Top Ubud Culture

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.

Perfect for photographers and Instagrammers, this private door-to-door tour lets you hit five of Ubud’s most beautiful attractions in just a day—with a driver to act as your guide. Pose for photos on a jungle swing; visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall; tour Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, with its reflecting pools; wander the Tegalalang Rice Terrace; and enjoy a Balinese lunch with a rice field view.

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.

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.

Whether you’re staying in Singaraja or Ubud, Lovina or Kuta, Seminyak or Uluwatu, ensure a timely arrival for your flight home from Bali when you prebook this private airport transfer, with pickup direct from your hotel and easy contact via WhatsApp. Your driver will arrive in advance of your departure, while half an hour’s free waiting time allows for any last-minute issues.

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.

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

Commemorate your Bali adventure with stunning photos for your albums, family emails, and social media feeds on this photography tour. Travel to some of Bali’s photogenic highlights with a photographer on hand to shoot every moment. Walk around the rolling rice terraces of Tegalalang, then head to Alas Harum for a dedicated photoshoot. Meet birds, swing over the trees and immerse yourself in the jungle – all while your photographer documents your experience.

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.

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.

Purification and cleansing body and soul by nature with holy water blessing Like the body and mind, the soul can also dirty and polluted. Every thought, word and deed that we do directly affects the state of the soul, it’s purity and cleanliness. Likewise, when there are influences from outside, it can also affect the state of the soul. Analogy like the body, even we are not doing activities, the body still gets dirt, dust and germs, as well as the soul. So it’s obligatory to cleanse the body and soul with natural energi regularly. One way that is believed by Balinese people is Melukat (purification). Melukat comes from the word “su” which is mean “good” and “lukat” which is mean “purification”. So literally melukat means self-purification in order to be good, in case body and soul purification. Hindus in Bali perform the melukat ceremony with holy water to obtain wellness, goodness and cleanse the soul from negative things such as nightmare, illness, anxiety, burdens on the mind

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Experience the majesty of some of Bali’s most beautiful places without worrying about self-drive on this unusual private door-to-door tour. Besides admiring the rice terraces of Jatiluwih Green Land, visit three of Bali’s most striking temples: lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and Luhur Batukaru Temple, on the slopes of a volcano.

Taking your photo on a jungle swing is virtually an Ubud rite of passage. This short adventure to Ubud’s Swing Heaven, situated in the jungle over the Ayung River, is perfect for anyone who wants to look their best in their vacation photos. Choose between jungle beds, birds’ nests, and a jungle swing bed, and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and drinking water. Friendly staff will be happy to help take your picture.

Discover the best of Ubud Full Day Tour with nature, culture, and iconic photo spots.This tour is perfect for travelers who want a relaxing experience without rushing. Feel the thrill at the famous Bali Swing, soaring above lush jungle landscapes while capturing stunning photos. Continue to the popular Koi Fish Boat Photo Spot, a beautiful and unique colorful koi fish create a magical atmosphere—perfect for Instagram-worthy pictures. Next, explore the sacred Monkey Forest, home to hundreds of playful monkeys and ancient temples set within a tropical rainforest. Walk along shaded paths and experience Bali’s spiritual side. End your journey at Kanto Lampo Waterfall, a scenic stepped waterfall where you can cool off, relax, and take amazing photos. Itinerary (Estimated) 08:00 – Hotel pickup 09:30 – Bali Swing and Koi Fish Boat Photo Session 11:30 – Lunch (optional, at own expense) 12.30 - Aterfnoon Tea 13:30 – Monkey Forest sanctuary 15:30 – Kanto Lampo Waterfall 17:30 – Return to Hotel

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.

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.

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.

Culture, sightsee and Fun in the Rice FIelds of the breathtaking beauty of Bali's iconic rice terraces on this private outdoor adventure. Try a range of 4 Bali jungle swings options, from the thrilling Dream Catcher Swing to the adrenaline-pumping Extreme Swing, or opt for the serene Flower Swing & Couple Swing for a more tranquil ride. Glide across the lush greenery of the rice fields on a Zipline and offering a bird's eye view of the stunning landscape below. Experience a unique Sky Bike adventure where you pedal your way above the paddy fields with a bird's Eye of the peaceful beauty of this agricultural oasis. Strike a pose at our selection of 7 Instagram worthy photo spots, including the iconic Wings of Bali to immortalize your memories. Learn about the Balinese culture. Our guide will share insights into the traditions, practices and enhancing your understanding with connection to the land. Family-friendly adventure for all ages 5 to 99 years old

Explore the lush interior, rich culture, and beautiful temples of Bali during this private excursion to Ubud and Tanah Lot. Discover verdant rice terraces, see long-tailed macaques in Ubud Monkey Forest, and explore Taman Ayun Temple before a sunset visit to Tanah Lot Temple. Your day includes private round-trip transfers from Ubud and south Bali hot spots; upgrade to add lunch at a local restaurant and visit a jungle swing.

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.

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.

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.