrade to include breakfast at a local cafe, a dip in the hot springs nearby, and/or handy round-trip hotel transfers.

Take a break from the tourist crowds on Bali and head east to Nusa Penida on this full-day private excursion with lunch. Travel by speedboat from the mainland and explore local landmarks with your private driver. Take in panoramic views at Angel's Billabong and Kelingking Beach, relax on the warm sands of Crystal Bay, savor the warm sands and clear waters of Crystal Bay, and more.

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.

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.

Thrill to Ubud’s signature adrenaline experience on this half-day guided white-water rafting adventure, which includes a buffet lunch. After a safety briefing, race 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) down the Ayung River, paddling through landscapes featuring waterfalls, rice paddies, and pristine forest. Upgrade to add round-trip hotel transfers from the Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Canggu, and Sanur areas.

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.

It’s not possible to hike to the summit of Mt. Batur, an active volcano, without a guide. Skip the hassle of arranging transportation and guiding on this private tour. You’ll hike to the crater rim (flashlight and trekking poles provided), eat breakfast and enjoy a hot drink, then return: upgrade for a relaxing dip in Batur Natural Hotspring.

Avoid the crowds of cruise line shore excursions when you opt for a private day tour that includes pickup from the port (or, if you're staying locally, your hotel). Choose from curated itineraries featuring waterfalls, temples, lakes, and beaches, with entrance fees covered. Enjoy a personalized experience away from large groups, tailored to your interests and schedule.

There's no better place in Bali to see the kecak dance, a lively performance featuring a beatboxing male voice choir, a demon king, and a flirtatious deer, than on the Uluwatu cliffs. Pair the Kecak and Fire Dance with a visit to the temple itself then feast on seafood by candlelight when you book this private tour. Your chauffeur will collect you direct from your hotel and drop you back.

When you’ve had enough of temples and beaches, an off-road adventure by all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) is one of Bali’s top adrenaline activities. This one follows the Kuber Bali Adventure route, featuring a long tunnel, a waterfall, rivers, and more. Choose between a solo or a tandem ride and upgrade to add transfers: You can even throw in a rafting trip for an extra hit of adrenaline.

Experience the lively markets, majestic temples, and natural wonders of Ubud on this private full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from Ubud and south Bali. You have the chance to customize your day to your own interests, visiting attractions like Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Ubud Monkey Forest, and the wood-carving village of Mas. Upgrade to enjoy a restaurant lunch, or both lunch and a jungle swing.