Top Ubud Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

The lush, fertile landscapes around Ubud are some of Bali's most magnetic. Experience them with a private driver exclusively for your group on this scenic full-day highlights tour, with lunch and hotel transfers included. You'll visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple with its sacred springs, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Cap it all off with an Insta-perfect session on a giant jungle swing.

Ubud is a walkable town but its star attractions are out in the countryside—so, with limited public transportation, a car is a must. Enjoy the space and comfort of your own private vehicle when you book this door-to-door tour. Opt for a custom tour and pay as you go, or upgrade to a prearranged highlights itinerary with lunch and entrance fees included—not to mention a Bali swing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an unforgettable private snorkeling experience in the crystal waters around Bali’s Blue Lagoon Beach. Try your luck at spotting a host of marine wildlife in their natural habitat, from angelfish to moray eels, as you swim around the reef. Then head to picturesque waterfalls and rice terraces with your guide. Round-trip hotel pickup and lunch are included.

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.

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.

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.

A rugged isle in the straits between Bali and Lombok, Penida Island is one of Bali’s top photo locations. Experience it on this all-inclusive private package, with lunch, private hotel transfers, fast boat tickets, and your very own local driver-guide. Hit Nusa Penida’s big four sights: Pasih Uug Beach, a collapsed sea cave, Kelingking Beach, an Instagram icon, Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool, and white sand Crystal Bay.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.