Top Ubud Shore Excursions

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.

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.

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.

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 tour, with transfers 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.

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. Along the way, enjoy a Balinese lunch at a traditional “warung”.

Enjoy a day of adventure in Bali with this combo tour that includes whitewater rafting and an ATV ride. Opt for pickup and enjoy convenient transfer from your hotel to the Ayung River. After a briefing and training, paddle the rapids down the Ayung River with a guide. After an included lunch, ride an ATV through the rice fields, jungle, river, tunnel, waterfall, and canyons of Bali.

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.

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.

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 to-the-point tour that includes not only the Gate of Heaven but Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

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.

Experience the lively markets, majestic temples and natural wonders of Ubud on this private full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Ideal for first-time visitors or families, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide and have chance to customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Visit the Tegenungan waterfall, Elephant Cave and the Monkey Forest, then enjoy lunch (at own expense) overlooking the terraced rice fields. That’s not all: browse the Ubud Traditional Market and tour a coffee plantation.

Enjoy the sunrise on the summit of Mount Batur on a full-day, small-group trek from Kuta or Ubud. Hike alongside your Balinese guides as you walk by flashlight, then enjoy stunning views of the island from the edge of an active volcano. Enjoy a simple breakfast as you watch the sun appear on the horizon. Climb over black sand and lava-formed hills while exploring the UNESCO-recognized crater, hike back to the base of Mount Batur, and pause to see a Balinese coffee plantation on the return trip to your hotel.

Climbing Mt. Batur for sunrise is a signature Bali experience but requires a very early start. Avoid the risk of driving through the night when you book this no-frills package that includes the mandatory guide, breakfast on the mountain, a coffee plantation visit after your hike, and 2-way transfers from hotels in Ubud and much of south Bali. Upgrade to make this a private tour (minimum two people required).

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.

The sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple have entranced Balinese for generations. Learn about local culture and experience a traditional blessing ritual on this immersive adventure. Your package includes skip-the-line entry, Hindu offerings, the loan of a Balinese sarong and sash, and round-trip private transfers from your Ubud address, with Wi-Fi and bottled water.

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 for up to five travelers. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

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.

Book this private car hire and driver to get wherever you need to be in Bali safely and stress-free. You don’t need to deal with taxis, scooters, or any other form of transportation. Just know your reliable, English speaking driver will be waiting to take you and your private party directly where you need to be.

Enjoy a fun-packed selection of water sports for the perfect Bali beach break. Soar above the ocean waters while parasailing, then get wet with a Jet Ski ride, enjoy thrills and spills on a donut boat, and try a banana boat too. Private round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to get there and back, and you’ll have access to shower facilities and lockers. Upgrade to add a cooking class.

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.

A jungle swing is a signature Bali experience. Fill up your Instagram with the help of an on-site photographic assistant as you soar high above the jungle or pose for shots in the adorable nests. Book a swing-only package or upgrade to include lunch and private transfers: You can also complete your day with a white-water rafting adventure or an Ubud tour.

Don’t waste your precious vacation time in Bali at a subpar beach. Instead, relax on Nusa Dua, Gerger, and Padang Padang Beaches all in the same day on a private 8-hour tour. Personal transportation comfortably transports you from your hotel to each of the white sand beaches. Once you’ve had your fill of the sea, watch the sunset at Uluwatu Temple followed by a Kecak fire dance performance.

Perfect for nature lovers and families, Bali Bird Park houses one of the island’s best collections of tropical birds, with a wealth of educational shows and performances too. There’s no need to haggle with transport touts to get there. This convenient package includes 2-way transfers direct from your Ubud or south Bali hotel at a time that suits your schedule, plus a guide to ensure you don’t miss a thing.