Top Ubud Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Discover the significant spiritual and historical sites in Bali on this all-day private guided tour. First, stop at Tanah Lot, the famous Hindu temple that stands on solid sea rock. Plus, head to Jatiluwih Green Land, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can wander through the thick tropical forest. The tour ends with the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a well-known Balinese Hindu temple and the most photographed tourist attraction in Bali.

Most vacations could benefit from a little adrenaline spice. Pair nature with adventure on a thrilling all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) ride through Bali’s lush green landscapes, with a simple local lunch, water, and hot drinks to keep you fueled and hydrated. Choose between solo and tandem ATV rides: Upgrade to add a zipline trip. You can also opt to include private transfers from the broader Ubud area.

Experience the breathtaking sunrise from Mt. Batur with customizable options to suit your adventure style, including hiking, Jeep tours, or add-ons like a hot spring session, waterfall visit, or jungle swing. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the summit and relax with convenient hotel transfers for most packages. With private options available, this tour offers a flexible and unforgettable way to explore Bali’s natural beauty.

Rafting trips and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides are the top adrenaline activities around Ubud. Experience either rafting or ATV with these fun packages: ATVs follow a trail that includes a natural waterfall, a thrilling tunnel, and a river. Book a rafting trip from a meeting point, or upgrade to book a single or tandem ATV ride—with or without transfers from Ubud and the south Bali hot spots.

Try out a new adventurous activity of cave tubing, and combine it with the Tegalalang Rice Terraces or another adventurous activity on this half-day private tour. Enjoy pickup from different locations in Bali, then go tubing down the Dutch Heritage River cave near Tegalalang Village. After a included lunch, explore the rice terraces, or opt for an e-bike tour, ATV ride, jungle swing visit, or zipline adventure.

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.

Bali’s east coast is an idyllic spot for snorkeling, with far fewer crowds than the south and west coast, but finding the right tour to show you all the areas you don’t want to miss can be tricky. During this small-group tour, you visit two top snorkel sites—Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun—to swim and snorkel with an expert snorkeling instructor to make sure everyone stays safe and has fun.

Sunrise from Mt Batur is a must-do in Bali. Enjoy the views without hiking on this private or join-in 4WD Jeep tour. Have a light breakfast on the jeep rooftop before visiting the black lava fields. Soak in a hot spring with included ticket, towel, and locker if option selected, then return to your hotel.

Bali’s Blue Lagoon is home to a variety of colorful marine life and is a great snorkel spot for families and beginners, due to its calm waters. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon and, if you’d like to upgrade your tour, enjoy visits to two nearby waterfalls to cap off your day.

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 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.

Explore the Bali countryside on a thrilling all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride during this small-group tour. Choose to ride a single or tandem quad bike, and after a safety briefing, follow your guide past a landscape of waterfalls, rice fields, river, jungle, tunnels, and villages. Includes hotel pickup option, lunch, and all equipment.

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.

Adrenaline junkies will thrill to this adventure combo: white-water rafting the Ayung River and roaring through Bali’s lush countryside on an ATV. Discover hidden waterfalls, cool off in refreshing waters, and whizz through rapids with the help of your rafting guide. After a buffet lunch, don a helmet and boots to ride around the rice paddies on an ATV. Choose from a solo or tandem ride to suit your preferences.

Ride off the beaten track during your Bali vacation aboard your own all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Climb onto a quad bike and follow a guide along a challenging track, suitable for all skill levels. Motor past a picturesque landscape of rice fields, bamboo forest, and lush riverside flanked by traditional Balinese villages. Showers, lunch, refreshments, all safety gear, and insurance coverage are included. Enhance your experience by upgrading to add transport or other fun activities such as white-water rafting or Ubud sightseeing.

If you love photography and natural beauty, this private door-to-door waterfall tour is for you. Visit the three most beautiful waterfalls around Ubud without the hassle of self-drive: Tibumana Waterfall, nestled in the jungle, Tukad Cepung, concealed behind a cave, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Upgrade to add Blue Lagoon snorkeling, Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace with a swing, or the Gates of Heaven and Tirta Gangga Water Garden.

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.

Take your Bali vacation to the next level with this half-day water sports tour on Tanjung Benoa Beach. No experience is necessary, as you receive basic instruction before each activity. Begin with a short parasailing ride, followed by thrilling Jet Ski, banana boat, and donut boat adventures. Upgrade to add round-trip transfers from hotels in Ubud and much of south Bali

Go white-water rafting on Bali’s Telaga Waja River for an action-packed trip. Spend about three hours on the water and experience the landscape up close as you cover both calm and bouncy sections of the river, with no need to descend or ascend loads of stairs as you do on the Ayung River. Your day includes lunch.

Spend an unforgettable sunrise on the summit of Bali’s Mount Batur. A local tour leader guides you to the top in time to watch the sun emerge from the horizon at the end of your hike while you enjoy breakfast that includes eggs cooked in with the steam from the fissures in the volcano. Convenient door-to-door pickup is included too.

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.

Cycling is an amazing way to discover rural Bali. From rice harvesting to timeless ceremonies, experience local life on a guided cycle tour with hotel transfers. Before you start your mellow downhill ride, hit the scenic Tegalalang Rice Terrace, learn about traditional farming practices at a coffee plantation, and capture photos of Lake Batur and the Mt. Batur volcano, and once you’re done there’s an Indonesian lunch.