Top Activities on the Ground in Ubud - page 2

Cycle through the picturesque countryside of Bali the easy way—only head downhill. Arrive at the top of the hills and then take the trails and paths down into the valley passing rice paddy terraces, lush jungle, and the Kintamani Volcano. Ride with your guide and hear stories about local history, customs, and folk stories, then stop for a typical local lunch.

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.

Hiking to watch the sunrise from Mt. Batur is a signature Bali experience. Walk at the pace that suits you when you book this private guided trek, with breakfast included and transfers available as an upgrade. As the climb finishes early in the day, you can opt to bundle additional activities: hot springs, white-water rafting, a lake temple, a sacred spring temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or the Kanto Lampo Waterfall.

Combine Balinese culture with adventure on a full-day downhill cycling tour from Ubud. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the dramatic landscapes surrounding the Kintamani volcano to enjoy a coffee-tasting session, breakfast and scenic vistas of Lake Batur. Then, you’ll cycle downhill for 3.5 hours through rural villages and picturesque scenery. Stop to listen to commentary from your guide and to visit a local family compound and then conclude your tour with a Balinese lunch and drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Get up close with Ubud’s landscapes on a private e-bike tour. These sturdy bikes have fat tires, allowing them to handle a range of surfaces, and electric motors for when hills get too intense. As this is a private tour, you can pick your own route—though many travelers love to see Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Your local guide will provide snacks, water, and a meal, while Ubud area transfers are included.

Towering 9,944 feet (3,031 meters) over Bali, the Mt. Agung volcano is the island’s highest and most sacred peak. Climb through the night with a guide to reach the summit in time for sunrise and soak up views across to the three peaks of Lombok’s Mt. Rinjani as you eat breakfast. This challenging yet rewarding tour includes 2-way transfers from south Bali, Ubud, Amed, Lovina, and Candidasa.

The Ijen Crater is famed for the blue fire that flickers on its crater lake, which you can only see after dark. Rather than drive yourself through the night, leave driving to your personal chauffeur on this private tour, which departs from your hotel in Ubud in the early evening and arrives back in the mid-afternoon. A seasoned local guide leads the way and provides a flashlight and protective gear, with breakfast also included.

It’s often hard to find an authentic wilderness experience in Bali, but the Munduk area delivers it. Avoid any chance of getting lost on this curated small-group adventure led by a seasoned trekking guide. Hike in natural rainforest; canoe across Tamblingan Lake to a temple; then swim in the dazzling Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Your package includes hiking poles, snacks, and water: Upgrade to add transfers from addresses around Bali.

Discover the best beaches of southern Bali on a private tour in Uluwatu. Spend the day swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun at Pandawa, Melasti, and Padang Padang beaches. Then head to the cliff-top Uluwatu Temple for stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a traditional kecak and fire dance. Upgrade to enjoy a seafood barbecue dinner on the beach.

Trek to the peak of Mount Batur at your own pace, with your own private party, and know you’re guaranteed to make it in time to watch a beautiful sunrise. Your guide will create this bespoke experience for you, without having to manage anyone else’s needs. All of your gear, transportation, breakfast, and drinks will be arranged for you, so you only need to concentrate on enjoying the trek.

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.

Instead of waking up early for a sunrise trek of Mount Batur, explore the beauty of the volcano at sunset with this private guided trek. During the hike, pass by Balinese holy temples and local farms and through the scenic rainforest. On the way to the top, your guide will share details about the volcano, the local cultures, and more. Witness a stunning view of the sunset as your guide cooks bananas or eggs in the volcanic steam.

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.

Discover Bali on two wheels on a bike tour through the countryside. Starting from Kintamani, ride downhill, away from the crowds, passing by villages and rice terraces. Stop along the way to hear about Balinese life, traditional foods, and home industries like stone making and woodworking.

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.

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 a relaxing arrival into Bali Ngurah Rai Airport with a guaranteed arrival transfer to Ubud or Sanur. Don’t worry about taxis or finding WiFi for rideshare apps, just walk right out of arrivals and you’ll find your driver waiting for you with your name on a sign. Suitable for up to four travelers, this door-to-door transfer will take you from the airport all the way to your accommodation in air-conditioned comfort.

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.

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.

Skip the self-drive hassles and check off the Ubud highlights with a private guide on this door-to-door tour. See natural wonders: Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Mt. Batur volcano. Immerse in Balinese Hindu culture at Tirta Empul Temple and Ubud Palace. Stock up on souvenirs at an authentic coffee plantation and Ubud Market. Your day includes a buffet lunch overlooking Lake Batur and a local coffee tasting.

While some travelers like to hike to the summit of Mount Batur early in the morning, this sunset hike is ideal for those who enjoy sleeping in. Avoid the morning crowds by hiking later in the day. Watch the sun go down over Bali from the summit, where there’s a fantastic view across the island. Descend the mountain in the dark, with the provided flashlights to help you.

There are few better ways to experience local culture than a cooking class. In this small-group class, join your Balinese host on a visit to a typical market, then enjoy coffee and cake as you learn about herbs and spices in the organic garden. Next, master Balinese cooking techniques—including the use of a stone mortar—as you prepare and eat a delicious 5-course lunch in a traditional open kitchen.

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.

Experience the breathtaking crater lake of the active Mount Batur volcano—a view our guests often call the most stunning in Bali. Our adventure travels mainly along quiet village backroads and is almost entirely downhill, letting you soak in the rural Balinese landscape without the struggle or the crowds. Our mission is to show you the Bali that others only dream of: authentic, serene, and untouched by mass tourism. We stop off at several points of interest throughout the route, including a large temple and a traditional Balinese home. We stop at lush rice paddies and give you plenty of photo opportunities, especially during our short walk through a rice field during which, if we are lucky, we will see farmers harvesting. • Enjoyed the Stunning Rural Landscape in Ubud • Learn the original Balinese Cultural, Tradition, Nature • Enjoyed Stunning view crater lake of the active volcano • Savar a delicious Breakfast and Balinese dish for Lunch