Top Activities on the Ground in Ubud

Get off the beaten track and discover some of Bali’s coolest off-grid attractions on this ATV tour through the jungle. 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. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike, the tour also includes a safety briefing, safety equipment, and an experienced guide.

Scale Mt. Batur at a pace that’s tailored to your group on this private door-to-door tour, which includes time to soothe sore muscles in the hot springs on Lake Batur. Leave early to ensure you reach the crater rim for sunrise, where you can feast on a well-deserved breakfast. Then head down, enjoy the springs (with snacks), and stop at a coffee plantation en route to your hotel.

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.

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.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

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.

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.

Shoot down the Ayung River in a raft on this outdoor adventure in Bali. With your expert adventure guides, paddle along the river, see hidden waterfalls, and enjoy a sit-down lunch with jungle views. Meet at the venue, or upgrade to add private transfers or an exciting range of activities: an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) ride, a jungle swing and a waterfall visit, or an Ubud highlights tour.

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.

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.

On this Best of Ubud day tour you will visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace set on a cliff located 600m above the sea levels. Best way to understand Bali's ancient irrigation system called "SUBAK", then see Hindu devotees bathing in Tirta Empul's holy spring water, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary plus Ubud arts handicrafts villages. Explore more places by choosing the full tour option; Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) to see some age-old ponds and the Ganesha statue is located on one side with Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and Tegenungan waterfall known as wonderful waterfall in Ubud. Choose the Ubud custom trip to customize your own itinerary and/or to add more things to do or visit such as Jungle Swing, Campuhan ridge walk, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Suwat, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls, and any other amazing destinations in Ubud area. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule. Upgrade your experience to transport, a cooking class, a sightseeing tour, and more.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

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.

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.  

If you have a keen interest in Balinese cuisine, then this cooking class in Ubud is for you! Learn to prepare authentic dishes from a certified cook in a traditional open kitchen. You’ll get hands-on practice in a 6-hour session, starting in the morning (with a market tour) or afternoon. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 12 for a small-group learning experience with personalized attention. Includes round-trip transport from Ubud hotels.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Take a break from the tourist crowds on Bali and head east to Nusa Penida on this full-day excursion with lunch. Take a speedboat out from the mainland to Nusa Penida and spend the day exploring its local landmarks with your private driver. Take stunning panoramic photographs from Angel's Billabong and Kelingking Beach, savor the warm sands and clear waters of Crystal Bay, and more.

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.

Bali’s not just a hotspot for diving, surfing and sand. On this tour, delve into the wilds of Bali with an exuberant trip along the province’s longest river. Feel your heart race as you encounter rapids, then calm down in tranquil pools and pacific waterfalls. From your safe vantage point on the water, gaze deep into Bali’s gorgeous dense jungles, and steal a glimpse of the wild jungle. Indulge your exploratory urges with ventures into hidden waterfall nooks.

Pair Lempuyang Temple, home of the Instagram favorite Gates of Heaven, with the Blue Lagoon, offering some of mainland Bali's best snorkeling, on this private door-to-door adventure. Reach the temple in the morning for photos, then snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with your very own professional instructor/guide. After, visit a coffee plantation to learn how Balinese people make coffee.

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.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the lush interior of Bali for excellent views of the paddies, jungles, mountains, and hot springs that span across the island by booking this experience, which includes stops at the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple and at the Ubud Market. This tour departs from Ubud's Chedi Club, but free round-trip transfers from hotels in a number of Balinese towns are available.