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Bali: Ubud Rice Terraces, Monkey Forest & Temple Day Tour

⭐ 4.7/5 · 16,400 reviews
⏱️ 9 hours
🗣️ English, Bahasa Indonesia
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
$38
per person · full-day + lunch
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Our Take

Why we recommend this tour

Ubud is Bali's cultural heart and most first-time Bali visitors underestimate how much is worth seeing in one day there. This tour compresses the greatest hits: rice terraces + temples + monkey forest + village crafts + lunch, all with a private driver-guide.

Key tip: the Tegalalang rice terraces have "Bali swing" attractions for Instagram photos — these are separate ($20-40/pp for the swing + jungle rope setups). Not included in this tour; ask your driver to stop if you want to do it.

The Sacred Monkey Forest is a highlight but also an ACTUAL monkey colony. Do not bring food, don't wear dangly jewelry, keep sunglasses on and hats off. They will snatch. The forest itself is a beautiful Balinese temple complex.

Tirta Empul is a holy spring where Balinese bathe for purification. Tourists can participate if dressed properly (sarong mandatory, provided).

Highlights

What you'll do

  • ✓Tegalalang rice terraces (the iconic green steps)
  • ✓Sacred Monkey Forest (Ubud)
  • ✓Tirta Empul water temple
  • ✓Traditional Balinese lunch
  • ✓Silver or wood-carving village stop
  • ✓Private air-conditioned car + English-speaking driver/guide
Includes

What's included

  • ✓Hotel pickup + drop-off
  • ✓Private air-con vehicle
  • ✓English-speaking driver/guide
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓All entry fees
  • ✓Bottled water
Not included
  • ✕Sarong rental at temple (usually included, some spots charge)
  • ✕Tipping driver (common, 50-100k IDR appreciated)
  • ✕Optional stops (coffee plantation, swing)
What to bring

Pack list

  • →Sarong if you have one
  • →Sunblock + hat
  • →Bug spray (rice terrace mosquitoes)
  • →Comfortable walking shoes
  • →Cash for souvenirs in villages (ATMs are spotty)
Meeting point
Hotel pickup (most South Bali areas)
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FAQ

Common Questions

How much should I tip the driver?+
Standard: 100,000-150,000 IDR ($7-10) for a full day of good service. More if they went above and beyond.
Can I add extra stops?+
Yes, almost always. Most drivers will adjust the route — just tell them early in the day. Coffee plantations and Bali swings are popular add-ons ($10-40/pp extra).
Monkeys — do they bite?+
Occasionally. Rare if you follow the rules: no food, no eye contact, hats/sunglasses off, hands empty. Any bites are reported to authorities and vaccines are widely available.
Best month?+
April-October (dry season) for clearer skies and less rain. November-March has more rain but lush greens (best rice terrace photos).

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