Top Ubud Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

Adrenaline junkies will thrill to this adventure combo: white-water rafting the Ayung River and roaring through Bali’s lush countryside on an ATV. Discover hidden waterfalls, cool off in the refreshing waters, and whizz over bumps with the help of your rafting guide. After a buffet lunch, don helmet and boots to ride around the rice paddies with a guide. Choose from a solo or tandem ride and upgrade to include hotel transfers.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Ubud’s picturesque surroundings on an electric bicycle tour including a Balinese lunch. On your electric bike, you’ll need to exert only as much effort as you choose to visit the UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Terraces 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 Balinese lunch before drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Arrive at Bali International/Domestic Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) and have your private driver waiting in the arrival halls with a sign displaying your name. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the airport, your driver will be there even if your flight is subject to delay or even when you hit rush hour traffic that can double your driving time, without an additional cost. After meeting your driver, you'll be driven safely to your hotel in Sanur (approx. 45-minute), or Ubud (approx. 75-minute) accommodated with a private air-conditioned car up to 4 people with luggage.

With so much to see and do on the Indonesian island of Bali, it’s often difficult to plan an itinerary that covers everything you want to see. See Bali your way on a private custom tour that allows you to dictate your own sightseeing schedule. Rather than following a set itinerary, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to go and see whatever you want, whether that’s natural landmarks, Hindu temples, or vibrant markets.

Take a break from the tourist crowds on Bali and head south to the isolated Nusa Penida on this full-day excursion. 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 Billabong and savor the warm sands and crystal-clear waters of some of Penida’s picturesque beaches.

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.

Enjoy all of the flexibility of self-drive with none of the risk on this comprehensive private Ubud tour. Visit a coffee plantation, craft villages, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Elephant Cave, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

See the best of Eastern Bali on this private, full-day nature tour. Ascend into the hills to view the popular Gate of Heaven Temple overlooking Agung mountain, the biggest volcano in Bali. Delve into Balinese culture at the Tirta Gangga water temple, featuring tiered fountains, manicured gardens and stone sculptures of mythical creatures spouting water into bathing pools. And snorkel the sandy-bottomed coral reefs of Blue Lagoon beach.

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.

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.

Experience the nature, arts and culture of Bali on a private day trip. This full-day sightseeing itinerary offers a perfect combination to satisfy your curiosity about Bali’s Hindu temples, specialized crafts and local life. You’ll visit Batuan Temple, the Tegalalang rice terraces, the holy springs at Tirta Empul, a Luwak coffee plantation and several artisan villages surrounding Ubud. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in South 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.

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.

Discover the best beaches of southern Bali on a private tour in Uluwatu. Spend the day swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun at Pandawa, Melasti, and Padang-padang beaches. Then head to the cliffside, Uluwatu Temple for stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a look at Hindu culture. End the evening watching a traditional fire dance and enjoying a seafood barbecue dinner on the beach.

This private tour of Bali visits multiple highlights of the island paradise, all accompanied by your own personal guide. Attractions include Mt. Batur, Ubud art and rice terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul (Tampak Siring) Temple, and a Luwak coffee plantation. Top off your full-day itinerary with a complimentary spa treatment including a Balinese massage or Javanese body scrub.

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.

Combine Balinese culture with adventure on a full-day downhill cycling tour from Ubud. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the dramatic landscapes surrounding the Kintamani volcano to enjoy a coffee-tasting session, breakfast and scenic vistas of Lake Batur. Then, you’ll cycle downhill for 3.5 hours through rural villages and picturesque scenery. Stop to listen to commentary from your guide and to visit a local family compound and then conclude your tour with a Balinese lunch and drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Enjoy a quintessential Bali adventure on this full-day cycling tour and discover the island’s natural wonders, both on and off the beaten track. Glide past a scenic panorama of lush rice terraces, bamboo forests and glittering lakes; enjoy dramatic views of Mt Batur; and stop to visit traditional villages and historic temples along the way. With an easy, mostly downhill route, this small-group tour is suitable for all ability levels and includes hotel pick-up, breakfast and lunch.

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.