Ubud Private Tour: Waterfalls, Rice Terrace & Monkey Forest
Description
This private Ubud tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Bali in a more personal, flexible, and comfortable way. Instead of rushing between crowded attractions in a large group, you’ll enjoy a relaxed journey with a friendly local driver who knows the best routes, photo spots, and local insights around Ubud. The tour combines Bali’s most iconic highlights — including waterfalls, rice terraces, temples, and Monkey Forest — with the convenience of private transportation and included entrance tickets, so you can enjoy a smooth and stress-free experience from start to finish. What makes this experience special is the flexible pace and local touch. Guests have time to take photos, enjoy the scenery, and experience Bali beyond a typical tourist itinerary. Whether you’re a couple, family, solo traveler, or first-time visitor, this tour offers a memorable way to discover the beauty and culture of Ubud with comfort and authentic local hospitality.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At Happy Swing Bali, travelers can enjoy a basic swing experience with views of the jungle and surrounding landscape. Guests will have time to take photos and enjoy the scenery at their own pace. The activity is optional and suitable for beginners.
At Tegalalang Rice Terrace, travelers can walk through the rice fields, enjoy panoramic views of the terraced landscape, and take photos. This stop offers a great opportunity to experience Bali’s traditional rice farming scenery.
At Tirta Empul Temple, travelers will visit one of Bali’s most important holy water temples. Guests can explore the temple area, learn about Balinese traditions, and observe or participate in the purification ritual (optional). Appropriate attire is required and sarongs are provided at the temple.
At Kanto Lampo Waterfall, travelers will walk down a short set of stairs to reach a scenic waterfall with stone steps. Guests can relax, take photos, and enjoy the natural surroundings. Time at the waterfall is flexible depending on the group.
At Pangkon Bali Restaurant, travelers will stop for lunch and enjoy local Balinese food in a relaxed setting. This is a break time to rest and recharge during the tour. Lunch is at the traveler’s own expense.
At the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, travelers will walk through shaded forest paths and ancient temple areas while observing hundreds of monkeys in their natural habitat. Guests can take photos, explore the forest, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery. The guide will provide basic information and allow free time to explore at a comfortable pace.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup from hotels and villas in Ubud. An additional charge applies for areas outside Ubud (Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Sanur, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu). Please be ready at your hotel lobby or villa entrance at least 10 minutes before pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(69)
Bobby is a very attentive and kind person. Highly recommend for any private drivers in Ubud. Spent all day with him and have him for another whole day this week. He also recommended us a cheaper tour for sunrise at mount batur and transportation to Uluwatu. He saved us plenty of money. Cannot wait for next time. He planned the best route and planned the whole day based on location and what would be quickest. Thanks again Bobby. You are a legend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Bobby. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Bali for another amazing trip. Safe travels!
We had an amazing experience with our driver, Putu Liong. He was incredibly helpful and patient, always taking photos and videos for us and even helping us with poses. He also took the time to explain the local culture, traditions, and the places we visited, which made the experience even more meaningful. He is truly skilled at capturing great shots and content. On top of that, he is an excellent driver—we felt safe and comfortable with him throughout the entire journey. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Bali!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Putu Liong. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. We hope to welcome you back to Bali again soon. Safe travels!
Very good and kind driver, the most important to him is client, we saw very beautiful places and he explqining very interesting. I recommend this driver because he is very friendly
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was my pleasure to show you around Bali. I hope to see you again on your next visit. Safe travels!
Highly recommend Made Anto for anyone visiting Ubud! He made our day so special with his great energy and kindness. He took us to beautiful places, shared very interesting stories about Bali, and he is a fantastic photographer too! We feel so lucky to have explored Ubud with him. Thank you, Made Anto, for an unforgettable day!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that Made Anto made your day special. It was a pleasure showing you around Ubud. We hope to welcome you back to Bali again in the future!
I had an amazing experience with Nick as our private driver in Bali. He was professional, punctual, and very friendly throughout the trip. One of the highlights was visiting a stunning waterfall that I would never have found on my own. He knew the best routes, shared useful local insights, and made the entire journey comfortable and stress-free. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable private driver in Bali. Thank you for helping make our Bali trip so memorable!
Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable time in Bali. It was a pleasure to be your driver, and I hope to see you again on your next visit!
Booked a personal tour from Best Ubud Driver. Found the whole experience really valuable. Made Anto was the driver assigned. He came 5 minutes early and is a really safe driver. He gave all the good recommendations and also offered to take pictures which was great. He also gave some good historical and cultural information regarding the Balanese history and architecture. Highly recommended!
Wayan is best person we find in Bali. He do everything for make our happy in this trip. He is a very good driver, guide and protographer. I will absolutly recall if we come again to Bali.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with Wayan. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again in Bali soon!
Wayan, very friendly, adapted to my schedule and was helpful. The announced prices were also respected. My first experience with a private driver went very well.
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you had a great experience with Wayan. We hope to see you again in Bali.
We had a perfect day tour around Ubud with our driver Bobi. He is a really good driver and guide and we can highly recommend him.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed your tour with Bobi. Thank you for your recommendation.
Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to be your driver. Hope to see you again in Bali.
