Top Ubud Culture - page 2

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, particularly after a long flight, with freelance drivers and taxi touts all hustling for your business. Get your vacation off to an easy start and a stress-free finish when you book this private round-trip airport transfer service, in a comfortable car with space for up to four travelers plus luggage. To avoid confusion, your driver will hold a sign with your name.

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.

Roar through the countryside around Ubud on a quad bike on this adventurous full-day tour. Enjoy an adrenaline-filled morning with a professional instructor and full safety gear, followed by a shower and a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take pictures with macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and learn about Balinese culture at Puseh Batuan temple. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transport.

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.

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.

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.

Escape the tourist trail and see the sacred volcano Mount Agung framed between Bali’s “gates of heaven” at Lempuyang Temple, one of Bali’s oldest and most beautiful temples. Along the way, discover the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga and Tenganan Ancient Village, to learn about Bali’s religion and culture.

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.

Ubud's temples, rice terraces, and waterfalls are some of Bali's most photogenic. Skip the risk of self-driving and the stress of navigating when you join your private driver for this door-to-door tour of the area's signatures. Meet macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest; see the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple; capture photos at Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a coffee plantation; and admire Batuan Temple.

Discover Bali's unique spirituality and visit important temples on this private tour. Start with the iconic Lempuyang Temple on the slope of Mount Lempuyang, which offers stunning views of nearby Mt. Agung. Then it's off to Titra Ganga, known for its beautiful pools and fountains, followed by a trip to the Tukad Cepung Waterfall.

East Bali is home to some of Bali’s most beautiful—and Instagrammable—spots, but it’s a long drive from most tourist centers with some challenging mountain roads. Skip the stress and prebook your private driver to hit the highlights. Traveling direct from your villa, hotel, or apartment, visit Lempuyang Temple (home to the famous Gates of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Garden with included lunch, and Ujung Water Palace. Upgrade to include tickets.

With limited public transportation and intimidating traffic, a tour is the way to go when you only have a day to discover Bali. Pair highlights with the odd hidden gem on this private adventure, led by a driver-guide with exceptional mobile photography skills to ensure you look your best. To round everything off, your day includes coffee on a plantation and lunch with a view of the rice fields.

Bali’s traffic is not for the faint-hearted. Leave navigation, parking, and kamikaze scooters to an expert when you book this private custom day tour, available in a choice of durations—please note the different coverage areas when booking. Your chauffeur will collect you from your hotel or villa in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, or Sanur and either follow your dream itinerary or help you plan a route.

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.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this private tour that includes the Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Easily experience sunrise from Mt. Batur, without having to hike, on this private Jeep tour. Enjoy pickup from your hotel and relax in a comfortable Jeep as your driver navigates to a sunrise spot for sweeping views as the day breaks. Afterwards, enjoy breakfast, visit the lava fields, and soak in natural hot springs.

Explore the area around Ubud from an electric fat-tire bike on this tour along the Sok Wayah rice field path. You and your guide spend time riding around the area’s lush rice paddies, learning about life in Bali as you go. You even get the chance to stop at a traditional house for a snack!

See the less-developed landscape of western Bali on a private, full day tour of temples, rice terraces and villages. Explore the centuries-old architecture of Taman Ayn temple, then visit Ulun Danu temple on the shores of Lake Beratan. Enjoy a classic Balinese lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Jatiluwih village to explore lush, terraced rice paddies then sample Bali’s famous luwet coffee at a nearby plantation. Finish your day with a stunning ocean sunset at Tanah Lot, a traditional temple built atop a seaside rock platform.

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.