About this tour
This 10-hour private tour weaves together Ubud's cultural highlights and Bali's natural wonders. Start among macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest, browse artisan goods at the local market, then head uphill to terraced rice paddies and the volcanic Kintamani plateau. Lunch overlooks Mount Batur and its crater lake, followed by a visit to a working coffee plantation and a blessing ritual at Tirta Empul Temple. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Grey macaques roaming freely in forest sanctuary
- Ubud market stalls with carved masks and textiles
- UNESCO rice terraces sculpted into hillsides
- Lunch with Mount Batur and lake views
- Kopi Luwak tasting at plantation
- Water blessing at thousand-spring temple
What to expect
You'll start early with a hotel collection and drive to the Monkey Forest, where long-tailed macaques move through the canopy overhead—keep cameras ready but hands clear. The market walk follows: narrow laneways packed with woodcarvers, jewellers and batik traders. After browsing, the road climbs steadily towards cooler highlands. The rice terraces reveal themselves in vast, tiered sweeps; stop to photograph and stretch. Lunch is buffet-style at a viewpoint restaurant; expect Indonesian dishes and a mountain breeze. The coffee plantation tour is brief but hands-on, ending with a cup. Tirta Empul's holy spring pools and temple courtyards close the day; expect crowds and a short wading ceremony.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes for temple steps and forest paths. Bring sunscreen and a light rain jacket. The drive involves several steep sections; not suitable for spinal or cardiovascular conditions, or pregnant travellers. Minimum two people per booking. Moderate fitness required.
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